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Hotel New Wakasa

Nara, Nara

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 477 m to Isui-en Garden and 484 m to Yoshikien Garden

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2.6 km to Yumenokuni Shin Omiya and 3.6 km to Amazing World Nara Ito-Yokado

Near shopping centersOnly 1.2 km to Koto Nara Kanzashi Museum and 1.9 km to Vierra Nara

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.9 km to Takanohara station and 1.9 km to Shinomiya station

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.7/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/523 Apr 2026

Silvia Aline • Couple Trip

Ótima estadia! Todos funcionários muito solicitos! Hotel lindo e renovado! Meu quarto tinha onsen próprio!

5.0/55 Apr 2026

Judy • Couple Trip

The free tour arranged by the hotel was excellent and informative, we loved our guide Michiko! Japanese breakfast was delicious and beautifully arranged and served. Coffee on the rooftop scenic and serene.

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Kai Chung • Family Trip

It's my first time staying at Hotel New Wakasa. I travelled with my husband and two kids (10 and 15 yo). We took train and walked about 15 minutes to the hotel. We have booked the room with our own tub with mountain view. We were greeted by the friendly staff. They took us to the room. There were some complimentary drinks for adults and kids. The room was very clean and we liked the design a lot. Slippers were all prepared at the front door. Our booking included one half board dinner and a breakfast. The staff will come to our room to set up the bed when we stepped out for dinner. The food was delicate and delicious. During dinner, the hotel had hired someone to play music and she would come to each table and asked if there's any specific piece you would like to hear. There was also a rooftop for you to enjoy sunset or sunrise although it was a bit windy and cold when we went in mid March. There was also a small outdoor playground for little kids. We have tried the public bath separately for men and women, not too crowded. The overall experience was great.

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Keri-Anne

Overall great experience. The staff were lovely.

5.0/521 Mar 2026

Juliana • Family Trip

We have been to many onsen ryokan and the quality has been declining in general in terms of food and amenities but Hotel New Wakasa made us want to book our trip to it again next year! It is considered as one of our best onsen ryokan experience in the past ten years for overall quality. I didn’t know their staff names but all of them are welcoming with a good smile and helpful. Our teenage birthday boy got a surprise dessert platter at dinner which was very thoughtful and we appreciated it soooo much coz we didn’t know where to get a cake nearby 😆 The deer decorations are everywhere and we just enjoyed everything in the hotel so much! Rooms are clean and tatami beddings are very comfortable. We are a party of two groups. One is a double room for two people and one is with private onsen for a group of 4. Staff put our rooms next to each other which is very thoughtful because we didn’t even request it. Both rooms were immaculate. The bathrooms are very clean and well equipped. The hairdryer in our room is sth I really like! The Toto electronic toilet bowl control has such a sleek design and being installed at the best position. We had a truly relaxing and joyful experience in Nara and would like to once again extend our gratitude to all of the staff in the hotel because they made our stay over the top. Parking spots: can easily find one nearby.

5.0/521 Mar 2026

Stewart • Couple Trip

Room 401 was excellent, spacious, quiet and private. Hotel roof terrace was lovely (even in the rain!). Dinner and breakfast (Japanese) very good and staff very helpful in explaining the various dishes. Great location for temples/ deer park etc.

5.0/518 Feb 2026

yoshio • Couple Trip

室内は大変きれいでよかったです、食事もあれこれと楽しませていただきました。またスタッフのみなさんもやさしくホテルの指導がいきとどいているようにおもわれます。

5.0/52 Feb 2026

Shinji

忘れ物に的確に対応頂いて助かりました。

5.0/517 Dec 2025

Bruno • Trip with Friends

A spectacular stay at New Wakasa. The location is perfect, the staff incredibly kind and attentive, and the rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Both dinner and breakfast were amazing. We also loved the thoughtful touches, especially the photo they took of us and the souvenirs. The baths were very clean and relaxing. 100% recommend.

5.0/520 Nov 2025

Jenny • Couple Trip

First time at a Ryokan. Wonderful experience from when we first arrived until we left. Room was beautiful and private onsen was luxurious, we spent a lot of time there! 100% get the Breakfast and dinner package, it was such a unique experience with lovely traditional meals and it was very large portion for 2 people. They also provided a lot of free amenities that we could take home with us including photographs and a traditional pouch/bag. i would definitely recommend this Ryokan to anyone planning to visit Nara.

5.0/516 Nov 2025

Harald • Family Trip

Die Zimmer waren makellos. Die Mitarbeiter waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Hotel war wunderschön. Wir würden jederzeit dort wieder übernachten.

5.0/51 Sep 2025

KOSUKE • Family Trip

布団を敷いてくれるサービス等のおもてなしが最高でした。またリピート必須のホテルです。

5.0/531 Aug 2025

Adrian • Couple Trip

Excellent location. We walked to the hotel with luggage from the train station,10 minutes down a cool street. Used a holylfy e sim for GPS and downloaded the Taxi Go App to get back to the train station for under $8. The New Wakasa staff made the absolute best check in, you have to go to experience it. Rolled out the red carpet, made sure we were comfortable from check in to check out. Breakfast was awesome, we did 1 japanese style and 1 western style. Both great, but Japanese style was such a lovely display. You can walk to the Deer Park, walk to temples. The Onsen was super nice and we both had the room to ourselves. The rooftop terrace gave us a beautiful sunrise view. I honestly feel this was one of my best hotel experiences ever, 5 stars in my opinion. The gift shop was cool and just 3 doors down, not towards the deer park, but the other direction was a really nice cookie and sweets shop.

5.0/524 Aug 2025

Makiko

立地が良く観光に便利でした。また、スタッフの方々が感じがよく親切でした。

5.0/515 Jun 2025

Audrey • Family Trip

If you’re looking for a Ryokan experience with the nicest staff, this is your place. Central to most sites and k-Nara station. We stayed on night in a traditional room and had a great experience

5.0/521 Apr 2025

Craig • Couple Trip

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nara ! Full Immersion in Japanese Culture & the Roof Top 360 degree view of Nara is a fitting way to end the day.

5.0/515 Apr 2025

Nara • Couple Trip

The staff was excellent. Sae greeted and welcomed us upon arrival and started the stay out in a great way.

5.0/510 Apr 2025

King To • Trip with Friends

Hotel New Wakasa lifts the fame of Japanese hospitality to another level. I have never been so welcomed by a hotel where their offering and servicing is so customer oriented, leaving a very impressive memory from start til checking out The quality on the catering side was slightly below par but was justified by the price they charged. All in all, it is a very nice accommodation to relax and the experience was well above expectations

5.0/57 Apr 2025

JENIFER • Family Trip

Beautiful hotel!

5.0/528 Mar 2025

Gemma • Solo Trip

Lovely place with the kindest staff and a beautiful onsen. My room had the sauna and there was a lot of traffic noise from the main road so maybe not ideal for light sleepers but overall a great stay.

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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, JP

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 AM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
Contactless check-in is available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Hotel New Wakasa

Hotel New Wakasa Location
When you stay at Hotel New Wakasa in Nara, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Nara Park and 6 minutes by foot from Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nara Woman's University and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Todaiji Temple.

Hotel New Wakasa Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Hotel New Wakasa Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at Traditional Dining Room, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Japanese breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children