Curated luxury hotels in Nara Prefecture

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, within 500 metres of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.

Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 21 km from the accommodation, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 22 km away. Itami Airport is 53 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is set in Nara, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.5 km from Nara Station.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All units have a wardrobe.

Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 23 km from the hotel, while Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 23 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Nara Station.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, guest rooms at SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Asian and vegetarian options.

Iwafune Shrine is 19 km from the accommodation, while Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station. Featuring an on-site restaurant, guests can indulge in traditional breakfast and dinner offerings. Additionally, guests can unwind in the rooftop open-air bath.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, complimentary green tea, and a private bathroom with slippers. Some rooms offer views of the cityscape.

Advance reservation is required for shuttle service from Nara Station, and complimentary parking is available. Nara Park and Kasugataisha Shrine are a 10-minute drive away, while Todaiji Temple and the Nara National Museum are reachable within 7 minutes by car.

During your stay, relax in the large communal bath or enjoy activities such as night views and stargazing tours at the summit of Mount Wakakusa, hiking, and even firewood chopping experiences.

The hotel offers set menu breakfast and Japanese course dinner options for guests to enjoy.

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.

The Japanese-style rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have traditional futon beds and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each includes a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private outdoor bath.

Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is right next to the ryokan. Wakakusayama Mountain, offering spectacular views of Nara, is a 10-minute drive away. Todai-ji Temple is a 7-minute drive.

The ryokan offers a relaxing massage service and a 3rd-floor lobby lounge with sweeping views. Several public baths are on offer.

Japanese dinners made with fresh local ingredients are served at the Kasugano and Yukatei dining rooms.

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens.

All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an en suite bathroom.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away.

Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialities.

Hotel YAN-NEKO is situated in Hirakata, within 11 km of Takatsuki Municipal History And Folklore Museum and 12 km of Takayama Ukon Statue. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Hotel YAN-NEKO are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers Italian, American or Asian options.

Neyagawa Park is 13 km from the accommodation, while Iwafune Shrine is 14 km from the property. Itami Airport is 35 km away.

SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience is set in Osaka, within 2.3 km of The Osaka Korean Church in Japan and 2.4 km of Myoren-ji Temple. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Nakagawa Park.

All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Osaka Seiwa Church is 2.9 km from the hotel, while Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine is 3 km from the property. Itami Airport is 28 km away.

A stay at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu Temple. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gion Corner and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Kyoto Tower.

With a stay at Hotel New Otani Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka – a 9-minute walk from Osaka-jō Hall and 15 minutes by foot from Osaka Castle. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Located in Osaka (Namba), Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is a 4-minute walk from Nipponbashi and 10 minutes by foot from Kuromon Market. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hozenji-Yokocho Alley.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dotonbori and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Nipponbashi.

A stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka places you in the heart of Osaka – a 5-minute drive from Dotonbori and 6 minutes from Osaka Castle. This luxury hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Universal Studios Japan and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

A stay at Four Seasons Hotel Osaka places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 15-minute walk of Osaka Station City and Grand Front Osaka Mall. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dotonbori.

Located in Kyoto (Arashiyama), Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto is within a 10-minute walk of Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji Temple. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Located in Osaka (Minami), W Osaka is within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka. This luxury hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Spa World.

With a stay at THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Awata Shrine and Chion-in Temple. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kyoto Municipal Zoo and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Heian Shrine.

A stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Kyocera Dome Osaka and Dotonbori. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kuromon Market and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Osaka Castle.

With a stay at The St. Regis Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Orix Theater and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Osaka Castle.

With a stay at InterContinental Osaka by IHG in Osaka (Kita), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Umeda Sky Building and Dotonbori Glico Sign. This luxury hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Osaka Castle and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Kuromon Market.