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Nara Ryokan

2.0 star property
Travelers soak in the on-site hot springs at this peaceful retreat near Nara Park, where the multilingual staff ensures a relaxing getaway

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Nara Ryokan provides a tranquil escape with its indoor mineral hot spring just steps from Nara Park. Guests appreciate the practical laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi for staying connected, and the consistently helpful multilingual staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 88 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 157 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 157 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, free WiFi

Regular Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi

Standard Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located in Naramachi, a neighborhood in Nara, Nara Ryokan is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park, while Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Kenko Land are popular area attractions. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Nara travel guide
Map
28-1, Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, Nara, 630-8362

What's nearby

  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sarusawa-ike showing signage and a lake or waterhole
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
    Kofuku-ji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
    Todaiji Temple
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ふく徳
    2 min walk
  • 平宗 奈良店
    1 min walk
  • Bambuno
    1 min walk
  • 酒と肴 なかむら
    2 min walk
  • Cherry’s Spoon
    1 min walk

About this property

Nara Ryokan

Ryokan near Nara Park
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara Ryokan provides laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private bath. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Nara Ryokan have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 50-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,800 per day)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: JPY 500 per person, per night
  • Bed sheets fee: JPY 500 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1800 per day (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Nara Ryokan Nara
Nara Ryokan Ryokan
Nara Ryokan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Nara Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nara Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nara Ryokan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nara Ryokan located?

Located in Naramachi, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are also within 15 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 10 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Nara Ryokan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Having a private bathing time in the onsen was so great. The beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly. It was the perfect location for access to historical sites. There was a lot of great shopping nearby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, beautifully done room. Very comfortable mattress
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl L

Fairly close to sights and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nicely appointed and clean. The onsen was great, especially as you could book it for private use. The area is charming and central. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, awesome private onsen experience, good location! Overall a really nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get little spot to unwind from a day of walking. The hot sping baths where amazing and nice that you could book some personal time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place. Great location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and we enjoyed the private onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this ryokan! Very authentic. Nice and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little Japanese style hotel. Friendly staff and a great area. Close to shops and easy walk to the deers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is amazing with a pond near the area and the walk to the deer park being quite close. The receptionists were all very welcoming and their services were very good. High recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful traditional ryokan hotel, is small and so charming , it has an onsdn that you can use privately so its tattoo friendly ! They give you traditioanl pjs (yukata) and that makes it so special! The staff is really friendly and held our bags for a day before our train at nighy. Close to the deer park and lots of temples
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan is very charming and also very close to the tourist areas, but in the narrow side streets so it is quite quiet. I really enjoyed this place. I strongly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great way to experience an “authentic” ryokan - it has bathroom facilities but otherwise it’s futon, tatami matting and green tea. But the best feature by far was the ‘ofuro’ the delightful hot bath. A booking gets a guest 50 minutes of calm relaxation. Remember that there are no meals but there are plenty of small local places for dinner and breakfast. Just delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful two night stay here. The room was clean and comfortable. The private onsen was wonderful. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the double and the room was very nice and quite big. Great location. Nice small onsen. Looks like the rooms have been redone recently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Affordable, clean and well located ryokan… our first stay in a ryokan, and highly recommend. They also have an onsen, which was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. The staff was amazing. The hotel and amenities were outstanding. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay. Traditional style room. Happy friendly staff. Very clean and clear walk to everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jermaine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traditional style Inn

Traditional style ryokan for a reasonable price. It had its own onsen for private use which was nice since I have tattoos and could not attend other onsens. However the cleanliness could’ve been slightly better. The room was quite nice but if you’re traveling with others be aware they are small as are the in room bathrooms. Overall I liked the place. Central to Nara and the parks and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!! It was great to be able to leave our bags before check in. The location was fantastic, and staff were so friendly! The private onsen time was a highlight of our whole trip. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super easy to walk to from the metro. The area was quiet, peaceful, and there was a great area for shopping and eating. Nara park was not far. The ryokan was incredible and the temperature was perfect. The rooms were super clean and I love that they provided amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, clean, perfect decoration. And near to everything. I will pretty recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024