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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, 127 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$467.39
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.

T
Tianxiang
From
China
Impressive japan-style room decorated with Nara deer furniture that makes us immense into real Japan culture
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$193.39
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.

M
Marie
From
France
The host was very nice, she let us arrive early and greated us with tea, coffee and cakes. We had a lot of space to ourselves, including a japanese bath and a nice bedroom with comfy futons. Most of all, the homemade breakfasts (japanese style or occidental) were absolutely delicious and very generous. The location was quiet but close enough to walk to the park, temples and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$169.05
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.

M
Moshe
From
Israel
The vibe, staff and cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$197.26
1 night, 2 adults

Tsukihitei

Nara

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

A
Ali
From
India
absolutely brilliant property. secluded and peaceful. exquisitely furnished and appointed ryokan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$706.63
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.

S
Sleepy
From
Hong Kong
Excellent service. Staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. We had a beautiful room with partial temple view and private bath. Very spacious (around 55 sq m). Everything felt new and renovated. Clean with all modern amenities. Had parking. Quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$214.22
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.

N
Nichole
From
Hong Kong
Very luxury & spacious with good privacy for couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$325.05
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.

A
Anthony
From
United Kingdom
This place was perfect. The room was lovely. It's properly traditional, and the hot spring bath was one of the highlights of my day. Wish I could of stayed there longer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$94.53
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
Ian
From
United Kingdom
Very comfortable, traditional Ryokan. Welcoming staff, excellent food and comfortable rooms. A little way out of Nara but all the main sites were easily accessible and public transport within 10-15 minutes walk. I would definitely recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$207.32
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.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Friendly staff traditional inn . Rooms full of wood with a small part for table and chairs overlooking park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$126.45
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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    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, 271 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
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    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, 1,063 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
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    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, 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
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 426 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.

  • Nara Ryokan

    Nara
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews

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

    From US$141.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 950 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 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 154 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.

  • 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.

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

  • Kotonoyado Musashino

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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

  • Tsukihitei

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 271 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, 950 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, 426 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$141.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 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$371.91
    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$141.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 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$141.34
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,063 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, 950 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