Kuruminoki Ichijo
Founded 1983. One of Nara's iconic cafe-and-craft stores. A wooden house surrounded by trees, where the seasonal lunch using Nara-grown vegetables is so popular that reservations are essential. Known nationwide as a pioneer of the cafe-and-craft store concept. Yahoo 4.21 / 181 reviews. Tabelog 3.61 / 423 reviews. Tabelog Cafe WEST 100 2025.
'A space I love no matter how many times I visit.' 'The seasonal lunch is packed with Nara vegetables — gentle and nourishing.' 'The tree-surrounded atmosphere is wonderful.' 'Makes sense why it's been loved for 40+ years.' 'A must-visit whenever I come to Nara.'