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Nara Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sarusawa Pond Park

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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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • 24/7 front desk

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)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$249 nightly
The total price is $274
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Why we love this property

Culinary experiences
French flavors await at the restaurant. This hotel also offers a cafe, a bar, and cooked-to-order breakfast. Savor meals at 2 dining venues.
Premium comfort
This hotel pampers with premium bedding and down comforters. Luxuriate in deep soaking tubs, slip into soft bathrobes, and unwind by cozy fireplaces.

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking - New Wing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Royal Suite (New Wing) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace

Royal Suite (New Wing)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
  • 1367 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Crown Suite (New Wing) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Crown Suite (New Wing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Japanese style room (47.4 sqm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese style room (47.4 sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (Main Wing, Nara Park Side) | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Double - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Standard Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Park side Deluxe Twin - Main wing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 551 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin B - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side

Deluxe Twin C - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Town Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 293 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Garden Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Room (58sqm) - New Wing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room - New Wing

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room - New Wing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin - Main Wing, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 343 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side

Deluxe Twin A - Main Wing, Non Smoking, Nara Park Side | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Main Building Deluxe Comfort Corner, Non Smoking

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for (Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

Room amenity

(Main Wing / New Wing) Run of house

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarusawa Pond 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪奈良ホテル ティーラウンジ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カナカナ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪青葉茶屋 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Nara Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out 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 travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 127 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (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 lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Main Dining Room MIKASA - This restaurant specializes 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)
  • Futon beds are available for JPY 3795 per night

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from January 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for JPY 2530 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for JPY 8855 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 onsite parking

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

Also known as

Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel
Nara Hotel Nara
Nara Hotel Hotel
Nara Hotel Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Nara Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from January 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 to 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 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 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

Does Nara Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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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Reviews

Nara Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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)
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Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
History
Bed
Location
Room
Historical
Train station
Attraction

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good location
Ateeb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and property was excellent.
Haldis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, hotel and location. Walkable to parks, grounds were lovely and everyone was very helpful. Clean, large rooms and dining on site.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds, peaceful
April, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A highlght from our trip. If you can, definitely stay here at least one night, instead of doing a day-trip to Nara (more time if you can spare it!) The hotel and staff are just fantastic. This gives you an idea of what you can expect from a hotel that receives foreign and local dignitaries and heads of state. Walking distance from the park/ landmarks and also restaurants and shopping nearby. The room itself was ample (more than you will probably see in your whole stay in Japan) with modern rooms incorporated into a fantastic historic building.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So cute could see the deer from our room just loved it
nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really a great location if you want to go to the park. Has a bus to go to Nara Station.
Justin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, easy access to attractions and restaurants in a historic hotel.
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff
Yong, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel with great service
Janice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Deer central - a special experience

A lovely sized room in a great location. The negatives were for us that the bed was a bit hard and the bathroom a bit dated. In saying that this is a traditional hotel and has wonderful history. Bar area very comfortable with good atmosphere and attentive staff. We were lucky to see deer on our way to dinner in town and from our balcony on the lowest floor of the new building. This very much made our stay.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are incredibly nice and helpful. Japanese breakfast was incredible with fish option. Facility is immaculate and well located to temples. Highly recommend this hotel.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely historic building in a great location next to the wonderful park where the deer roam. Great breakfast, we had the second best eggs benedict of our experience. Staff very sweet and helpful.
Bonnie H., 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good property in the area with good dine in restaurant.
Zheng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old world charm. Hotel was excellent. Dining was excellent. Tons of staff to assist you in every way. Best hotel in Nara
james, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Nara

Nara Hoteal was part of our longer Japan family trip. The hotel has amazing history (Einstein, Japan Royal family, Vaclav Havel .. and many other dignitaries stayed in the hotel over its long history). Hotel itself by now is bit dated, but it has amazing architecture and it is very traditional with beautiful wooden panelings, great bar and garden restaurant - we liked it very much even if we think that JR (Japanese railway company, which owns the hotel currently) should invest a bit into its refit. carets are dated and airconditioning was really noisy. Location is amazing as well - just next to the Nara deer park, which is major attraction in Nara as the formal imperial city,
Ivan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful old building, a wonderful Suite with two bathrooms, two balconies unfortunately no balcony furniture to sit outside, the staff was helpful and friendly. Great location to reach many Nara highlights, restaurants and shops by foot.
Gunda, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and patient. They have excellent customer service. Will love to stay there again when I visit Nara again.
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was amazing. Staff was very welcoming
Yer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property and room were absolutely stunning!
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is beautiful. Excellent food and service. Near by to everything. Lovely place to visit.
Eva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Heidi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were brilliant and couldn’t do enough for us.
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical hotel close to Nara Park

An awesome, historical hotel with very high ceilings, giving a bit collonial vibes. Bike rental is a great option they offer.
Krzysztof, 1-night trip