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The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Kofuku-ji is 1.1 km from Musashino, while Kasuga Taisha is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.

Perfect location, combined with traditional hospitality

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9.4
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£338
per night

Guest house 1日1組のお客様を御迎えする宿Hotobil An inn that welcomes one group of guests per day has 2 rooms, both with a tatami (woven straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and a flat-screen TV. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the floor. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Overall a great experience and a highlight of our trip - amazing host, excellent dinner and breakfast (make sure to order these when staying here!), very cozy Japanese-style rooms. Good location, too - very peaceful neighborhood, but still close to all the sights. We'll be sure to stay here again next time we're in Nara!

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9.4
Superb
105 reviews

Guests at Hotel Kasuga can enjoy a taste of Japan with the green tea and Yukata robes provided. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and futon bedding, and all rooms come with an LCD TV and an en suite bathroom.

One of the best place we stay at. The services provided by the hotel, and the very nice hotel staff were top notch. The in room private onsen, and the public one was excellent. We stayed in a Japanese style room, love all the detail of the corridor and the style. We especially enjoy the half board meals provided. I recommend anyone stay there to get it. I’ll definitely come back again if I’m visiting Nara again. Hotel is located very close to the train station and buses are easy walk to.

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9
Superb
230 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens.

Amazing Ryokan with the most attentive staff. Their English is very good and we felt like 5-star guests from arrival to check out and felt that our needs were always taken care of. The location is amazing, right in the heart of Nara Park. We had the pleasure of waking up to the sight of deer! We also were able to walk around the park and the main sections where the deer graze were not too far away (which was one of the reasons we chose this Ryokan in particular!). We enjoyed the onsen at night after our wonderful dinner, as well as first thing in the morning. It was very relaxing. The room itself is very large, almost like an apartment, and it is very traditional with a tatami floor. Everything from inside and outside of the venue was decorated in such a traditional and beautiful way, it really allows you to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture. Would definitely stay in this Ryokan again if we had the chance!

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9.3
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£357
per night

Situated within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, Nara Ryokan features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara. It is located 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and provides full-day security. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the ryokan is allergy-free and has a hot spring bath.

Amazing traditional Japanese hotel. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. The surrounding area was incredible, lively during day and quiet at night. The hotel was within walking distance of major spots and very close to the station connecting to Osaka. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Don't miss the offered private Onsen time, it worth it.

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8.6
Fabulous
503 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Soundproof rooms feature a serene interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, low furniture and shoji paper screens. Amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding, and the rooms come with an all-wooden bathroom.

The place was absolutely beautiful, calm and relaxing atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay amazing!

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8.9
Fabulous
252 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Each room at Kosen Ryokan has a Japanese-style seating area with floor cushions, which is moved to the side of the room at night to make room for futon bedding. The floor is made of tatami (woven straw). Rooms have a simple décor featuring sliding paper screens.

Very friendly and helpful staff, location was very convenient for seeing the sights in Nara

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8.3
Very good
567 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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.

Staff was so courteous and so nice! We appreciate their hospitality and so helpful.

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8.9
Fabulous
400 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Tenpyo Ryokan offers free WiFi in all areas and Japanese-style accommodations with a spacious public bath. The traditional building is a 1-minute walk away from Exit 2 of the Kintetsu Nara Station, and a 15-minute walk from Isuien Garden.

Excellent location traditional Japanese style hotel

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8
Very good
130 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

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.

The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV.

We booked the room with dinner and breakfast, the dinner was absolutely amazing! The food was plated so prettily and its very delicious! Highly recommend. Its served to the room and every dish was delicious! Breakfast is downstairs and was also very good! The location is very close to kintetsu nara and the shopping street. We loved our stay here! Would love to come back for the dinner again!

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8.6
Fabulous
218 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

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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.
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  • 1日1組のお客様を御迎えする宿Hotobil An inn that welcomes one group of guests per day
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews

    The picturesque Japanese-style guest house 1日1組のお客様を御迎えする宿Hotobil An inn that welcomes one group of guests per day is centrally located in Nara, 10 minutes by taxi from JR Nara Station.

    Breakfast was delicious and the room was very comfortable.

  • Kotonoyado Musashino
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews

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

    I loved everything about it. The food was exceptional.

  • Tsukihitei
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 137 reviews

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

    We loved the formality and the service of the food.

  • Kasuga Hotel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 229 reviews

    A 2-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Train Station and a 5-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Hotel features Japanese cuisine and beautiful hot public...

    Comfortable and huge rooms, very well located and lovely onsen

  • Wakasa Annex
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 252 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.

    Staff were so friendly and kind. We loved it here.

  • Hotel New Wakasa
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 400 reviews

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

    Beautiful ryokan with amazing staff and great view!

  • Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 103 reviews

    Featuring relaxing massages and public baths, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is just a 3-minute walk from Nara’s Kofuku Temple.

    It was very close to Nara Park and all of the temples

  • Mikasa
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 286 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.

    The service was fantastic and the staff were so friendly.

  • Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 59 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.

    Perfecto Excelente ubicación Súper súper amabilidad y atención

  • Nara Hakushikaso
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 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.

    Cena e colazione veramente squisiti , e abbondanti

  • Nara Ryokan
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 reviews

    Situated within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, Nara Ryokan features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara.

    All the amenities, great distance from the township & clean room.

  • Daibutsukan
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 53 reviews

    Built in the Taisho era, Daibutsukan is located in front of the Five-Storey Pagoda at Nara's Kofuku-ji Temple. It offers a large public bath, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    Wonderful staff amazing breakfast, excellent location.

  • Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 566 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station and a 6-minute walk from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group offers free WiFi at the lobby and traditional Japanese-style rooms with...

    Amazing, great value for a ryokan. Near the park as well.

  • KAMENOI HOTEL Nara
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 75 reviews

    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.

    Great location and friendly staff. Free parking on site.

  • Hotel Mimatsu
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews

    Hotel Mimatsu is an 8-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, and a 13-minute walk from the JR Nara Train Station. Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV are featured.

  • Tenpyo Ryokan
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 130 reviews

    Tenpyo Ryokan offers free WiFi in all areas and Japanese-style accommodations with a spacious public bath.

    ・スタッフさんの対応がよい。 ・ロケーション最高。雨が降っても駅から濡れずに到着できる。観光地も近い。

  • Nara Park Hotel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 reviews

    Boasting a hot spring bath, Nara Park Hotel offers Japanese-style rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

    スタッフの方も親切で丁寧でした。 お部屋も落ち着けました。 また、泊まりたいホテルです。 ありがとうございました。

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  • Avg. price/night: £53.57
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,688 reviews
    hot spring or onsen
    Jimmy alexander
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 218 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!
    Miguel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 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.
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £200.65
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 229 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 ❤️
    Martínez Moroy
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £77.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 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.
    Annarita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £77.27
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 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!
    Eleni
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 566 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.
    Krista
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 130 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
    Elías
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,470 reviews
    - almost everything - this hotel is directly at the beginning of the nara deer park. deer are literaly just outside your window. - stunning view at koufuku-ji temple - onsen directly in the hotel - nice staff - wonderfull tradinional room with tatami, futons and yukata - spotlessly clean - price - I would stay here again and I regret that I stayed only one night. I really enjoyed the evening, part of which I spent in my room
    Lucia
    Solo traveller
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 130 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.
    Michi
    Family with young children

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