TERRACE Wakakusayama
TERRACE 若草山
Kaiseki in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, near Kintetsu Nara Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,500 (on Tabelog), 28% below the ¥18,800 median of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 6 of the 24 kaiseki restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 74 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oryori Kotan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shin-Ōmiya | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book TERRACE Wakakusayama
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-9045 (+81-50-5456-9045 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Nara.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Children's Course (up to elementary school students)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
What is served (3)
- 【One Drink】
- ① Rice + Miso Soup
- ③ Bread + Soup
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Dinner A Course Featuring the Theme of Constancy and Change by Chef Isa-gawa, Highlighting Ingredients from Nara Prefect
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Beef
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥10,000 more than the one above
Generously Crafted Combination <Dinner> Saho Course 【A course that captivates with the freshest seasonal ingredients by
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Sashimi
- Beef
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,500 more than the one above
Dinner Ikaruga Special Chef's Course 【A captivating course featuring abundant ingredients from Nara Prefecture, crafted
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Eel
- Matsutake mushroom
- Sashimi
- Caviar
¥18,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 17:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 74, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 74 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing yukata, pajamas, or sandals in Restaurants. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | May 2020 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
TERRACE 若草山奈良県奈良市川上町728 ANDO HOTEL
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 728 Kawakamicho Nara, Nara 630-8202 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara |
| Directions | From Osaka:. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tōdai-ji Temple, 940 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does TERRACE Wakakusayama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does TERRACE Wakakusayama have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to TERRACE Wakakusayama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to TERRACE Wakakusayama?
Kintetsu Nara Station.
Does TERRACE Wakakusayama have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing yukata, pajamas, or sandals in Restaurants.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.