Restaurant in Nara, Japan

SAKURA BURGER

Name: SAKURA BURGER
Address: 6 Higashimuki Kitamachi, Nara, 630-8214, Japan, Nara, JP
Telephone: +81 742-31-3813

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About SAKURA BURGER

A craft burger specialist near Kintetsu Nara Station, selected six times for Tabelog's Hamburger 100 (2018–2026). Built on housemade bacon, ham, sausages from a directly managed smoking workshop, the 20-seat counter delivers technical quality at JPY 1,000–1,999 — breakfast through lunch, closed Wednesday and Thursday, no walk-in reservations but mobile wait-list available.

SAKURA BURGER is a Nara venue with verified public basics that are useful for planning: the listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, the regular hours are 9 AM–5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 selection. Beyond those points, specific menu items, seating details, reservation policies, takeout options, dietary accommodations are not verified here, so this guide keeps the recommendation grounded in confirmed information only.

What the Tabelog Recognition Means

SAKURA BURGER appears in the Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 selection, which is the clearest verified recognition. That makes it a notable stop to consider in Nara for travellers comparing dining options in the city. The verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 also gives a useful planning baseline.

The confirmed schedule is straightforward: open 9 AM–5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Because no separate dinner hours are verified, plan around the listed operating window rather than assuming evening service.

How It Compares for Nara Planning

For visitors choosing among Nara dining options, SAKURA BURGER is best understood through the verified facts available here: a Nara location, a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, listed daytime hours on its open days. Other comparisons names to consider include toi Inshokuten, Momoshiki, Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki, Restaurant Le Bois, ル・ボワ, depending on the style of meal you want.

What is not verified here matters as much as what is: there is no confirmed seating count, no confirmed reservation system, no confirmed takeout or delivery policy, no confirmed children’s menu, no confirmed dietary-accommodation information. If those details are important for your visit, check directly with the venue before going.

The case for considering SAKURA BURGER is simple: Nara location, daytime hours, a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, confirmed Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 recognition. The main planning caution is the midweek closure on Wednesday and Thursday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SAKURA BURGER handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-accommodation details are not verified here. If you have allergies, vegetarian requirements, or other specific needs, check the venue's official channels before visiting.

Can SAKURA BURGER accommodate groups?

Group seating and reservation details are not verified here. The confirmed information is that SAKURA BURGER is in Nara, with a listed price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and regular daytime hours on its open days.

Is lunch or dinner better at SAKURA BURGER?

The verified hours are 9 AM–5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. No dinner hours are verified, so plan for a daytime visit in Nara.

How far ahead should I book SAKURA BURGER?

Reservation and booking policies are not verified here. If timing is important, check directly with SAKURA BURGER before you go.

Is SAKURA BURGER worth the price?

The verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, SAKURA BURGER is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 selection. For visitors considering SAKURA BURGER in Nara, those are the confirmed reasons to weigh it.

Location

6 Higashimuki Kitamachi, Nara, 630-8214, Japan

Nara, Japan

Compare SAKURA BURGER

Quick Value Check: SAKURA BURGER

Venue	Price
SAKURA BURGER	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
toi Inshokuten	¥
Momoshiki	JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
ル・ボワ
Restaurant Le Bois

How SAKURA BURGER compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.

Also Consider

toi Inshokuten, Indian, ¥
Momoshiki, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
ル・ボワ, Notable alternative
Restaurant Le Bois, Notable alternative

At JPY 1,000–1,999, SAKURA BURGER undercuts Momoshiki (JPY 2,000–5,999) but costs slightly more than toi Inshokuten (¥). The Tabelog Hamburger 100 pedigree (six consecutive years) justifies the premium for burger specialists, while Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki offers comparable pricing but focuses on buckwheat noodles, a different category entirely. For value-conscious diners prioritising regional cuisine over burgers, Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki is the safer bet. For craft burger converts, the housemade charcuterie program here delivers more depth than most Nara lunch spots.

Booking difficulty is minimal, no reservations for walk-ins, but the mobile waiting system makes queuing practical. That's easier than Momoshiki, which serves dinner at a higher tier and likely requires advance planning. Restaurant Le Bois and ル・ボワ lean French without published pricing, suggesting formality this burger counter avoids. For families and groups, the kids' menu and stroller-friendly layout here beat most of Nara's counter-service options. For solo travellers prioritising speed, toi Inshokuten turns tables faster but skips the craft-burger depth.

Choose SAKURA BURGER if housemade smoking and Tabelog recognition matter more than regional specificity. Choose Soba Kiri Momoyo Zuki or Momoshiki if the goal is kaiseki or noodle immersion. For a midpoint between temple circuits and a proper lunch, the burger counter's breakfast hours (9–11 AM) and takeout flexibility offer logistical advantages the other venues don't.