Best around Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Spot List

Our hotel is located next to the roadside station "Nara History, Art and Culture Village" in the ancient capital of Nara. At Nara History and Art Village, you can experience valuable techniques such as cultural property preservation and restoration up close, and there are many events that satisfy your curiosity, such as exhibitions of traditional crafts and workshops where you can experience manufacturing. If you take a walk on the adjacent ancient road "Yamanobe no Michi", you will come across place names and legends related to "Kiki Manyoshu", and numerous historical sites, inviting you to the world of ancient romance. With our hotel as a base, you can enjoy a trip to fully enjoy the profound charm of Nara, including its world-class history, culture, and traditions.

Only a 1-minute walk from the east exit of JR Nara Train Station, the modern Super Hotel Lohas boasts a natural hot-spring bath and a breakfast with fresh-baked bread. Rooms offer free wired internet and a video-on-demand system. Free WiFi is available. Decorated in a bright colourful style, the air-conditioned rooms at Super Hotel Premier JR Nara Eki an LCD TV, an electric kettle with tea bags and a private bathroom and Yukata robes. Slippers and free toiletries are provided. Nara Park is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, Isuien a 25-minute walk and Todaiji Temple a 35-minute walk away. Kansai International Airport is a 100-minute bus ride from the hotel. Breakfast is served at the dining area. Lunch and dinner are not available at the hotel.

Located across the street from Kofuku-ji Temple, Hotel Neiraku in Nara provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is situated 5 km from Heijo Palace Ruins, 500 metres from Nara National Museum and 700 metres from Naramachi. The hotel features family rooms. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At Hotel Neiraku every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha and Nara Park. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from Hotel Neiraku.

Hilo Hostel is located in Nara, within less than 1 km of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 21 km from the hostel, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 22 km away. Itami Airport is 53 km from the property.

During the Nara Period, the guardian deity of the hiike (pond where ice used in the Imperial court was made) and the himuro (storeroom for ice), which were built in the Kasugano field beside Yoshiki-gawa River, was enshrined in the shrine. It was later moved to the current location. On May 1 every year, a festival called Kenpyosai takes place in which workers at companies that make and sell ice pray for success in business. The current shrine pavilion is said to have been reconstructed in the Edo Period. Also, the weeping cherry trees in the shrine grounds are very beautiful.

Located just north of Hokke-do in the Todai-ji Temple complex, Nigatsu-do is known as a place where Shuni-e (Omizu-tori or Sacred Water-drawing Festival) takes place every March. Nigatsu-do was named so since Shuni-e was held in February (nigatsu in Japanese) in the old calendar. Fire destroyed it in 1667, but two years later the current building was reconstructed exactly as it was before the fire. The building's design features a cascading style of architecture, and provides a commanding view of the roof of the Great Buddha Hall and Nara city. The principal image is the Juichimen Kannon, which is never shown to the public.

Conveniently located near Nara's business and tourist attractions, yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Novotel Nara is an ideal base for enjoying the tranquility of Japan's ancient capital. Novotel Nara has 264 modern rooms and is an 8-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station. It is located along the Saho River, known for its beautiful cherry blossom trees. The hotel offers multiple wellness facilities, an all-day dining restaurant, an executive lounge, and a rooftop terrace with a bar offering views of Nara, making it a comfortable place for families with small children.

Hotel Obana is located next to Nara Park. Please spend your time in Nara with the sound of the bells from Kofuku-ji Temple. Some of our staff have passed the "Nara Mahoroba Sommelier Examination", so please leave it to us to help you with your trip to Nara. The shop is filled with carefully selected products made in Nara. You can discover the deep side of Nara. We have prepared a variety of items in the hotel to help you enjoy your trip to Nara to the fullest. In the lobby on the first floor, we have many books related to Nara, and you can plan and reflect on your trip along with the drink corner. In addition, the shop is filled with carefully selected products from Nara, so you can discover the deep side of Nara. We look forward to welcoming you with warm hospitality, just like the Yoshino cypress lights at the entrance. Please feel free to ask our staff for any travel advice.

This is a Japanese restaurant in a hotel, where a talented master chef prepares the dishes. If you visit the restaurant for lunch, be sure to try the Yamato nabe gozen (2,400 JPY) that's served in a small pot for one person. The Yamato nikudori (chicken) and Yamato imo (Japanese slimy potato) fried dumplings are stewed in the soup made of chicken stock with soy milk and cow's milk, providing the delicious, mild taste that will keep you coming back for more.