Nara Ryokan
$128
/ night
Avg. for November
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$128
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Nara Ryokan average $57 in June, the cheapest month, and $128 in November, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $68 |
| February | $67 |
| March | $94 |
| April | $106 |
| May | $86 |
| June | $57 |
| July | $61 |
| August | $81 |
| September | $86 |
| October | $108 |
| November | $128 |
| December | $80 |
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Cheapest: June (~$57)
About this property
At Nara Ryokan, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the ryokan to ensure you stay connected during your visit.For guests with their own vehicle, ...
Location
Located in Naramachi, a neighbourhood 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 local attractions. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Luggage Storage
Vending Machines
Self Laundry
Room options
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Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 3
157 ft²
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13
Deluxe Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
and 1 Futon Bed
Sleeps 3
196 ft²
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13
Small Single Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
88 ft²
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11
Small Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
118 ft²
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16
Single Room with Shower
Room details
1 Twin Bed
108 ft²
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13
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
3× Futon Beds
Sleeps 3
157 ft²
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Guest reviews of Nara Ryokan
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 516 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
48%
Family
22%
Group
13%
Solo
14%
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, Nara Ryokan is praised for its central, quiet location near Nara Park and temples, traditional tatami rooms, and especially the bookable private onsen, with many guests also noting generally friendly staff and good value.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Nara Ryokan is praised for its central, quiet location near Nara Park and temples, traditional tatami rooms, and especially the bookable private onsen, with many guests also noting generally friendly staff and good value.
Common drawbacks include thin walls, limited window darkening, and noise, plus steep stairs and no elevator that can challenge those with luggage or mobility needs. Several reviews mention limited English and occasional miscommunication around onsen reservations or procedures, with rare reports of slow or curt front-desk service. Cleanliness is mostly solid, though a few guests noted bathroom odors or lapses in bath or room upkeep. Expect a simple, traditional stay centered on location and private bathing.
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Facilities
Private onsen slots (around 40–50 minutes) are a highlight and tattoo friendly, with showers in the bathing area; some guests enjoyed massage chairs. There is no elevator and stairs are steep.
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AJ
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
6
Margaret
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Ken
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Yusa
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Lauren
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property in a quiet neighborhood near Nara Park. Daily time slots for private onsen rooms were offered for free with our stay, which was a great surprise!
Excellent property in a quiet neighborhood near Nara Park. Daily time slots for private onsen rooms were offered for free with our stay, which was a great surprise!
10
Maria
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Joel
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent ryokan in a central location. Private onsen time!
Excellent ryokan in a central location. Private onsen time!
10
Armine
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Stephen
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
Jermaine
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Overall feedback points to clean rooms and well-kept spaces, with occasional reports of bathroom odors or minor lapses (including bath water residue).
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Sophie
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Confortable. Le Onsen très bien!!! Malheureusement, il y avait un odeur terrible d’égout dans la chambre. Odeur provenant de la salle de bain
Confortable. Le Onsen très bien!!! Malheureusement, il y avait un odeur terrible d’égout dans la chambre. Odeur provenant de la salle de bain
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Misty
Apr 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved this stay. Traditional style room. Happy friendly staff. Very clean and clear walk to everything we needed. Would stay again.
Loved this stay. Traditional style room. Happy friendly staff. Very clean and clear walk to everything we needed. Would stay again.
10
jonathan
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tania
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
El hotel un poco sucio y te venden experiencia Ryokan la cual no lo es
El hotel un poco sucio y te venden experiencia Ryokan la cual no lo es
10
Yi
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for money, relatively big room, clean and very nice personnel.
Great value for money, relatively big room, clean and very nice personnel.
10
Pooja
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spotless, beautifully done room. Very comfortable mattress
Spotless, beautifully done room. Very comfortable mattress
4
Yaz
Nov 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This ryokan is close to Nara Koen where deers are and 30mins walk to Daibutsu. The room was just like a joke. It remains me uni student flats in Showa, small 4 tatami rooms and futon. In Japanese, futons need to be folded down into three and stored in the cupboard called Oshiire but the futon was placed by the window just like a bed. I was quite uncomfortable with this and folded it down to lean against that just like a sofa. The wall is paper thin as I was annoyed by next door guests who were chatting till 11pm. The bath was not real onsen. Despite it got negative comments, I enjoyed the big bathtub as it was hot and I could stretch myself. But sadly, a bit yuaka was flotiong on water surface. Overall, it was a good, rather funny experience. I guess this ryokan is for budget travelers.
This ryokan is close to Nara Koen where deers are and 30mins walk to Daibutsu. The room was just like a joke. It remains me uni student flats in Showa, small 4 tatami rooms and futon. In Japanese, futons need to be folded down into three and stored in the cupboard called Oshiire but the futon was placed by the window just like a bed. I was quite uncomfortable with this and folded it down to lean against that just like a sofa. The wall is paper thin as I was annoyed by next door guests who were chatting till 11pm. The bath was not real onsen. Despite it got negative comments, I enjoyed the big bathtub as it was hot and I could stretch myself. But sadly, a bit yuaka was flotiong on water surface. Overall, it was a good, rather funny experience. I guess this ryokan is for budget travelers.
