Nara Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sarusawa Pond Park

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Two large beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, and a flat-screen TV.

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and sliding shoji doors leading to a garden view.

Traditional entrance with a classic, sturdy design.

Traditional Japanese architecture reflects on serene waters, connected by a stone bridge.

Experience a serene dining atmosphere with traditional Japanese-style architecture and elegant table settings.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Nara Hotel offers a serene escape near Sarusawa Pond Park, with a beautiful garden and two on-site restaurants serving French cuisine. Connect to in-room WiFi, indulge in breakfast or lunch at the coffee shop/cafe, and explore nearby Kofuku-ji Temple. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Bar
Free parking
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
Minibar
Deep-soaking bath

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Very good

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

58 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Single Futons

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

47 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Single Futons

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

51 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Standard Twin Room - New Wing

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Large Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

44 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Single Beds

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

21 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

27 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

31.9 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Wonderful

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

34 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Single Beds

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Wonderful

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

21 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Large Single Beds

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

39 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

Wonderful

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

39 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

Crown Suite (New Wing)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Down duvet

66 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Royal Suite (New Wing)

Highlights

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

127 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

(Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

Bathrobes

Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

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Relax in a serene space with a large hot tub and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

22 Jul - 23 Jul

About the area

1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

Nara Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kofuku-ji Temple - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Nara National Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Todaiji Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kasuga Shrine - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 32 min drive
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 74 min drive
Kizu Station - 7 min drive
Kintetsu-Nara Station - 15 min walk
Nara Station - 26 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪カナカナ - ‬4 min walk
‪THE BURGER STAND MAVERICK - ‬3 min walk
‪タピオカミルクティ専門店 T. - ‬4 min walk
‪ラサボジュン奈良店 - ‬4 min walk
‪メインダイニングルーム三笠 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

At Nara Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nara Park and Nara Kenko Land. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Main Dining Room MIKASA, one of 2 restaurants, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

- 127 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 15
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 15

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- On-site parking only available on request
- Free on-site self-parking
- Free on-site extended parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

- Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)

Working away

Conference space

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire

Facilities

Built in 1909
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in stairwells
Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Down duvet
Premium bedding

What to enjoy

Fireplace

Freshen up

Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Main Dining Room MIKASA – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 4600 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of JPY 2100 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

Cots/infant beds are available for JPY 2420.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for JPY 7000.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 6 costs JPY 1050 (one-way)

Parking

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel Nara

Nara Hotel Hotel

Nara Hotel Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Nara Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Nara Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Nara Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Nara Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Nara Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is JPY 2100 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nara Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Nara Hotel and nearby?

Nara Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Nara Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

Does Nara Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Nara Hotel like?

Nara Hotel is in the heart of Nara, a short 7-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.

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Nara Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff

Breakfast

History

Bed

Location

Room

Train station

Historical

Attraction

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and amazing with a variety of options. (10 reviews)
The dining room is a pleasure with excellent service and a Michelin-star-worthy experience. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10

Really a great location if you want to go to the park. Has a bus to go to Nara Station.

5-night trip

8/10

Hotel itself is very nice but too many bus tours and front desk services are poor.

3-night trip

10/10

Old world charm. Hotel was excellent. Dining was excellent. Tons of staff to assist you in every way. Best hotel in Nara

2-night trip

10/10

Very nice hotel. We love it!

2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful!

1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful setting, easy access to attractions and restaurants in a historic hotel.

2-night trip

10/10

This hotel is absolutely stunning! The building itself is old yet beautifully maintained and shows traditional atmosphere. The staffs warmly welcomed us with professional manners. I love to go back and stay there again! Thank you!

1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel

1-night trip

10/10

Nara Hotel was all the amazing I hoped it was when I made the reservation. I love that place! Not sure I would make that Trek again from the middle of USA, but I highly recommend for those seeking a traditional Japan stay.

2-night trip

10/10

This is a landmark historic hotel, dripping with stories of famous guests. It is grand, warm, welcoming, quiet, comfortable and convenient to Nara Park, Kintetsu Station and many temples. I stayed in the new side which feels very 1990s American hotel style. Roomy for Japan and with a nice balcony. The bar, tea room, sakura lounge and dining room were all comfortable and classy. This is a wonderful place to stay.

2-night trip

10/10

This is a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful view of the lake. Right next to the ropeway. The food and drinks were delicious and the staff very helpful. Worth getting a room with a private onsen type of bath.

1-night trip

10/10

Best in West Japan

1-night trip

4/10

Staff members are very friendly and helpful, but the facility is not worth the cost. Spider on bed

1-night trip

8/10

Good property in the area with good dine in restaurant.

1-night trip

10/10

So far it's the best place (out of five) I've stayed in Japan on this trip. Hotel is very comfortable and inviting with interesting history. Rooms are well sized and well designed making out stay really pleasant.

2-night trip

8/10

Nice Classic hotel with Good location

2-night trip

10/10

Staying at Nara hotel is definitely a unique experience. The building itself has so much history and quite an experience for traditional Japanese style lodging. I highly recommend it if you’d like to enjoy a local experience!

1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful classic hotel filled with original art and well preserved architecture.

1-night trip

10/10

Hotel was amazing. Staff was very welcoming

1-night trip

10/10

The property and room were absolutely stunning!

1-night trip

10/10

We loved the whole atmosphere, the dusty Grandeur. Its like dipping into a different time. Be aware to dress appropriately for dinner. Most of the guests are Japanese.

1-night trip

10/10

Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.

2-night trip

10/10

An awesome, historical hotel with very high ceilings, giving a bit collonial vibes. Bike rental is a great option they offer.

1-night trip

10/10

This was an amazing base for us in Nara, with 5 start service. Being able to rent e-bikes at the hotel and having the hotel be able to arrange a sightseeing taxi for us were just some of the perks. It is a small walk into town or the park, but all in all very centrally located. Some reviews mentioned road noise, so we stayed in the "new" section, but it is hard to imagine it being noisy anywhere. It is a very peaceful location.

3-night trip

4/10

Sloppy service. Terrible food. Very expensive

1-night trip

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Popular amenities

Main amenities (12)

Feel at home (6)

Room options

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Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Highlights

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Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

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Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

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Standard Twin Room - New Wing

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

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Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

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Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

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Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side, 27.3 m2)

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Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

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Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

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Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

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Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side)

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Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

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Crown Suite (New Wing)

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Royal Suite (New Wing)

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(Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

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About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Nara Hotel

Languages

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions