[Nara] Cheap and easy to stay♪ 7 hotels and ryokan with great value for money

When you're always pressed for time, your mind can easily become irritated. When that happens, why not visit the ancient capital of Nara, where time flows at a leisurely pace? Nara is famous for its shrines and temples, such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and the beautiful cherry blossoms of Mount Yoshino. There's no doubt that being exposed to history, nature, and the ancient townscape will soothe your soul.

If there's one element that makes a relaxing trip even more exciting, it's definitely the accommodation. If you can find an accommodation that offers good value for money, you will be very satisfied, but it would be nice if it had something more appealing to offer. This time, we have picked out accommodations that are not only good value for money, but also have other appealing features, such as a taste of the atmosphere of Nara, an extraordinary feeling, and the ability to take a relaxing bath in a hot onsen. We have selected accommodations by area, so please use them as reference for your trip ♪

First, we'll pick up accommodations near JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station. It's easy to get to from Osaka Station or Kyoto Station, about an hour away. It's also close to popular shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine, so it's easy to plan your trip. There's a bit of distance between JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station, but there are plenty of shops in Naramachi and other areas between, so it's fun to stroll around.

This hotel is conveniently located about a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station. It is about a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Tourist attractions such as Todaiji Temple and Nara Park are also within walking distance, making it convenient for sightseeing. This is a Standard Twin room. It's cute that it is decorated with deer, which is typical of Nara.

The inn's pride and joy, "Natural onsen Nara Wakakusa no Yu," will soothe your tired body after a long day of travel. It's a simple onsen that comes from a private source! The walls of the men's bath are decorated with pine trees, and the women's bath with Yoshino cherry blossoms, giving it a very tasteful feel. While soaking in the bathtub, you can enjoy the view of the LED lights faintly floating around.

The breakfast buffet features local Nara dishes. You can enjoy local cuisine such as somen noodles and morning porridge. You can feel the atmosphere of Nara from meal, and you will feel warm and happy from the morning.

This inn is located just a two-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station and a three-minute walk from Nara Park. It is also close to the Naramachi area, where the old townscape remains, and is home to many stylish cafes and general stores, so you can enjoy a stroll around. All 143 rooms are equipped with Simmons beds, so you're sure to get a good night's sleep.

The approach to the hotel entrance is decorated with Nara-inspired lighting, which will lift your spirits. This is the front desk, which, like the rooms, is decorated with traditional Nara colors for a luxurious feel. You'll want to sit on the sofa and relax.

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The fun breakfast is a buffet where you can enjoy dishes made with plenty of fresh local vegetables and Yamato ingredients from Nara. With over 60 different dishes on the menu, you might have trouble deciding where to start. The restaurant opens at 6:30 in the morning, so you can eat early and go for a walk in Nara Park in the morning.

How about a stylish inn that mixes casual modernity with "wabi-sabi"? This inn is about a 5-minute walk from JR "Nara" station. It's a great location for starting your trip! This is a "Standard Twin" room. All the rooms have a Japanese modern taste, so they will match any situation.

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The building has a calming atmosphere, and time passes slowly. One thing we recommend is the "Non-Wet Footbath" located near the front desk on the first floor. This wooden box contains ceramic balls. It uses far-infrared heat to gently warm tired feet. It's free to use, so feel free to soothe your tired feet.

For breakfast, you can have it at the Indian curry restaurant "Madras Spice" on the first floor. It's a Japanese and Western buffet style, and you can eat as much as you want of five kinds of authentic Indian curry and naan! They also serve chai and lassi, so you'll be very satisfied. Of course, they also serve Nara specialties such as Miwa somen noodles and tea porridge, so you'll really feel like you're in Nara.

This hotel is about a one-minute walk from Exit 1 of Kintetsu Nara Station, and is just a stone's throw from Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Nara Park, making it a perfect location for sightseeing. Depending on where you're staying in your room, you may even be able to see the deer in Nara Park. This room is the most reasonably priced "Moderate Twin." Even in this most reasonably priced room, the bathroom and toilet are separate, which is nice.

