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Nara Ryokan

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

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Air conditioning
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Air conditioning
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Air conditioning
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Air conditioning
Private bathroom (not in room)
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Regular Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room With Bathtub

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Air conditioning
Heating
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Map
28-1, Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, Nara, 630-8362

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

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 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

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

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 20 minutes.

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Nara Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yi

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

Great value for money

Great value for money, relatively big room, clean and very nice personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to be helpful. It is in a great location for walking everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Yusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a big bathing area with 2 shower heads and an Onsen bath tub. Private usage will be limited within 40 min per session, then there are public hours. Nice water!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

John

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

Armine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is outstanding and the staff are very willing to help if you are amenable to no chairs in the room and only sitting on the floor. Also the room has no shower, so you either must use shower during your private time or if you miss you time slot you have no choice but to use it during public time. For ladies two showers, so at worse you will share with one other person.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel était très accueillant malgré le peu de connaissance en anglais. La chambre était très propre grande et très confortable dans un atmosphère parfait de ryokan. Le Onsen privée était parfait et propre. Nous avons vraiment aimée notre nuit à ce Ryokan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

PHUONG N

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am extremely disappointed in my experience here. I have been staying connected with the host to reserve private onsen for myself but the time I wanted was reserved and not available. I was offered a time that I’m not available but the staff kept saying why can’t I change my plans to meet their reserved time or do the mixed gender baths. The staff lack the ability to communicate in English. This space is small and not worthwhile. I traveled back and forth but didn’t get to dip in an onsen once. I’m extremely disappointed and frustrated about the ability to communicate with the staff while they kept saying “it’s ok, it’s ok” but nothing is okay. There are too many restrictions and limited reservation times for onsen. Might be worthwhile to go to a 24 hour onsen then book them but you risk not having much privacy. The staff also have false information about luggage delivery and sent me to a convenience store 3 minutes away then I had to take it back to the hotel because the convenience store doesn’t deliver. This hotel doesn’t seem to have escalators or elevators available so have fun if you’re on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Confortable. Le Onsen très bien!!! Malheureusement, il y avait un odeur terrible d’égout dans la chambre. Odeur provenant de la salle de bain
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is in a quiet area with lots of restaurants (though be aware many close by 6 pm). Room is a good size, but there is no elevator and stairs to the second floor are quite steep - something to be aware of if you have mobility issues. Matress on tatami floor was very firm, but comforter is warm and fluffy. There is no way to darken the windows, though, so light comes in throughout the night from a neighbouring sign, and it only gets brighter as the dawn starts. There is also minimal/no sound priifing - we could hear every whisper in the hall, every door opening and clicking shut, and music from another room throughout the evening. Private onsen time is nice, and the water is quite hot but comfortable (for us). The bathing area is clean. The massage chairs were nice to use after soaking in the onsen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Femke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leuk en behulpzaam personeel, locatie dicht bij Nara park en leuke winkels/restaurantjes. Lekkere privé onsen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About fifteen minutes walk from a Kintentsu station. Lots of shopping and food option between to two. Walkable to and from Nara Park as well. Private bath time built into the reservation. It's slots of 40 minutes. Checking in earlier rather than later gets you more options to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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