Le Bois
ル・ボワ(登大路ホテル)
French in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 2 min walk from Nara Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 French restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Le Bois is 2nd of the 5 French restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area and 2nd of 9 in Nara. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 4 of the 9 French restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 60% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
French restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Trace | #1 | ¥15,400 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Nara | Tue, Sun |
| Le Bois | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Nara | — |
| Diningroom in the Naramachi | #3 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | — |
| La forme d'éternité | — | ¥12,650 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Nara | Mon |
| L'Artisan KANOYA | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | No public phone or online | — | — | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Le Bois
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 0742-25-2591 (+81-742-25-2591 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 13 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please come in smart casual attire. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | November 2008 |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Nara Station, Exit 1.
- Leave Nara Station by Exit 1 and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 100 m.
Le Bois is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ル・ボワ(登大路ホテル)
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ル・ボワ(登大路ホテル)奈良県奈良市登大路町40-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 40-1 Noboriojicho Nara, Nara 630-8213 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tōdai-ji Temple, 1.1 km, about 17 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Le Bois is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Le Bois in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Le Bois cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Le Bois have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Le Bois?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Le Bois?
Nara Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m).
Does Le Bois have a dress code?
Please come in smart casual attire.
Is Le Bois in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Le Bois is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.