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The best ryokans in Nara

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
    From
    $469
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
    From
    $194
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews
    From
    $170
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
    From
    $198
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
    From
    $709
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
    From
    $215
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
    From
    $326
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
    From
    $215
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
    From
    $363
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
    From
    $172
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
    From
    $54
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    From
    $127
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews
    From
    $194
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
    From
    $174
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    From
    $155
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
    From
    $483
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    From
    $117
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
    From
    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
    From
    $102
    1 night, 2 adults

Looking for a ryokan?

Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath, plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

Most booked ryokans in Nara and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking ryokans in Nara

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

Highly rated ryokans in Nara and nearby

  • Hotel Mimatsu

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Hotel Mimatsu offers accommodations in Nara, a 13-minute walk from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine. This ryokan offers free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.

  • Nara Hakushikaso

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews

    Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews

    Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group enjoys a location in Nara, 1.1 miles from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Hotel New Wakasa

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews

    A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

  • Kanko Hotel Tamaru

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Kanko Hotel Tamaru offers accommodations in Nara, 1.5 miles from Nara Station and 12 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast offers accommodations in Nara, 1.3 miles from Nara Station and 13 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Mikasa

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

    A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

    From $373.01 per night
  • Tsukihitei

    Nara
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

    Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    From $775.86 per night

These ryokans in Nara and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Tenpyo Ryokan

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

    Tenpyo Ryokan offers accommodations in Nara, 1.1 miles from Nara Station and 11 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

  • Nara Park Hotel

    Nara
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Nara Park Hotel enjoys a location in Nara, 3.4 miles from Nara Station and 8.1 miles from Iwafune Shrine.

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Ryokans That Guests Love in Nara

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
    Friendly staff in a clean and quiet ryokan style hotel right next to Naramachi, central Nara, and the park. The rooms were nice with a tatami area as well as a little reading space next to the windows overlooking the pond.
    Guest review by
    Daniel
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
    Extremely friendly staff, the kaiseki dinner was delicious with a lot of variety, same for the breakfast (opted for Japanese style). Everything was clean, the room was amazing, clean yukatas and haoris were provided daily, the futon beds were very comfortable. This Ryokan is very well located as it's very close to the Kintetsu-Nara train station (with direct trains to both Kyoto and Osaka) and the main streets while still in a very quiet area. Definitely recommend to anyone staying in Nara, either for just one night or for a few days!
    Guest review by
    Miguel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $193.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
    Beautiful ryokan with English-speaking staff and a private-use onsen. Only a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and close to Nara Park and located in a gorgeous part of town. Beds (futons) were very comfortable, free wifi, large room - I would stay here again if in Nara.
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $313.33
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
    The onsen was amazing and the breakfast was one of the most unique experiences in Nara! Recommend if you want to live the Japanese experience having and amazing time in a tatami room, sleeping in a Futon and having an amazing view from an onsen ❤️
    Guest review by
    Martínez Moroy
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $193.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
    This place was exactly what I was looking for. A quiet ryokan with a private tattoo-friendly onsen. My room was big and the futon was very comfy. I appreciated the complimentary water and a kettle to make tea. Everything was so good, thank you! I will definitely come back.
    Guest review by
    Annarita
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $193.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews
    The room was perfectly cleaned and was convenient and quiet, typical tatami floors and futon bed to sleep on. The area is quiet but very central and within walking distance to all major attractions. The staff was very helpful and polite and they accommodated all of my requests. The private onsen is amazing to have and I enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend staying here!
    Guest review by
    Eleni
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
    My son and I loved this ryokan. We had previously paid $300 per night at a ryonkan of similar standard in Kyoto and this was almost as much value for a much lower price. The room was huge. The location was the best we'd had during our stay as it is right near the food market and main part of town. The staff were so lovely. The Onsen was wonderful although I recommend getting there soon after 5pm when it is filled as it cools down quickly. The futons and pillows were too hard for us but that is just personal preference.
    Guest review by
    Krista
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
    The Ryokan is literally 1min walk from the station, in a peatonal street full of shops. The personal was very kind and they were always trying to help. They took care of our luggage before the check in and after the check out. The room was amazing with tatami floor and they left a yukata for each gest. The Onsen was amazing and very relaxing. The breakfast was incredible, everything in the menu was amazing and very tasty. 100% recommended
    Guest review by
    Elías
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
    Lovely spacious tatami room, very comfortable futon. Room did have ensuite bathroom, but we enjoyed the nice big hot shared baths available, much like going to a sento. Yukata were provided too. Teas and senbei in the room were very welcoming.
    Guest review by
    Michi
    Family with young children