NARA Visitor Center & Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Nara Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
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 fire extinguisher and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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 (9-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 4 minutes' walk from Kofuku-ji Temple. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
HIDEKI
HIDEKI, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Good view from enclosed balcony, with Japanese beddings
Tao
Tao, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Nothing compares for the value. Absolutely incredible people. Amazing staff. You will not be disappointed. I'm flabbergast at the quality to price ratio. You will have walking access to everything. This venue is incredible.
Mackenzie
Mackenzie, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Ludwing
Ludwing, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Comfortable Japanese room and friendly staff and also price!
Motoko
Motoko, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Very friendly staff and awesome location.
Martin
Martin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Wonderful!
What a wonderful hidden gem. My room was a traditional Japanese room with a wonderful view over the square and monuments. I have great memories of it. Such lovely staff too who went out their way to make me feel at home and offered lots of activities onsite (Origami etc).
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
helpful staff.
Tzong-Yu
Tzong-Yu, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Simple but beautiful room, in front of a pond.
Easy to go the park and temple
MarieAndree
MarieAndree, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
A lot of restaurant closes early nearby and there is no restaurant inside but there is a full shared kitchen area.
Wifi didn’t work in the room but it did on the 1st floor. There is a shared internet/computer room separately from the room we stayed on the floor so maybe that would have worked better if I got out of my room.
Madokatte
Madokatte, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
100/100 nothing I could be picky on. We will book again for the next Nara visit. Thank you so much for the great service and experience.
Gongming
Gongming, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Vraiment accueillant, les gens souriants et collaborants!
Anne-Aliette
Anne-Aliette, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
All staff were very helpful. We enjoyed origami and calligraphy that the staff showed how to.
Tea ceremony was great, too. We definitely stay again next time.
Yumi
Yumi, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 20, 2024
Not Bad for the money
This place isn’t close to the stations but it’s very handy to see the shrines and other places like restaurants and convenience store. It doesn’t get 5 stars cause there isn’t even one cup in the room. Had to make coffee in a paper cup without a spoon and supply your own coffee! Nice view from the window. Friendly staff and spacious. Well priced.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Tranquil, clean, close to Nara Park.
Yuen
Yuen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Great place to stay in Nara
Great hotel. Great location. Fabulous staff!
Trudi
Trudi, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Archana
Archana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
I stayed for 4 nights and had a great stay. Walking distance to area sightseeing spots and shopping arcades were just around the corner. I stayed in Japanese style room and it was spacious and comfortable. People who worked there are very nice and friendly.
Reiko
Reiko, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2024
Pleasant, unique Japanese cultural experience in a hotel that also serves as the tourist welcoming center. Kitchen on every floor; friendly staff fluent in English; next to Nara park. Our family was very comfortable in their care.
Eugene
Eugene, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
-excellent location, large rooms, friendly and helpful staff
-large window in room
-very comfotable room overall with small fridge and kettle
-would have been nice if dishes were provided in the kitchen, although dishes were available to rent
Shauna
Shauna, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
We absolutely loved this place. The staff were so lovely and helpful. It is perfectly located and in waking distance to all of the best spots in Nara. It was quiet, comfortable, clean and we had an amazing view of the Pagoda. Also, downstairs in the lobby area, you can learn all sorts of things like Origami. It is a real treasure this spot. There is also a hot bath area for a soak after your daytime adventures. I highly recommend this place for your stay in Nara.