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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Property amenity
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ナナイロフルウツ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bambuno - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

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, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and slippers. 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

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Phone
  • 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.

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.

Will I be able to park at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this 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.

Is NARA Visitor Center & Inn a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at NARA Visitor Center & Inn.

NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 700 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Deshana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Traditional Japanese style room was perfect. The location was fantastic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, special little spot. Great service as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room for a very reasonable price. Staff are super friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff & very nice room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

pashupati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staffs, close to parks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay in 7 years. Although the famous 5 story tower is in long term renovation, the location is still best in our opinion. It very quiet and typical Japanese style residential area.walkable distance to major attractions and shopping. Hope this facility will still be around. It’s a visit center too, so lot of information and culture activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rie

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

Wonderful place to stay in Nara

Wonderful place to stay in Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Japan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, amazing staff, close to things but quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caelan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Takuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view Nice hospitality Good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with cultural activities and a public bath, friendlt staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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
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6/10 Okay

Johnathan

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
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10/10 Excellent

KOVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All visitors must take a day or two and stay at the visitor center, they offer lots of activities and the staff is great. Overall a full package.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely room. Delightful location. Bowing deer right outside to greet you every morning. Usually with a headbutt for a cracker but it is lovely anyway. Such a pity that it is closing forever. Glad we got in two weeks before the end. It was a wonderful place to spend our final night in Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind staff, excellent location, room clean, recommend it 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kimura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is wonderful location to access the Todaiji, Jifukuji and Kasuga Taishi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025