Hotel New Wakasa
630-8274 Nara, Nara, Kitahanda Higashimachi 1, Japan – Excellent location – show map – Train Access
Hotel New Wakasa
A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A spacious public bath and foot bath is available for guests to relax in. Free luggage before and after check-in is available on site. Free WiFi is available at the entire building. The air-conditioned rooms feature Japanese futon bedding and a separate seating area. Each provides a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. Guests can go to the roof terrace for a beautiful view of the Mount Wakakusa and the Todaiji Temple. A private spa pool with the same view can be requested with an extra cost. A Japanese dinner and breakfast are served in the dining room. New Wakasa Hotel is an 5-minute walk from the Todaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk from the Nara Park. It is also an 8-minute walk from Isuien and an 80-minute bus ride from Kansai Airport. The property provides free guided tours in English to guests as a service. English maps and information are available on site as well.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Property highlights
Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!
Breakfast Info
Asian
Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Public Bath
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
Carolyn
United States of America“This was our first experience of a ryotan and it was exceptional in every way. The reception staff was extremely welcoming and spent considerable time in helping us plan the train and bus transfers for the next leg of our travel. Our best stay in...”- Denise
Canada“Everything about Hotel New Wakasa was amazing. Must go to have a Ryokan experience. Private baths are available for extra for those that are not comfortable using the open bath house. Food was great and room was really spacious. Staff was friendly...” 
Klaus
Japan“Nice, clean, Well-maintained. The roof garden was really nice. I liked as well the bathtub on the balcony and the balcony furniture.”
Hosted by Naohiro Shimotani
Area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Restaurant #2
- CuisineAsian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel New WakasaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Spa
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Entertainment staff
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa facilities
- Public Bath
- Open-air bathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
House rulesHotel New Wakasa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests arriving after check-in hours (22:00) must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show.
Extra charges apply for guests traveling with children of 2 to 12 years of age. Please contact the property directly for more detail.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel New Wakasa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
FAQs about Hotel New Wakasa
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Check-in at Hotel New Wakasa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel New Wakasa on this page.
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Hotel New Wakasa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Open-air bath
- Walking tours
- Spa facilities
- Live music/Performance
- Public Bath
- Temporary art galleries
- Foot bath
- Themed dinners
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Entertainment staff
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Room options at Hotel New Wakasa include:
- Triple
- Quad
- Family
- Twin
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Hotel New Wakasa is 1.7 miles from the center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Hotel New Wakasa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Hotel New Wakasa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hotel New Wakasa has 2 restaurants:
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
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Guests staying at Hotel New Wakasa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
