[Nara Hotel] Teppanyaki woven with Nara ingredients and Nara Hotel tradition - Reservations start June 4, 2026 (Thursday) at 9:00 AM

Nara Hotel (1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara City; General Manager, Ryuta Harada) will begin accepting reservations for its teppanyaki restaurant 'Hanagiku' on Thursday, June 4, 2026, via its official website and by phone, in preparation for the restaurant's grand reopening on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. ■ About Teppanyaki 'Hanagiku' Originally opened in September 1999 as a Japanese restaurant 'Hanagiku' on the 4th floor of the new wing, it was relocated and renovated to the 5th floor in December 2015, continuing as a Japanese restaurant until January 2026. With this large-scale renovation, it will reopen with a new look as the teppanyaki restaurant 'Hanagiku'. Enjoy a relaxing time overlooking the ancient capital of Nara and the Yamato Sanzan mountains, with ingredients primarily sourced from local Nara and traditional French techniques passed down by successive Nara Hotel head chefs. ■ About the Teppanyaki 'Hanagiku' Menu Guests can enjoy Nara Hotel's traditional French techniques in a teppanyaki style while gazing at the peaks of the Yamato Sanzan mountains outside the window. A total of six courses are available, named after the Yamato Sanzan for lunch and the Manyoshu poetry collection and the history of the ancient capital for dinner. Enjoy a special time along with the chef's skills displayed right before your eyes. ・Miminashiyama: 8,000 yen ・Kaguyama: 11,000 yen ・Unebiyama: 15,000 yen Lunch Menu Example (Miminashiyama) ・Traditional consommé soup and Nara senbei (rice cracker) ・Today's appetizer ・Velouté of Nara Prefecture vegetables ・Grilled vegetables ・Grilled domestic beef fillet (100g) on the teppan ・Hinohikari rice from Nara Prefecture with Gokoku miso soup and pickles ・Dessert ・Coffee or tea ・Inishie: 20,000 yen ・Aoniyoshi: 26,000 yen ・Mahoroba: 30,000 yen Dinner Menu Example (Mahoroba) ・Traditional consommé soup and Nara senbei ・Today's appetizer ・Teppan beef cutlet with traditional demi-glace sauce ・Live abalone with the scent of Yoshino cedar ・Salt-baked vegetables with truffle-flavored butter sauce ・Grilled Yamato beef fillet (80g) on the teppan with Yamato tachibana citrus and wasabi ・Hinohikari rice from Nara Prefecture with Gokoku miso soup and pickles ・Dessert ・Coffee or tea *All prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge. ■ Store Overview Store Name: Teppanyaki 'Hanagiku' Reservation Start Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:00 AM Opening Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5:30 PM Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Order: 2:00 PM), Dinner 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Last Order: 8:00 PM) Regular Holiday: Tuesdays *However, open every day from September to December 2026. Number of Seats: 12 counter seats Age Restriction: Children under elementary school age are not permitted. Phone Number: 0742-24-3044 (Reception hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, direct restaurant reservation line) Reservation Method: Via official website or by phone. URL: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/narahote-hanagiku/reserve About Membership Programs Affiliated with JR West Hotels JR West Hotels is affiliated with two membership programs: 'JR Hotel Members', which offers discounts on accommodation fees at JR hotel groups nationwide and allows convenient and advantageous use of target hotels and restaurants, and 'WESTER Points', which provides various services and benefits for JR West Group railways and shopping. Both are free to join with no annual fee, and accumulated points can be used at participating facilities. About JR West Hotels JR West Hotels is a hotel group under the JR West Group, currently operating 5 brands and 13 hotels (4,422 rooms). As a base for quality travel, 'Hotel Granvia' captivates guests with its peace of mind from direct connections to Shinkansen and terminal stations in Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, etc., working together with the local community. 'Hotel Vischio' offers excellent access to Kyoto, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Toyama stations and advanced services as a base for smart travel. 'THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection' stands on the site of the first Osaka Station, offering a unique journey through the memories of the station and railways. 'Nara Hotel', founded in 1909, weaves time and space, still offering a nostalgic world view. 'Umekoji Potel Kyoto' is a space full of connections between the region and travelers, where you can lose track of time and become absorbed. Building on the trust honestly accumulated starting from the 'station', they aim to develop it together with the community, enrich the lives of each guest, and continue to create the appeal of travel and food, and connections between people, striving for world-class service standards. About Nara Hotel Nara Hotel, built on a small hill adjacent to Nara Park, has welcomed many distinguished guests since its founding in 1909 (Meiji 42). The main building, designed by Kingo Tatsuno, is a Momoyama-style cypress structure. The furnishings throughout the hotel evoke the Meiji era, creating an atmosphere akin to staying in a museum. Spend a memorable day at this classic hotel, one of the finest in the Kansai region, which continues to display its magnificent and dignified appearance even after more than 100 years.