Local food and restaurants in Nara
After a walk around Nara Park, look for kakinoha sushi or chagayu if you want a local meal. Unwrap the persimmon leaf before eating each piece of sushi; chagayu is rice porridge cooked with tea.
Local dishes to try in Nara
- Kakinoha sushi
- Chagayu rice porridge
Choosing a meal in Nara
After Nara Park and Todai-ji, choose between compact kakinoha sushi and warm chagayu. Kintetsu-Nara and JR Nara are different stations, so look for a table on the side that fits your return train.
Where to look for restaurants
The area around Kintetsu-Nara Station works well for a meal after Nara Park and Todai-ji. If you’re taking a JR train, remember that JR Nara is a different station.
- Nearby sights
- Nara Park · Todai-ji
- Transport nearby
- Kintetsu-Nara Station · Nara Station
Restaurant reservations in Nara
Find restaurants in this area on AutoReserve, then choose a date, time and party size. Read the menu, total price and cancellation terms before you book. Availability can change between visits.
Affiliate link · JapanLiveNow may earn a commission on bookings.Find a table on AutoReserveMore about the local food
Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.