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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa inn near Nara Park

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Exterior
Property amenity
Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274
  • Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nara Woman's University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Economy Room, Non Smoking

Economy Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Design Room, Mountain View

Design Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Design Room

Design Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Premier Room | Living room

Premier Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Design Quadruple Room

Design Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room (Breakfast Included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the area

Nara

In historical district.Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ワインの王子様 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪松籟〜まつのおと〜 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良而今 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel New Wakasa

3.5-star spa inn near Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Hotel New Wakasa, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel New Wakasa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nara inn.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel New Wakasa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. This Nara inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the inn's full-service spa, 大浴場. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Hotel New Wakasa
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
New Wakasa
New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn
Hotel New Wakasa Nara
Hotel New Wakasa Inn Nara

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience at New Hotel Wakasa and the staff were super helpful. We arrived to Nara early and the hotel was able to hold our luggage for us. During checkout, they were also able to hold our luggage for us (before 3pm) so we could spend one last afternoon in Nara luggage free before leaving the city. The hotel has been renovated and the rooms each have a unique interior design with really high quality finishes and fixtures. We got the breakfast and dinner options at the hotel and the food was great. Finally, the public bath was a great way to end the day. The hotel is a bit further from the main stores and shopping area (10-13min walk) but it is quite close to Nara park area and a few local spots. We would definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Nara!
Many people say do Nara as a day trip but we disagree. Nara is a wonderful town full of artisans and cutting edge design and a slower pace of life. The Hotel New Wakasa reflects that spirit and is a top notch Japanese hotel with exceptional service, gorgeous rooms and a wonderful public bath. We can’t say enough about our time there and what wonderful time we had there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once in a Lifetime
Our room was the most unique and beautiful I have ever stayed in, by far.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

NG CHEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean onsen in the room and the public bath.. Convenient parking right next to hotel. Location quite far and not easy to find when walking from shopping area of Nara especially at nite. Would be better if the newly renovated rooms has modern bed instead of Tatami as it is difficult to get up when the bed is on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to many tourist spots. Great staff and facilities. I would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and polite. Car parking is free during stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is absolutely wonderful. They were so kind and helpful. We had one of the smaller rooms, but still way more spacious than something in Tokyo within our price range. The room and private bath were so beautiful. We ordered the Japanese dinner and breakfast and it is a must if you stay here! You’ll try foods authentic to Nara specifically and the amount you receive is more than plenty. Would highly recommend this stay to anyone even for just one night, as that is what we did to relax in the middle of our busy trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the proximity to Nara Park and feeding the deer. The rooms and food was amazing. Great onsen, and of course playing with the deer was best for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are genuinely kind and wonderful. Lovely hotel close to Todai-Ji temple and all the deer you can handle. Nara is a magical place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, wishing we could have stayed longer. The hospitality of the staff and amazing customer service definitely will make me come back. Give everyone a raise please.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

SCOTT, Bloomington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice small boutique hotel with an attentive staff. My family of three, which included my wife and our young adult daughter, had been staying in more western-style hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto with 3 beds. Because of that, I was a little surprised when we arrived here and discovered a tatami room with a table and chairs and no beds or futons. What the staff explained is that when we wished to sleep we should notify them and they would come and remove the table and put down the futons. The process worked well but it did take some getting used to. They do have a very nice breakfast and onsite onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we steped on property they went above and beyond from the tea at check in to dinner and arranging a private night tour which we highly recommend to anyone in the area. Guide was funny, informative and a great photographer best hotel and tour ive ever taken!

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and amenities were excellent. The New Year breakfast menu was a nice treat and a wonderful way to experience Japanese New Year. Todaiji and other popular sightseeing spots are walking distance from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are very helpful and suggested nice walking route to see temples. Their breakfast are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. However, the facility is outdated and some water leaks at the bathroom. Also, there are no Futon sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, very comfortable, good breakfast, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are absolutely phenomenal. When I dropped off my luggage earlier in the day, they gave me a cup of yuzu tea, a homemade map of the area, crackers for the deer, and made some personalized sightseeing recommendations. After I checked in later that evening, the staff gave me a tour of the facility and made more detailed recommendations about routes, transportation, etc., for my sightseeing plans the next day. The kaiseki dinners and washoku breakfasts were both top-notch. The rooms themselves were slightly dated, even by ryokan standards, but the excellent service from the staff more than made up for it. I will absolutely stay here again if in Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special stay in Nara
The sweetest and most caring staff really want to make you feel special in Nara and as their guest. An authentic experience with free onsen use and lovely rooms with futons , seating area and beautiful room screens Great restaurant recommendations and best meal of our stay right down the street (if you like raman be sure to ask!)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese experience at its finest.
Amazing histrorical Japan feeling and atmosphete. Superlative service and attentivenrsd. Bathroom was rather (very) small. The best traditional Japanese breakfast imaginable. Overall the most cuturally immersive Japenese experience possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019