Hotel New Wakasa

3.5 star property
Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Design Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Design Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Futon

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Futon

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon OR 2 Single Futons

Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

Japanese-Style Triple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room (Half Board)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Quadruple Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Twin with Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Nara

At Hotel New Wakasa you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Highlights at this inn include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. On weekday mornings Japanese breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Nara inn include Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple.

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
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 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 with a full-service spa, steps from 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)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel New Wakasa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. This Nara inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Dining Room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (87 centimetre high)
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 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 and check-out are 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from 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 fire extinguisher, 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 all 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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel New Wakasa?

Hotel New Wakasa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel New Wakasa?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on 9 Dec 2024 start from NZ$287.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel New Wakasa?

Yep, Hotel New Wakasa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel New Wakasa?

Yep, 大浴場 is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Is Hotel New Wakasa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel New Wakasa is a hit with families.

Does Hotel New Wakasa serve breakfast?

Yep, Japanese brekkie is available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel New Wakasa?

No, Hotel New Wakasa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel New Wakasa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel New Wakasa's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel New Wakasa?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howe, Berkeley CA

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+
Amazing service. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and the attention to detail impeccable. Every employee was super helpful, and I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019