Release rule

When does Tsukumo open reservations?

白 · Kidera-cho, Nara · Kaiseki

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone (or Hitosara/Gurunavi online), no release day. Nara's two-star kaiseki counter is small, so book a few weeks ahead; closed Monday and the last day of each month.

Phone line: ☎ +81-742-22-9707; lunch entry by 13:00 (Wed–Sun), dinner entry by 19:00 (Tue–Sun), closed Monday and month-end
What to expect: Two Michelin stars (2025), 16 seats with a counter and a 3–6 person room, monthly kaiseki around ¥26,000. Completely reservation-only; Hitosara and Gurunavi list some dates.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Tsukumo from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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