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Smile Hotel Nara prioritizes cleanliness and safety, valuing the smile of each guest. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, it caters to a wide range of needs from business to tourism. The Child Sharing Existing Bedding service is also available, ensuring comfort for families with young children. With excellent access to Nara's historic temples and museums, it serves as an ideal base for a journey to experience culture and history.

The functional guest rooms are clean and provide a safe environment for women.

VILLA COMMUNICO is a gastronomic auberge located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in the ancient city of Nara, where we create and share a new culinary experience for Nara using primitive wood-fired cooking.Chef Horita, who earned a Michelin star in the Nara Michelin Guide 2022 and 2023, has elevated the innovative restaurant "COMMUNICO" to new heights. In September 2024, we will welcome guests to our auberge with five guest rooms at the base of Mount Wakakusa."COMMUNICO" means "to share" in Latin. At VILLA COMMUNICO, we carefully source seasonal blessings, select game meat, and wild river fish delivered daily by dedicated producers who share our vision. Together with our guests, we aim to share and cultivate a new food culture for Nara.

A truly special suite with only two rooms, located on the 3rd floor of the Arist Building, about a 4-minute walk from JR Nara Station. Both suites offer a spacious 63 m² layout and feature an open-air hinoki cypress bath on the terrace. Enjoy a soak at any time, morning or night, while gazing out at a small courtyard garden with bamboo fencing, stone lanterns, and fresh green maple leaves. Nara Ryokan’s original herbal bath “Keigen-yu” gently envelops you in the soothing aroma of traditional botanicals, easing away travel fatigue. Inside, you’ll find two beds with Japanese-made mattresses, a double-sink vanity, and separate shower and toilet facilities. Drinks and snacks in the refrigerator are also complimentary. On the ground floor is “Shungyo,” a Chinese restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide Nara.

Hotel Obana adjacent to Nara Park. Enjoy your time in Nara accompanied by the chimes from Kofukuji Temple. Our staff, including certified "Nara Mahoroba Sommeliers," are here to assist with your Nara journey.

Nara City, an international tourist and cultural city with numerous cultural assets. Located right in front of Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, close to the government office district and the business center of Nara. A 7-Eleven convenience store is available on the first floor of the Hotel for your convenience. Enjoy a unique Super Hotel breakfast featuring organic salads and local ingredients.

Located west of the World Heritage Site Gango-ji. "Machiya Yado Tonari," situated in an ancient town dating back to the Nara period, is a charming property where you can experience the ideal of traditional Japan. Enjoy a relaxing time while feeling the traces of history.

A 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 12-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. Right in front of JR Nara Station! Direct access to Osaka and Kyoto with no transfers—ideal for business trips and as a base for exploring the ancient capital. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast featuring the local specialty “chagayu” (tea rice porridge) and freshly baked bread. Please try our healthy daily selections, including organic salads.

A charming Ryokan in the Naramachi district, carrying on 80 years of history. About a 5-minute walk to the entrance of Nara Park, and within walking distance of Kofuku-ji Temple and the World Heritage Site Gango-ji Temple—an ideal base for exploring the ancient capital of Nara at a relaxed pace. Our 15 rooms in 6 types are Japanese-Western style rooms that combine the calm of tatami with the comfort of beds. Each room is uniquely designed around a theme from different eras of Japan, offering its own distinct character. All rooms are equipped with a shower and toilet for a comfortable stay. On the first floor, our bath area features one of Japan’s few cold mineral springs using “Reisen Kanketsusen” water from Yoshino, Nara, as well as an herbal medicinal bath prepared with carefully selected botanicals. Both are available free of charge as private-use baths for one group at a time—perfect for soothing your fatigue after a day exploring Nara on foot.

"Kotton" (古っ都ん) is a term in the Nara dialect meaning "my home." We named it with the hope that you can enjoy the ancient capital of Nara 100% and relax as if you were at home! Stay at "Kotton" and fully enjoy the ancient capital of Nara, filled with World Heritage sites and National Treasures! Nara, where the old and the new mix together, is flowing with a new sense of time. Why not spend a day relaxing here? Kotton is as unique as its name. The owners, though elderly, are quite extraordinary—Mama is an active fortune teller, and Papa is a musician, making it hard to tell what their main profession is! However, they are always grateful for the warm support of many repeat guests. Having been in operation for over 40 years, some parts of the Facility may show their age, but we clean with heartfelt care to ensure your comfort. While we may not always provide perfectly polished, manual-based hospitality, we sincerely appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you!

Experience the charm of ancient Nara throughout the seasons at the traditional Japanese Ryokan, "Nara Manyo Wakakusa no Yado Mikasa," located in Nara City. From cherry blossoms in spring, summer cool breezes, to autumn foliage, witness the ever-changing beauty of this historic city. Surrounded by lush nature, enjoy unique experiences such as traditional annual events and numerous historical landmarks starting from "Nara Manyo Wakakusa no Yado Mikasa." Relax and rejuvenate in our open-air bath while feeling the refreshing atmosphere of Mount Wakakusa in Nara City.

Nara, the beginning of Japan that gave birth to various cultures. Nara, also called the hometown of the heart. History, nature, scenery, and ruins intertwine to create Nara, cherished by Japanese people since ancient times. Whether you have visited Nara before or are coming for the first time, come and discover your own "Nara." Piazza Hotel Nara will assist with your stay.

Located in the heart of Nara tourism (in the Higashimuki Shopping Street in front of Kintetsu Nara Station), our location allows you to explore Nara Park, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha Hall on foot. The shopping street is home to numerous restaurants and local souvenir shops, so you can enjoy strolling around beyond the World Heritage sites. We offer luggage storage before check-in, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Nara hands-free. Our Rooms combine a traditional Japanese style with a modern atmosphere, and we feature a large public bath infused with Komyoseki Onsen minerals, providing a relaxing space to share with your loved ones. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you. 1-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station 35 minutes direct by Kintetsu Limited Express from Kyoto Station 33 minutes direct by Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka Namba Station