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Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
4/523 Reviews

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Nara|0.65km from Nara Park

Latest booking 12 hrs ago

The historical significance of this venue must be highlighted to illustrate its uniqueness in Nara - We signed up for the complimentary tour of the hotel offered to hotel guests on certain mornings of the week and had the pleasure of having Ms. Sato, the director of marketing, introduce the story of Shisui and its past-life as the residence of the governor of Nara between 1922 to 2017, then as Shisui hotel with guest-rooms designed by renown architect Kengo Kuma. The emperor of Japan had stayed on property in post-war to sign the San Francisco treaty. Sato-san's thorough introduction in fluent-english had me realise a stay at this hotel is a unique experience in the way that it is beyond just luxury. The staff had been wonderful and eager to please without pushiness. It was much appreciated, as it gave room for my wife and I to enjoy each other's company at this perfectly peaceful property. The staff had been amazing from the beginning, at check-in, we had Rika-san, a lady with eyes that can smile, to help us check-in while we rest our feet at the lounge with tea, then guide us to our room while briefing us on all its amenities. The rooms were modern with accents of traditional Japanese designs to remind me of the locations' history. Details like the washroom walls that look like zen-gardens and overall wooden decor made my stay at the room one of the most relaxing experiences ever at any hotel. The French-Japanese wine-paired dinner at Suiyou was also our culinary highlight of our two-week vacation in Japan. In summary, after the two night stay, my wife had requested that we should come back to Shisui in the spring, summer and fall to experience all the seasons at this venue.
Nara Hotel
4.6/5191 Reviews

Nara Hotel

Nara|1.02km from Nara Park
The Nara Hotel is not in Nara Park, and the deer almost never come here. It is a temple-like building on a hillside. There is no view at the entrance. Fufu is good enough to be in the park. There are scenic spots such as Arakike and a small courtyard in the old Mahayana about five minutes' walk away. It is a ten-minute walk from the garden to Nara Park, where there are flocks of deer, and other attractions are also very close. The most famous hotel is the hotel that has hosted the royal family for many years, but I was quite disappointed after checking in. Is this it? The hotel pays no attention to details. It is not as good as the Imperial Hotel. The price is about the same. The Empire is still in Tokyo. There is no flower arrangement in the whole hotel. All the fireplaces are fake. The slippers are cheap. The ultra-thin pajamas in the hotel are pilling. The door is low and the shower has a big gap. Standing in the bathtub, I have less trouble since I didn’t choose tatami. This hotel has many dilapidated details, which makes me worry about the difference between the old and new buildings in Xiaoqiang. The old one is mainly made of wood, and the new one is a connected addition to the old building. The small decoration in the high house is more refined and classical. The new building has a large room with simple decoration. The bathroom is older and has strange noises, but it is located in the back and is quieter. To be honest, the quality of the hotel is really sorry for the Japanese lunge who are so happy to come for pilgrimage. The old air conditioner is so loud that I can't sit in it. The biggest highlight of my stay is that the coffee bar has a beautiful view and is open to the public. The main building's wide wooden staircase and hanging paintings are decorated with cultural relics. The two restaurants, Mikasa, Western style, are unpalatable, rough and have spoiled things. Hanagi Japanese style is very good. It's best to book a Japanese breakfast for dinner. Western food is all set meals, there is no self-service area, the front desk is a bit confusing, and the service is still online. Rent a bicycle and be careful. There are no dedicated bicycle lanes in Japan and it is unsafe for vehicles to mix. Overall, you don’t need to stay in the hotel. You can come to the coffee bar to drink coffee and dine with Hua Ju.
Hotel Nikko Nara
4.6/5136 Reviews

