Ikoma, Nara, Japan｜Maho-roba Cafe

Superior cosy forest cabin restaurant on the road through the hills to the Hozan-ji temple , Serves an excellent set menu of tasty locally sourced food and beverages.

This is my favorite restaurant surrounded by nature. Made with seasonal ingredients, it looks and tastes great, and you'll want to come back again and again. The drinks are also delicious. The atmosphere and delicious food are soothing every time.

Opened in 2015, this Italian restaurant is too hidden. As the name suggests, it is located in the forest of Mt. Ikoma, so access is more difficult than you might imagine. A 30-minute walk from Kintetsu Hozanji Station on the Unune Mountain Path. Not recommended for anyone other than those who like hiking. By car, it takes about 10 minutes from Ichibu IC on Daini Hanna Road. can you climb? The slopes are so steep and the roads are so narrow that it makes me uneasy. The shop is a stylish mountain hut-like building handmade by owner chefs. From spring to autumn, insects are also welcome, so it is not recommended for those who do not enjoy nature. This is a restaurant that chooses a lot of people like this, but the food is definitely delicious. The lunch menu is only a course centered on seasonal vegetables, 3,500 yen + tax. They also prepare children's plates (6th photo). The afternoon session has two shifts, one from 11:30 and the other from 14:00. I haven't used the night part yet, but it seems that it is limited to one group. There is ample parking space in front of the store and across the street. For those who drink alcohol, it is convenient to take a taxi from Kintetsu Ikoma Station. I think you can get by with "Mahoroba of Kokuraderamachi". Payment at the restaurant is cash only.