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Located 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and 23 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, Nara Ryokan provides accommodation set in Nara. 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. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 54 km from Nara Ryokan.

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
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were very comfortable. Loved the onsen that each room got to choose a private time for, was lovely after days of walking to rest in the warm water. The staff were really friendly.
  • Stefan
    Denmark Denmark
    Very cozy place with nice traditional rooms and a cozy onsen. The staff was furthermore very friendly, polite, and helpful. Location was excellent as everything was fairly close but yet the area was quiet.
  • Olivier
    France France
    The room was very nice, with traditional furnishings. The privative onsen is also a really nice experience (but beware that you must shower during pre-reserved time).
  • Alice
    France France
    Very confy room, nice massage chairs and onsen downstairs with a private time slot. Very good location in the center.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Traditional and beautiful hotel. Nice staff. Great location. Comfy beds. More spacious than expected.
  • Ivan
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Very good location, the room itself was cozy and had a nice interior. The staff was friendly and their onsen was good too
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location near city centre and sites but tucked away on quiet street. Nice traditional style room and access to onsen.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is the hot spring bath a public bath or private bath?

    Thank you for your question. Our hot spring now is totally private bath that everyroom can reserve bathing time when check in.
    Answered on 11 February 2023
  • How can I book the private onsen?

    Dear guest Thank you for contacting us. Please reserve the private bath at check-in. thank you.
    Answered on 14 October 2024
  • do you have a private onzen?

    Our private onsen(hot spring)is from 17:10~22:20 and you can choose the bathing time(40min/room) when check in. After 22:25 you can use public shower there. (22:25~10:00next day) Thank you very much.
    Answered on 16 March 2023
  • Hi !! We will staying at your place . And I would like to know how far is from the main train station? We are coming from Osaka ! Thank you

    Dear guest Thank you for contacting us. The hotel can be reached in about 10 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. We are looking forward to your visit
    Answered on 19 September 2024
  • Hi does your onsen allow for guests with tattoos to use?

    Dear guest Thank you for contacting us. The hot springs are reserved for private use, so there is no problem. Thank you.
    Answered on 11 October 2024

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

    • Check-in at Nara Ryokan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Room options at Nara Ryokan include:

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

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath
    • 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.