Hotel Nikko Nara

Nara|2.28km from Nara Park
Overall it was a great experience, so I gave it 5 stars🌟! Let’s talk about the advantages first: 1. The wood used in the interior decoration of the hotel is very natural, minimalist with a touch of luxury, giving people a very comfortable feeling☺️ 2. The outdoor hot spring pool experience is also very good, with beautiful scenery. It would be better if the tank could be larger. Otherwise, 2-3 people living in a room would not be able to experience it in 50 minutes. This is not very user-friendly. You are only given 50 minutes depending on the number of people, and the tank is too small so only one person can go in and soak in. Others have to wait outside, and couples cannot enjoy it at the same time. 🥺🥺🥺 3. In addition, the food is pretty good. Drinks are not included. There are not many amazing flavors. The first cold dish is the best. 4. The night view of Mt. Wakakusa is great, I must like this! The hotel will drive you up the mountain to see it👍 Let’s talk about the points that need to be improved: 1. The hotel service is a bit embarrassing, and the attitude is excellent, but there are always some indescribable feelings of inconsistency, such as kneeling service during check-in, and dining activities in the back. The waiter who checks you in does not even remember your last name and where you are. There are only a few rooms in the hotel (not for such a small-scale boutique B&B with few rooms), and there are obvious traces of the process. He also said that he would help to ask if there is any space in the private hot spring the next morning, but nothing was said. 🐶 2. The pillows on the bed in the room are very uncomfortable and too high. There is no difference between the two pillows as they are high. There is no choice. Be careful of stiff neck. 👴 3. The included dinner does not include drinks and menu upgrades, which need to be ordered separately, but we did not order them. When we checked out, the waitress came to ask us for payment. When we expressed confusion, she asked us if we had ordered dinner. Extra drinks. Please, don’t you keep track of whether guests order or not? Wouldn't it be rude to ask guests to confirm the check-out time themselves? 🙁 4. After observing the guests who stayed that day, basically the majority were Chinese (including Hong Kong and Taiwan), followed by a few European, American and Japanese guests. However, the hotel did not have a Chinese-speaking waiter. In addition to Japanese, it was Japanese-style English that was forced to recite words. I want to say that although you can communicate in English, but if you can't speak it, are you really respecting the Chinese guests by talking like a duck throughout the process? After all, it is extremely difficult to communicate like this. Some Japanese people cannot understand the English they speak. I wonder how the hotel has no Chinese-speaking waiters when there are so many Chinese guests and they even open Weibo for promotion? 🙁

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Shikitei
4.6/54 Reviews

Shikitei

Nara|0.84km from Nara Park
I researched a ridiculously long time to find a comfortable authentic ryokan experience in Nara so we could enjoy a more relaxed time in Nara as a family vs just a typical day trip. My husband was VERY reluctant to spend such a large amount on a one night stay where we'd be sleeping on the floor in the room with the kids but I assured him this was a not-to-miss experience, and for the price it was definitely going to be a comfortable night sleep on the floor with lots of padding under the futon mattresses. I was wrong. Not only did it feel like camping out on a hard floor, but the rice paper on the windows did absolutely nothing to block out the bright streetlight outside the window. Between the hard floor and the bright street light glaring into the room, it was a very uncomfortable night of sleep, to say the least. ”Don't worry, this will be an unforgettable Japanese kaiseki meal! It's worth paying so much!” Again, inwas wrong. While the staff was incredibly thoughtful with any pre-discussed food options, and the service was delightful, the food was hit or miss. Some courses were lovely, both as a piece of art in their presentation and also delicious! But aggressively overcooking fish and seafood is just beyond unacceptable. Also, I was disappointed to discover that dinner was served in the dining room, not in our private room, as I had assumed. We chose the western option for breakfast. It was pretty terrible, I have to admit. Perhaps we should have opted for the Japanese option in retrospect. I thought my kids would be more likely to eat a western breakfast, but it just wasn't good. Cold eggs, chicken nuggets, stale bread. One of my daughters and I briefly enjoyed the small public onsen inside the inn and that was nice! I feel bad writing a poor review because I REALLY wanted to love this place, and the staff is very warm, thoughtful, and caring. But with the disappointing food and uncomfortable night's sleep, I just can't recommend staying here for the amount of money we spent. Not the splurge-worthy experience I was hoping for, sadly.
Kanko Hotel Tamaru
4.2/56 Reviews

Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Nara|0.9km from Nara Park

Latest booking 11 hrs ago

The hotel is very close to Nara Kintetsu Station and Nara Park Toda Temple is right next to it. It takes about5-10 minutes to walk. We are coming from Osaka, take JR to Nara Station and transfer to a taxi for 5 minutes. I think it is OK for 700 yen. Staying in one berth and two meals, dinner and breakfast are delicious ~ very satisfied with the meal! The check-in counter staff is not as kind and enthusiastic as other hot spring hotel staff... The only thing that feels bad is that although I forgot to inform the allergic food in advance (the counter said that I had to write to him three days in advance), I just asked him to remove it for me if he had it. I didn't ask him to hand over the dishes, but I was rejected. They were all on, telling me that I could choose not to eat. I was not very satisfied with this treatment, although he told me which dish was added shrimp... However, each of the women in the restaurant was very kind and enthusiastic. Since the counter told me that the meal could not be withdrawn, I asked the woman to tell me which dish had shrimp and I asked her to withdraw it, but the woman hurriedly apologized to me and said that I would make a new meal and then send it up. Although I said that I don’t have to bother you too much. I'm sorry...but they still kindly provide service, completely make up for the lack of reception staff at the counter, very satisfied with the meal. 4 stars for service to the restaurant staff! Plus, the hotel doesn't have an elevator... and carrying luggage at check-out is a disaster for me who lives on the 3rd floor.

