Nara Ryokan

Property class: 3

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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade, a decorative entrance gate, and two wall-mounted lights.
A traditional Japanese gate with a stone lantern and lush greenery.
Bathroom
A room with a bed, a window, and a television.
A hallway with wooden paneling and a wooden floor.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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28-1, Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, Nara, 630-8362
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

  • 88 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 157 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 157 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nara

Located in Naramachi, Nara Ryokan is adjacent to Sarusawa Pond Park and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Nara Park. The 15 rooms at this 3-star ryokan include electric kettles, TVs, and desk chairs.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gango-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪手打ちそば 季のせ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪音楽と珈琲 JOHNNY - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪猿沢豆花 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nara Ryokan

Guests staying at Nara Ryokan enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more.
50-cm TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers, and beds sport down comforters. Electric kettles, desks, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe). This service features shared men and women areas.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 800 for adults and JPY 800 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Shared men and women areas
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 800 for adults and JPY 800 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Nara Ryokan Nara
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Nara Ryokan?

This ryokan is situated in Naramachi, just steps from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park, and within a short walk of Kofuku-ji Temple. You'll also find Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Nara Ryokan?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nara Ryokan on Dec 2, 2026 start from $110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nara Ryokan include a casino?

No, Nara Ryokan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Nara Ryokan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Does Nara Ryokan have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Nara Ryokan offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Nara Ryokan allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Nara Ryokan.

What is the closest airport to Nara Ryokan?

The closest major airport to Nara Ryokan is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Nara Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, welcoming staff, clean comfortable room furnished in a traditional way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly staff close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel to experience Japanese style staying. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was probably best choice I made as really close to Nara park with all deer that can be polite but scary at same time. Worth the experience. I want say the traditional style was amazing be prepared as all stairs . Amenities like private bath traditional style ice machine on fist floor and massage chairs. And when you check out want explore can leave luggage in massage chair room until ready go next destination. I high recommend and come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fairly close to sights and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Fantastic location, very authentic Ryokan with a onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a beautiful property and the Onsen was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location and we enjoyed the private onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, awesome private onsen experience, good location! Overall a really nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place to stay in nara
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place to stay. Having a private bathing time in the onsen was so great. The beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly. It was the perfect location for access to historical sites. There was a lot of great shopping nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little Japanese style hotel. Friendly staff and a great area. Close to shops and easy walk to the deers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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It was a lovely place. Great location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very nicely appointed and clean. The onsen was great, especially as you could book it for private use. The area is charming and central. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spotless, beautifully done room. Very comfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Get little spot to unwind from a day of walking. The hot sping baths where amazing and nice that you could book some personal time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This ryokan is very charming and also very close to the tourist areas, but in the narrow side streets so it is quite quiet. I really enjoyed this place. I strongly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience to have with the onsen and traditonal ryokan style rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a wonderful two night stay here. The room was clean and comfortable. The private onsen was wonderful. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent ryokan in a central location. Private onsen time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We really loved this ryokan! Very authentic. Nice and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025