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Nara Ryokan

2.0 star property
Ryokan in Nara, steps from Sarusawa Pond Park

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Exterior
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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28-1, Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, Nara, 630-8362
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Regular Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room With Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Nara

Nara Ryokan places you steps from Sarusawa Pond Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nara Park. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and a vending machine. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Naramachi ryokan include Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪なら酒蔵なべ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪酒と肴 なかむら - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kinari Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nara Ryokan

Ryokan in Nara, steps from Sarusawa Pond Park
Nara Ryokan offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Nara ryokan is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Nara Ryokan offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Private bath/onsen services include an indoor private bath (in communal space).

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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 transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 bath facility
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Nara Ryokan Nara
Nara Ryokan Ryokan
Nara Ryokan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nara Ryokan?

No, Nara Ryokan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nara Ryokan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nara Ryokan?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nara Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

JIE'ER, JERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private onsen time was lovely. Guest house was quiet and clean. Front desk staff were not especially friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls seem very thin. The room below me was talking well into the night. I had to sleep with the TV on to drown out the noise. Other than that, everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Fantastic location, very authentic Ryokan with a onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiiu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at your Ryokan. Thank you for storing my son’s luggage a few days in advance - it was so helpful. You chose an excellent architect for the room design and renovation. Thanks for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night at Nara Ryokan. Generally we had a good time but there were a few issues that took away from the experience slightly (hence 4 stars instead of 5). Pros were: - Private onsen was really lovely after a long day of walking - Room itself was quite spacious and 'felt' like a real Ryokan (although it's more of an approximation of a Ryokan than a real one) - Beds were large and mattresses relatively comfortable Cons: - Maybe this is a normal feature of a Ryokan, but there were no curtains or way of reducing the light in the morning. Did not sleep well as a consequence - Staff could have been more helpful. Waited 10 minutes at reception for assistance before a staff member finally showed up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very small and charming ryokan. It’s the first spot we’ve been at providing toilet slippers. We enjoyed the private onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl L

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed-ziane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in nara
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Illariy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

meda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely quiet ryokan with onsen

Our stay at Nara Ryokan was perfect - very lovely quiet stay and beautiful rooms, and an amazing onsen/public bath. It wasn't listed for the hotel, but you are able to reserve a "family time" for the onsen use where I was able to privately share the onsen together with my husband and our friends with tattoos were also able to utilize for their own private time, which was a great experience, particularly with the provided robes and slippers. The hotel is about a 10min walk away from the main station, and just around the corner from a lovely park with a nearby Starbucks and small park where the deer freely hangout and roam around. A truly lovely place to stay, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property and the Onsen was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Ryokan, poor staff.

Was initially going to leave a worse review after a terrible interaction with the woman on the front desk after she put use in a basic room after we paid for deluxe, then refused to move us. However the charm of the Ryokan itself, the great onsen and the free massage chairs somewhat made up for the rude service when checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family
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

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