The Best Hotels Closest to Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a small table, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

1. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Stephen

NT$2,637

NT$3,191 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple floors, and large windows.

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

NT$8,296

NT$10,495 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hallway leading to a room with wooden doors, labeled "HOTEL WITH ZEN TIMELESS RESORT".

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a tray, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black abstract painting.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a tray of items, and a TV.

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

NT$2,318

NT$2,549 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with a glass door and a metal gate, a dewy ground, and a statue of deer in the background.

A heated outdoor pool with a stone border, a wooden pergola, and a stone wall.

A buffet with various food items and cooking stations.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, stepping stones, and a stone lantern.

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kyle

NT$2,807

NT$3,148 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building entrance with a tiled facade, a small garden area with plants, and a signboard.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with kitchenware.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

A hallway with lockers, a staircase, and a reception desk with informational posters.

5. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

NT$2,583

NT$2,841 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel Rocco." It features a modern design with balconies and a stone facade.

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a plant, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a mirror.

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Daniel

NT$1,321

NT$1,453 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a round mirror on the wall.

A grand staircase with red carpet and golden railings, leading to an upper floor with a glass railing and a decorative chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a green leather sofa, and a staircase.

A spacious indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering views of greenery and a waterfall, and a modern chandelier.

7. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Abigail

NT$1,823

NT$2,066 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign with foreign text, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Vending machines with beverages and snacks, and an ice dispenser.

A reception desk with informational signs, a bulletin board, and a counter with various items.

8. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

James

NT$2,105

NT$2,316 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A serene outdoor area with a stone water feature, a wooden bridge, and a building with a traditional architectural style.

A person in a natural water setting with a large water wheel and rocks.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a tea set.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, and sliding doors.

9. Nara Park Hotel

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Tim

NT$3,052

NT$3,441 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and two potted plants.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, potted plants, and a chandelier.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a computer, a telephone, and a potted plant.

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Lizzie

NT$912

NT$1,103 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered patio, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a distinctive black and white facade, featuring a large decorative metal crest above the entrance.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu, shelves of bottles, and a kitchen in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a television, and a plant.

11. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

2.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Masahide

NT$2,229

NT$2,468 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A narrow hallway with a wooden staircase leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, and a shoji screen door.

A small, single-room hotel room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails)

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"Great value for money. 3 rooms on 2nd floor and 1st floor is common area with toliet, shower, kitchen, refrigerator. Traditional Japanese style room. Room is simple with matress, small ground table, A/C. Not much soundproof. No elevator & need to use stiff stairs. Host seems living in 1st floor. Use key to open/close room. Place is located on the side of small car road, not inside. Search '清舎' on google map."

SEUNGMIN

NT$736

NT$809 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, a heater, and a wooden ceiling.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A wooden table with a chair that has a cushioned seat.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a microwave.

13. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"1st, this is an old and poorly maintained house without the old house charm. 2nd, please add a "Can Not accept any guest older than 55 years old. We were almost denied at check-in due to our age. 3rd, Expedia should not outsource the reservation through another 3rd party platform (Ctrip.com). 4th, English communication is challenged. 5th, it is not price competitive. Another hostel a few house down was only US$26 instead of $52. 6th, the hostel does not allow any cancellation. 7th, the...

Hsin-Teh

NT$550

NT$605 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor covered walkway with wooden beams, a gravel path, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A chef in a uniform preparing food in a kitchen with a large stove and a window overlooking a garden.

A rooftop terrace with a wooden fence, lounge chairs, and a pagoda in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a lamp, a window with a view, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

14. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Edward

NT$4,214

NT$4,635 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hot tub with a wooden bench, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A clear water feature with rocks and a wooden backdrop.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, wooden stools, a potted plant, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a tatami mat leading to a room.

15. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Michelle

NT$2,299

NT$2,590 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a red bench outside.

A modern outdoor space with a wooden bench, a decorative lantern, and a view of a tree through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and sliding doors.

16. Shikitei

4.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Joseph

NT$9,249

NT$10,174 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden walkway, rocks, and a large tree.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden lattice door, a green awning, and a small lantern on the ground.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a decorative deer head.

A room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

17. Kokoro No Yado

Naramachi, 4.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Alan

NT$4,751

NT$5,227 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a sliding door with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling fan.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading 'Villa East' and a purple decorative curtain.

A compact, white washing machine in a corner of a room with beige walls and a wooden floor.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a refrigerator, and various kitchenware.

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Erika

NT$3,863

NT$4,249 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a round mirror, and a patterned partition.

A modern hotel room with a wooden sofa, a small wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a round window, and a view of a brick wall and greenery outside.

19. Hotel Rokune

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Colin

NT$2,264

NT$2,491 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a computer, a bed, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with large windows offering a city view, a desk with a phone, and a comfortable chair.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a pedestrian overpass.

A modern reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Leona Luya

NT$2,697

NT$2,967 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 423 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

8/10 Good

"The room is clean. The only flaw is I were assigned a room whereby the toilet was away from the shower room, quite incovenient. The location is very good and convenient."

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

8/10 Good

"Good hotel, very well organised"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was clean and very comfortable; in a great location with walkable access to lots of restaurants, the trains were close to the location. There is a stairway at the corner that leads you down to the underground where you can find many options to eat and shop. We ate there several times. We also enjoyed the restaurant right across the street one flight down called Batten Yokatoh. Excellent food"

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel. Would definitely stay again."

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

10/10 Excellent

"Great home base in Osaka. Rooms was spotless and confortable enough. Great lobby area with coffee/wine etc. laundry facilities available. Breakfast was great, too"

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"A delightful hotel in a very central area with excellent staff"

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

10/10 Excellent

"Out of all the hotels we have been at these have been the best dryers available. We left with dry clothes for once ! It was a clean hotel and able to get to places fairly easily. Though one thing I will mention is having to get an app to check in was a bit annoying and that all parties in my group had to do that. But other than that we enjoyed out stay !"

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are accomodating. Easy access to laundry. Convenient location."

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Very central location with easy access to all major sites around Dotombori, Namba and Nihonbashi. Stayed for 4 nights and found the rooms large, the beds comfortable with good quality bedding. Loved the Onsen! Didn’t use the restaurant. Would stay again if in Osaka."

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and trees.

Toshodai-ji Temple

8.8/10 (90 reviews)

After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, red pillars, and a statue on top.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Kikoji Temple

Kikoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Koriyama Castle

You can find out about the history of Yamatokoriyama when you stop by Koriyama Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Hakomotokan Konya Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hakomotokan Konya Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Daianji Temple

After visiting Daianji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Yakushi-ji Temple?

Yakushi-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 152 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Yakushi-ji Temple?

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include Hotel New Otani Osaka and APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi.

How many hotels will I find near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Yakushi-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Yakushi-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Yakushi-ji Temple?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Koriyama Goldfish Museum, and Nara Prefectural Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Heijo Palace, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Nara Woman's University are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Yakushi-ji Temple. Enjoy the outdoors at Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, or Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. Hotel SINDAI

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Nara Royal Hotel

8. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

9. Nara Park Hotel

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

11. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails)

13. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

14. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

15. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

16. Shikitei

17. Kokoro No Yado

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

19. Hotel Rokune

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

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Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

Toshodai-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Kikoji Temple

Koriyama Castle

Suzakumon Square

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

Daianji Temple

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