Nishiyamato Saeki
西大和 さえき
Kaiseki in Kashiba & Oji, Nara, 11 min walk from Ōwada Station
Our analysis
- ¥10,890least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,680
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥10,890 (on Ikyu), 13% above the ¥9,680 median of the 13 kaiseki restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it. 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 (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥22,000 on its website and ¥24,200 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥33,000 on its website and ¥36,300 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oryori Hanagaki | — | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ | 10 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
| Nishiyamato Saeki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥10,890 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Ōwada | Tue, Wed |
| Koikiryori Aji Manso | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 19 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Ryotei Jusoya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Gibier Ida | — | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | Tue, Wed |
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, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Nishiyamato Saeki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0745-73-3393 (+81-745-73-3393 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
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
【古都懐石 天平】食前酒、焼肴、進肴、水菓子など
Lunch · 2–50 guests
- Kaiseki
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 夢前菜
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 焼肴
- 進肴
- 御菜
- 強肴
- 御飯
- 香のもの
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥10,890
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Course
【白鳳】食前酒、御菜、水菓子など
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 夢前菜
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 焼肴
- 預鉢
- 御菜
- 強肴
- 御飯
- 香のもの
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,630 more than the one above
Course
【万葉】食前酒、焼肴、御菜、水菓子など
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 夢前菜
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 焼肴
- 預鉢
- 御菜
- 強肴
- 御飯
- 香のもの
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥20,570
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥6,050 more than the one above
Course
【特選大和牛と大和野菜懐石】食前酒、大和野菜、大和牛、水菓子など
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
- Wagyu
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 大和野菜 八寸盛
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 大和牛
- 他、旬のものいろいろ
- 飯
- 香の物
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥1,210 more than the one above
Course
【お顔合わせ・慶事プラン】各種お祝いに個室でゆっくりと
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
¥24,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥2,420 more than the one above
Course
【まほろば】食前酒、焼肴、御菜、御飯、水菓子など
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 夢前菜
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 焼肴
- 預鉢
- 御菜
- 強肴
- 御飯
- 香のもの
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥26,620
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥2,420 more than the one above
Course
【おまかせ】食前酒、焼肴、御菜 、強肴、水菓子など
Dinner / Lunch · 2–50 guests
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- 食前酒
- 夢前菜
- 椀盛
- 向付
- 焼肴
- 預鉢
- 御菜
- 強肴
- 御飯
- 香のもの
- 水菓子
- 和菓子
- 抹茶
¥36,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$240
¥9,680 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 110 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please feel free to come by, as there is no particular dress code. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | December 1989 |
Getting there
11 min walk (840 m) from Ōwada Station.
Also near: Samitagawa: 16 min
- Leave Ōwada Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 370 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 10 m.
Nishiyamato Saeki is on your right.
On your right
Look for
西大和 さえき
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
西大和 さえき奈良県北葛城郡河合町大輪田1674
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1674 Owada Kawai Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 636-0093 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5 minutes by car from JR and Kintetsu Oji Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nishiyamato Saeki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nishiyamato Saeki closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Nishiyamato Saeki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nishiyamato Saeki?
Ōwada Station, about 11 minutes on foot (840 m). Samitagawa Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Nishiyamato Saeki have a dress code?
Please feel free to come by, as there is no particular dress code.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.