10
Stephen
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
AV
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really loved this ryokan! Very authentic. Nice and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
We really loved this ryokan! Very authentic. Nice and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean. Highly recommended
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Jermaine
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Traditional tatami rooms with futons; sizes range from small to spacious, and many find beds comfortable. Recurring issues include thin walls and minimal light-blocking; some note it feels more ryokan-style hotel than fully traditional, and certain rooms lack an in-room shower.
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Margaret
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Rob
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Marta
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely place. Great location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.
It was a lovely place. Great location. Spacious rooms. Comfy beds.
10
Bob
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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John
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
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Jennifer
Nov 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nara Ryokan was clean, comfortable, and convenient. We loved using the onsen during our private time, and we found the beds easy to sleep on. It was a little noisy since we could hear doors opening and closing in the rooms next to us all night, but aside from that it was a great place to stay! The location was great: easy waking to al the sights.
Nara Ryokan was clean, comfortable, and convenient. We loved using the onsen during our private time, and we found the beds easy to sleep on. It was a little noisy since we could hear doors opening and closing in the rooms next to us all night, but aside from that it was a great place to stay! The location was great: easy waking to al the sights.
10
Armine
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Louise
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Fint, men litet rum. Bra system för bokning av bad påmolats. Men personalen pratade dålig energiska vilket gjorde det svårt att kommunicera t.ex. om byte av kudde eller vita grejer i badet. Överlag var allt dock bättre än vad tidigare recensioner gjort gällande och jag är nöjd med vårt val. Du bör dock veta att detta inte är ett ryokan, snarare ett ganska bra budgethotell.
Fint, men litet rum. Bra system för bokning av bad påmolats. Men personalen pratade dålig energiska vilket gjorde det svårt att kommunicera t.ex. om byte av kudde eller vita grejer i badet. Överlag var allt dock bättre än vad tidigare recensioner gjort gällande och jag är nöjd med vårt val. Du bör dock veta att detta inte är ett ryokan, snarare ett ganska bra budgethotell.
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Marcelo
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful room, clean, perfect decoration. And near to everything. I will pretty recommend this hotel.
Wonderful room, clean, perfect decoration. And near to everything. I will pretty recommend this hotel.
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Stephen
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Many guests describe friendly, helpful staff, sometimes assisting with luggage. English ability and responsiveness vary, and a few reported miscommunication or curt interactions, especially around onsen bookings or check-in.
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Jasmine
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very lax mostly on your on only one person staffed it seemed
Very lax mostly on your on only one person staffed it seemed
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Thomas
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved our stay here in Nara for one night. The staff are lovely, and very much look to cater for you as much as possible whilst not being intrusive. Offered to help carry luggage up to room. The private onsen was included, and was also a lovely experience. To top it off, only a 15 minute walk to Todai-Ji and Nara park.
Loved our stay here in Nara for one night. The staff are lovely, and very much look to cater for you as much as possible whilst not being intrusive. Offered to help carry luggage up to room. The private onsen was included, and was also a lovely experience. To top it off, only a 15 minute walk to Todai-Ji and Nara park.
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John
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
10
Maria
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Helene
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Jennifer
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cara
Mar 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff went out of their way to be helpful. It is in a great location for walking everywhere.
The staff went out of their way to be helpful. It is in a great location for walking everywhere.
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Jamie
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Richard
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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PHUONG N
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Location
Central and walkable to Nara Park, temples, and shops, often on quiet side streets. Roughly 10–15 minutes from the station for most guests.
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AJ
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Jingjing
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is in the center of Nara, walking distance to the temples.
It is in the center of Nara, walking distance to the temples.
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Meagan
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Isaias
May 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
So close to the park
So close to the park
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Lauren
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property in a quiet neighborhood near Nara Park. Daily time slots for private onsen rooms were offered for free with our stay, which was a great surprise!
Excellent property in a quiet neighborhood near Nara Park. Daily time slots for private onsen rooms were offered for free with our stay, which was a great surprise!
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Maria
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Joel
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent ryokan in a central location. Private onsen time!
Excellent ryokan in a central location. Private onsen time!
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Femke
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Leuk en behulpzaam personeel, locatie dicht bij Nara park en leuke winkels/restaurantjes. Lekkere privé onsen!
Leuk en behulpzaam personeel, locatie dicht bij Nara park en leuke winkels/restaurantjes. Lekkere privé onsen!
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Jennifer
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Stephen
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
No on-site meals or breakfast; many nearby eateries, though some close early and dinner reservations can help on busy nights.
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AJ
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Jingjing
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is in the center of Nara, walking distance to the temples.
It is in the center of Nara, walking distance to the temples.
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Suzanne
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
En fait, je regrette un manque de spécificités. Je pensais qu'un ryokan offrait des services comme à la maison d'un Japonais. Il s'agit d'un hôtel ou Guesthouse lambda, sans particularité, même pas la possibilité d'avoir un petit déjeuner japonais. Nous avons été déçues.
