Umenohana Naraten

Name: Umenohana Naraten
Address: 1 Chome-2378 Nimyo, Nara, Nara, 631-0072
Telephone: +81 742-53-5501
Price range: Moderately expensive

Japanese Restaurant · Moderately expensive ·

1 Chome-2378 Nimyo, Nara, 631-0072, Japan

Call the restaurant See the full menu

Menu and hours last checked 15 Sep 2026

About Umenohana Naraten

Step into Umenohana Naraten and you immediately get the sense that this isn’t just another spot for Japanese cuisine-it’s a place where every detail feels thoughtfully arranged. Nestled in Nara at 1 Chome-2378 Nimyo, the restaurant offers a welcoming environment that blends traditional touches with modern comfort, perfect whether you’re planning a casual meal or a special occasion. The vibe here leans toward intimate and refined, especially with options like private dining rooms that make it easy to enjoy a quieter, more personal experience. The menu showcases a variety of small plates designed for sharing or sampling, paired beautifully with their selection of wine and beer, or even a smooth cup of coffee if you’re in the mood for something lighter. Service options are versatile too-whether you prefer dining in, grabbing a takeout order, or using curbside pickup for convenience, Umenohana Naraten adapts seamlessly to your needs. It’s the kind of place where you can linger over a meal without feeling rushed, and the attention to presentation and flavor ensures that each bite feels thoughtful. Beyond just the food and drinks, there’s a casual elegance to the atmosphere, making it suitable for a range of gatherings, from catching up with friends to celebrating a milestone. You’ll notice the careful balance between traditional Japanese culinary techniques and a modern dining approach, giving every dish a freshness that keeps things interesting. Overall, stepping inside feels like being welcomed into a space that values both comfort and quality, where even a simple meal feels curated with care, and every choice-from the seating to the drink pairings-enhances the experience.

Where this information comes from

Prices and dish names are transcribed from the restaurant's printed menu, photographed in August 2026 and reproduced on the menu page. Hours, address and service options come from the restaurant's public business profile. An editor confirmed the restaurant was trading on 4 September 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.

A few dishes from the menu

◆Ume no Hana Kaiseki “Takumi” $ ¥11,400

Mineoka tofu Tofu like made from milk, fresh cream and arrowroot starch. Maguro no yuba tororo-kake Sashimi（Tuna and Yam） Chawan-mushi Cup of steamed egg custard containing shrimp, mushrooms, small rice cake and ginkgo nut. Yuba-tofu to taguri-yuba no otsukuri Sashimi ( Yuｂa tofu and Fresh yuba ) Zuwaigani-su. Vinegared boiled snow crab. Kani shumai Steamed crab meat dumpling. Kuroge Wagyu no Shabu shabu. Shabu shabu （ Black wagyu beef ） Obi no tempura to tofu shijyou to irodori yuba-age Deep fried shrimp and Tofu dumpling fritter, and deep fried yuba roll with ground whitefish. Kuroge wagyu no yoganyaki Grilled Black wagyu beef and Abalone on a hot lava stone plate. Yuba suimono Clear yuba soup. Temari-sushi Three types small ball Sushi. Ko-no-mono Japanese style pickled vegetables. Dessert
◆UMENOHANA KAISEKI ￥5, 000～ $

【Mineoka tofu】 Tofu like made from milk, fresh cream and arrowroot starch. 【Maguro no yuba tororo-kake】 Sashimi（Tuna and Yam）【Chawan-mushi】 Cup of steamed egg custard containing shrimp, mushrooms, small rice cake and ginkgo nut. 【Yuba-tofu to taguri-yuba no otsukuri】 Sashimi ( Yuba tofu and Fresh yuba ) 【Meibutsu tofu shumai】 Tofu siomai. 【Renkon manjyu】 Lotus root dumplings with fish soup stock sauce. Choice 【①Yu-tofu】 Boiled tofu. 【②Yu-tofu change to Fukufuku tofu add 300 yen】【③Yu-tofu change to yuba shabu shabu add 500 yen】【④Yu-tofu change to pork slice shabu shabu add 1,100 yen】【⑤Yu-tofu change to Japanese black beef slice shabu shabu add 2,100 yen】【Namafu dengaku】 Deep fried wheat gluten coated with miso paste. 【Yuba-age】 Deep fried yuba roll with ground whitefish. 【Yuba gratin】【Yuba suimono】 Clear yuba soup. 【han-mono】 Cooked rice 【Ko-no-mono】 Japanese style pickled vegetables. 【Dessert】
◆UMENOHANA KAISEKI KIWAMI ￥6,200～ $

【Mineoka tofu】 Tofu like made from milk, fresh cream and arrowroot starch. 【Sashimi（Tuna and Yam）】【Chawan-mushi 】 Cup of steamed egg custard containing shrimp, mushrooms, small rice cake and ginkgo nut. 【Yuba-tofu to taguri-yuba no otsukuri】 Sashimi ( Yuba tofu and Fresh yuba ) 【Crab meat siomai】【Renkon manjyu】 Lotus root dumplings with fish soup stock sauce. 【①Hikiage yuba 】【②Hikiage yuba change to fuku fuku tofu add 200 yen】【③Hikiage yuba change to pork slice shabu shabu add 900 yen.】【④Hikiage yuba change to Japanese black beef slice shabu shabu add 1,900yen】【Namafu dengaku】 Deep fried wheat gluten coated with miso paste. 【Yuba-age】 Deep fried yuba roll with ground whitefish. 【Choice 】 ①Kuroge wagyu no yoganyaki Two pieces of Japanese beef steak grilled on a hot stone plate. ②Gindara no saikyoyaki Grilled sablefish fillet with saikyo miso paste. 【Clear Yuba soup】【Cooked rice】【Japanese style pickled vegetables.】【Dessert】
【Reservation required】◆SAISHOKU KAISEKI（vegan kaiseki) ￥6,200 $

