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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park

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Rooftop terrace
Property amenity
Exterior
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €211
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Economy Room, Non Smoking

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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Design Room, Mountain View

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Detached private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Design Room

Design Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single 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)

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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)

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Futon

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon OR 2 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Quadruple Room With Private External Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Bathroom

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style General Room (Half Board)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Quadruple Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Twin with Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

renewal Japanese style room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

New Japanese style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Futons

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Bathroom

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Nara Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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About the area

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 8 min walk
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ワインの王子様 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪松籟〜まつのおと〜 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良而今 - ‬7 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 lift
  • Free newspapers, concierge services and 3 meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel New Wakasa have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Fridges, children's slippers and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways (87 centimetre high)
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 and check-out are 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
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

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 on-site 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 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on 16 Mar 2025 start from €211.13, including 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 at Hotel New Wakasa?

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?

Checkout 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 28 minutes.

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Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 206 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Valentina

Perfect for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIN FAI GARY

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

Stephen

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Very close to many tourist spots. Great staff and facilities. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yi

Staff are nice and polite. Car parking is free during stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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

8/10 Good

NG CHEE

Nice clean onsen in the room and the public bath.. Convenient parking right next to hotel. Location quite far and not easy to find when walking from shopping area of Nara especially at nite. Would be better if the newly renovated rooms has modern bed instead of Tatami as it is difficult to get up when the bed is on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jani

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

Brandon

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

Vince

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

10/10 Excellent

adam

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

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

Christopher

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

Brooke

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

8/10 Good

SCOTT

This is a nice small boutique hotel with an attentive staff. My family of three, which included my wife and our young adult daughter, had been staying in more western-style hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto with 3 beds. Because of that, I was a little surprised when we arrived here and discovered a tatami room with a table and chairs and no beds or futons. What the staff explained is that when we wished to sleep we should notify them and they would come and remove the table and put down the futons. The process worked well but it did take some getting used to. They do have a very nice breakfast and onsite onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Junichi

こじんまりとした良い宿でしたr
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

masaki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Gonçalves

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Séjour parfait. Le personnel est adorable, le onsen parfait et les chambres sont incroyables. La vue du rooftop est magique. Les repas sont délicieux et très bien expliqués.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUKIKO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staale Endre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Unser Aufenthalt in dem Hotel war unser Highlight auf unserer Japanreise. Unser Zimmer war japanisch eingerichtet und hatte eine Terrasse mit Ausblick auf die Berge. Es war wunderschön und sehr sehr sauber. Wir haben einen Jukata bekommen und das Kaiseki Menü war eine tolle Erfahrung. Sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024