The gastronomy auberge VILLA COMMUNICO (Nara City, Zoshicho 486-5) has launched its "VILLA COMMUNICO Afternoon Tea" service from March 2026, served in the lounge overlooking Mt. Wakakusa.
VILLA COMMUNICO is a gastronomy auberge that earned one Michelin star in the 2025 Michelin Guide Nara. The property has long been serving guests cuisine made with local Nara ingredients. The new afternoon tea offering is an opportunity for more visitors — not just overnight guests — to enjoy the scenery of Mt. Wakakusa and the rich flavors of Nara.
The highlight of the experience is the view from the lounge, where Mt. Wakakusa and cherry trees can be seen throughout the changing seasons.
The afternoon tea is crafted in collaboration with local Nara producers and renowned shops, featuring a curated selection of sweets and drinks.
Features of the VILLA COMMUNICO Afternoon Tea
1. A Satisfying Savory Selection That Could Serve as Lunch
The menu includes savories such as seasonal soup and sandwiches — substantial enough to enjoy as a light lunch as well as an afternoon treat.
2. Seasonal Sweets
The sweet selection draws on seasonal ingredients including yuzu, strawberry, mandarin orange, and matcha, with items such as macarons, crème d'ange, and pound cake gracing the table.
3. Nara-Inspired Drink Pairings
- Coffee: Original blends by Nara-based roasters Tobutori Roastery and Rokumei Coffee
- Herbal Tea: Fragrant infusions from Manyo Herb Garden and Chikyu-en, evoking the history of Nara
- Tea: An original blend from Okinawa Tea Factory
Menu (Sample)
Savory
- Sandwich
- Seasonal soup
Sweets
- Macaron (yuzu, chocolate)
- Cookie (matcha, nut)
- Crème d'ange (yogurt, strawberry)
- Guimauve (strawberry)
- Mini choux (caramel, chocolate)
- Pound cake (mandarin orange, chocolate)
- Baton Maréchaux
- Scone
Drinks
- Original coffee (Tobutori Roastery, Rokumei Coffee)
- Original tea (Okinawa Tea Factory)
- Herbal tea (Manyo Herb Garden or Chikyu-en)
Details
Plan: VILLA COMMUNICO Afternoon Tea
Reservation period: From March 18, 2026 (operating days listed on Instagram and the reservation site)
Times: 11:30 AM / 12:00 PM / 12:30 PM
Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
Reservation: https://www.tablecheck.com/ja/shops/communico/reserve
Official website: https://villa-communico.com
Access: 10 minutes by taxi from Kintetsu Nara Station / 30 minutes on foot
