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Nara

Tsukumo

Restaurant · Japanese

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Two Michelin stars in Nara for Japanese cooking of uncommon precision and grace.

Nara's culinary ambitions are alive and well here, where two Michelin stars recognize a kitchen working at the highest level of Japanese tradition and technique. The cooking honors seasonality with uncommon precision, each element treated with care and respect. It's the kind of trust you build a trip around.

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Charted by Michelin Guide · La Liste· Last verified 2026-07-11