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Kotonoyado Musashino

Nara Park, Nara

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

E
Emily
From
United States
Location is great, right in Nara park. Staff was helpful and understanding of the language barrier. Let us drop our bags off early before check-in. Great food and service for both supper and breakfast. Nice big room for the two of us. They were nice enough to order our taxi for us the morning we left so we didn't have to worry about hiking back to the train (or bus) station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
$452.43
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.

J
Jason
From
Australia
We spent 14 days in Japan, in multiple cities...this was our favourite city and the hotel was a big part of that. The staff were so welcoming. The rooms were amazing. The private onsen on the roof was fantastic. We will be staying here again without question. A short walk to the temples, deer parks and places to eat and shop. The most amazing coffee house (Norr) is less than a block away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Price from
$187.20
1 night, 2 adults

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast

Nara

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast offers accommodations in Nara, 1.3 miles from Nara Station and 13 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

I
Ilona
From
France
It was clean The owner was kind and helpful The location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Price from
$163.64
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.

R
Ryan
From
Saudi Arabia
Traditional Japanese Breakfast Room amenities. Available skincare on the room are amazing Rooftop view, private and public bath are the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 748 reviews
Price from
$181.40
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

s
stefano
From
Germany
Not to miss. A true gem in the forest of Nara. Secluded and so so peaceful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Price from
$684.01
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park

Nara

Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan in Nara where guests can make the most of its open-air bath and shared lounge. A public bath is available for guests.

F
Fatemah
From
Kuwait
The location and the staff :) The futon experience was excellent They gave us 500 yen discount coupon for the souvenir store :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews
Price from
$207.36
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.

R
Richard
From
Japan
Great location with a nice view of. The city. The shuttle made everything very convenient. The staff were all so kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Price from
$314.65
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Ryokan

Nara

Nara Ryokan offers accommodations in Nara, a 18-minute walk from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

A
Alfredo Cádiz
From
Germany
Amazing traditional Japanese hotel. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. The surrounding area was incredible, lively during day and quiet at night. The hotel was within walking distance of major spots and very close to the station connecting to Osaka. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Don't miss the offered private Onsen time, it worth it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviews
Price from
$80.90
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Nara

Nara

KAMENOI HOTEL Nara provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 2.5 miles of Nara Station and 9.4 miles of Iwafune Shrine.

A
Aurora
From
United States
The in-room onsen was INCREDIBLE. So convenient, relaxing, and truly healing. I liked that you could open the window for a cool breeze. The service was also very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
$207.84
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...

A
Alfonso
From
Canada
Amazing staff. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
Price from
$349.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. 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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

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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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,132 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these ryokans in Nara and nearby

Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Kanko Hotel Tamaru offers accommodations in Nara, 1.5 miles from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

Nara Park Hotel

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Nara Park Hotel enjoys a location in Nara, 3.4 miles from Nara Station and 8.1 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

Hotel Mimatsu

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Hotel Mimatsu offers accommodations in Nara, a 13-minute walk from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine. This ryokan offers free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.

Tenpyo Ryokan

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Tenpyo Ryokan offers accommodations in Nara, 1.1 miles from Nara Station and 11 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews

Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group enjoys a location in Nara, 1.1 miles from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

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

Daibutsukan

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

Daibutsukan is located in Nara, just 1.2 miles from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

From $129.60 per night

Hotel New Wakasa

Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews

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

From $352.28 per night

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast offers accommodations in Nara, 1.3 miles from Nara Station and 13 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

From $163.64 per night

Tsukihitei

Nara
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews

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

From $1,051.22 per night

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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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 436 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: $249.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,132 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: $316.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 528 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
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $249.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,132 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $249.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,132 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 traveler
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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 226 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, 226 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