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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel located steps from Sarusawa Pond Park

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Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, NARA Visitor Center & Inn offers a serene retreat. Take advantage of the grocery store, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, tour assistance from the multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk. Enjoy fresh air on the terrace or grab a snack from the vending machine while appreciating luggage storage and elevator convenience. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 17 sq m
  • 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

  • Lake view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 79 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 85 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 104 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Nara Station - 17 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

You'll be in a fantastic location at NARA Visitor Center & Inn, just a 5-minute walk from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Also, Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

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

Does NARA Visitor Center & Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, NARA Visitor Center & Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at NARA Visitor Center & Inn.

What are the check-in and check-out times at NARA Visitor Center & Inn?

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

What is there to do at NARA Visitor Center & Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Nara Park (1-min walk) and Sarusawa Pond Park (1-min walk), along with Kofuku-ji Temple (4-min walk) and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall (8-min walk).

What's the area around NARA Visitor Center & Inn like?

NARA Visitor Center & Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and 18 minutes' walk from Todaiji Temple. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Family friendly
Convenience store
Ponds
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Parks

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, amazing staff & very nice room!
Miguel, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staffs, close to parks
pashupati, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful, and the hotel is near Nara Park which is convenient.
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely worth the stay amazing friendly staff who are happy to help when ever needed.
Carter, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Delightful location. Bowing deer right outside to greet you every morning. Usually with a headbutt for a cracker but it is lovely anyway. Such a pity that it is closing forever. Glad we got in two weeks before the end. It was a wonderful place to spend our final night in Japan.
Gareth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, room was spacious clean and had great views of the surrounding area. Plenty of amenities and a great bath. Best place to stay in Nara hands down!
Isaac, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All visitors must take a day or two and stay at the visitor center, they offer lots of activities and the staff is great. Overall a full package.
KOVID, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Really a great location and fine for the money. Beds are uncomfortable and rooms are small for a family
Johnathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alicia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Caelan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay in Nara

Wonderful place to stay in Nara.
Rie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay while visiting Japan
Corey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice view Nice hospitality Good vibes
Takuya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Located trully in heart of Nara. Perfect price, perfect room condition, perfect view. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again!!
Sebastian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, amazing staff, close to things but quiet.
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and awesome location.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is wonderful location to access the Todaiji, Jifukuji and Kasuga Taishi.
Kimura, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with cultural activities and a public bath, friendlt staff.
A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this place is perfect. The staff were very helpful and kind, the traditional Japanese room was perfect, and the location was ideal.
Stacey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property connected to the visitor center. Japanese room is fantastic. Staff are incredibly. Super close to Nara Park, shopping street and station.
El Deane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff very friendly. Enjoyed the free kimono dress up.
Mario, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kind staff, excellent location, room clean, recommend it 100%
Eduardo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Uniquely beautiful place, and fantastic service
Johannes Emil, 8-night trip