Nara
Gokan Uogin
Restaurant · Japanese
Why we point you here
One Michelin star Japanese cooking in Nara, charted and worth the detour from Kyoto.
Nara doesn't pull the dining crowds Kyoto does, which makes Gokan Uogin's one Michelin star all the more worth the detour. It's serious Japanese cooking in a city better known for temples and deer, proof that roaming beyond the usual stops pays off.
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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11