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A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A spacious public bath and foot bath is available for guests to relax in. Free luggage before and after check-in is available on site. Free WiFi is available at the entire building. The air-conditioned rooms feature Japanese futon bedding and a separate seating area. Each provides a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer. Guests can go to the roof terrace for a beautiful view of the Mount Wakakusa and the Todaiji Temple. A private spa pool with the same view can be requested with an extra cost. A Japanese dinner and breakfast are served in the dining room. New Wakasa Hotel is an 5-minute walk from the Todaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk from the Nara Park. It is also an 8-minute walk from Isuien and an 80-minute bus ride from Kansai Airport. The property provides free guided tours in English to guests as a service. English maps and information are available on site as well.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Sol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The staff was friendly and really nice! The room was cleaned and spotless, the room was spacious. Everything was better than imagine! I'd come back again and again!
  • Sarah
    France France
    Very well located 10 min from Nara station, this hotel is so charming between modern with a touch of traditional :) Offering two different breakfast western or traditional which were delicious. I appreciated the private onsen upstair with the...
  • Victor
    United States United States
    Staff was so courteous and so nice! We appreciate their hospitality and so helpful.

Hosted by Naohiro Shimotani

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

Naohiro Shimotani
We can keep your bags before and after check in. English sightseeing map and information are available. Sightseeing (Our hotel is located in the area of Nara Park and the Daibutsuden Hall of Todaiji Temple.) Please take a taxi to our hotel from the station. 5 minutes on foot to Nara Park where you can play with wild deer. 7 minutes on foot to the Daibutuden Hall of Todaiji Temple. Our hotel's location is very convenient for sightseeing, close to Nigatsudo Hall, Mt. Wakakusa, Kasuga-taisha Shrine, National Museum, Kohfukuji Temple and the old town of Nara. Strolling We recommend strolling in the early morning and seeing night view around our hotel. English Guided Tour For foreign tourists, Free English guide for sightseeing spots in Nara is available (Advance reservation is required). It is an individual tour.
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5 minutes on foot to Nara Park where you can play with wild deer. 7 minutes on foot to the Daibutuden Hall of Todaiji Temple. Our hotel's location is very convenient for sightseeing, close to Nigatsudo Hall, Mt. Wakakusa, Kasuga-taisha Shrine, National Museum, Kohfukuji Temple and the old town of Nara. Strolling We recommend strolling in the early morning and seeing night view around our hotel.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel New Wakasa
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

Hotel New Wakasa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

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.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 05:30

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel New Wakasa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after check-in hours (22:00) must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If the property is not informed, the booking may be treated as a no show.

Extra charges apply for guests travelling with children of 2 to 12 years of age. Please contact the property directly for more detail.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel New Wakasa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Hotel New Wakasa

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel New Wakasa on this page.

  • Hotel New Wakasa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Live music/performance
    • Public Bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Foot bath
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Full body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Entertainment staff

  • Yes, Hotel New Wakasa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel New Wakasa has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Hotel New Wakasa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Hotel New Wakasa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel New Wakasa is 1.7 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel New Wakasa include:

    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Twin