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Nara

VILLA COMMUNICO

Restaurant · Innovative

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Innovative cooking in ancient Nara, charted with one Michelin star and worth the detour.

Nara's ancient temples meet forward-thinking cuisine at this one Michelin star address, where innovative cooking roots itself in a city better known for its past. Worth the detour if you're ready to see what modern Japanese kitchens can do beyond Kyoto's reach.

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