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Best kissaten & cafes in Nara

Naramachi's machiya have been turned into some of the most atmospheric cafes in Kansai, serving kuzu-mochi, matcha and lunch sets in old merchant houses with courtyard gardens. The retro kissaten on Sanjo-dori date from the 1960s.

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Top-rated kissaten & cafes in Nara on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring kissaten & cafes restaurants in Nara right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. SaezuriKissa · Kyobate Sta. 505m
    3.50119 reviews
  2. Oshaberi na KameKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 224m
    3.48264 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  3. Kissa TagawaKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 531m
    3.46122 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  4. Kojoato JimushitsuCafe · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 959m
    3.45144 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  5. ProvenceKissa · Nishinokyo Sta. 1571m
    3.45113 reviewsDinner - JPY 999
  6. MiyoshiYoshoku · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 711m
    3.4367 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  7. ROKKAN ROOMKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 439m
    3.40107 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  8. Todaiji Nigatsudo Minami Chasho RyubidoKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 1647m
    3.3463 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  9. OasisCafe · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 165m
    3.3452 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  10. Kissa 52Kissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 503m
    3.3365 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  11. Sarou HafutaimuKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 1118m
    3.2866 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  12. Kissa MinamikazeKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 433m
    3.2855 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  13. KuronekoKissa · Shin Omiya Sta. 159m
    3.2760 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  14. Ichou YaKissa · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 126m
    3.2658 reviewsDinner - JPY 999
  15. SEATTLE'S BEST COFFEE Nara sakura toori tenCafe · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 145m
    3.2545 reviewsDinner - JPY 999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best kissaten & cafes in Nara

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated kissaten & cafes in Nara clusters:

  • Naramachi the old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars
  • Sanjo-dori the main street from JR Nara to the park, lined with restaurants

What kissaten & cafes costs in Nara

Lunch
¥500 to ¥1,200 for coffee and a set
Dinner
Most close by evening

How to order kissaten & cafes, reservations and etiquette are on the Kissaten & cafes guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for kissaten & cafes in Nara

Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Cafe scores are compressed; 3.4 and above is a notable kissaten and 3.6+ is a nationally known one worth planning around..

Kissaten & cafes in Nara: questions people ask

Where is the best kissaten & cafes in Nara?

Naramachi and Sanjo-dori are where Nara's top-rated kissaten & cafes clusters on Tabelog. Naramachi's machiya have been turned into some of the most atmospheric cafes in Kansai, serving kuzu-mochi, matcha and lunch sets in old merchant houses with courtyard gardens. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does kissaten & cafes cost in Nara?

Lunch: ¥500 to ¥1,200 for coffee and a set. Dinner: Most close by evening. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for kissaten & cafes in Nara?

Cafe scores are compressed; 3.4 and above is a notable kissaten and 3.6+ is a nationally known one worth planning around. Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Which neighborhood in Nara should I stay in for kissaten & cafes?

Naramachi. The old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars. Sanjo-dori is the alternative.

Which kissaten & cafes in Nara accepts credit cards?

Many small kissaten & cafes shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

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