Satoyama
English-speaking guests welcome · You can show this page to your hotel front desk for the address & free shuttle.

Nara · Gakuenmae Reservation only / Private rooms

Seasonal hot pot, in a private room.

Fugu, crab and wild kue hot pot in fully private rooms, with crab and meat grilled over charcoal. A free shuttle runs from Gakuenmae and Tomio stations.

★4.8 (Google) Private rooms (2–10) Free shuttle from Gakuenmae & Tomio Parking for 3
Satoyama exterior at night — a lantern-lit hideaway

About Satoyama

We welcome a limited number of parties each day and prepare seasonal ingredients to suit each group. Because we serve only what we source, the menu changes with the season.

Fugu hot pot course
4.8 / 5.0

Google reviews (4 · source: Google)

As an intimate hideaway serving only a few parties a day, we have few reviews — but those we have rate us highly.

Private rooms

We have a sunken-kotatsu tatami room, a blue Western room with a round window onto the garden, and a garden terrace. Choose the room that suits your group and occasion, from family gatherings to business dinners.

Japanese-style private room with sunken kotatsu

Up to 10 · Japanese

Sunken-kotatsu tatami room

Up to 10 guests in a calm Japanese-style room — comfortable for everyone from children to elders.Anniversaries · gatherings · memorial dinners

Blue Western-style private room with a round window onto the garden

2–4 · Western

The blue room with a round window

A blue-toned Western room with a round window onto the garden, framed art and a large monitor.Anniversaries · small celebrations

Garden terrace seating

Up to 20 · Garden terrace

Garden terrace surrounded by greenery

An open garden terrace for up to 20. Enjoy the greenery at a relaxed pace.Family gatherings · group parties

Seasonal cuisine

Courses come as a midday lunch or an evening dinner. The charcoal grill is available at both lunch and dinner. The grill's flavor comes from a sauce supervised by Soujuen of Osaka. Sea bream, hamo and more on request.

Lunch

Lunch courses

Lighter hot-pot courses, served at midday in a private room.

Fugu hot pot lunch

Fugu hot pot lunch

from ¥6,000

Skin, sashimi, fugu hot pot, rice porridge, dessert — 5 dishes.

Crab lunch

Crab lunch

from ¥7,000

Crab miso, crab hot pot, rice porridge, dessert — 4 dishes.

Dinner

Dinner courses

Full evening courses, including grilled fugu and grilled crab.

Fugu hot pot course

Fugu hot pot course

from ¥11,000

Skin, sashimi, grilled fugu, hot pot, rice porridge, dessert — 6 dishes.

Crab hot pot course

Crab hot pot course

from ¥13,200

Crab miso, grilled crab, hot pot, rice porridge, dessert — 5 dishes.

Wild kue hot pot

Wild kue hot pot〈seasonal〉

Please inquire

A seasonal course featuring the prized wild kue grouper.

Charcoal

Charcoal grill & sashimi (lunch or dinner)

The charcoal grill is available at both lunch and dinner. Sauce supervised by Osaka's "Soujuen".

Charcoal-grilled beef

Charcoal grill set

from ¥4,400

Grilled over charcoal — at lunch or dinner.

Thick-cut beef tongue

Beef tongue & à la carte

à la carte from ¥1,100

Thick-cut tongue, lean beef, ribs and offal. Please ask when reserving.

Crab sashimi

Crab sashimi

¥1,650

Sashimi. Please request when you reserve.

Prices include tax and are a guide; contents may vary by season and sourcing. Please confirm when reserving.

Access & shuttle

We offer a free shuttle for up to 6 people from the nearest stations. Free parking is available if you come by car. For directions or shuttle arrangements, please call us.

Satoyama free shuttle car
Free shuttle (up to 6)From Gakuenmae and Tomio stations — relax and enjoy a drink.
Free parking (3 cars)Convenient if you come by car.
Address3628 Gakuen Akamatsucho, Nara 631-0027
~10 min by car from Gakuenmae / 8 min from Tomio. Look for the lit sign at night.
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Reservations

We are reservation-only (closed Thursdays). You can book by phone or with the form below. As we source to order, please reserve at least 2 days in advance.

For cancellations or changes, please contact us at least 2 days before. After that, a cancellation fee may apply.

Reservations can be made from 2 days ahead. Closed Thursdays.

We will call you to confirm after you submit.

Reservation request sent

This is not yet a confirmed reservation. It will be confirmed by our call or contact.
If urgent, please call +81 80-3130-0580.

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Call to reserve (+81 80-3130-0580)

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a reservation? Do you speak English?
Satoyama is reservation-only. Please book at least 2 days ahead via the form above, or by phone (+81 80-3130-0580). Simple English is welcome; you can also show this page to your hotel front desk.
Is there a free shuttle? I don't have a car.
Yes. We offer a free shuttle for up to 6 people from Gakuenmae and Tomio stations. Free parking (3 cars) is also available.
Are private rooms available for couples or families?
Yes. All seating is in fully private rooms, from 2 up to 10 people, plus a garden terrace for up to 20.
Can you handle dietary needs or allergies?
Please tell us your allergies or dietary requests when you reserve, and we'll do our best to accommodate.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash and credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, etc.). Please ask when reserving for details.
How much is dinner?
Dinner courses are about ¥11,000 (fugu hot pot), ¥13,200 (crab hot pot) and ¥4,400 (charcoal grill set); lunch from ¥6,000. Wild kue is seasonal market price, so please ask.
What is your cancellation policy?
As we source to order, please contact us by 2 days before your reservation. Cancellations after that may incur a fee.