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Kotonoyado Musashino

Nara Park, Nara

Kotono yado Musashino offers accommodation in Nara, and is located a 11-minute drive from Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.

B
Bryn
From
Australia
I loved everything about it. The food was exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$454.96
1 night, 2 adults

Wakasa Annex

Nara

Wakasa Annex features an outdoor hot public bath and free WiFi. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, drinks vending machines and free parking. Todai-ji Temple is only an 8-minute walk.

M
Maria
From
France
The staff went way and beyond to accommodate our needs- they were all super lovely and helpful. Especially the person who took us to our room and explained everything upon check-in and the person who ran after check-out to the bus stop to return our forgotten gloves! Wonderful onsen and traditional room - thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Price from
US$188.25
1 night, 2 adults

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast

Nara

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

A
Adrienne Maria Jacoba
From
Japan
This was our first Ryokan experience. We picked it because of the reviews and it was as described. Not a modernised version but more traditional lending to the authenticity. Mieko-san is a great host, lovely, warm and most helpful. Also, her food is delicious! Would certainly recommend to those looking to stay in a Home-Ryokan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$164.55
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel New Wakasa

Nara

A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

M
Miguel
From
Spain
The hotel is very nice including a superb view of the adjacent park. Very close to walk everywhere. Rooms are comfortable and shower has a very special design with a small external area. The reception and arrival services are outstanding. I only wish we could have stay longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
Price from
US$182.41
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

S
Sue
From
South Africa
This place is amazing, being this close to everything really helped us get to all the temples on foot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$687.84
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park

Nara

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station.

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Inna
From
Ukraine
I really enjoyed everything, it was a great opportunity to get to know Japanese culture! Incredibly friendly staff. The hotel is located near the entrance to the deer park.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
US$208.52
1 night, 2 adults

Mikasa

Nara

A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

S
Samantha
From
Canada
Amazing stay and a highlight of our trip! The room with a private bath was luxurious yet simple, with an amazing view of Nara. The included seasonal dinner and breakfast was a wonderful way to try some new Japanese foods. The shuttle bus to and from Nara was a nice addition, and all staff were so kind and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience onsen and ryokan while in Japan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews
Price from
US$316.41
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Ryokan

Nara

1.5 km from Nara Station, Nara Ryokan is situated in Nara and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

F
Felipe
From
Portugal
The beds and bedding were incredibly comfy. The private onsen was also a big plus! Just be sure to choose your slot early.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews
Price from
US$81.36
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Nara

Nara

Located in Nara, 4.1 km from Nara Station, KAMENOI HOTEL Nara provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, free private parking, an open-air bath and a garden.

L
Liam
From
Ireland
My room was fabulous, with my own onsen bath, on the balcony overlooking Nara's ancient imperial palace site. The staff excelled themselves with their helpfulness, and dinner was fantastic, despite my lack of chopsticks skills!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Price from
US$209
1 night, 2 adults

Kasuga Hotel

Nara

A 2-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Train Station and a 5-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Hotel features Japanese cuisine and beautiful hot public...

I
Ingrid
From
Belgium
Japanese breakfast and Kaiseki dinner were wonderful (if not included in your stay you should book dinner in advance). The traditional Japanese room was very beautiful, spacious and quiet. The hotel is very conveniently located close to Nara Park, a lively shopping mall and Kintetsu station. The whole staff was always very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
Price from
US$351.88
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

Nara Hakushikaso

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom.

From US$181.01 per night

Hotel Asyl Nara

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Nara Train Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara Park, Hotel Asyl Nara, which was awarded two red pavilions by the Michelin Guide 2013, offers free public baths, a...

From US$152.77 per night

Hotel Mimatsu

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set in Nara and only 1.1 km from Nara Station, Hotel Mimatsu offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space.

Nara Ryokan

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews

1.5 km from Nara Station, Nara Ryokan is situated in Nara and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

Offering public baths, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is situated in front of Sarusawa-ike Pond. Kofuku-ji Temple is just a 2-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

Mikasa

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

From US$362.02 per night

These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

Nara Park Hotel

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Offering mountain views, Nara Park Hotel is an accommodation set in Nara, 5.4 km from Nara Station and 13 km from Iwafune Shrine.

Tenpyo Ryokan

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Set within 1.7 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine in Nara, Tenpyo Ryokan offers accommodation with seating area.

Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Kanko Hotel Tamaru is situated in Nara, 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, and 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
Friendly staff in a clean and quiet ryokan style hotel right next to Naramachi, central Nara, and the park. The rooms were nice with a tatami area as well as a little reading space next to the windows overlooking the pond.
Guest review by
Daniel
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$181.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Extremely friendly staff, the kaiseki dinner was delicious with a lot of variety, same for the breakfast (opted for Japanese style). Everything was clean, the room was amazing, clean yukatas and haoris were provided daily, the futon beds were very comfortable. This Ryokan is very well located as it's very close to the Kintetsu-Nara train station (with direct trains to both Kyoto and Osaka) and the main streets while still in a very quiet area. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in Nara, either for just one night or for a few days!
Guest review by
Miguel
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews
Beautiful ryokan with English-speaking staff and a private-use onsen. Only a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and close to Nara Park and located in a gorgeous part of town. Beds (futons) were very comfortable, free wifi, large room - I would stay here again if in Nara.
Guest review by
Natalie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$318.58
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 532 reviews
The onsen was amazing and the breakfast was one of the most unique experiences in Nara! Recommend if you want to live the Japanese experience having and amazing time in a tatami room, sleeping in a Futon and having an amazing view from an onsen ❤️
Guest review by
Martínez Moroy
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews
This place was exactly what I was looking for. A quiet ryokan with a private tattoo-friendly onsen. My room was big and the futon was very comfy. I appreciated the complimentary water and a kettle to make tea. Everything was so good, thank you! I will definitely come back.
Guest review by
Annarita
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,142 reviews
The room was perfectly cleaned and was convenient and quiet, typical tatami floors and futon bed to sleep on. The area is quiet but very central and within walking distance to all major attractions. The staff was very helpful and polite and they accommodated all of my requests. The private onsen is amazing to have and I enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend staying here!
Guest review by
Eleni
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
My son and I loved this ryokan. We had previously paid $300 per night at a ryonkan of similar standard in Kyoto and this was almost as much value for a much lower price. The room was huge. The location was the best we'd had during our stay as it is right near the food market and main part of town. The staff were so lovely. The Onsen was wonderful although I recommend getting there soon after 5pm when it is filled as it cools down quickly. The futons and pillows were too hard for us but that is just personal preference.
Guest review by
Krista
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
The Ryokan is literally 1min walk from the station, in a peatonal street full of shops. The personal was very kind and they were always trying to help. They took care of our luggage before the check in and after the check out. The room was amazing with tatami floor and they left a yukata for each gest. The Onsen was amazing and very relaxing. The breakfast was incredible, everything in the menu was amazing and very tasty. 100% recommended
Guest review by
Elías
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews
Lovely spacious tatami room, very comfortable futon. Room did have ensuite bathroom, but we enjoyed the nice big hot shared baths available, much like going to a sento. Yukata were provided too. Teas and senbei in the room were very welcoming.
Guest review by
Michi
Family with young children