Hotel New Wakasa

630-8274 Nara, Nara, Kitahanda Higashimachi 1, Japan – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>375</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
375 reviews

Very beautiful property. We had a private bath with a mountain view and it was very beautiful. We loved everything about this place. Very clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and nice. We cannot eat raw fish and they accommodated us easily and the food was exceptional. Very nice and delicious. The town of Nara is beautiful and easy to get around in. The hotel is also in a great location.

Andrea United States of America
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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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • 2 restaurants

Property highlights

Located in the top-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 told us they've 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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  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very beautiful property. We had a private bath with a mountain view and it was very beautiful. We loved everything about this place. Very clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and nice. We cannot eat raw fish and they accommodated us...”
  • Orey
    Israel Israel
    “it was a fun and very different experience (bed, meals, etc.)”
  • Andrew
    Canada Canada
    “If you were on the fence, this is your sign to book. The customer service was beyond excellent. They went out of their way to be thoughtful and make you feel like a distinguished guest. Make sure to include meals as the dinner and breakfast were...”

Hosted by Naohiro Shimotani

9.5
9.5
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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

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • 2 restaurants
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • 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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • 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
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 5:30 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 traveling with children of 2 to 12 years of age. Please contact the property directly for more detail.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Hotel New Wakasa

  • The prices at Hotel New Wakasa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hotel New Wakasa include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Family
    • Twin

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

  • Yes, there's 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
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Live music/Performance
    • Public Bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Foot bath
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Entertainment staff

  • Hotel New Wakasa has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Hotel New Wakasa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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