This is the "Panorama View Superior Twin" room. With windows facing both east and south, this spacious room offers a panoramic view, and is a great deal if you stay just for a night. You can also see Nara Park from the bath, so you can spend your time in luxury.

This "Dining an-saison" is a space where you can enjoy meal and cafe time. Cafe time is from 10:00 to 20:00, so you can drop in anytime. At night, the place is lit up, creating an even more luxurious atmosphere♪ (Reservations are required for lunch and dinner)

The area around Yamatoyagi Station and Kashihara-Jingu Station is located north of the center of Nara City. In the surrounding area, you will find the Misasagi Tomb of Emperor Jimmu, also known as the Misanzai Tomb, and the Fujiwara Palace Ruins, famous for its fields of blooming cosmos. In this area, we have picked out lodgings where you can experience the vestiges of the ancient capital and experience a traditional Japanese atmosphere.

It is about a 3-minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi Station, and there are tourist spots such as Mt. Miminari and the Fujiwara Palace ruins in the area. This is a twin room. You can see the cityscape of Nara from the room.

This is the hotel's pride and joy, the Sky Spa. An open-air bath offers a sense of openness. In the evening, you can watch the sun setting behind the Yamato Sanzan mountains, and at night, you can see the glittering night view and twinkling stars. This large bath is perfect for relieving the fatigue of your travels, soothing both body and mind.

The breakfast is a buffet style meal where you can enjoy the taste of Nara. The recommended dish is the "Ancient Rice Porridge." This is a menu that gives you a sense of the extraordinary in the historic town of Kashihara. It uses nutritious red and black rice, making it an easy-to-eat porridge for breakfast.

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara is located just a minute's walk from Kintetsu Kashihara Jingu-mae Station, right in front of the station! If you are planning to visit the Asukamura, Kashihara, and Sakurai areas, where ancient tombs and shrines remain, this is a recommended inn. This is a Superior Twin room. You can spend a comfortable time surrounded by art on the walls and modern interior.

Once you have rested in your room, it's time to head to onsen. onsen at this inn spring from within the grounds. They are spacious, so you can stretch out your arms and legs and relax in the bath. There is also a sauna, so you're sure to feel refreshed in both body and mind.

Breakfast is a buffet where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Nara. Nara Please try the menu unique to Nara Kashihara, such as the ancient rice doria made with the brand pork "Yamato Pork" and vegetables, and the "Thank You Konjac" produced by the traditional method and the cream of sake lees.

Mount Yoshino, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, is located near Kintetsu Yoshino Station. As you ascend by ropeway, you will see the majestic Kinpusenji Temple, the head temple of Shugendo, a sect that combines Buddhism and Shinto. This is a spot with impressive temples and shrines where you can enjoy magnificent cherry blossoms in the spring. We will introduce you to lodgings in this area that offer good value for money and will make you feel luxurious.

This is a long-established inn that was founded about 400 years ago, located on the hillside of Mount Yoshino, about a 10-minute walk from the Yoshino Ropeway stop at Yoshinoyama from Kintetsu Yoshino Station. This guest room is a standard Japanese-style room. From the large windows, you can feel the nature of Mount Yoshino, and it is a luxurious space where you can experience a sense of the extraordinary.

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If you want to soothe your tired body after hiking, try the infinity open-air bath. Its design makes it seem as if it stretches out endlessly, giving you a feeling of openness. If you're lucky, you may be able to see the sea of clouds of Mt. Yoshino in the morning. On clear nights, you can see a sky full of stars. It's sure to soothe both your body and mind.

This inn is also popular for its breakfast. Depending on the time of year, you can taste Nara's famous tea porridge. Nara It is a tea porridge that is gentle on the body made with rice "Hinohikari" from the local Yoshino and "sun-dried bancha" from the local Yoshino. The taste that gently permeates your empty stomach in the morning makes you feel warm and happy ♡ from the morning

Nara is an ancient capital where time flows slowly. There are many shrines and temples where you can walk around and feel soothed. Forget about the busyness of everyday life and take a walk around Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Mount Yoshino, etc., and you'll surely feel soothed. And if you can get a good deal on a hotel where you can experience the atmosphere of Nara, you'll feel even happier. Enjoy your own wonderful trip.