ITADAKI NARA
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CUTE CREATIVE CONTEMPORARY
3F AGARU
Mount Blanc Pie
¥1,000
DESCRIPTION:
3F Agaru is a charming dessert café located on the third floor of a small building near Horyu-ji Temple. Run by a husband-and-wife team who are both accomplished pastry chefs, the café has quickly gained a loyal following for its irresistibly cute and delicious sweets. With large windows that fill the space with natural light, 3F Agaru provides a cozy yet refined atmosphere where guests can relax, take photos, and enjoy beautifully presented desserts. The husband shares his pastry expertise through a popular YouTube channel, and together, the couple also manages a nearby Airbnb close to Horyu-ji Temple.
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The husband crafts the base cakes, doughs, and baked goods while the wife adds artistic decorations that transform them into unique, sculptural creations. Her creativity and attention to detail have made the café’s 3D cakes a social media sensation. The café also features seasonal menus, including refreshing shaved ice specials in the summer and limited-edition sweets for holidays and events.
ACCESS:
Located just a 4-minute walk from JR Horyu-ji Station.
Address: 3F Okada Building, 6-5-9 Okidome, Ikoma, Nara, 636-0123
Hours: 12:00 - 16:00 & Irregular evenings
Closed: Mon, Tues, Wed & irregular
*check website for schedule
Go up to the third floor
DESCRIPTION:
Nara Suisho is a refined dessert cafe set in a beautifully preserved kominka. The cafe has only been in business a few years, but has already been featured in high-profile advertisements to promote the area. Utilizing local ingredients, Suisho's dishes are creatively themed around “ice.” The cafe’s calming atmosphere accented by antique fittings, tatami rooms, and garden views, invites you to unwind and experience a slower side of Nara. Thoughtful hospitality and a seasonal menu full of sensory delights, makes this an idea spot for friends, lunch dates, or solo relaxation.
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Nara Suisho’s signature creation is the “Suisho Mochi” - a translucent, jelly-like rice cake adorned with edible flowers. Popular treats include the hand-carved ice bowl filled with 100% fresh peach juice from Wakayama prefecture. The exquisite lunch menu changes regularly, showcasing seasonal specialties and unique local flavors.
ACCESS:
Located an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. All reservations are by DM through Instagram. They typically open for around eight days a month. Check Instagram for the latest schedule and seat availability before visiting.
Address: 29 Nishijodocho, Nara, 630-8345
Tel: 0742-23-8620
Hours: 11:00 - 16:00 (until sold out)
Closed: Irregular
SUISHO
One of Nara's flagship stores
Lunch Set
¥3,850
DESCRIPTION:
+FINO HOME CAFE is a hidden gem in Nara City, offering the relaxing feel of a high-end home showroom. Here, guests enjoy their tea, morning sets, or sweets surrounded by elegant, custom-made furniture, including plush sofas and spacious dining areas. The unique interior creates a cozy, residential vibe where you can unwind at your own pace. Adjoining the cafe is a large darts bar and high-tech electonic driving range.
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+FINO specializes in gluten-free, freshly baked waffles - light, crisp, and healthy, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Standouts include their creative parfaits, colorful chopped salads, acai bowls and a rotating seasonal menu. Waffles are available in various morning sets including the “French Waffle & Mariage Frères Set,” which pairs a signature French-style waffle with luxury teas from Paris’ renowned Mariage Frères brand.
ACCESS:
Easily accessible by car. A 17 minute walk from Kintetsu Amagatsuji Station
Luxury Morning Plate
¥1,650
Address: 4F Garden Park, 928-1 Horai-cho, Nara, 631-0844
Tel: 0742-53-6822
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Hours: Irregular
+FINO HOME CAFE
A unique home cafe
Double Gelato
¥800
DESCRIPTION:
Located right in front of Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple along the historic Yamanobe-no-michi trail, Gelateria Fiore is a charming café-restaurant celebrated for its handcrafted gelato, stone-baked pizzas, and hearty pasta dishes. The interior blends Parisian chic with hints of Gothic flair—antique furniture, lush displays of dried flowers, and gentle piano music create an elegant yet calming space. The warm hospitality of the owner adds to the charm and although English is not spoken, an English menu is available, and communication is made with care and heart.
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The gelato is prepared using an Italian Carpigiani machine and premium ingredients—Hokkaido milk, Nara-grown strawberries (Kotoka), and seasonal fruits like Wakayama peaches. At any time, about ten flavors of gelato are available, changing with the seasons. Lunch options include homemade pasta and authentic stone-oven pizza. Ordering gelato after a meal offers a small discount.
ACCESS:
Located in front of Shin-Yakushi-ji Temple, about a 15-minute walk from Kasugataisha Shrine. Parking: 3 spaces available. Terrace seating available; pets allowed outdoors.
Address: 464 Takabatakecho, Nara, 630-8301
Tel: 0742-93-7866
Hours:
Weekends: 11:00 - 18:00
Weekdays: 11:00 - 17:00
Closed: Wednesday & irregular
*Cash only
GELATERIA FIORE
Antiques, flowers & gelato
