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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
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    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
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    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,337 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,760 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 383 reviews
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    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,278 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,991 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews
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    US$54
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,942 reviews
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    US$74
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
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    US$364
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,353 reviews
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    US$36
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
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    US$244
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
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    US$86
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,723 reviews
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Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Hotel in Nara

Featuring natural hot spring baths on site, Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, just a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station.

I
Ilkay
From
Sweden
A different kind of atmosphere which is very traditional and japanese.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,760 reviews
Price from
US$76.20
1 night, 2 adults

NARA Visitor Center and Inn

Hotel in Nara

The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is situated in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi.

B
Burkhard
From
Switzerland
This welcoming place is close to the main sights and for 10000 yen excellent value. Pick up a hot coffee in the busy convienient store in the basement and enjoy your breakfast in your room admiring the impressive view to the pagoda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,278 reviews
Price from
US$47.63
1 night, 2 adults

四季亭 Shikitei

Hotel in Nara Park, Nara

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, 四季亭 Shikitei is situated 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

A
Audrey
From
Singapore
Cosy establishment next to Nara park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$346.72
1 night, 2 adults

Novotel Nara

Hotel in Nara

Situated in Nara, 1.7 km from Nara Station, Novotel Nara features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Lili
From
France
A very peacefull hotel with large room fully equiped. Bus station near to reach the main touristic areas. Staff was helpfull and always reactive. I recommend !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
US$86.36
1 night, 2 adults

奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within 800 metres of Nara Station, 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

B
Basia
From
Poland
The room was great! Super clean and spacious. The dinner was delicious, private bath on the terrace, totally recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$226.07
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Rokune

Hotel in Nara

Set in Nara, within 18 km of Iwafune Shrine and 21 km of Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Hotel Rokune provides accommodation with free WiFi.

S
Suzanne
From
Netherlands
Really spacious room. All descriptions where in English. Beds where extremely comfortable. Location close to Nara JR station. Tv had many English options like Netflix. Bathroom was heated and living room had good air-conditioning. It had a free washing and drying machine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$79.50
1 night, 2 adults

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち

Hotel in Nara

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

c
celine
From
French Polynesia
Beautifully designed hotel with tasteful accent of Japanese wood. Lovely facilities with spacious rooms and a lovely restaurant that serves breakfast, dinner and has also a small self serving bar for an aperitif. However the best thing about this hotel is the staff. Absolutely lovely, helpful and professional. We had the pleasure to be checked-in by Rie and she was absolutely brilliant. So lovely and helped us settle rapidely so we could be ready for a wedding photoshoot we had on the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 558 reviews
Price from
US$266.71
1 night, 2 adults

NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, 1.1 km from Nara Station, NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

B
Bronwen
From
United Arab Emirates
Historical building in a quiet street converted from a sake brewery into a small hotel with restaurant area. Our twin room had own bathroom with a lovely wooden tub, sitting room and bedroom. Looked onto rear garden . Very welcoming and informative staff who were helpful and proud of their role in Nara. Easy location from train station and to walk to the sights around the town. Loved the Japanese evening dinner paired with local Sake’s and the traditional breakfast, some of the best food I’ve tasted this week . Minibar drinks in room well appreciated . Beds and pillows very comfortable. Staying overnight was lovely to see the town after the crowds have left in the evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
US$364.11
1 night, 2 adults

ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotel in Nara

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station.

E
Erika
From
Canada
The room itself was gorgeous with the panoramic view. The staff was very nice and the meals were great (although breakfast was challenging for us and our western pallet). Dinner was spectacular.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$198.63
1 night, 2 adults

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station, Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a restaurant.

O
Oliver
From
Switzerland
Staff were very caring. The room with a private onsen was a highlight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$345.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Hotel in Nara

Featuring natural hot spring baths on site, Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, just a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station.

I
Ilkay
From
Sweden
A different kind of atmosphere which is very traditional and japanese.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,760 reviews
Price from
US$76.20
1 night, 2 adults

NARA Visitor Center and Inn

Hotel in Nara

The Nara Visitor Center and Inn is situated in the heart of Nara, just a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi.

B
Burkhard
From
Switzerland
This welcoming place is close to the main sights and for 10000 yen excellent value. Pick up a hot coffee in the busy convienient store in the basement and enjoy your breakfast in your room admiring the impressive view to the pagoda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,278 reviews
Price from
US$47.63
1 night, 2 adults

四季亭 Shikitei

Hotel in Nara Park, Nara

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, 四季亭 Shikitei is situated 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

A
Audrey
From
Singapore
Cosy establishment next to Nara park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
Price from
US$346.72
1 night, 2 adults

Novotel Nara

Hotel in Nara

Situated in Nara, 1.7 km from Nara Station, Novotel Nara features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

L
Lili
From
France
A very peacefull hotel with large room fully equiped. Bus station near to reach the main touristic areas. Staff was helpfull and always reactive. I recommend !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
US$86.36
1 night, 2 adults

奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara and within 800 metres of Nara Station, 奈良旅館別館 Sweet 螢 源 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

B
Basia
From
Poland
The room was great! Super clean and spacious. The dinner was delicious, private bath on the terrace, totally recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
US$226.07
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Rokune

Hotel in Nara

Set in Nara, within 18 km of Iwafune Shrine and 21 km of Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Hotel Rokune provides accommodation with free WiFi.

