桜 Ekimae Yakiniku Sakura Sakura JP Reserve

3 min from Sakurai Station South Exit

Today
Open 17:00

Charcoal-grilled
Yakiniku.

  • Solo dining welcome
  • 42 seats (incl. tatami)
  • Municipal parking nearby

Near Hasedera Temple, Omiwa Shrine & Tanzan Shrine — ideal for dinner after sightseeing.

Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black) · Thick-cut tongue ¥1,680 · 11 kinds of hormone.
Open 17:00–23:00 · Closed Wednesdays.

Call to Reserve · +81-744-41-9205 View Menu

Reserve through your hotel concierge — see how →

Thick-cut beef tongue, 15mm

Signature

A thickness
you rarely meet.

Our signature 15mm beef tongue, charcoal-seared until the edges crisp and the center stays tender. The texture is what regulars come back for.

Thick Tongue — ¥1,680 (~$11)

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Choose your scene

Ways to enjoy Sakura.

  • Solo & Couples

    "Even alone, the charcoal grill makes it special."
    — Google review

    Counter & table seats · 1–2 guests.

  • Family & Groups

    "The shichirin grill becomes the heart of the table."
    — Tabelog review

    Tatami room (42 seats) · families to about 20 guests · private bookings on request.

Call to reserve or ask +81-744-41-9205

Welcome — A Few Things to Know

Yakiniku is a "cook-it-yourself" experience. Here's what to expect, so you can enjoy without worry.

1
Cook your own meat over the charcoal grill. Staff will help if you'd like — point at any cut and we'll demonstrate. Most cuts: 30–60 sec/side.
2
Both tare sauce and salt are provided. Try both — leaner cuts pair with salt; fattier cuts with the sweet-savory tare.
3
A small starter dish (otoshi) may be served at the start of the meal. This is standard practice in Japanese restaurants — please confirm any seat charge with staff at booking or arrival.
4
Tipping is not customary in Japan. Service is included. Please don't leave cash on the table — staff cannot accept it.
5
Photos are welcome — and encouraged. Tag #sakurayakiniku if you share. Be mindful of other guests in frame.

Staff speak Japanese only. Show this page to staff and point at any item — we'll handle it. The full English menu is available here on this site.

Menu

Charcoal grill, simply done.

Six signature cuts that show what a real seven-coal yakiniku tastes like. Full menu (50+ items) on the English menu page.

  • Thick Tongue 厚タン

    15mm-thick beef tongue, our signature.

    ¥1,680 ~$11

  • Premium Tenderloin 上ヘレ

    Lean Kuroge Wagyu fillet — most tender on the menu.

    ¥2,680 ~$18

  • Premium Skirt 上ハラミ

    Deeply flavored, chef's favorite. Pairs with tare.

    ¥1,400 ~$9

  • 11-Kinds Hormone Platter ホルモン11種

    Tasting plate of beef offal — for adventurous eaters.

    Please call for price

  • Tail Soup テールスープ

    Hours-simmered clear broth. The perfect closer.

    ¥700 ~$5

  • Sakura Course 桜コース

    Course with 90-min all-you-can-drink. From 4 guests, reserve by the previous day.

    ¥7,700~ per person

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From Osaka & Kyoto

Three day-trip routes — ending here for dinner.

Sakura is positioned where temple visits naturally end (around 16:00–17:00). We open at 17:00 — perfect timing after a full day of pilgrimage and walking.

Spring · March–May

Peony Temple & Charcoal Yakiniku

Hasedera (7,000 peonies) → Miwa somen → Omiwa Shrine → Sakura (dinner)

Autumn · Oct–Nov

Foliage & Charcoal Yakiniku

Tanzan Shrine (13-tier pagoda) → Sakurai castle town → Sakura (dinner)

Year-Round

Power Spot Pilgrimage

Omiwa Shrine (Japan's oldest) → Miwa somen → Hasedera → Sakura (dinner)

Detailed itineraries (with timing & access) →

Visit

How to find us.

Address
167-7 Sakurai, Sakurai-shi, Nara 633-0091, Japan
Access
3 min walk from Sakurai Station South Exit (Kintetsu / JR)
Hours
17:00 – 23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
Closed Wednesdays
Payment
Cash · VISA · Mastercard · JCB · Amex · Diners
Parking
Sakurai Station South paid parking + nearby coin lots
Seating
42 seats (counter, table, tatami) · Group bookings welcome — please inquire by phone
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How to Reserve

We accept reservations by phone only. Online booking is not available. Walk-ins welcome but seats may be limited on weekends — calling ahead is recommended.

+81-744-41-9205

Staff speak Japanese only. If you'd prefer not to call, hotels and tourist info centers in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara can call on your behalf — show them this page or read out the sample phrase below.

Sample phrase for your hotel concierge (Japanese)

Show this line to your hotel front desk. Replace the date / time / party size with your own:

例: 「駅前焼肉 桜に、10月24日 19時 4名で予約をお願いします。電話番号は 0744-41-9205 です。」

(Example: "I'd like to make a reservation at Ekimae Yakiniku Sakura for October 24th at 7pm for 4 people. The phone number is 0744-41-9205.")

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Tonight at Sakura

Charcoal-grilled yakiniku,
3 min from Sakurai Station.

Open today 17:00–23:00 (closed Wednesdays).

Call to Reserve +81-744-41-9205