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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Nara Park in Nara

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 5 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 3 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 3 People

  • 107 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nara

Naramachi stay.A stay at this Naramachi hotel places you steps from Sarusawa Pond Park and within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

Hotel near Nara Park in Nara
As a guest of NARA Visitor Center & Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. NARA Visitor Center & Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a convenience store.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nara hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
NARA Visitor Center & Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

NARA Visitor Center Inn
Visitor Center Inn
NARA Visitor Center
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Nara
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Hotel Nara

Frequently asked questions

How close is NARA Visitor Center & Inn to the airport?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn is 29.7 mi (67-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NARA Visitor Center & Inn on Jan 5, 2026 start from $41.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at NARA Visitor Center & Inn.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn offer free breakfast?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a pool?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn does not have a pool.

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is NARA Visitor Center & Inn to downtown Nara?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn is 1.5 mi away from Nara.

NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 678 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a little bit of a walk away from the main stations, which makes it quite peaceful and lovely. Lovely surrounding area, we were lucky to have a view of the pond & deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander, Staten Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely worth the stay amazing friendly staff who are happy to help when ever needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pashupati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staffs, close to parks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay in Nara, much more than what I expected! Very convenient location 10 minutes from subway, friendly staff, and even more, there's a sense of community since it's the visitor center. Definitely a hidden gem in Nara!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful, and the hotel is near Nara Park which is convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

El Deane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property connected to the visitor center. Japanese room is fantastic. Staff are incredibly. Super close to Nara Park, shopping street and station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Located trully in heart of Nara. Perfect price, perfect room condition, perfect view. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

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

Very convenient and lots to do.

It was an amazing stay! My family enjoyed the Traditional Japanese room. They provided jinbae to wear as PJ’s for each of us. We enjoyed being right on the visitor center and all the activities they offered for free. The Japanese bath room was a nice bonus! Will come back again.
Right in front of NVCI
Kanji calligraphy
Cosplay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, amazing staff & very nice room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

Great for families.

The location was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. I am not sure you can find a better deal in Nara. Not fancy but everything you need and more for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Caelan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing, the staff were lovely and very helpful. Would definitely stay there again next time I’m in town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is perfect. The staff were very helpful and kind, the traditional Japanese room was perfect, and the location was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and walking distance to Nara Park and temples. The staff was amazing and very intelligent! Some of them spoke many different languages. They had many fun things to do and everything we needed as far as amenities. Starbucks right across the pond and shopping centers as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was so unique if you’re looking for a traditional spot to stay in Japan. Nara is a beautiful city and ending up being my favorite in all Japan. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. I would recommend this spot to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Wing Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some things may be a little outdated in the Nara Visitor Center & Inn but it is the best bang for your buck in town & the staff was outstanding - so friendly & helpful! I’m so glad we decided to spend a couple of days in Nara instead of just doing it as the day trip that it is so often marketed as. Nara is it’s own destination & my favorite part of my whole whirlwind journey through Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheikh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常非常棒
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, london

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff, facilities are excellent. Stayed in Japanese room was brilliant. Only downside was a little aged and as a municipal building labels on everything. But the best value for money hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024