[By area] Recommended for your trip to Nara! 7 hotels and ryokan with excellent access to tourist spots

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Each area attracts Nara us with its different beauty, such as the Nara Station area, which is convenient for major sightseeing such as the World Heritage Site "Todaiji" and the "Kasuga Taisha Shrine" where you can be healed by cute deer, the "Yoshino area" where the scenery of the four seasons such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves is beautiful, and the "Ikoma-Ikaruga area" where the first World Heritage Site "Horyuji" in Japan is located.

Nara is full of such charm. This time, we will introduce an inn that is close to the main tourist spots and where you can continue to feel the atmosphere as it is. Whether you are traveling to Nara for the first time or returning to Nara, please enjoy the world of Nara to the fullest. Let's take a look at the recommended hotels & ryokan.

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The Nara Station area is convenient for major sightseeing spots such as the World Heritage Site Todaiji Temple, Nara Park where you can meet cute deers, and Sarusawa Pond where you can see the fantastic five-story pagoda. This area is recommended for those who want to forget about the present and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.

Nara Hotel is located about 5 minutes by car from Kintetsu Nara Station and about 8 minutes by car from JR Nara Station, adjacent to Nara Park. It is a long-established hotel with over 100 years of history, and the main building, designed by a famous architect, has been beautifully preserved over the years. You can see Nara Park from the classical rooms, and spend an elegant time soothed by the leisurely deer that live there. It's perfect for an adult holiday.

meal are served in the main dining room, Mikasa. It's a luxurious moment to meal while blending into the scenery of the ancient city of Nara. For breakfast, you can enjoy chagayu, a daily dish that has long been loved by the people of Nara. Chagayu cooked with fragrant green tea will gently seep into your newly awakened stomach. It also comes with grilled fish, small side dishes, and miso soup, so you'll be very satisfied.

It is about an 8-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and about a 12-minute walk from JR Nara Station. This is NIPPONIA HOTEL Nara Naramachi, a traditional Japanese hotel that was renovated from a sake brewery founded in 1868. The high ceilings and exposed beams are open and preserve the atmosphere of the former sake brewery. You can forget about the passage of time and enjoy an extraordinary stay.

At this counter restaurant, which was renovated from the earthen floor of an old house, you can enjoy dishes made with an abundance of local ingredients. The real pleasure of being an adult is being able to enjoy a meal while getting up close and personal with the chef and listening to him explain the thoughts that went into the food and the best drinks to go with it.

The dinner, which uses ingredients from Nara such as Yamato vegetables and Yamato beef, is visually stunning. It is served with sake from Nara Toyosawa Sake Brewery, a long-established sake supplier to many temples and shrines. There are also limited edition sakes that can only be drunk here, so be sure to try them.

It is about a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and about a 5-minute drive from JR Nara Station. Located at the entrance to Nara Park, this ryokan has excellent access to Todaiji Temple, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and more. The rooms are adjacent to Kofukuji Temple, so you can spend your time in peace and quiet.

The open-air garden bath surrounded by greenery will soothe your body and mind. Bathing while listening to the sound of the bell of "Kofuku-ji Temple" that rings every day at 6pm is very tasteful and wonderful.

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The Yoshino area is a place where you can admire the most spectacular natural scenery. The magnificent scenery will purify your soul. This is a recommended area for those who want to experience the nature of Nara with all five senses.

After getting off the Yoshinoyama Ropeway at Kintetsu Yoshino Station, it is about a 10-minute walk. You will arrive at Yoshinoso Yukawaya, located on the middle slope of Mount Yoshino. It is about a 5-minute walk to the World Heritage Site Zaodo and about a 15-minute walk to Yoshimizu Shrine. Located in the souvenir district, this inn is the perfect base for sightseeing.

The open rooms will free your mind. The rooms are made of Yoshino wood, giving them a warmth that will make you feel at ease, as if you're back home. And if you look outside the window, you'll see the beautiful scenery of the abundant nature. It's a space that is filled with healing in every direction.

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The hotel also has an infinity observation open-air bath that opened in 2020. Feeling one with the sky and the mountains, all your accumulated fatigue will fly away somewhere far away.

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Yumori onsen Hotel Suginoyu is located about 30 minutes by free shuttle bus from Yamato-Kamiichi Station, surrounded by the rich nature of Yoshino and Omine. Nearby are Kinpusenji Temple and Seirei Falls. Yoshino cedar is used throughout the rooms. Spend some time barefoot and enjoy the warmth of the wood.

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The open-air bath with the magnificent nature spreading out before you is overwhelming! The water, which comes from the "Yumori onsen" hot spring, warms you to the core of your body. It's a special seat where you can fully enjoy "Okuyoshino", which shows different faces with each season, while feeling the comfortable breeze.

The Ikoma-Ikaruga area is home to many historical sites, including the World Heritage site Hokiji Temple and Chuguji Temple, where the Smiling Buddha statue is enshrined. Hozan-ji Temple, one of Japan's three major Shoden temples, is said to bring good fortune in terms of money, finding a good partner, and bringing harmony to couples. This area is recommended for women who like touring power spots.

Monzen Okage-ro is located along the approach to Hosanji Temple, about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Cable's Hosanji Station and a 20-minute walk from Kintetsu's Ikoma Station. In addition to being an inn, it is a complex that also hosts galleries, workshops, and various events.

From the relaxing, traditional Japanese-style rooms, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Nara and Yamato. You can relax while watching the sparkling night view and the morning sun.

At the Soba Restaurant Rokkon-tei located inside the building, you can enjoy 100% buckwheat noodles milled in-house. 100% buckwheat noodles are packed with nutrients, have a low GI, and are said to be good for your beauty. It's great to be able to enjoy delicious and healthy meal when traveling, where it's easy to overeat.

About an 18-minute walk from JR Horyuji Station, you will arrive at Hotel Waqoo Horyuji, located along the approach to the World Heritage site of Horyuji Temple. It is only a minute away from Horyuji Temple. Spending a night in this sacred place is both mystical and exciting. The Japanese-modern rooms have both a tatami space and a bed space, allowing you to relax comfortably.

At this inn, you can enjoy special dishes supervised by Toshiro Kandagawa, one of Japan's leading chefs. The kaiseki cuisine, which uses Yamato vegetables, is so gorgeous that it is a feast for the eyes. You will have a hard time deciding where to start.

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If you stay at a hotel near a tourist spot, you can feel the atmosphere of the area while staying at the hotel. Why not take your time and enjoy the atmosphere of Nara? How will seeing Nara as an adult affect your heart? Why not go and find out for yourself?