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Nara Ryokan is located in Nara, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, as well as 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. It is situated 1.5 km from Nara Station and features luggage storage space. The property has a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and full-day security. All units feature air conditioning and a TV. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 24 km from the ryokan, while Aeon Mall Shijonawate is 25 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carly
    Australia Australia
    Such a beautiful space with traditional touches. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location!
  • Johan
    Sweden Sweden
    The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk to the temples, deer parks or the wonderful shopping centre. The room was clean and the bed exceptional, haven't slept this good during the whole trip, and it was really a convenience to have a...
  • Cody
    United States United States
    A great location to access all the sites of Nara - everything is a walkable distance. We enjoyed that the ryokan gave us a private time slot to use the on-site baths. Everything was incredibly clean. Staff was friendly and welcoming
  • Bren
    Australia Australia
    100% a place you must stay in Nara! They have an onsen that you can use privately that you’ll definitely need after walking everywhere! The streets of Nara are just full of wonders. This place is also near to the station and around the corner to...
  • Ian
    Canada Canada
    The rooms are well laid out and the beds are very comfortable. The hot spring in incredible, definitely take advantage of it. Private booking means you can enjoy it, even if you have tattoos.
  • Ernesto
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Located within walking distance to the main attractions and with plenty of stores and restaurants around, the hotel offers quiet and calm in the middle of Nara's busy downtown.
  • Alisa
    Australia Australia
    The location was excellent, very close walking distance to all the major attractions and train station. The old streets were pretty and interesting to wander around. We booked with an ensuite and would recommend this if you don't want to have your...
  • Ugne
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Loved the vibe, private onsen time was really nice. Best massage chair.
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    As a couple who both have tattoos, we really appreciated the private onsen. It's was lovely.
  • Damian
    Australia Australia
    Everything was super good and the staff were really nice

Property surroundings

Facilities of Nara Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥220 per hour.

    Services

    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Filipino

    House rules
    Nara Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Nara Ryokan

    • Room options at Nara Ryokan include:

      • Twin
      • Single
    • Nara Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
    • Check-in at Nara Ryokan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Nara Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Nara Ryokan is 1.5 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.