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Grandvrio Hotel Nara Wakura
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Rooms & Views
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking
2 Twin Beds 195 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Entertainment - LCD television with sat…
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Annex Building
2 Twin Beds 178 sq feet, located in an annex building Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Entertainm…
Double Room, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed 169 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Entertainment - LCD television with sa…
Economy Double Room, Non Smoking
1 Large Twin Bed 169 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Entertainment - LCD television wit…
Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Annex Building
1 Large Twin Bed 119 sq feet, located in an annex building Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access Enter…
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Restaurants nearby
- Noto Toto Teuchisoba TabikiBib Seiji Matsushima grows crops and makes pottery. He doesn’t just knead earth, though, he also kneads soba. The thin juwari soba set out on dishes he made himself exudes rusticity and the way of life of a self-described farmer. He grows the buckwheat berries for the sobagaki himself. Basil picked in the field in the summer is served with soba topped with a thick dashi-rich sauce, and winter yuzu is served with hot soba. Grated daikon is used in place of wasabi.6.3km
- Tsukumo★★ Michelin Falling in love with the cultural landscapes of Nara, the chef opened his restaurant in Naramachi, where he weaves the history and customs of the Yamato region into his menu like a story. The source of his originality lies in the imaginative and creative skills he cultivated overseas. When combined with the skills he honed along the way, the result is a cuisine of refreshing novelty. Ingredients from Buddhist vegetarian dishes and Western cuisine are incorporated, telling the tale of his gastronomic journey. Passion for his craft drives the chef to take Japanese cuisine to new levels.9.5km
- Naramachi Kuko★ Michelin ‘Kuko’ is the goji berry, reputed to be a natural drug granting longevity and perpetual youth. A devotee of traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, the chef follows the principles ‘You are what you eat’ and ‘Healthy food can help prevent and support recovery from illness’. Thus guided, he takes up Nara ingredients to prepare dishes that minister tenderly to the body’s needs. Prix fixe meals revolve around both Nara and Chinese vegetables, all grown in the restaurant’s own garden. Dishes arranged on Jingdezhen porcelain are a gorgeous sight. Music of the guqin, the ancient Chinese seven-stringed9.4km
- Hoshino★ Michelin The detached house looks at home amid the venerable townscape of old Nara. Enter the traditional wooden townhouse, however, and a modern atrium greets you, juxtaposing old with new. Offering ‘cuisine that reflects the milieu of Nara and the four seasons’, the owner-chef shines a spotlight on local ingredients, arranging them according to the flavours of the season. Wagyu from Uda is char-grilled; spring is celebrated with Japanese pepper flower, and autumn with matsutake mushrooms. Antique dishware brings out the beauty of simple presentations.9.6km
- LA TRACE★ Michelin The concept is ‘together with nature’. The chef takes inspiration from ingredients he sources from producers with whom he has strong relationships. Vegetables, river fish, meat, tea; all cultivated in the natural beauty of Nara. The breath of each season and the chef’s passion find clear expression in the prix fixe offerings. Menus list ingredients only. The chef loves to share the features of each terroir, the personalities of the food producers, and anecdotes about cooking.9.7km
- Kaiseki Morimoto★ Michelin The interior of the old traditional house is refurbished, yet the Showa-era ambience is unmistakable. The chef cooks alone, dedicated to his credo of serving everything straight from the kitchen to the table. What impresses most are the vegetables. Each plate features leaf and root vegetables grown under the personal care of the chef’s father, a landscape architect. The chef uses restrained seasoning to bring out the flavours of the ingredients. Takikomi-gohan made with vegetables picked that morning is served with house-made pickles. Simple, honest cooking, done as only Morimoto can.9.7km
- Ajinokaze Nishimura★ Michelin Hearty deliciousness is the order of the day here. Simple arrangements convey the sincerity of the chef’s commitment to his craft. Hinohikari rice from Nara Prefecture is cooked in clay pots and seasoned with chirimen sansho (small fish cooked with peppers). The meal concludes with handmade confections served with matcha, to send you on your way feeling relaxed and calm. This Japanese cuisine is woven together with ingredients and crockery from Sakurai. The ‘aji no kaze’ or ‘winds of flavour’ blow gently amid the beauty of nature.9.8km
- Matsuki★ Michelin Guided by the motto ‘Dainty comes from cordiality’, the chef approaches his cuisine with care. Seasonal Yamato vegetables are sourced from nearby farms, as he came to appreciate how fresh vegetables can be while working at a restaurant with its own fields. Hassun platters combine classical techniques with new ideas. The menu reflects the traditions of Japanese cuisine and the touch of the seasons. The chef’s sincere approach shows in his work, a constant reminder of his gratitude for nature’s bounty.9.8km
- Okada★ Michelin Great care goes into preparations, while the menu reflects traditional annual events, presented with genuine hospitality. The chef faithfully carries on the techniques he learned at Osaka‘s Masuda. The way he continually builds on the reputation of the restaurant by working closely with the chefs is also inherited from his mentor. Hassun is arranged on platters, expressing the beauty of Japanese cuisine. Guided by the maxim ‘Challenge yourself with conviction rather than chasing trends’, the chef carries on the techniques and spirit cultivated over the years.9.8km
- GOKAN UOGIN★ Michelin Pursuing ‘Japanese food for all five senses’, the chef makes fish and rice the pillars of his menu. To ensure guests can fully experience the cooking process, kitchen staff and diners face each other over a counter. Smoky aroma wafts from fish on the charcoal grill; steam billows from the rice pot. The rice dish ending the meal is Nara’s Hinohikari, freshly cooked and presented in bowls made by the chef himself. A chance to give thanks for the blessings of Yamato and to enjoy them with all five senses.9.9km
Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.
Attractions nearby
- Hōryū-ji Temple Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan6.0km
- Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area World Heritage Site in Nara Prefecture, Japan6.0km
- Hokki-ji Temple Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan5.5km
- Yakushi-ji Temple Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan8.1km
- Isonokami Jingū Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan5.1km
- Hirose Shrine Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan4.4km
- Ōyamato Shrine Shinto shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan4.7km
- Kōriyama Castle building in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan6.4km
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