Sushi Takase
鮨 たかせ
Sushi in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 5 min walk from Nara Station
Our analysis
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 5 sushi restaurants in Nara can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 69% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,600 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikinosushi Krouto | #2 | ¥20,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Azekura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Sushi Takase | — | ¥17,600 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nara | Sun |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Takase
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5592-7159 (+81-50-5592-7159 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Nara.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Savor a variety of seasonal ingredients in exquisite dishes, sashimi, and sushi.
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (8)
- (Example)
- Appetizer
- Dish
- Sashimi
- Sushi (8 pieces)
- Grilled dish
- Soup
- Dessert
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge information for Sushi Takase: Please note that a service charge will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | June 2021 |
Getting there
5 min walk (400 m) from Nara Station.
Also near: Kyōbate: 20 min · Shin-Ōmiya: 20 min
- Leave Nara Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at Resona Bank and walk 70 m.
- Bear right at Lawson and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 10 m.
- Turn right onto Kizu Yokota Line and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Comfort Hotel Nara and walk 160 m.
Sushi Takase is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 たかせ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 たかせ奈良県奈良市三条町606-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 606-2 Sanjocho Nara, Nara 630-8244 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from JR Nara Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Takase cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge information for Sushi Takase: Please note that a service charge will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Takase have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Takase closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Takase?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Takase?
Nara Station, about 5 minutes on foot (400 m). Shin-Ōmiya Station is about 18 minutes away.
Does Sushi Takase have a dress code?
none
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.