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NARA Visitor Center & Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel located steps from Sarusawa Pond Park

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Located close to Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple, NARA Visitor Center & Inn offers a serene retreat. Take advantage of the grocery store, laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, tour assistance from the multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk. Enjoy fresh air on the terrace or grab a snack from the vending machine while appreciating luggage storage and elevator convenience. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room for 4 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 4 People

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 5 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 5 People

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room for 3 People | In-room safe, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room for 3 People

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
3, Ikenocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8361

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 76 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 94 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Nara Station - 19 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

NARA Visitor Center & Inn

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
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.

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NARA Visitor Center & Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
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Kitchen
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Parks
Ponds
Restaurant

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great for families.

The location was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. I am not sure you can find a better deal in Nara. Not fancy but everything you need and more for your stay.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this place is perfect. The staff were very helpful and kind, the traditional Japanese room was perfect, and the location was ideal.
Stacey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, amazing staff, close to things but quiet.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient and lots to do.

It was an amazing stay! My family enjoyed the Traditional Japanese room. They provided jinbae to wear as PJ’s for each of us. We enjoyed being right on the visitor center and all the activities they offered for free. The Japanese bath room was a nice bonus! Will come back again.
Right in front of NVCI
Kanji calligraphy
Cosplay
Gretel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Uniquely beautiful place, and fantastic service
Johannes Emil, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kind staff, excellent location, room clean, recommend it 100%
Eduardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable Japanese room and friendly staff and also price!
Motoko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this little "government" hotel! Walking distance to all of the amazing sights in Nara - friendly staff and very spacious Japanese-style room with a view of the pagoda!
Lili, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the location and walking distance to Nara Park and temples. The staff was amazing and very intelligent! Some of them spoke many different languages. They had many fun things to do and everything we needed as far as amenities. Starbucks right across the pond and shopping centers as well.
Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/5 would reccomend to any solo traveler
Ryon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location near the Deer Park. There are restaurants and a Starbucks within walking distance.
suguna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff! Nice area around the hotel. Clean and comfy
Anh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location with lots of deers in neighborhood. We have selected the Japanese traditional style and enjoyed it.
Johannes, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience. Definitely will come back again.
SHENQI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you Everyone at Nara Visitor Center & Inn

Inn is nearer to Kintetsu Nara station vs Nara JR station. The key world heritage places and many restaurants, cafes and retails were within short walking distance. Each staff at the inn and visitor center was able to speak a foreign language and they were very helpful and informative. I will stay with them the next time I visit Nara again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for first timers (and everyone else)

My second stay at the visitor center and I continue to love it. The staff is so nice it’s almost like coming home to my family. The location is good, and you can often see deers from the windows. There is a lot of information and activities there as well. The place is getting old and have signs of just that. But for the very fair price they take for the night, it’s very much worth it. I will stay here again when I’m back in Nara.
Marita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

建物は古いですが清潔で懐かしい感じがしました。スタッフさんが皆さん親切でした。
KAYO, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

服務非常好，廚房洗衣浴場免費體驗活動

B1有浴池男女分浴及400yen洗衣機100yen20分鐘朝衣。房間樓層有廚房可以於大堂免費借用廚具及調味料，建議下次可以喺鐵路站附近買牛肉回來烹調。房間很多用品可以免費借用。酒店門口已經有小鹿，門口湖景 酒店下的便利店有鹿餅買，但不是太便利，早上七點至夜晚8:30，如果晚上要買東西吃，就要走回大街。 遊客中心連在一起，check in可順便體驗社務筆、日式摺紙、免費穿和服體驗，非常熱心幫助，又會多國語言
Chung wa cherry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bastante agradable, una experiencia muy japonesa.
Edalio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is wonderful location to access the Todaiji, Jifukuji and Kasuga Taishi.
Kimura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bon accueil

Bon rapport qualité prix, simple mais tout y est. Le personnel charmant.
CHRISTIAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff very friendly. Enjoyed the free kimono dress up.
Mario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property connected to the visitor center. Japanese room is fantastic. Staff are incredibly. Super close to Nara Park, shopping street and station.
El Deane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Located trully in heart of Nara. Perfect price, perfect room condition, perfect view. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again!!
Sebastian, 1-night trip