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Nara

Oryori Hanagaki

Restaurant · Japanese

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Nara's two-Michelin-star table where kaiseki tradition meets exacting seasonal craft and quiet discipline.

Kaiseki at this level—two Michelin stars—demands precision, restraint, and an intuitive feel for what each season offers. Nara's deep culinary tradition shows beautifully here, where every element is considered and nothing overstated. It's the kind of experience that reminds you why Japanese haute cuisine commands such reverence, built on craft rather than fanfare.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11