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Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Kashihara Shrine

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A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern hotel with multiple floors and a prominent entrance.
A modern indoor pool area with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a wet floor reflecting the lights.
A modern lounge area with a curved seating arrangement, a wooden coffee table, and a large wall with a gradient color scheme.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a black coffee table, a bed with white bedding, and a sliding door closet.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6522 Kumemachi, Kashihara, Nara-ken, JP
  • Place, Kashihara Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, chairs, a television, and a view through a window.

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Classic Room (City Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Side)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a ceiling light.

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Single Extra Bed. City Side)

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Single Extra Bed. City Side) | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Single Extra Bed. City Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room (City Side)

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room (2 Twin Beds and 1 Sofa Bed. City Side)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room (2 Twin Beds and 1 Sofa Bed. City Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room (City Side)

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side) | In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (City Side)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (City Side)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (City Side)

A hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, a desk, a bed, and large windows offering a view.

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (City Side)

  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds (City Side)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a desk.

Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds (City Side)

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds

A modern living room with a sofa, a black coffee table, and a bed with a wooden headboard.

Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a low table with a decorative table runner, a sofa, a bed, and a television.

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 657 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Style)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a view of the city through a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Japanese Style)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a green bean bag chair, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kashihara

Kashihara retreat .Stay at this Kashihara hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kashihara Shrine and 2 miles (3 km) of Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu. Asuka Palace Site and Ishibutai Tomb are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kumedera Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kashihara Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Niizawa Senzuka Tombs - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kashiharajingumae Station - 5 min walk
  • Unebi Station - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪アノラーメンの娘 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪大阪王将橿原店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪食べ飲み処まる - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪麺屋いちびり - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将橿原神宮店 - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

4-star hotel near Kashihara Shrine
Some rates at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 6 meeting rooms available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kashihara hotel.

  • 209 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara offers 209 accommodations with safes and slippers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 500 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,800 for adults and JPY 3,800 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 9,200

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3800 for adults and JPY 3800 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 500 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 9200

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kashihara Hotel
Kashihara Royal
Kashihara Royal Hotel
Kashihara Royal Hotel Japan - Nara Prefecture
Kashihara Royal Onsen Hotel
Hotel KASHIHARA
THE KASHIHARA
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Kashihara
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel Kashihara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara to the airport?

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara is 40.8 mi (77-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

As of Sep 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara on Sep 16, 2026 start from $64, including 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 Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara.

Does Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 3800 for adults and JPY 3800 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for JPY 500 per night.

Does Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara have a pool?

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara does not have a pool.

Does Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara to downtown Kashihara?

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara is 0.1 mi away from Shinyoshino Onsen.

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 498 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was a little dated but very clean. Staff is wonderful and the breakfast buffet was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish breakfast was included since it was a bit pricey but other than that it was a great stay, great location! Everything we needed was close to the hotel! 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

TOMOYO

Clean Spacious Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hideo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHOW KWOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yoganithi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Punlic bath hours was too short compared to other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The room was very nice and big. The spa was so beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent hotel with a wonderful bath

Great hotel next to the station, with easy access to Asuka loop bus. Great service, good food, and a wonderful bath and relaxation area with mindful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masakane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy and clean. Breakfast buffets and evening cocktail lounge are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is beautiful and the onsen is amazing. The room definitely is showing its age.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHU-HUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing nearby (still 14 min away) worthwhile for a tourist is Kashihara Jingu shrine. The hotel itself is beautiful. Kashihara seems like a great place to live though!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pui Fun

The room is a bit old and need redecorations. Restaurant and spa are too crowded in my stay period. We have been overcharged the Carpark fee as we were required to pay at reception and carpark exits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kiyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mitsuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its important to revise a current rule under which guests are allowed to walk around in the robby and restaurant with room 　
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a perfect place to stay in the area. Right next to the train station, the staff is extremely nice, the hotel is nice and has everything you need. There is even an Onsen downstairs. Daiso is 5 minutes away. My daughter cut her hair about 2 minutes away. Coco Restaurant is 5 minutes away. ( We had 3 meals here. LOL)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within a short walk if the train station, and easy to find. The staff were friendly and helpful with some speaking English. Given the overall appearance of the hotel, I was surprised that my room seemed older than the rest of the facilities I saw, but it was comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was more expensive than I wanted to venture, so I don't have any experience with its quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but air conditioner is quite old and loud
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was Wi-Fi. I stayed in 443 but Wi-Fi was weak and frequently disconnected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Best breakfast in Japan

My son said it was the best hotel breakfast he has had in Japan. He even got up early for it. Of course they had him at hamburgers, but there was also eggs Benedict and Japanese specialties like dumplings with shrimp and wheat noodles. And some unusual items like caprese salad. The Western beds were the right height and very comfortable. The room was spotless. Parking is under the hotel and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bathroom too small.

The main room was good. Great views and plenty of space to relax. The letdown was the bathroom. It was tiny with very dated fittings and nowhere to put toiletries. It was also at a higher level meaning a really big step down into the main room which was potentially a safety risk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

umang

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room not clean and smelly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seijiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋も綺麗で、スタッフも親切だった。 朝食も豪華で満足でした
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Taiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ラウンジは良いが、他の方グランドメルキュールに比べて規模が小さいため、食事・ラウンジ・温泉という目的では選択肢から外れるかもしれない。 伊勢志摩や浜名湖の方が良かった。 立地条件はいいため、奈良県に行くという目的なら選択としてはあり。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

KUMIKO

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
駅近く。 素泊まりでも近くにはコンビニ、スーパーなど店が多く大変立地がいいホテルだと思う 2泊しましたが満足でした
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026