Musoan
夢窓庵
Kaiseki in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 10 min walk from Nara Station
Our analysis
- #10of 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara
- ¥15,730least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 4
In our ranking, Musoan is 10th of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,730 (on Ikyu), 16% below the ¥18,800 median of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,680 (on Ikyu) is 11% below the ¥10,890 median of 13. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 6 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara can be booked online in English. Good for a private room and a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,680, 38% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Kaiseki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Suiyo | #9 | ¥19,354 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Musoan | #10 | ¥15,730 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | Mon |
| Azekura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Ryotei Kikusuiro | — | ¥22,000 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | Tue, Wed |
| TERRACE Wakakusayama | — | ¥13,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| Gokan Uogin | — | ¥24,200 | ¥24,200 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 7 min, Shin-Ōmiya | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Musoan
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0742-23-0131 (+81-742-23-0131 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【ランチ会席料理】星コース
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Beef
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節の前菜
- 御椀
- お造り
- 和風サラダ
- 素麺
- 国産牛シャトーブリアンの陶板焼き
- 御飯
- 香物
- 甘味
¥9,680
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch course
【ランチ会席料理】夢コース 会食、接待の特別なご利用シーンにおすすめのコース
Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner course
【会席料理】日コース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節の前菜
- 御椀
- お造り
- 八寸
- 和風サラダ
- 酢物
- メイン料理
- 御飯
- 香物
- 甘味
¥15,730
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,630 more than the one above
Dinner course
【会席料理】星コース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節の前菜
- 御椀
- お造り
- 八寸
- 和風サラダ
- 酢物
- メイン料理
- 御飯
- 香物
- 甘味
¥18,150
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner course
【会席料理】夢コース
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- 季節の前菜
- 御椀
- お造り
- 八寸
- 和風サラダ
- 酢物
- メイン料理
- 御飯
- 香物
- 甘味
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥6,050 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 55 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Nara Station, Exit 1.
- Leave Nara Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left at Nara Kencho-nai Post Office and walk 160 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto National Highway Route 369 and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Musoan is on your right.
On your right
Look for
夢窓庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
夢窓庵奈良県奈良市水門町70-7-1-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 70-7-1-2 Suimoncho Nara, Nara 630-8208 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 10 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tōdai-ji Temple, 530 m, about 9 min walk
- Nara Park, 750 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Musoan is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Musoan in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Musoan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Musoan closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Musoan?
Nara Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m).
Is Musoan in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Musoan 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), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.