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Nara

A Votre Sante

$$$$Restaurant · French

Why we point you here

Michelin-charted French cooking in Nara, worth the detour from Kyoto's well-trodden paths.

If you roam beyond Kyoto, this Bib Gourmand pick makes a strong case for French cooking in Nara. Michelin's recognition signals something reliable here—the kind of place worth building a night around when you want accomplished technique without the ceremony.

Accolades

2025Michelin Guide

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Other charted spots in Nara

Worth the detour.

Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-08-06