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horyuuzi monnzenn kamameshi benkei
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The restaurant is located in front of the great southern gate of the World Heritage Site Horyu-ji Temple. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the Five-Story Pagoda from inside the restaurant. The menu offers a wide selection of meals for groups, including its famous kamameshi. On the first floor, guests will find a large variety of famous Nara product souvenirs. With total seating for over 1,000 people, the restaurant serves meals, sells souvenirs, and packs bento lunch boxes.
Photos
Full-view photograph of Kamameshi Benkei in front of the gate to Horyu-ji Temple
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 1,000 people
- Participation Restrictions
- The 2nd and 3rd floors can only be accessed by stairs. Guests with a walking difficulty will be seated on the 1st floor.
- Open Period
- Year-round
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (if reserved in advance, guests can also book a time later than 5:00 p.m.)
- Tour Schedule
- Enter restaurant > eat immediately > shop for souvenirs
- Required Time
- 40 to 60 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are provided
- Open to meal requests
- Vegetarian and halal options available
- Universal accessibility
- A dining area can be prepared on the 1st floor (*but no restroom will be available)
- Parking
- Parking available for affiliated buses (free of charge for groups of 20 or more); spaces for standard-sized vehicles available on site (advance reservation required)
- Notes
- Guests can freely visit Horyu-ji Temple. (separate entry fee applies)
- Related websites
- https://benkeihouryuuzi.owst.jp/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
