Daibutsukan
630-8301 Nara, Nara, Takabatake-cho 250 , Japan – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Built in the Taisho era, Daibutsukan is located in front of the Five-Storey Pagoda at Nara's Kofuku-ji Temple. It offers a large public bath, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms boast views of the Five-Storey Pagoda. From Kyoto Station, the property is a 50-minute train ride and walk away. Japanese-style guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. JR Nara Train Station is a 5-minute bus ride away, while Kintetsu Nara Station and Naramachi are both just a 10-minute walk from the Daibutsukan Inn. The property is a 15-minute walk from Todai-ji Temple and a 20-minute walk from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Isuien Garden is also located a 15-minute walk from the inn. A Japanese breakfast can be enjoyed at the dining room, if accommodation is booked including breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
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Willemijn
Netherlands“Brilliant location. Lovely facilities. Very helpfull staff.”- Geraldine
Australia“The rooms are very spacious and nice, teas and toiletries all provided. Have also stayed at another ryokan in Nara for twice the price and the rooms were not as big and nice not with such character. Great view of the pagoda. Staff were really...” 
Ortrun
Germany“We did enjoy our stay at the Daibutsukan very much. We booked it due to its perfect location at the Nara park and its very reasonable prices … and since we are usually looking for the non-chain hotels with a local touch. The house has come a bit...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Daibutsukan
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- View
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- Minibar
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Daibutsukan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
The front desk is open until 22:00. Guests must check in by that time.
You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.
Please include your breakfast time preference at the time of booking: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30. A Japanese breakfast will be served at the dining room, at your preferred time.
Legal information
FAQs about Daibutsukan
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Check-in at Daibutsukan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Daibutsukan is 1.6 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Daibutsukan include:
- Twin
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Daibutsukan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Daibutsukan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
