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Kotonoyado Musashino

Nara Park, Nara

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

S
Syahirah
From
United Kingdom
The ryokan is right in Nara park, making it a very wonderful experience. when you step out you are met with very adorable deers. Walks at night meant also being able to see the beautiful night scenes of the shrines and temples in Nara park. The ryokan’s meals are huge so make sure not to eat too much before the meals! Miho, who served us, was the kindest most pleasant person. I really enjoyed our conversations together. At night, the hot bath is a pleasant end of tiring days. Truly recommend this to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Price from
£348.44
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.

C
Celine Jaikam
From
Norway
The service was excellent, the staff made us feel special. They even adapted the meal to our preferences.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Price from
£150.73
1 night, 2 adults

Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast

Nara

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine.

R
Richard
From
United States
exceptionally large & private space -- ie, the whole 2nd floor -- in a relatively simple & authentic ryokan ... with ample parking, laundry facilities & a quite tasty breakfast to boot. the sweet hostess (w/good english) is extremely accommodating & very kindly went out of her way to send my forgotten shoes on to one of our next hotels. a totally comfortable place to stay in a quiet neighborhood
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
£126.03
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.

V
Victor
From
United States
Staff was so courteous and so nice! We appreciate their hospitality and so helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews
Price from
£153.74
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

S
Sui
From
Thailand
Very hospitable and accomodating. Genuine in wanting to provide a good ryokan experience. They took care of everything from drawing the baths and scheduling meals with us and patiently waited when we were a little late. Hosts were always on hand to greet when we enter or left the property. We even went for a little hike after arriving and it was quite peaceful, seeing the occasional deer along the way. We also asked for help to book a taxi to take us back into town and it was promptly waiting for us at the scheduled time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
£554.52
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park

Nara

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station.

M
Marloes
From
Belgium
Great hotel with traditional rooms, very friendly staff, good breakfast and fantastic location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
£159.70
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.

E
Emily
From
Japan
We had the most amazing stay. We loved the matcha at the check in, the wonderful view, and the excellent quality of the food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
£266.17
1 night, 2 adults

Tsubakiso

Nara

A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Train Station, Tsubakiso is an 85-years old Japanese townhouse with a lovely garden and free Wi-Fi throughout.

D
Deborah
From
Australia
This is the most divine place, central location but quite and easy to reach on foot with luggage. Breakfast was amazing. Host was so generous.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
£211.73
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Ryokan

Nara

1.5 km from Nara Station, Nara Ryokan is situated in Nara and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

E
Eleni
From
Greece
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews
Price from
£64.57
1 night, 2 adults

KAMENOI HOTEL Nara

Nara

Located in Nara, 4.1 km from Nara Station, KAMENOI HOTEL Nara provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, free private parking, an open-air bath and a garden.

I
Ivonne Alexis
From
Colombia
The staff was nice, kind, and supportive. The dinner surpassed ur expectations. The Onsen is beautiful and very relaxing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
£83.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. 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.

Most booked ryokans in Nara and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 385 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,033 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Nara Park Hotel

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Offering mountain views, Nara Park Hotel is an accommodation set in Nara, 5.4 km from Nara Station and 13 km from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Tenpyo Ryokan

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

    Set within 1.7 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine in Nara, Tenpyo Ryokan offers accommodation with seating area.

  • Nara Hakushikaso

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews

    Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom.

  • Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and city view, Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group is situated in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station and 19 km from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Wakasa Annex

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

    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.

  • Hotel New Wakasa

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

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

  • Kanko Hotel Tamaru

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Kanko Hotel Tamaru is situated in Nara, 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, and 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

  • Kotonoyado Musashino

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

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

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

  • Hotel Mimatsu

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

    Set in Nara and only 1.1 km from Nara Station, Hotel Mimatsu offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

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

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Ryokans that guests love in Nara

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 939 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, 418 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: £82.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,033 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: £199.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 512 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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £82.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,033 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.49
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,033 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 939 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, 224 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, 224 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

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