En fait, je regrette un manque de spécificités. Je pensais qu'un ryokan offrait des services comme à la maison d'un Japonais. Il s'agit d'un hôtel ou Guesthouse lambda, sans particularité, même pas la possibilité d'avoir un petit déjeuner japonais. Nous avons été déçues.
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Kou
Mar 22, 2023
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Location is good, room is clean, bed is comfortable. The most amazing part was the private hotspring!! It was my first time to take the Japanese hotspring, the bath is hot enough to warm up my body. The hotel also provide a sign that advised how to take a hotspring bath. Really helpful especially for me. Just a bit pity that no many stores opened at night, also stairs are steep, be careful once you have luggage with you.
Location is good, room is clean, bed is comfortable. The most amazing part was the private hotspring!! It was my first time to take the Japanese hotspring, the bath is hot enough to warm up my body. The hotel also provide a sign that advised how to take a hotspring bath. Really helpful especially for me. Just a bit pity that no many stores opened at night, also stairs are steep, be careful once you have luggage with you.
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Carl L
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fairly close to sights and places to eat.
Fairly close to sights and places to eat.
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jonathan
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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sarah
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great little Japanese style hotel. Friendly staff and a great area. Close to shops and easy walk to the deers.
Great little Japanese style hotel. Friendly staff and a great area. Close to shops and easy walk to the deers.
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Andrea
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Kommer jag tillbaka till Nara så är det här boendet givet! Trevligt, traditionella rum med tvagning med stora badkar på entréplan. Trevlig personal och perfekt läge i staden med nära till park, tempel, shopping och restauranger. Tänk på att boka middag i förväg på helgen så det snabbt blir fullt!
Kommer jag tillbaka till Nara så är det här boendet givet! Trevligt, traditionella rum med tvagning med stora badkar på entréplan. Trevlig personal och perfekt läge i staden med nära till park, tempel, shopping och restauranger. Tänk på att boka middag i förväg på helgen så det snabbt blir fullt!
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Femke
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Leuk en behulpzaam personeel, locatie dicht bij Nara park en leuke winkels/restaurantjes. Lekkere privé onsen!
Leuk en behulpzaam personeel, locatie dicht bij Nara park en leuke winkels/restaurantjes. Lekkere privé onsen!
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Adrienne
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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emma
Sep 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
None of the staff spoke English Which is fine after all we are in Japan however they were not even willing to try and communicate which made staying there hard work
None of the staff spoke English Which is fine after all we are in Japan however they were not even willing to try and communicate which made staying there hard work
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jennifer
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I really love that the staff was so nice. The rooms were very very clean. I was also able to enjoy a private Hanson. I have lots of tattoos so it was nice to be able to go into one. I also have a 15-year-old son who wanted to try and on and really wasn’t prepared for the whole experience if you know what I mean. So he went into the private one as well. It is perfectly located and I actually love that town. I had a really good time. The people are so sweet.
I really love that the staff was so nice. The rooms were very very clean. I was also able to enjoy a private Hanson. I have lots of tattoos so it was nice to be able to go into one. I also have a 15-year-old son who wanted to try and on and really wasn’t prepared for the whole experience if you know what I mean. So he went into the private one as well. It is perfectly located and I actually love that town. I had a really good time. The people are so sweet.
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Daniel
Jul 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It was probably best choice I made as really close to Nara park with all deer that can be polite but scary at same time. Worth the experience. I want say the traditional style was amazing be prepared as all stairs . Amenities like private bath traditional style ice machine on fist floor and massage chairs. And when you check out want explore can leave luggage in massage chair room until ready go next destination. I high recommend and come back.
It was probably best choice I made as really close to Nara park with all deer that can be polite but scary at same time. Worth the experience. I want say the traditional style was amazing be prepared as all stairs . Amenities like private bath traditional style ice machine on fist floor and massage chairs. And when you check out want explore can leave luggage in massage chair room until ready go next destination. I high recommend and come back.
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Jeff
May 8, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, welcoming staff, clean comfortable room furnished in a traditional way.
Great location, welcoming staff, clean comfortable room furnished in a traditional way.
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Khadija
Apr 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel to experience Japanese style staying. Good service.
Good hotel to experience Japanese style staying. Good service.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 21:00
Before 10:00
FAQs about Nara Ryokan
Is parking available at the property?
Parking facilities are provided for guests with their own vehicle.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time starts at 16:00 and ends at 21:30. Check-out time is at 10:00. Guests planning to arrive after 21:00 should contact the property in advance.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Naramachi, a neighborhood in Nara, near a metro station. It is close to Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park, with attractions like Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University nearby.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
No cribs or rollaway/extra beds are available at the property.
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10 minutes on foot from Nara Kintetsu station / 20 minutes by car from Kizu interchange on Keinawa expressway / 25 minutes by car from Tenri interchange on Meihan expressway
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Vending Machines
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
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Luggage Storage
Self Laundry