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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nara, steps from Nara Park

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 5 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 3 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 3 People

  • Lake view
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Nara

Located in Naramachi, NARA Visitor Center & Inn is next to popular attractions like Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This 24-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a terrace, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

Hotel in Nara, steps from Nara Park
Guests of NARA Visitor Center & Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a terrace. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a convenience store.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and bidets. Microwaves, ovens, and stovetops are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

NARA Visitor Center Inn
Visitor Center Inn
NARA Visitor Center
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Nara
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

As of Feb 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NARA Visitor Center & Inn on Mar 9, 2026 start from $42.49, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

This hotel 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.

Is parking available on site at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn feature a casino?

No, NARA Visitor Center & Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, NARA Visitor Center & Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will NARA Visitor Center & Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at NARA Visitor Center & Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

The closest major airport to NARA Visitor Center & Inn is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, at NARA Visitor Center & Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 684 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Johnathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really a great location and fine for the money. Beds are uncomfortable and rooms are small for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, room was spacious clean and had great views of the surrounding area. Plenty of amenities and a great bath. Best place to stay in Nara hands down!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a little bit of a walk away from the main stations, which makes it quite peaceful and lovely. Lovely surrounding area, we were lucky to have a view of the pond & deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander, Staten Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely worth the stay amazing friendly staff who are happy to help when ever needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pashupati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staffs, close to parks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay in Nara, much more than what I expected! Very convenient location 10 minutes from subway, friendly staff, and even more, there's a sense of community since it's the visitor center. Definitely a hidden gem in Nara!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful, and the hotel is near Nara Park which is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly. Enjoyed the free kimono dress up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

El Deane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property connected to the visitor center. Japanese room is fantastic. Staff are incredibly. Super close to Nara Park, shopping street and station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Located trully in heart of Nara. Perfect price, perfect room condition, perfect view. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

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

Very convenient and lots to do.

It was an amazing stay! My family enjoyed the Traditional Japanese room. They provided jinbae to wear as PJ’s for each of us. We enjoyed being right on the visitor center and all the activities they offered for free. The Japanese bath room was a nice bonus! Will come back again.
Right in front of NVCI
Kanji calligraphy
Cosplay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff & very nice room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Great for families.

The location was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. I am not sure you can find a better deal in Nara. Not fancy but everything you need and more for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caelan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing, the staff were lovely and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again next time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is perfect. The staff were very helpful and kind, the traditional Japanese room was perfect, and the location was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and walking distance to Nara Park and temples. The staff was amazing and very intelligent! Some of them spoke many different languages. They had many fun things to do and everything we needed as far as amenities. Starbucks right across the pond and shopping centers as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was so unique if you’re looking for a traditional spot to stay in Japan. Nara is a beautiful city and ending up being my favorite in all Japan. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. I would recommend this spot to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Wing Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some things may be a little outdated in the Nara Visitor Center & Inn but it is the best bang for your buck in town & the staff was outstanding - so friendly & helpful! I’m so glad we decided to spend a couple of days in Nara instead of just doing it as the day trip that it is so often marketed as. Nara is it’s own destination & my favorite part of my whole whirlwind journey through Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheikh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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