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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.

M
Mara
From
Malta
My husband and I loved our stay. The hospitality and kindness of the staff has been incredible. They made our first ryokan experience memorable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$467.45
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.

M
Miia
From
Finland
Everything was just perfect when we stayed here! When we arrived at the hotel, we were offered hot towels and lemon and honey tea. A worker took our luggage and brought it to our room. Our room was super spacious and comfortable, and there was even free beer and water in the fridge. The small outdoor bathtub was perfect and easy to use. The upstairs Onsen was small, but we were the only ones there, so it wasn't a problem for us. The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were perfectly made and delicious. It was fun to taste so many different dishes and flavors that we otherwise wouldn't have tasted. The whole experience of staying here was just perfect and definitely a highlight of our entire Japan trip. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to everyone who wants to experience a real ryokan experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$193.42
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.

G
Goodwie
From
Ireland
Thank you very much for the kind welcome! We really enjoyed our stay here, the beds were particularly comfortable and we adored the kotatsu, looking into buying one in the future hahaha. The breakfast was fab, really appreciated the more traditional Japanese breakfast! Also thanks so much for bringing us our forgotten items after we had left for a few minutes, our forgetful selves are very appreciative! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$169.07
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.

K
Karin
From
Netherlands
Beautiful ryokan with amazing staff and great view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$197.29
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

A
Andreea
From
Switzerland
Lovely location in the forest -- it's very quiet and scenic. At the same time it's still accessible by taxi so no issues even if you have more luggage. Great wooden bathtub and amazing bathroom products (full Aesop range). Tasty, varied and well portioned meals. You really feel spoiled by the staff, e.g. alcohol is included with meals, free minibar, complimentary matcha tea and snacks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$706.73
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.

J
Jenny
From
United Kingdom
Excellent. Welcoming and friendly staff. Super clean, wonderful surroundings, so many beautiful touches. Fresh flowers! .The Onsen was great. Breakfast was magnificent. Brilliant location in Nara. Our room was very comfortable and spacious, super clean. Nice toiletries. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much to everyone at Ryokan Asukasou.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$214.25
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.

S
Samantha
From
Canada
Amazing stay and a highlight of our trip! The room with a private bath was luxurious yet simple, with an amazing view of Nara. The included seasonal dinner and breakfast was a wonderful way to try some new Japanese foods. The shuttle bus to and from Nara was a nice addition, and all staff were so kind and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to experience onsen and ryokan while in Japan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$325.09
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.

S
Sharon
From
New Zealand
All the amenities, great distance from the township & clean room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,067 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$94.55
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.

L
Liam
From
Ireland
My room was fabulous, with my own onsen bath, on the balcony overlooking Nara's ancient imperial palace site. The staff excelled themselves with their helpfulness, and dinner was fantastic, despite my lack of chopsticks skills!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$214.74
1 night, 2 adults

Daibutsukan

Nara

Daibutsukan is situated in Nara, 1.9 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

A
Alberto
From
Switzerland
We were amazed by this place, the hospitality of the staff, the position and the room, everything perfect! Our baby was sick, and the manager and one caring member of the staff came with us for a pediatric visit, they took us with the car and stayed with us the hole morning, amazing people, strongly recommended !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$126.47
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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,067 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

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.

  • Tsubakiso

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    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.

  • Tenpyo Ryokan

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 223 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
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 951 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews

    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.

  • Kanko Hotel Tamaru

    Nara
    Central location
    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.

  • Nara Park Hotel

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 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.

These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Mikasa

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews

    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.

  • Tsukihitei

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

    Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage 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, 951 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, 427 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: US$141.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,067 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: US$371.96
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 513 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: US$141.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,067 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: US$141.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,067 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, 951 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, 223 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, 223 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