Yuba-tofu to kurogoma-tofu no otsukuri. Sashimi (Fresh yuba tofu and black sesame tofu ) Avocado to Nankin no salad. Tofu salad with Avocado and Pumpkin. Tonyu-mochi daizu meat no mabo-an. Soy milk rice cake with starchy soybeans meat sauce chinese style. Yuba to Yasai no Tonyu Shabu shabu Soy milk shabu shabu ( Yuba and some vegetables ) Namafu dengaku. Deep fried wheat gluten coated with miso paste. Daizu meat no Yuba katsu to Daikon-mochi. Wrapped yuba soybeans meat cutlet and Japanese radish cake. Yuba Suimono. Yuba clear soup. Namayuba no ankake gohan .Cooked rice with staychy fresh yuba sauce. Ko-no-mono. Japanese pickled vegetables. Dessert.
◆IRODORI LUNCH $ ¥3,100

【Mineoka tofu】 Tofu like made from milk, fresh cream and arrowroot starch. Yuba-ni 【Cold yuba】【Chawan-mushi】 Cup of steamed egg custard containing shrimp, mushrooms, small rice cake and ginkgo nut. 【Tofu salad】 Tofu salad. 【Meibutsu tofu shumai】 Tofu Siomai 【Renkon-manjyu】 Lotus root dumplings with fish soup stock sauce. 【Yu-tofu】 Boiled tofu. 【Namafu dengaku】 Deep fried wheat gluten coated with miso paste. Yuba-age. Deep fried yuba roll with ground whitefish. 【Yuba Suimono】 Yuba clear soup. 【Kisetsu no hanmono】 Seasonal rice. 【Japanese pickled vegetables】【Dessert】
【Reservation required】◆SAISHOKU LUNCH（vegan lunch) $ ¥4,200

Yuba-ｔofu to ｋurogoma-ｔofu no otsukuri. Sashimi (Fresh ｙuba ｔofu and ｂｌack ｓesame tofu ) Avocado to Nankin no salad. Tofu salad with Avocado and Pumpkin. Yuba to Yasai no Tonyu Shabu shabu Soy milk shabu shabu ( Yuba and some vegetables ) Fuku fuku tofu nishoku-ankake Fresh hot tofu with starchy chinese soybeans meat sauce, and seasonal vegetables sauce. Namafu dengaku. Deep fried wheat gluten coated with miso paste. Daizu meat no Yuba katsu to Daikon-mochi. Wrapped yuba soybeans meat cutlet and Japanese radish cake. Yuba tofu no kabayaki. Grilled yuba tofu with teriyaki sauce. Yuba suimono. Yuba clear soup. Namayuba no ankake gohan .Cooked rice with staychy fresh yuba sauce. Ko no mono. Japanese pickled vegetables. Dessert.

See all 10 dishes with prices

Photos

Business info

Service options

Curbside pickup
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Private dining room
Small plates
Wine

Dining options

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Cozy
Quiet
Upscale

Crowd

Groups

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards
PayPay

Children

High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking

Free parking lot
Parking

Opening hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM ,05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM ,05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM ,05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hours can change on public holidays. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Location

1 Chome-2378 Nimyo, Nara, 631-0072, Japan

Diner notes

3.9 3.9 out of 5 · 465 notes

5 stars 155
4 stars 193
3 stars 74
2 stars 25
1 stars 26

5 out of 5

A few days ago, on the occasion of my partners birthday, we went to a "Tōfu and Yuba" restaurant in Nara, Japan. Located in Nimyo (Nara Prefecture) along NR 7, its called "Ume no Hana" or "Plum Blossom". A Japanese garden surrounds the restaurant and inside are separate rooms for guests to dine. You can choose between western or Japanese style seating. There is a Japanese inner style garden with a water basin. The dinner served in traditional Japanese ceramics, and lacquerware was very beautiful. Part of the experience is the presentation and arrangement of the food. The accompanying pictures will speak for themselves. For some courses, you will need a reservation, though. There is a time limit of two hours to enjoy your meal, which is more than enough.

KD Kyoto Dream Trips Ate here 21 Apr 2026, 07:49 am

5 out of 5

Had a 100 Day Celebration on this venue and it was very well presented. The lady that have assisted us was very helpful and accommodating.

RA Road Abutin Ate here 28 Jan 2026, 05:59 am

4 out of 5

There was a lot of food to eat and the staff where very kind. The Tofu is pretty good would recomend.

CJ Caleb Jefferies Ate here 28 Feb 2026, 16:59 am

Eaten at Toddle Inn?

Tell us what you ordered and what it cost. Two or three sentences about one dish is more useful to the next person than a star rating.

More places we've checked in

Nearest first, then across the Rio Grande Valley.

All listings

Menupickcom