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Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park

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Rooftop terrace
Spa
Front of property
Classic Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is SAR 576
SAR 639 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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Classic Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Economy Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Design Room, Mountain View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Design Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Design Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Design Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Design Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Design Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
  • Mountain 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Premier Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

Classic Room (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

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

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

Inn near Nara Park
Located close to Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University, Hotel New Wakasa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel New Wakasa boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and toilets with electronic bidets
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

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 weekdays 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 1650 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Dining Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Indoor public bath (no minerals)
  • Massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)

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

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel New Wakasa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel New Wakasa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel New Wakasa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa inn is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall, and Nara Woman's University. Todaiji Temple and Sarusawa Pond Park are also within 15 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 28 minutes.

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 197 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howe, Berkeley CA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch hotel and service. Great spa and breakfast as well. Little far from transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually do not leave reviews but I was so impressed with this property. The Japanese style rooms were wonderful, just be prepared to sleep on a futon on the floor. Very comfortable. The staff were exceptional, by far the best service I have had anywhere. I would highly recommend a visit to Nara and if I am ever fortunate enough to make it back would gladly stay at Hotel New Wakasa again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby, onsen and location. Greeting was best I ever e we received when checking in to a property! We all can learn from them!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019