akordu

akordu, Seasonal Cooking in Nara

Based in Nara, akordu brings together dining, weddings, and guest accommodations. Its cuisine is presented as a story shaped by nearby, accessible ingredients and a dialogue with time and place, organized around the idea of a shared “season” scented with the earth and the people who live there.

The restaurant describes its approach as “return and memory, local and refined”—a cuisine that begins with remembrance and speaks to the subjectivity of the person receiving it.

Weddings in a House by Mount Wakakusa

The wedding service is designed to create a special, happy day for one couple at a time. Celebrations take place in a house above the former grounds of Tōdai-ji, with Mount Wakakusa as the backdrop.

Gatherings and Guest Rooms

The property also offers small banquets, described as gatherings with a local character, and guest rooms designed to give one couple private time in the quiet of the night and the morning forest.

Recent News and Projects

The website lists several updates. In August 2026, it announced a collaborative dinner with Waldorf Astoria Osaka. In July 2026, it announced the opening of Donostia in Umeda Chayamachi. In June 2026, it reported the closure of TOKi, a restaurant in Shimbashi operated by akordu. Earlier updates included a talk and dinner at TOKi in January 2025 and participation in the “Chef’s Kitchen” festival in October 2024.

Reservations and Operations

The business has separate phone lines for the restaurant and weddings. Restaurant service runs from noon to 1 p.m., with closing at 3 p.m., and from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with closing at 9:30 p.m. The restaurant is closed Mondays and on irregular days. Reservation requests are not accepted through the contact form.

Location and Contact

Hours: noon–1 p.m. (last order), closes at 3 p.m.; 6–6:30 p.m. (last order), closes at 9:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and on irregular days.