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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property

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Spa
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara Woman's University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Room (Breakfast Included,Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Room, Mountain View | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Design Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Room, Non Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premier Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel New Wakasa

This hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include spa services, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Hotel New Wakasa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. There are hot springs on site.

During your stay at Hotel New Wakasa, you're just a quick walk from Nara Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Japanese cuisine while dining at Traditional Dining Room
  • Japanese breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs
  • Steps from Nara Park and 6 minutes on foot from Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Hotel New Wakasa, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel New Wakasa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nara hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a Japanese breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Traditional Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Dining Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (87 centimetre high)
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel New Wakasa
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
New Wakasa
New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn Nara

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 242 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicous breakfast, excellent customer service, great location. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A spectacular stay at New Wakasa. The location is perfect, the staff incredibly kind and attentive, and the rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Both dinner and breakfast were amazing. We also loved the thoughtful touches, especially the photo they took of us and the souvenirs. The baths were very clean and relaxing. 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a Ryokan experience with the nicest staff, this is your place. Central to most sites and k-Nara station. We stayed on night in a traditional room and had a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Sae greeted and welcomed us upon arrival and started the stay out in a great way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to Nara Park and feeding the deer. The rooms and food was amazing. Great onsen, and of course playing with the deer was best for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with the kindest staff and a beautiful onsen. My room had the sauna and there was a lot of traffic noise from the main road so maybe not ideal for light sleepers but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time at a Ryokan. Wonderful experience from when we first arrived until we left. Room was beautiful and private onsen was luxurious, we spent a lot of time there! 100% get the Breakfast and dinner package, it was such a unique experience with lovely traditional meals and it was very large portion for 2 people. They also provided a lot of free amenities that we could take home with us including photographs and a traditional pouch/bag. i would definitely recommend this Ryokan to anyone planning to visit Nara.
Dinner
Bed
Outdoor private hot spring
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many tourist spots. Great staff and facilities. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pui Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and polite. Car parking is free during stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience of more traditional accomodation. I enjoyed the private onsen on our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough great tings about this hotel. The staff was outstanding and the property is very traditional. We really enjoyed the personal touches and little details to welcome you during the check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nara ! Full Immersion in Japanese Culture & the Roof Top 360 degree view of Nara is a fitting way to end the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we steped on property they went above and beyond from the tea at check in to dinner and arranging a private night tour which we highly recommend to anyone in the area. Guide was funny, informative and a great photographer best hotel and tour ive ever taken!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and amenities were excellent. The New Year breakfast menu was a nice treat and a wonderful way to experience Japanese New Year. Todaiji and other popular sightseeing spots are walking distance from the hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are genuinely kind and wonderful. Lovely hotel close to Todai-Ji temple and all the deer you can handle. Nara is a magical place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIN FAI GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. We arranged to have japanese Traditional dinner with 5 of us this time, and also traditional breakfast. They have hotel parking right at the front door and we enjoyed the walking distance (5 mins) to seeing the deer in Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, wishing we could have stayed longer. The hospitality of the staff and amazing customer service definitely will make me come back. Give everyone a raise please.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Once in a Lifetime

Our room was the most unique and beautiful I have ever stayed in, by far.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

King To

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

Truly Amazing

Hotel New Wakasa lifts the fame of Japanese hospitality to another level. I have never been so welcomed by a hotel where their offering and servicing is so customer oriented, leaving a very impressive memory from start til checking out The quality on the catering side was slightly below par but was justified by the price they charged. All in all, it is a very nice accommodation to relax and the experience was well above expectations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Best hotel in Nara!

Many people say do Nara as a day trip but we disagree. Nara is a wonderful town full of artisans and cutting edge design and a slower pace of life. The Hotel New Wakasa reflects that spirit and is a top notch Japanese hotel with exceptional service, gorgeous rooms and a wonderful public bath. We can’t say enough about our time there and what wonderful time we had there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NG CHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean onsen in the room and the public bath.. Convenient parking right next to hotel. Location quite far and not easy to find when walking from shopping area of Nara especially at nite. Would be better if the newly renovated rooms has modern bed instead of Tatami as it is difficult to get up when the bed is on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jani

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

Almost luxury ryokan but with a warm touch

It seems like a smaller business. The staff were very polite and helpful. We had a standard room with japanese style breakfast and dinner. Both were good experiencies. Also reserved the private bath which was nice with a good view. Room was newly renovated and cozy. Daily activities in Nara combined with the hotel was one of our best days in Japan. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024