Nara Park Hotel

7.6

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.6/10, based on 894 reviews.

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4th	Gyokuzoin	9.3/10	693
5th	Misenkan	9.4/10	55
6th	Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park	9.2/10	1,089
7th	Hanaya Tokubei	9.3/10	51
8th	Minshuku Kawarabi-so	9.2/10	197
9th	Kasuga Hotel	9.1/10	1,262
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11th	Kanko Ryokan Kuboji	10.0/10	5
12th	Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast	9.1/10	295
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14th	Hôtel touristique Tōnomine	9.1/10	167
15th	Wakasa Annex	9.0/10	418
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18th	Nara Ryokan	8.9/10	1,438
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29th	Hotel Mimatsu	8.4/10	30
30th	Marubun, auberge thermale à Dorogawa Onsen	8.3/10	24
31st	KAMENOI HOTEL Nara	8.5/10	186
32nd	Itaniya	8.4/10	103
33rd	Kanko Hotel Tamaru	8.1/10	41
34th	Tenpyo Ryokan	8.3/10	291
35th	Miharu-en, source thermale pour une peau douce	8.0/10	66
36th	Hotel Asyl Nara	8.1/10	622
37th	Nara Park Hotel Current ryokan	7.6/10	894

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Mountain Setting Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath

Location

631-0845 Nara, Nara, Horai 4-18-1, Japan

Staff 8,0/10

Facilities 8,0/10

Cleanliness 7,0/10

Comfort 7,0/10

Value for money 8,0/10

Location 6,0/10

Natural Hot SpringRare in Nara City, its own hot spring feeds large baths and garden open-air baths.

Calm Tatami RoomsJapanese-style rooms offer a quiet, relaxed stay with a more traditional ryokan feel.

Nishinokyo AccessWell placed for western Nara sights like temples and the Nishinokyo area.

Station ShuttleReserved pick-up service from Yamato-Saidaiji and JR Nara improves arrival convenience.

Seasonal Kaiseki DiningMeals highlight seasonal ingredients, with local character and a more classic Japanese dining style.

Family-Friendly StaySpacious baths, traditional rooms, and a summer pool make it appealing for families.

Recommended stay1 nightDining and onsen are the strongest reasons to stay here. Arrive in late afternoon, use the baths before dinner, sleep in tatami-style rooms, enjoy breakfast, then visit Nishinokyo sights or continue onward. A second night only makes sense if you want a slower Nara pace with bath time and nearby temple visits rather than dense sightseeing.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night onsen stay on Nara’s western side, especially if you want baths and dinner without staying in central Nara.

Know before booking

Name mismatch riskDespite the name, it is not near the deer-park core of Nara Park. Expect a west-Nara base instead.

Car or shuttle helpsPublic-transport sightseeing is workable but less direct than staying near Kintetsu Nara or JR Nara.

Not a long-stay areaThe immediate surroundings are limited for evening walks, dining variety, and multi-day urban wandering.

Restaurant (on-site)

on-site

Main on-site dining for breakfast, dinner, and lunch bookings.

Tea Lounge YOYO (on-site)

on-site

Casual tea lounge and cafe space inside the hotel.

Imodokoro (on-site)

on-site

Small on-site sweet potato sweets counter by Coffee YOYO.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station and continue by taxi or the ryokan's pre-booked shuttle if available. JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station are workable transfer hubs, while Kansai International Airport and Osaka Itami Airport are the most useful airport gateways.