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Hotel Neiraku
4.2/528 Reviews
The location of the area is very good. It is next to Ruocao Park. In addition to self-check-in, it makes people feel that the head is big. The test of English is good. The price and service match. Health is also OK.
Guesthouse Haru Kitamachi
3.6/54 Reviews
Clean and tidy. Japan is very clean. Good. Come to Japan. The place is a bit remote but there are small yellow cars available here, which is pretty good.
Daibutsukan
3.8/50 Reviews
The location of the room is really consistent with the online reviews. You can see the deer on the balcony, especially when you walk in the morning and evening, you can get in touch with each other in front of the door. 5 minutes to go out, shopping, eating, parks, temples are all complete. It is worth mentioning that the room service is in place. The only drawback is that the check-out time is before 10 o'clock, and the overtime is 3840 yen/hour.
Hotel Pagoda
4.2/546 Reviews
Welcomed right from the get go even though our room wasn't quite ready! The staff were incredibly kind. Honestly, finding an affordable accommodation in Nara at this good of a location does not come easy, and so if you're traveling on a budget this is an excellent option. Room was very clean, air conditioning worked very well on those hot summer days, we were in the budget room but it was still decently comfortable and spacious for two people. Definitely would recommend.
Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group
4.1/54 Reviews
Ryokan Kosen is just perfect for a stay in Nara. Location is great, just nearby the Pagoda and walking distance from the park. The room was just perfect for our family (japanese style) and we could enjoy the public bath. Staff was very friendly and welcoming
Hotel OBANA
4.1/541 Reviews
The room was obviously suitable for 3 people, but one of the single beds was removed, despite still having three sets of cups, toothbrushes and so on. The bathroom was the smallest I have ever seen and the water pressure in the shower was not very good. However, hot drinks are served in the lobby, which also offers a foot massager, the New York Times and the English version of the Japanese daily. Breakfast is served in a comfortable small basement with reasonable choice of Japanese and Western food. Front desk staff is very helpful. If the room is for three people, the luggage for three people will be very crowded, but we only have two people to stay overnight, and only two people have luggage.

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Introduction

Nara Park, located in the city of Nara, Japan, is a must-visit attraction for tourists seeking a unique cultural experience. As the capital of Japan during the Nara period from 710 to 794, Nara is home to many historical treasures and monuments.

One of the highlights of Nara is the vast Nara Park, spanning over 500 hectares. Established in 1880, it is famous for its free-roaming deer population, known as Nara's sacred deer.

Tips about Travelling to Nara Park

  • Accessing Nara Park is convenient, with the park located within walking distance from Nara Station. The park's main entrance, the Nandaimon Gate, is easily accessible and well-signposted.
  • Consider bringing some deer-friendly snacks, such as deer crackers, to interact with the friendly deer. However, please follow the park's guidelines and refrain from feeding them other foods.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as Nara Park encompasses numerous attractions and requires some walking. Exploring the park on foot allows you to encounter not only the deer but also various temples and shrines.

Things to Do and Experience in Nara Park

1. Feed and Interact with the Deer: Nara Park is famous for its friendly deer population. Visitors can purchase deer crackers and enjoy feeding these gentle creatures while creating memorable experiences.

2. Visit Todai-ji Temple: This iconic temple houses the Great Buddha, a colossal bronze statue that stands at over 15 meters tall. Explore the temple complex and appreciate the stunning architecture and cultural significance it holds.

3. Explore Kasuga Taisha Shrine: Known for its vibrant vermilion color and numerous stone lanterns, Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a must-see attraction. Take a stroll through the beautiful forest surrounding the shrine and immerse yourself in its tranquil atmosphere.

4. Enjoy the Scenic Beauty of Isuien Garden: Located near Nara Park, Isuien Garden offers a serene escape with its meticulously landscaped gardens. Admire the seasonal flowers, traditional tea houses, and picturesque ponds.

Best Time to Visit and Clothing Recommendations

The best time to visit Nara Park is during spring and autumn. In spring, you can witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a picturesque atmosphere. Autumn brings vibrant foliage, adding splashes of red and gold to the landscape.

When visiting Nara Park, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. As the park has various temples and shrines, modest attire is recommended out of respect for the cultural heritage.

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