Stay Close to History: 4 Hotels Near Nara Station

Surrounded by history and tradition, the area around Nara Station offers easy access to Nara’s most iconic sights, including Todaiji Temple and Nara Park. With plenty of hotels and inns nearby, Nara Station serves as the perfect base for exploring the city’s cultural treasures—all within walking distance.

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Piazza Hotel Nara

Just steps from JR Nara Station, Piazza Hotel Nara is a refined base for exploring the city’s ancient temples and peaceful parks. Combining elegant rooms, exquisite dining, soothing baths, and thoughtful service, the hotel offers a complete and relaxing stay in the heart of Nara.

Enjoy local flavors at the teppanyaki restaurant Sanga or the buffet-style La Festa, then unwind in the hotel’s comfortable baths. Electric bicycles are available for easy sightseeing, and in January, guests can even enjoy a view of the spectacular Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival from the hotel.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara

Just a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station, this hotel offers comfort, convenience, and the luxury of a natural hot spring drawn from its own source. The gentle, skin-friendly waters are ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Guest rooms feature elegant interiors evoking the image of historic Nara, while the hotel restaurant serves Japanese and Western dishes, including a breakfast buffet with local specialties and seasonal desserts. Buses to Todaiji Temple and Nara Park depart nearby, and the hotel’s friendly staff are always ready with helpful travel tips to make your Nara stay even more enjoyable.

Hotel Nikko Nara

Conveniently located with direct access to the west exit of JR Nara Station, Hotel Nikko Nara is one of the largest hotels in Nara City, offering a wide variety of guest rooms to suit every stay. The Suite Rooms and Deluxe Twin Rooms, perfect for special occasions, are more spacious and comfortable, providing a relaxing retreat in the heart of the city.

The breakfast buffet features local ingredients and traditional dishes such as persimmon leaf sushi, chagayu (rice porridge made with tea), and kasu-jiru (soup with a sake lees base)—a specialty from Kofukuji Temple made with local sake lees. Guests can also relax in the Welcome Lounge with complimentary drinks, including Nara’s local sake and wine.

KASUGA HOTEL

Just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, Kasuga Hotel offers a peaceful retreat beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kofukuji Temple. Surrounded by greenery, the hotel features guest rooms with private open-air baths and garden baths where guests can soak in the soft morning light or relax under the moon. The sound of Kofukuji’s evening bell at 6 p.m. adds to the tranquil atmosphere.

Dinner is served kaiseki-style, showcasing seasonal ingredients and local Nara specialties such as Okaisan (rice porridge)—a dining experience as beautiful as it is memorable.

A Gentle Stay in Timeless Nara

From temple bells at dusk to the calm of a morning bath, each stay near Nara Station offers a quiet moment within history. Let comfort and tradition meet on your journey through Japan’s ancient capital.