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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
Travelers find tranquility with soothing massages and a peaceful rooftop garden terrace, while discovering the hidden treasures of Nara Park nearby

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Hotel New Wakasa offers a peaceful retreat near Nara Park with an indoor public bath and rooftop terrace. Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast before exploring the Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Massage services and free WiFi enhance your comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩338,216
₩374,856 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8

Room options

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View all photos for Economy Room (Breakfast Included,Check in until 7pm)

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Room (Breakfast Included,Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Design Room, Mountain View | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Economy Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Premium Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Premier Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Design Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Design Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Pool

Quadruple Room With Private External Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Quadruple Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

Twin with Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Main Building Premium, Japanese-Style With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 5

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Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

  • Sleeps 3

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Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Japanese Style General Room (Half Board)

  • Sleeps 3

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Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

  • Sleeps 3

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Interior

Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Dining | Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

  • Sleeps 5

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Dining | Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Japanese-Style Triple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

Dining | Breakfast served, Japanese cuisine

Japanese-Style Triple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Japanese-Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4

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Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

New Japanese style Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

renewal Japanese style room

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nara, Hotel New Wakasa is in the historical district. Nara Woman's University and Heijo Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Kenko Land are not to be missed. Visit our Nara travel guide
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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
    Todaiji Temple
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sarusawa-ike showing signage and a lake or waterhole
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Woman's University
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    12 min walk
  • Tanakura Station
    12 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • 京都勝牛
    6 min walk
  • PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO-
    6 min walk
  • まめじか食堂
    9 min walk
  • 天平倶楽部
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel New Wakasa

Inn near Nara Park
Located close to Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University, Hotel New Wakasa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, 3 meeting rooms, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel New Wakasa boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and heating

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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

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Dining Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel New Wakasa
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
New Wakasa
New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel New Wakasa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel New Wakasa?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on Mar 7, 2026 start from ₩338,216, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel New Wakasa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa inn is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall, and Nara Woman's University. Todaiji Temple and Sarusawa Pond Park are also within 15 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicous breakfast, excellent customer service, great location. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Sae greeted and welcomed us upon arrival and started the stay out in a great way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with the kindest staff and a beautiful onsen. My room had the sauna and there was a lot of traffic noise from the main road so maybe not ideal for light sleepers but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to Nara Park and feeding the deer. The rooms and food was amazing. Great onsen, and of course playing with the deer was best for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many tourist spots. Great staff and facilities. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nara ! Full Immersion in Japanese Culture & the Roof Top 360 degree view of Nara is a fitting way to end the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and polite. Car parking is free during stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cannot say enough great tings about this hotel. The staff was outstanding and the property is very traditional. We really enjoyed the personal touches and little details to welcome you during the check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are genuinely kind and wonderful. Lovely hotel close to Todai-Ji temple and all the deer you can handle. Nara is a magical place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

King To

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

Truly Amazing

Hotel New Wakasa lifts the fame of Japanese hospitality to another level. I have never been so welcomed by a hotel where their offering and servicing is so customer oriented, leaving a very impressive memory from start til checking out The quality on the catering side was slightly below par but was justified by the price they charged. All in all, it is a very nice accommodation to relax and the experience was well above expectations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, wishing we could have stayed longer. The hospitality of the staff and amazing customer service definitely will make me come back. Give everyone a raise please.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jani

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

Almost luxury ryokan but with a warm touch

It seems like a smaller business. The staff were very polite and helpful. We had a standard room with japanese style breakfast and dinner. Both were good experiencies. Also reserved the private bath which was nice with a good view. Room was newly renovated and cozy. Daily activities in Nara combined with the hotel was one of our best days in Japan. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is absolutely wonderful. They were so kind and helpful. We had one of the smaller rooms, but still way more spacious than something in Tokyo within our price range. The room and private bath were so beautiful. We ordered the Japanese dinner and breakfast and it is a must if you stay here! You’ll try foods authentic to Nara specifically and the amount you receive is more than plenty. Would highly recommend this stay to anyone even for just one night, as that is what we did to relax in the middle of our busy trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

5 star experience

Excellent location. We walked to the hotel with luggage from the train station,10 minutes down a cool street. Used a holylfy e sim for GPS and downloaded the Taxi Go App to get back to the train station for under $8. The New Wakasa staff made the absolute best check in, you have to go to experience it. Rolled out the red carpet, made sure we were comfortable from check in to check out. Breakfast was awesome, we did 1 japanese style and 1 western style. Both great, but Japanese style was such a lovely display. You can walk to the Deer Park, walk to temples. The Onsen was super nice and we both had the room to ourselves. The rooftop terrace gave us a beautiful sunrise view. I honestly feel this was one of my best hotel experiences ever, 5 stars in my opinion. The gift shop was cool and just 3 doors down, not towards the deer park, but the other direction was a really nice cookie and sweets shop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at New Hotel Wakasa and the staff were super helpful. We arrived to Nara early and the hotel was able to hold our luggage for us. During checkout, they were also able to hold our luggage for us (before 3pm) so we could spend one last afternoon in Nara luggage free before leaving the city. The hotel has been renovated and the rooms each have a unique interior design with really high quality finishes and fixtures. We got the breakfast and dinner options at the hotel and the food was great. Finally, the public bath was a great way to end the day. The hotel is a bit further from the main stores and shopping area (10-13min walk) but it is quite close to Nara park area and a few local spots. We would definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience of more traditional accomodation. I enjoyed the private onsen on our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a Ryokan experience with the nicest staff, this is your place. Central to most sites and k-Nara station. We stayed on night in a traditional room and had a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we steped on property they went above and beyond from the tea at check in to dinner and arranging a private night tour which we highly recommend to anyone in the area. Guide was funny, informative and a great photographer best hotel and tour ive ever taken!

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and amenities were excellent. The New Year breakfast menu was a nice treat and a wonderful way to experience Japanese New Year. Todaiji and other popular sightseeing spots are walking distance from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

KIN FAI GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. We arranged to have japanese Traditional dinner with 5 of us this time, and also traditional breakfast. They have hotel parking right at the front door and we enjoyed the walking distance (5 mins) to seeing the deer in Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Once in a Lifetime

Our room was the most unique and beautiful I have ever stayed in, by far.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Best hotel in Nara!

Many people say do Nara as a day trip but we disagree. Nara is a wonderful town full of artisans and cutting edge design and a slower pace of life. The Hotel New Wakasa reflects that spirit and is a top notch Japanese hotel with exceptional service, gorgeous rooms and a wonderful public bath. We can’t say enough about our time there and what wonderful time we had there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024