Gakuen-mae Station (Nara Prefecture) × Ranking Of Accommodation With Signature Seafood CuisineHot springHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

The location near Nara Station was very convenient. The Room was spacious and clean. The late-night soba was delicious. As for the Onsen, it would have been perfect if the changing area were a bit larger. I really liked being able to take off my shoes at the entrance, step onto the tatami, and go straight to my Room. I was able to relax and enjoy my stay. I would like to stay here again when visiting Nara.

All of the staff were wonderful, and I had a very comfortable stay. The front desk staff in particular were extremely kind. They guided me through the Go To Pass app, and although I thought I wasn’t a member, they confirmed that I was already registered and even took the time to contact my room to let me know. I truly appreciated their thoughtful attention. Also, after check-out I asked about the brand of dog food provided at the breakfast buffet. They went out of their way to look it up and explained it in detail over the phone. Thank you very much for your courteous support until the very end. Not only at the front desk, but all staff greeted me with a smile, and I felt a warm atmosphere throughout the property. The bath facilities also included an open-air bath, which was very relaxing, and I was able to unwind at my own pace. With such excellent hospitality from everyone, this is an inn I would love to visit again. Thank you very much.

Thank you for having me for one night. I had made a Reservation for a standard Room, but since rain was forecast, I changed to a Room with an open-air Onsen bath on the day. Choosing to soak at a slightly cooler temperature while listening to the rain turned out to be exactly right. The Room was well designed and functional, and I didn’t feel any particular inconvenience. If I had to name one thing I personally wished for, it would be a Bluetooth speaker—I wanted to play a little music, though that may be asking too much. I arrived before noon, left my luggage, and had lunch at “Saryo Sese” on the property (I had requested seats in advance). It’s not cheap, but it was relaxed and enjoyable. After that, I spent some time walking around the city and then checked in properly. The evening champagne free-flow was also wonderfully unhurried, and the rice crackers served as snacks were delicious. For dinner we ate at one of the Hotel restaurants as well; each dish had its own character, and it paired nicely with drinks. If anything, I only wished there were a bar in the Hotel—this is an Accommodation with an atmosphere where having somewhere for “one more drink” would fit perfectly. The area around the Hotel is very quiet too, so even a small bar could really change how you spend your time here. That said, given the location, waking up early to stroll toward Todai-ji in the calm morning is also lovely—and perhaps that kind of stay suits this Accommodation and setting better than staying up late. The concierge team helped me greatly throughout my stay. Overall it was an excellent Accommodation, and I’d love to return when I visit Nara again.

Everything was much better than I expected in every way! I would love to stay again. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.