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A nostalgic anniversary stay

Nara Hotel boasts a 100-year history in Nara, the ancient capital.
Located in the heart of the city yet surrounded by lush greenery, our hotel retains the classic charm of its founding days, offering the perfect setting for anniversary celebrations. From the attentive service of our staff to the exquisite cuisine prepared by our first-class chefs, we welcome you with service befitting your special day.
Enjoy a nostalgic anniversary to your heart's content in this ancient city blessed with Yukyu World Heritage site.

Image: Route map to Nara Hotel
Image photo: Kintetsu Nara

The hotel is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from Kintetsu Nara Station. Guests walking can enjoy views of Sarusawa Pond and the five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple along the way.

Photo: Exterior view Nara Hotel

Welcome. Welcome to Nara Hotel.
After you register at Front Desk, a staff member will guide you to your room.

Look up.

Upon entering Main Building entrance, you'll be greeted by a spacious atrium with a coffered ceiling approximately 9 meters high.
Looking around, the paintings and furnishings that catch the eye include,
Each has its own rich history and numerous anecdotes.

Photo: Ceiling of Nara Hotel

Photo: Interior view Nara Hotel

Photo: Afternoon Tea

The view of Wakakusa Mountain at sunset is exceptionally beautiful. Relax on the terrace and enjoy sweets and tea.

Tracing a century of history.

The piano played by Dr. Einstein,
Audrey Hepburn took a commemorative photo with this Japanese-style chandelier.
Numerous masterpieces and other works can be found throughout the museum.
There are furnishings that evoke memories of bygone days.
Please take your time and enjoy looking at it together.

Photo: A picture of Dr. Einstein playing the piano.

Photo: Main dining room "Mikasa"

"Mikasa," the main dining room since the restaurant's founding, is a magnificent space adorned with masterpieces and furnishings, where a sommelier will carefully select the perfect wine pairing for the occasion.
Create unforgettable memories of your anniversary with an elegant dinner featuring exquisite cuisine, fine wines, and attentive service from our staff.

Image: Todai-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Hall

Todai-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Hall (National Treasure)

Visiting hours: 24 hours (free)
Access: Approximately 15 minutes by taxi and on foot from the hotel.

Nigatsudo Temple is known for the Shuni-e Buddhist ceremony, which has continued uninterrupted for over 1260 years. From March 1st to 14th, large torches are lit to illuminate the path for the monks performing the ritual.

The path leading down from the north side of the large bathhouse, behind Nigatsudo Temple, offers beautiful views of the temple grounds, with its earthen walls, stone pavement, and the temple itself.
After dinner, we went for a stroll around Nigatsudo Temple at night.
Walking along the corridor illuminated by paper lanterns, the night view stretching all the way to Mount Ikoma in the distance is truly exceptional.
Image: Night view of Mt. Ikoma

The anniversary celebrations concluded at "The Bar," a place that retains the atmosphere of the Meiji era.
Enjoy a moment of adult reflection amidst the soft glow of lamplight.
Opening hours: 18:00 - 23:00

Image photo: Evening drink

Image: Deer in Nara Park in the morning

Nara Park in the early morning is enveloped in refreshing air. Enjoy a moment to feel the nature of Nara while watching the deer stroll leisurely.

Image photo: Breakfast

For breakfast, you can choose from a rice porridge set meal, a Japanese set meal, or a Western set meal. Please enjoy our carefully prepared breakfast.

Image: A bag with a hotel sticker from Nara Hotel

We hope you had a wonderful anniversary. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back again.

Image: Woman walking in Naramachi
Naramachi is an old townscape that still retains the atmosphere of townhouses from the late Edo period to the Meiji era. It has many famous sights, including a World Heritage site, and is also full of cafes and sweets. It's about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, so you can easily stop by during your free time.

Image photo: Jurin-in

Jurinin

A quiet location in the southeastern corner of the former grounds of Gangoji Temple.
It is located in Naramachi. In Mori Ogai's collection of poems, "Fifty Poems of Nara," there is a poem that goes, "The beloved Jūrin-in is the garden of an old man visited by blue birds and their chicks."

Gangōji Temple

Gangō-ji Temple originated from Asuka (Hōkō-ji Temple) and is one of the seven great temples of Nara. The oldest roof tiles in Japan are found on parts of the roofs of the Gokuraku-dō Hall and the Zen meditation hall. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1998.

Image photo: Gangoji Temple

Image: Persimmon leaf sushi from Hirasou Nara store

平宗 奈良店

奈良を代表する郷土料理《柿の葉ずし》の総本家平宗。古都の風情を残す奈良町の一角、興福寺の鐘の音を聞きながら、旬のお料理をお楽しみください。

【ホテルから徒歩で約10分/近鉄奈良駅より徒歩で約10分】
【住所】奈良市今御門町30-1
【TEL】0742-22-0866
【営業時間】販売 10:00~20:30 飲食 11:00~20:00(L.O. 20:00)
【定休日】月曜(祝日の場合は翌日)

和彩Rest 紅絲

豆腐と地酒にこだわったアットホームなお店。契約栽培された豆と天然にがりで丁寧に作られた豆腐は、大豆本来の味を楽しめます。

【ホテルから徒歩で約10分/近鉄奈良駅より徒歩で約8分】
【住所】奈良市西寺林町23-2
【TEL】0742-26-0617
【営業時間】11:00~22:00 (ランチ ~15:00、L.O.21:00)
【定休日】火曜

Image photo: Dishes from Washoku Rest Benisu

Nara, where Buddhist culture flourished, has many World Heritage sites throughout the prefecture.
If you have some free time, please take a short detour and enjoy Yukyu culture.

Image photo: Yakushiji Temple

薬師寺

興福寺とともに法相宗の本山として知られており、世界遺産にも登録されています。その美しさと工芸技術で人気の絶えないスポットです。

【ホテルから車で約25分/近鉄奈良駅より電車と徒歩で約20分】
【住所】奈良市西ノ京町457
【TEL】0742-33-6001
【拝観時間】8:30~17:00(最終受付16:30)

平城京

奈良時代の日本の首都として710年に建設された都で、政治の中心として栄えました。非常に規模が大きく、世界中から観光客が訪れています。

【ホテルから車で約20分/近鉄奈良駅より電車と徒歩で約30分】
【住所】奈良市登大路町30
【TEL】0742-27-8945
【開園時間】9:00~16:30(最終入園16:00)
【休園日】月曜(祝日の場合は翌日)

Image: Heijokyo

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*Please note that store menus, products, and business hours may change without prior notice.

Main dining room "Mikasa"

Teppanyaki "Hanagiku"

TEA LOUNGE

We do not accept reservations.

Bar 'The Bar'

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