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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa inn near Nara Park

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Spa
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)
Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara Woman's University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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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)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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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)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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

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

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Design Room, Mountain View

Design Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Economy Room, Non Smoking

Economy Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Premier Room

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Bathroom

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

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

Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

  • Sleeps 5

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Dining

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Miscellaneous

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Dining

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

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Room with Open-Air Bath Top Floor with View of Todaiji at Dusk

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Ikoma Mountain View Japanese-Style Room "Manyo"

Interior

Ikoma Mountain View Japanese-Style Room "Manyo"

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Neiraku Room with Open-Air Bath (View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama)

Dining

Neiraku Room with Open-Air Bath (View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama)

  • Sleeps 6

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Dining

Hakushika Open-Air Bath Room with View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Moku Open-Air Bath Room with View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Koto Open-Air Bath Room with View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Room with Open-Air Bath, View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama (Tsuchi)

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Open-Air Bath Room with View of Todaiji & Wakakusayama [Unkai]

  • Sleeps 6

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Bathroom

Modern Japanese-Style Room with View of Ikoma Mountain [Akane]

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Sophisticated Modern Japanese-Style Room "Komoriku"

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Nara

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel New Wakasa

3.5-star spa inn near Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Hotel New Wakasa, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel New Wakasa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nara inn.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel New Wakasa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the inn's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

How close is Hotel New Wakasa to the airport?

Hotel New Wakasa is 41 mi (81-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on May 15, 2026 start from CA $224, 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.

Does Hotel New Wakasa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel New Wakasa.

Does Hotel New Wakasa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel New Wakasa, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel New Wakasa?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Hotel New Wakasa?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel New Wakasa?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Hotel New Wakasa have a pool?

Hotel New Wakasa does not have a pool.

Does Hotel New Wakasa have a restaurant?

Hotel New Wakasa is home to Traditional Dining Room, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does Hotel New Wakasa have a spa?

This inn has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Hotel New Wakasa to downtown Nara?

Hotel New Wakasa is 1.7 mi away from Nara.

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time at a Ryokan. Wonderful experience from when we first arrived until we left. Room was beautiful and private onsen was luxurious, we spent a lot of time there! 100% get the Breakfast and dinner package, it was such a unique experience with lovely traditional meals and it was very large portion for 2 people. They also provided a lot of free amenities that we could take home with us including photographs and a traditional pouch/bag. i would definitely recommend this Ryokan to anyone planning to visit Nara.
Dinner
Bed
Outdoor private hot spring
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

Audrey

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with partner
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

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
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

Nara, Clovis

Travelled with partner
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

King To

Travelled with group
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

JENIFER

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIN FAI GARY

Travelled with family
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

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
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

Vince

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

NG CHEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Rachel

Travelled with partner
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

Valentina

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

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yi

Travelled with partner
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

Stephen

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