S
Suzanne
From
Netherlands
Really spacious room. All descriptions where in English. Beds where extremely comfortable. Location close to Nara JR station. Tv had many English options like Netflix. Bathroom was heated and living room had good air-conditioning. It had a free washing and drying machine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Price from
US$79.50
1 night, 2 adults

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち

Hotel in Nara

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

c
celine
From
French Polynesia
Beautifully designed hotel with tasteful accent of Japanese wood. Lovely facilities with spacious rooms and a lovely restaurant that serves breakfast, dinner and has also a small self serving bar for an aperitif. However the best thing about this hotel is the staff. Absolutely lovely, helpful and professional. We had the pleasure to be checked-in by Rie and she was absolutely brilliant. So lovely and helped us settle rapidely so we could be ready for a wedding photoshoot we had on the day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 558 reviews
Price from
US$266.71
1 night, 2 adults

NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, 1.1 km from Nara Station, NIPPONIA HOTEL NARA NARAMACHI provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant.

B
Bronwen
From
United Arab Emirates
Historical building in a quiet street converted from a sake brewery into a small hotel with restaurant area. Our twin room had own bathroom with a lovely wooden tub, sitting room and bedroom. Looked onto rear garden . Very welcoming and informative staff who were helpful and proud of their role in Nara. Easy location from train station and to walk to the sights around the town. Loved the Japanese evening dinner paired with local Sake’s and the traditional breakfast, some of the best food I’ve tasted this week . Minibar drinks in room well appreciated . Beds and pillows very comfortable. Staying overnight was lovely to see the town after the crowds have left in the evening.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
US$364.11
1 night, 2 adults

ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama -DLIGHT LIFE & HOTELS-

Hotel in Nara

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station.

E
Erika
From
Canada
The room itself was gorgeous with the panoramic view. The staff was very nice and the meals were great (although breakfast was challenging for us and our western pallet). Dinner was spectacular.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
Price from
US$198.63
1 night, 2 adults

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Hotel in Nara

Located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station, Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a restaurant.

O
Oliver
From
Switzerland
Staff were very caring. The room with a private onsen was a highlight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$345.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Nara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Situated in Nara and with Nara Station reachable within 1.8 km, JW Marriott Hotel Nara features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$296.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,280 reviews

Nara Royal Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with free internet access. It features a spa centre with a natural hot spring bath, 4 restaurants and a tea lounge with waterfall views.

From US$50.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Hotel Asyl Nara Annex is located in Nara, 2 km from Nara Station and 16 km from Iwafune Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Located within 2.7 km of Nara Station and 16 km of Iwafune Shrine, D-CUBE奈良店 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

From US$47.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Ekimae is set in Nara, within 1.7 km of Nara Station and 17 km of Iwafune Shrine. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From US$59.34 per night

Super Hotel Nara Shin Omiya Ekimae is set in Nara, within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 17 km of Iwafune Shrine. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

From US$67.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,942 reviews

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, within 500 metres of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine.

From US$89.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,502 reviews

Open in June 2017, Piazza Hotel Nara is located just a minute's walk from JR Nara Station. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. The property is non-smoking throughout.

Budget hotels in Nara and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Situated in Nara, 1.4 km from Nara Station and 17 km from Iwafune Shrine, Guesthouse Yoshikawa provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

From US$63.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Comfy Stay TDS is situated in Nara, 1.4 km from Nara Station, 17 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 20 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

From US$104.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews

Situated 2.7 km from Nara Station, 16 km from Iwafune Shrine and 20 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Guesthouse法華寺Yoshikawa provides accommodation set in Nara.

From US$57.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

Situated within 1.8 km of Nara Station and 17 km of Iwafune Shrine, Comfy Stay Kiyokawa features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

From US$57.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set in Nara, 17 km from Iwafune Shrine and 20 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Restelle - JR Nara 2min Max 7 guests offers air conditioning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,200 reviews

Set in Nara, Hotel Nikko Nara is connected to JR Nara Station. Tōdai-ji temple and the Nara Park can be reached within a 30-minute walk from the property.

From US$71.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

Situated in Nara, 1.5 km from Nara Station, Comfy Stay Sakuramachi features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi. It is set 18 km from Iwafune Shrine and offers full-day security.

From US$57.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,099 reviews

Only a 1-minute walk from the east exit of JR Nara Train Station, the modern Super Hotel Lohas boasts a natural hot-spring bath and a breakfast with fresh-baked bread.

From US$74.55 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Nara

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

Located in Nara, 1.9 km from Nara Station, 民宿奈良山月 仅限18到55岁入住 入住前请看邮件 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$25.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

奈良清舎 For guests aged 18-55 only, a property with a garden, is set in Nara, 16 km from Iwafune Shrine, 19 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, as well as 19 km from Nozaki Kannon Shrine.

From US$31.54 per night

栄の宿

Hotel in Nara
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Boasting garden views, 栄の宿 features accommodation with a balcony, around 17 km from Iwafune Shrine.

