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Wakasa Bettei

Property class: 3
3-star adults-only ryokan near Nara Park

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A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a low wooden staircase, and a tatami mat sofa.
A modern indoor pool with a clear view of the surrounding landscape, including hills and a distant building.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden entrance, a tiled roof, and a sign indicating a new establishment.
A corridor with wooden walls, stone flooring, and small plants along the path.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara Woman's University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a sliding door.

Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, and a sliding door.

Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, sliding doors, and a television on a stand.

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a wooden table, and a television.

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and wooden chairs.

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

A modern interior with a large dining table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a lake through large windows.

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nara

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the ryokan, you'll find Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. Nara Woman's University and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Tanakura Station - 12 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪まめじか食堂 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪工場跡事務室 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Wakasa Bettei

3-star adults-only ryokan near Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wakasa Bettei also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nara ryokan.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Wakasa Bettei offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Wakasa Bettei
Wakasa Bettei Inn
Wakasa Bettei Inn Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wakasa Bettei to the airport?

Wakasa Bettei is 41 mi (81-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wakasa Bettei?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wakasa Bettei on Oct 22, 2026 start from $206, 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 Wakasa Bettei have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wakasa Bettei.

Does Wakasa Bettei offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wakasa Bettei, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2750 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Wakasa Bettei?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Wakasa Bettei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Wakasa Bettei?

This ryokan offers free self parking. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does Wakasa Bettei have a pool?

Wakasa Bettei does not have a pool.

Does Wakasa Bettei have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Wakasa Bettei have a spa?

This ryokan doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Wakasa Bettei to downtown Nara?

Wakasa Bettei is 1.7 mi away from Nara.

Wakasa Bettei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing welcome Food delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was delicious. You had the choice of Japanese or other styles
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Extremely kind detailed staff. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed for one night and close to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and interior design.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay!

Absolutely beautiful stay! Staff were all very friendly and attentive and it felt like a true luxury experience. We arrive early with luggage so we could go for a walk and it was all taken to our room by the time we checked in. Minutes away from Nara Park, and would fully recommend booking the private onsen if you can!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and food were excellent. We had Japanese dinner and breakfast. Each were well prepared and presented. Very walkable area. Private bath was very nice touch after long day of travel and walking around town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fabulous, very attentive and customer focused. We had an outdoor private bath which was wonderful and highly recommended. Our one complaint is the beds (futon) they were very thin and hard. We did not sleep well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Kyoto location

The food was authentic they serve you meal after meal in waves but it’s all in good portions so you won’t be too full to continue. While you eat dinner they’ll prepare your beds in your room. The room is spacious and there was a balcony, overall a very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elegant stay with mountain views.

Very comfortable, clean and romantic place. Could see the top of Tadaiji Temple from our room and had nice view of the mountain. Only negative was a private student group was staying there so the large onsen was closed off and we were not told about that. But the smaller annex onsen was open and also lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Experience a luxurious Japanese inn

Very welcoming. Very helpful. Most staff knew enough English to get along. We stayed in the annex, where we had the experience of a traditional Japanese inn with delicious Japanese dinners and breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was such a unique experience. I enjoyed my stay and LOVED the in-room onsen tub. I only wish there was a larger safe in the room. It was on the smaller side, so I couldn’t fit my laptop in it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wakasa Bettei surprised me as one of my favorite hotels in my 8-day Japan trip. I think it came down to the fact that the premises were cozy and new, the location was serene and close to Todaiji, and the staff were just so friendly. Absolutely gorgeous meals for dinner kaiseki and Japanese-style breakfast too. There's a goofy charm in having a violinist serenade us during dinner, and offering to take photos of us in our ukatas smiling next to their mascot. Both public bath options they offered were so clean and relaxing and not at all crowded. I would not hestitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location but weird staff

I was disappointed that, the reception want to charge me 2500 yen for an 45 min delay in the sign out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this ryokan was the absolute highlight of our 10-day trip to Japan! We stayed in Room 303 and loved having our own private mineral soaking tub out on the deck plus the public onsen. Everything about this place was clean, comfortable, and memorable. The private kaiseki dinner was beautiful, delicious, and very filling—an experience not to be missed! We were shocked after checking in to be offered a local guide to explore Nara the following day compliments of Wakasa Bettei. She spent half a day with us—exploring gardens, temples and sanctuaries, while providing stories and local history. A day we will never forget. Overall, our stay was phenomenal! Do not hesitate another minute to book.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to experience staying at a traditional ryokan on my first Japan trip, so chose this ryokan after doing much research. We stayed in room 301 which had a private open air onsen. The bath and separate shower were both very clean, the Shiseido shampoo and conditioner provided were wonderful, and the private onsen divine. I used it several times during my one night stay. The water was very warm and stayed warm. We had a kaiseki dinner and breakfast. The presentation was absolutely stunning, and the food varied and delicious. But the best part about this ryokan was the staff. From the receptionist who provided me restaurant recommendations for lunch to the staff who served us our meals, and the staff who helped book us a massage, they could not have been friendlier, more welcoming or more gracious. I happened to mention in an earlier conversation that we were celebrating a college graduation on this trip, and to our surprise they brought us a special dessert with sparklers at the end of our meal, which was so lovely. The ratings on various sites for this ryokan differed, but I give it 4 stars! Thank you to the staff for a truly wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo es excelente. La habitación es grande y cómoda con bañera privada al aire libre. El servicio de cena y desayuno tradicional es de gran calidad. A pesar de que el precio por noche es alto, vale muchísimo la pena para una estadía corta después de recorrer Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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La amabilidad del personal y en encanto de las instalaciones.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
また奈良に来た時お世話になります
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
予約する前に十分な注意が必要です。このホテルを予約したのが後悔し、金銭的でも損したし、気持ちでも凄く悪かった。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Herlig hotell

Et stilfullt, velholdt hotell/ryokan med gode badefasiliteter og nydelig mat. Vi bodde på et tradisjonelt japansk rom og sov på tatami matte. Tross litt hard seng sov vi godt. Spiste både tradisjonell middag og frokost, og rettene var mange, forseggjorte og lekre. Et veldig hyggelig personale ga oppholdet det lille ekstra. Anbefales!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limpio. Buena ubicación. Personal muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
かなり満足のいく旅行になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

東大寺の横にある奈良情緒のある旅館

東大寺の横にある奈良情緒のある旅館でした。料理が美味しくて接遇も丁寧で心地よく過ごせましたが、会計時にクレジットカードを使えないのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
館内はきれいで、お食事もとてもおいしかったです。 温泉の温度と浴室の温度がやや低く寒く感じました。後、貸切風呂の天井にからはカビなのか？扉を開けた時にカビ臭のような臭いが気になってしまったのが非常に残念でした。 それ以外は素敵な施設でした。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024