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IRACA COFFEE

A café where you can enjoy a view of the ship for Japanese missions to Tang China.

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Heijo Palace Site Historical Park, a national park spreading over the Heijo Palace Site, one of the constituent assets of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage "Ancient Capital of Nara" and a representative historical and cultural asset of Japan. Shujakumon Hiroba, which opened in March 2018 within the park, has five pavilions maintained under different themes of history, culture, and food.

One of them is IRACA COFFEE, a cafe that serves espresso and drip coffee in the food-themed Tenpyo Umashikan. The coffee is made mainly from beans roasted in Japan and is equipped with a high-performance latte art machine, the first of its kind introduced in Japan. The coffee tastes and looks authentic, and is sure to please. Light meals and sweets are also available, making it an easy stop regardless of the time of day.

The restaurant is bright, open, and comfortable, with a wall of glass. Enjoy a relaxing moment in the ancient capital of Nara while admiring the greenery of the lawn and trees, the restored Tang Dynasty envoy ship, and the scenery of the park.

Highlights

  • Domestic-roastered beans are to make authentic coffee.
  • Latte art using a high-performance machine, the first of its kind in Japan.
  • Open space and beautiful scenery are also attractive.
  • The menu also includes a variety of light meals.
  • Pets are welcome on the outside terrace.

Photos

  • An oasis in a vast historical park. Enjoy café time while viewing the Tang Dynasty envoy ships.

    An oasis in a vast historical park. Enjoy café time while viewing the Tang Dynasty envoy ships.

  • The restaurant is bright and open with natural light.

    The restaurant is bright and open with natural light.

  • Latte art by our high-performance machine.

    Latte art by our high-performance machine.

  • A selection of sweets and snacks.

    A selection of sweets and snacks.

  • Pet-friendly terrace seating is also available.

    Pet-friendly terrace seating is also available.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

Photos of the main menu are available. Foreign language menus will be created in the future.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

No, we do not. The restaurant next door, Tokijiku Kitchen Heijo-kyo, serves only to customers with reservations.

Q

Can I take photos of the food, etc.?

A

Of course it is possible. We recommend that you take pictures with the Tang Dynasty envoy ship in the background.

Q

Do you have plugs for charging devices?

A

Electricity outlets are available at the counter seats.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

We can accommodate only by advance reservation.

Reviews

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  • Andy Huang

    這兒的濃縮咖啡&滴濾式咖啡都讓人愛不釋手~會愛上它的咖啡

Details

Name in Japanese
IRACA COFFEE
Postal Code
630-8012
Address
Tenpyo Umashikan, 4-6-1 Nijo-Oji Minami, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Telephone
0742-93-9014
Holiday
Same as Tenpyo Umamashikan.
Hours
9:30am-10:00pm (L.O.9:00pm)
Budget
320 yen and up
Directions
A 20-minute walk from Yamato Saidaiji Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)