Amagatsuji Stationstation
1.1 kmAmagatsuji, Nara, Nara, JapanAbout 20–30 min on foot, best checked locally.About 5–10 min by taxi.Usually a short taxi ride is easier than bus transfer.
Closest Kintetsu station option in the area, but less useful than Yamato-Saidaiji for most long-distance arrivals. Suitable if you are already on the Kintetsu Kashihara Line and prefer a short taxi hop.
Nishinokyo Stationstation
1.4 kmNishinokyocho area, Nara, Nara, JapanAbout 25–35 min on foot, not ideal with luggage.About 8–12 min by taxi.About 15–25 min depending on connection.
Useful for travelers combining the ryokan stay with western Nara sights such as the Nishinokyo area. Usually better as a sightseeing station than as the main arrival hub.
Yamato-Saidaiji Stationstation
2.3 kmSaidaiji Kokubuncho area, Nara, Nara, JapanNot practical for most travelers with luggage; roughly 35–50 min on foot.About 10–15 min by taxi.About 15–25 min depending on transfer or shuttle timing.
Best overall rail arrival point. It is a major Kintetsu junction for Osaka, Kyoto, and other Nara-area routes, and the ryokan indicates a reservation-based pickup from here.
JR Nara Stationstation
4.3 km1 Sanjohonmachi, Nara, Nara, JapanNot realistic on foot.About 15–25 min by taxi, traffic dependent.About 25–40 min by bus or rail-and-taxi combination.
Good JR gateway from Kyoto, Osaka, and Tennoji. The ryokan also indicates a reservation-based pickup from this station, which can make arrival easier.
Kintetsu Nara Stationstation
5.2 km29 Higashimuki-Nakamachi, Nara, Nara, JapanNot realistic on foot.About 20–30 min by taxi, traffic dependent.About 30–45 min depending on bus or transfer combination.
Best for travelers who want to stop in central Nara first, but it is farther from the ryokan than Yamato-Saidaiji. The ryokan indicates a reservation-based pickup here as well.
Hanna Horai Bus Stopbus
120 mHorai area, Nara, Nara, JapanAbout 3–8 min on foot, depending on the stop position used.about 3–5 min by taxiUseful for local Nara Kotsu bus access; exact ride time depends on origin.
Most useful nearby bus stop if arriving locally without heavy luggage. Good backup when rail plus short taxi is not ideal.
Osaka International Airport (Itami)airport
33 kmHotarugaike Nishimachi, Toyonaka/Itami area, Osaka/Hyogo, JapanAbout 50–70 min by car or taxi, traffic dependent.Often about 70–100 min via rail or airport bus connections, best checked locally.
Usually the most convenient airport for domestic arrivals to this ryokan. Good choice if you prefer a shorter overland transfer than Kansai International Airport.
Kansai International Airportairport
56 kmSenshu Kuko Kita, Izumisano, Osaka, JapanOften about 75–100 min by car, traffic dependent.Often about 90–120 min via rail connections toward Nara, best checked locally.
Best international airport option for many overseas travelers reaching Nara. Practical if connecting into Kintetsu or JR services before a final taxi or shuttle transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Pleasant onsen experienceThe property is known for its Horai Onsen baths, including indoor and open-air options, giving the stay more of a ryokan feel than a standard city hotel.
Japanese-style rooms with a calm feelIts tatami rooms are a strong fit for travelers who want a more traditional atmosphere and a quieter, slower-paced stay in Nara.
Useful for driversThe hotel is better positioned for guests arriving by car than many central Nara options, and it is convenient to road access around Nishinokyo.
Free station pickup helpsA shuttle service from nearby major stations makes arrival easier, which is valuable because the hotel is not in the main tourist core.
Good base for western Nara sightsIt is more convenient for the Nishinokyo side of Nara, making it practical for visits focused on that area rather than only the deer park zone.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Farther from Nara Park than the name suggestsDespite its name, this hotel is not right by Nara Park, so travelers expecting to walk straight to the main deer-park area may be disappointed.
Less convenient without planning transportIf you rely fully on public transport, the location can feel less straightforward than staying near Nara Station or in the park area.
More hotel-like than intimate ryokanWith around 35 rooms and a broader hotel setup, it may not deliver the small-scale, highly personal ryokan atmosphere some travelers want.
Surroundings are not the most atmosphericThis is not the classic lantern-lined or old-town setting many visitors imagine for Nara, so the immediate neighborhood feels more functional than iconic.
Seasonal facilities may not matter year-roundThe outdoor pool is only available in summer, so part of the property's appeal disappears outside the warm season.

Current position: 37th out of 37 ryokans in Nara.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
32nd	Itaniya	8.4/10	103
33rd	Kanko Hotel Tamaru	8.1/10	41
34th	Tenpyo Ryokan	8.3/10	291
35th	Miharu-en, source thermale pour une peau douce	8.0/10	66
36th	Hotel Asyl Nara	8.1/10	622
37th	Nara Park Hotel Current ryokan	7.6/10	894