Hitoshizuku

This traditional Japanese restaurant is located just a short walk from the entrance to Nara’s famous Noborioji Park, offering premium nihon-ryori cuisine in a relaxed, informal setting. The interior is clean and modern, but with the warm feel of traditional Japanese decor. With all meals served in the kappo countertop style, every guest at the seven-seat counter can watch the chef at work, enjoying the show with a glass of sake or Japanese wine in hand. Visit in the daytime, and you’ll find incredibly affordable lunches on offer, which offer a slice of luxury for as little as 2,000 yen for a seven-course tasting meal, featuring sashimi, cooked dishes, and dessert. The chef personally selects all of the ingredients used in these omakase course meals, which change regularly according to the season.