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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.

D
Darren
From
Luxembourg
Fabulous Ryokan experience. Located on the edge of Nara Park (deers at the front door). Bus 77 from Nara JR takes you to Nara Kasugano Forum stop, then 15mins walk. Todai-ji 10mins walk. Staff were very professional, helpful and extremely friendly. Room 107 (Kiku) was quiet and spacious overlooking wooded area (deers). Choice of Yukata for the ladies. Exceptional dinner and breakfast (Japanese) delivered to the room by the kind staff (coffee available in reception). Bathing can be taken in the relaxing Onsen with all the usual amenities. Would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$438.93
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.

K
Kate
From
New Zealand
The best hotel that we've stayed at in Japan! Everything was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$181.62
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
Andy
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic! Everything I was looking for for a cultural dive into Japan. The food was exceptional, and like previous reviewers — I too would come back again just for the food alone! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$158.76
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.

V
Victor
From
United States
Staff was so courteous and so nice! We appreciate their hospitality and so helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews
Price from
US$205.32
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...

P
Peter
From
Thailand
The location is excellent. Great starting place to walk anywhere in the area and visit all sites. The onsen is super and very relaxing. Free coffee and drinks in the lobby at all hours, restaurant onsite, and a communal sitting area are nice too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
Price from
US$264.04
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

D
Debra
From
Australia
Every aspect of our stay at Tsukihitei was special. The staff were incredibly attentive, the extraordinary food and the location stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
US$690.14
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.

E
Eduardo
From
Spain
BEST place to stay in Nara. Great service, beautiful rooms and an incredible onsen (with the option to reserve a private one). Totally recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
Price from
US$201.17
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, 650 reviews
Price from
US$305.25
1 night, 2 adults

Tsubakiso

Nara

A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Train Station, Tsubakiso is an 85-years old Japanese townhouse with a lovely garden and free Wi-Fi throughout.

J
Jie
From
Netherlands
Tubakiso was probably one of our most favourite highlights on our trip. What a lovely place, and our host was so friendly and welcoming. The Japanese style breakfast was also a must-to-do. It is perfectly clean and stylish. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$260.36
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.

K
Katharina
From
Germany
This is a nice and cozy ryokan. The rooms are clean and quiet and it has a wonderful onsen. The top attractions of Nara are all in walking distance and many small shops are around. Would definitely come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews
Price from
US$78.49
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 9.1
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These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

Nara Park Hotel

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 90 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.

From US$82.55 per night

Tsubakiso

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Train Station, Tsubakiso is an 85-years old Japanese townhouse with a lovely garden and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Tenpyo Ryokan

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews

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

Wakasa Annex

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

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.

Hotel New Wakasa

Nara
Non-smoking options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 810 reviews

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

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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Offering public baths, Yoshidaya Ryokan よしだや 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 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 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.

From US$139.70 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 982 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 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
Avg. price/night: US$103.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 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$251.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 556 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
Avg. price/night: US$103.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 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
Avg. price/night: US$103.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 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, 982 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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