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The Deer Park Inn

2.0 star property
Guest house near Nara Park, connected to the convention center in Nara

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Spa
Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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158-5 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8212
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kasuga Shrine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Nara

In historical district.Within a 5-minute walk of this Nara guesthouse, you'll find Nara Park and Kasuga Shrine. Manyo Botanical Garden and Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shin-Omiya Station - 4 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪三山亭食堂 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Conce - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪和風レストラン 三山 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Deer Park Inn

Guest house near Nara Park, connected to the convention center in Nara
The Deer Park Inn offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Nara guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
The Deer Park Inn offers 10 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,500 per night); reservations required

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (984 ft away)

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 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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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

Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse Nara

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Deer Park Inn to the airport?

The Deer Park Inn is 30.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Deer Park Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Deer Park Inn.

Does The Deer Park Inn offer free breakfast?

The Deer Park Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Deer Park Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Deer Park Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at The Deer Park Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Deer Park Inn have a pool?

The Deer Park Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Deer Park Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Deer Park Inn to downtown Nara?

The Deer Park Inn is 2.4 mi away from Nara.

Reviews

The Deer Park Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YIU CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location and super close interaction with deers. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Truly a hidden gem in Nara Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is 100% the best place to stay at of you want to have the most authentic Nara Deer experience. When my partner and I were arriving late to check in the clerk stayed an extra 30 min waiting for us. She is a hero!🙏 The place is 30 min from the downtown area so do order or buy food for dinner as you wont find anything nearby, but its 100% worth it because of the location and the staff! Thank you so much for having us and being great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice guest house Clean and located in the park. Warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, in a magical place in the deer park surrounded by nature, some great little shops, shrines, and animals. Nara was the absolute highlight of my trip to Japan and this Inn was a dream to stay at. We loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little Inn at the top of the town. Easy to access the Mt Wakakusa walk and about a 30 minute walk into the towns centre! We loved seeing the deer right outside our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

What an Oasis!

What a delightful spot to get away from big city vibes and get close to nature in Nara Park! Incredible staff that even let me check in early as my room was ready. Everything you need at an affordable price with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodging was perfect for visiting the park. Facility was clean, quiet, our room was spacious, & the staff very friendly. They let us know about evening lantern event, and breakfast available for purchase at 9am in a cafe near by. Location in the park is convienent for some travelers without transportation visiting the park. It was a short hike from the bus stop at the museum. Could use a sign at the bottom of hill on bus route for lodging location. Of the park workers we asked, no one seemed to know where "The Deer Park Inn" was located. We followed the walking route on google maps to find it from the museum. As a hostel our room had western style bunk beds, which were nice. Property is not wheelchair accessible. They do provide this information on thier website, but take note it is located on a hill & there are many stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so sweet and helpful here. It is so convenient since everything in the park closes early as well as transportation, so if you are staying to see the deer it is a perfect place to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Attar

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

10/10 Excellent

camille

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

Nice spot in nara

Nice spot neer the deer and nara park. Close to restaurant, nice hike. Comfy but pillow really hard. Will definitly came back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location and friendly staff. The rooms are a little close which could be loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the bed was comfy, and we had deers outside our window, it was great, and only a little walk for 711.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel is near the historic shines but some distance from anywhere that serves food after 4 PM. Be prepared to walk into town and back after the buses stop running around 5 PM.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRISH

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

10/10 Excellent

RICO MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay in Nara.. if you dont mind the walk is a beautiful area so no need to take buses to the hostel. Lovely receptionist as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility has thin walls and creaky floors so if you are a light sleeper, this may wake you up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the area around the inn having very few restaurants that all close around 4-5 pm (which is to be expected because it's in the park) which led us to walk a good while to get groceries, we had a very nice stay and even found that to accommodate for the lack of stores nearby, there are some instant ramens and other food to purchase in the common area for dinner past five pm. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location deep inside of Nara Park.

First off: the listing says laundry facilities are available, but they are not (yet). This is important because the nearest laundromat is 30 minutes away. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay overnight in Nara. We spent 3 nights enjoying the park. Deer right outside every morning. 2 great restaurants right down the stairs, but everything nearby closes around 16:00. Drink machines abound, but plan to stock up at the 7-11 at the park entrance (15 minutes) to cook dinner or have snacks at the Inn. They offer a small selection of instant ramen and such you can purchase for 200 yen in the kitchen if you forget and are hungry. Very kind staff. Just keep in mind you won't have access to laundry or convenient store hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Randlyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt very welcome and also thankful to the staff who recommended that we get food before everything closed in the area. They sent emails prior, to warn us which was great. The hotel is a little old but clean. I had a very simple room with a double bed and AC unit, shared bathroom and shower. They let us store our luggage a few hours in the morning after check out. Overall loved how close it was to the temples. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right by Wakakusayama, so quiet, deer sitting in front of hotel, super nice morning walk area! Owner was friendly, gave us good information. You can cook your own food at kitchen, so you can stay long. room was just like own bedroom, very comfortable. The bathrooms are not in your room, but very clean! My daughter loved here, so we will go back again!!