Nara
Ajimi Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese
Why we point you here
One Michelin star charted in Nara, where Japanese cooking meets the quiet pull of ancient temples.
Nara doesn't always pull the spotlight from Kyoto or Osaka, but Ajimi is worth the detour — one Michelin star earned in 2025 for Japanese cooking that honors this temple city's understated grace. Worth building a night around when you roam beyond the deer park.
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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-07-11