From US$203.21 per night

布袋屋 Hoteiya is set in Nara, within 20 km of Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore and 21 km of Suehiro Park.

From US$320.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Situated in Nara, 800 metres from Nara Station and 17 km from Iwafune Shrine, Digital Nomad Nara offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is set 21 km from Nozaki Kannon Shrine and features a lift.

From US$95.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Set within 800 metres of Nara Station and 17 km of Iwafune Shrine, Aristo Bldg 3rd floor - Vacation STAY 23025v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews

Set within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine, Comfy Stay Sakuramachi offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nara.

From US$55.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Guesthouse Kaede Annex, a property with free bikes, is situated in Nara, 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, 22 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, as well as 22 km from...

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What guests said about Nara:

10

Nara has a lot going on.

Nara has a lot going on. Lots of wonderful food, decent shopping and the Park is huge! There is way more to the park that is initially revealed in tourism blogs. We really loved early morning walks thought the park without the crowds. We spent 3 days there, and felt like it was perfect.
Guest review by
Farley
United States
10

Nara is my favorite place in Japan.

Nara is my favorite place in Japan. It has really beautiful natural environment, lovely deer that you can easily see while walking on the street, and very friendly people. It has played a very important role in Japanese history (e.g. Horyuji, Toshodaija, etc. are important world heritage sites), but it does not have that many visitors as Kyoto, which makes traveling in Nara a lot more pleasant than travelling in Kyoto. I highly recommend people to travel to southern part of Nara Prefecture (e.g. Horyuji, Asuka-dera, Tsubosaka-dera, Oka-dera, etc.).
Guest review by
HSIU-CHUAN LIAO
Taiwan
8.0

I didn’t check closing times of temples and it was hard to...

I didn’t check closing times of temples and it was hard to determine the last buses back from further out locations. I did end up having a nice evening walk along a riverside to find a train station to come back into town.
Guest review by
Stephanie
Australia
10

Nara is beautiful.

Nara is beautiful. There are two UNESCO world heritage sites and lots of deer. If you are afraid of animals, I don't recommend it. The deer will follow you if you have food and they may try to take it from you if you hesitate or don't gently push them away. They are not, as a general rule, aggressive. A lot of tourists freak out and just throw their crackers. Don't do that. Stay calm. The deer don't want to hurt you, they just want a snack. They don't care for being pet either. Just snap your crackers (200 yen sold at different stands) into 3-4 pieces, hold out your hand flat and let them take it from you. Be aware of how many are around you. They will surround and nibble your clothing. I found this hilarious. I grew up with cows and they will pretty much do the same thing. Use your voice and be gentle. The one day bus pass is really useful. I wish I had more time in Nara.
Guest review by
Sarah
United States
10

Nara Koen (park) is a beautiful place.

Nara Koen (park) is a beautiful place. Todaiji and Kasuga Kaisha is located nearby. The Sarusawa Ike (pond) behind the Nara Park leads to shopping place. One can spend whole day around Nara. - Beware of the deer, they might get a bit aggressive when offering food. - It gets crowded during on-season.
Guest review by
Lopa
10

I love the deer and the ambiance of Nara.

I love the deer and the ambiance of Nara. Arrive early and expect crowds. As with anything else, the further you walk from the main area, you can stumble across more peaceful and secluded places. I would avoid Nara on the weekend, if possible. Deer can be friendly (and bow politely to ask for a treat) or aggressive (grabbing items out of your bag, biting your clothing, or being over-zealous). Keep your crackers high or out of sight and feel free to walk away from deer that are not vibing.
Guest review by
Amy
United States

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From US$89.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,942 reviews
The hotel is perfectly located by the station and not more than 30 minutes away from Nara's main cultural attractions like The great Buddha or its famous park full of dears. The staff was very helpful and caring, and they write us a note to celebrate our Honeymoon. The Onsen was perfect and the breakfast one of the best we had throughout our trip tonJapan. We totally recommend the hotel.
Guest review by
Antonio
Spain
From US$69.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
I definitely recommend staying overnight in Nara instead of just doing a day trip, there is so much more to explore than just feeding the Deer. It's a beautiful town and the hotel was center location, It has a really cute restaurant on the ground floor and a lovely coffee place a few stops up that had divine coffee. The staff at the hotel were exceptional, and the rooms were clean.
Guest review by
Brodie
Australia
From US$71.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,200 reviews
The location is great. You don’t even have to leave the train station as there is an attachment leading to the hotel. The hotel is lovely, staff very friendly and beds very comfortable. Distance to Nara park is not far and there is lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance.
Guest review by
Meg
Australia
From US$66.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,337 reviews
Great location, right at the centre of the shopping n restaurant area, 10 minutes walk from the Nara Station, and 20 minutes walk to Nara Park / Todaiji. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the hotel looked new and stylish.
Guest review by
Wing Pong Clarence
Hong Kong
From US$74.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,083 reviews
Convenient location next to Kintetsu station and all the main sights in Nara. Keeps the good standard of APA hotels, which are all very similar to each other (clean, well organised, etc).
Guest review by
Mateusz
Poland