Wa Asuka
和 あすか
Kaiseki in Gakuenmae Area, Nara, 6 min walk from Tomio Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 kaiseki restaurants in Gakuenmae Area
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Wa Asuka is 2nd of the 4 kaiseki restaurants in Gakuenmae Area. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 30% below the ¥18,800 median of the 16 kaiseki restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 49% 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 seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 58% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gakuenmae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyakuraku So | — | ¥14,850 | ¥4,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Tomio | Wed |
| Wa Asuka | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Tomio | Wed |
| Oryori Hanagaki | — | ¥33,000 | ¥33,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★ | 10 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
| Koikiryori Aji Manso | — | ¥12,100 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 19 min, Gakuen-mae | — |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Wa Asuka
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-0459 (+81-50-5456-0459 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.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Mini Kaiseki Course for Lunch ◆ A Plan to Enjoy Seasonal Dishes like Chawanmushi Easily
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (10)
- Course Example
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Chawanmushi
- Grilled Dish
- Rice
- Pickles
- Miso Soup
- Fruit Dessert
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$40
Cheapest
Dinner Chef's Omakase Kaiseki Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan to Enjoy Seasonal Appetizers and Side Dishes
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- Course Example
- Seasonal Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Simmered Dish
- Sashimi
- Side Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Pickles
- Soup
- Fruit Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$90
¥7,700 more than the one above
Lunch Omakase Kaiseki Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan to Enjoy Seasonal Appetizers and Main Dishes
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (12)
- Course Example
- Seasonal Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Simmered Dish
- Sashimi
- Side Dish
- Grilled Dish
- Main Dish
- Rice
- Pickles
- Soup
- Fruit Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge is 15%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 26 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 26 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Counter private room only. 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. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Tomio Station.
- Leave Tomio Station and walk west for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Hirakata Yamatokoriyama Line and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
Wa Asuka is on your left.
On your left
Look for
和 あすか
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
和 あすか奈良県奈良市富雄元町4-3-15-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-3-15-2 Tomio Motomachi Nara, Nara 631-0078 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Kintetsu Nara Line, Tomio Station, West Exit, 5 minutes on foot. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Wa Asuka is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Wa Asuka in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wa Asuka 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 is 15%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Wa Asuka closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Wa Asuka?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Wa Asuka?
Tomio Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m).
Is Wa Asuka in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Wa Asuka 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.