Gakuen-mae Station (Nara Prefecture) × Hidden Stays Under 10 RoomsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

We stayed in a sunny corner Room with a great view, and thanks to the nice weather we had a wonderfully refreshing stay. The night view was perfect as well. The meals were excellent too—we enjoyed fresh duck and boar meat with no odor at all, delicately seasoned. Breakfast also c

The next day, after checking out, I could visit again during the daytime. The view from the Room window was beautiful, and it felt refreshing to take some time to relax while enjoying the scenery after a long time. The only downside is that there are no convenience stores nea

On my first trip back to Nara in a while, I chose NIPPONIA HOTEL, which I became a fan of after staying at their property in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. This stay was even better than expected and truly outstanding. The beautifully renovated Rooms and dining spaces in a historic

We had a wonderful stay. On the day of our visit, it was extremely hot, so after check-in, we relaxed in the classic-style second-floor lounge with a beer in hand, enjoying views of Mount Wakakusa and tourists interacting with deer. The first floor, which includes the restauran

We really appreciated the staff’s thoughtful care. The bath was spacious, and our family of four could relax comfortably—it was very soothing. The Room was clean and spotless, with thorough housekeeping. It was so great that we’d love to stay at this Hotel as our main choic

Overall, we were satisfied, but I would like to mention two points we noticed. The barrel sauna, which we were looking forward to, was quite good, but there was only one wooden bench in the relaxation space, and there were no chairs with backrests or infinity chairs, which seemed

Both the front entrance key and the Room key are electronic locks, so I was able to complete everything from check-in to check-out without meeting anyone, and it was very comfortable—like staying at home. All the essentials were provided, and I appreciated being able to stay at

The host kindly told me there was a bit of space and that it was OK to park there, so I parked my bike in front of the entrance and was able to take my time sightseeing around town. The Accommodation has a spacious living area that makes great use of the loft, and the shared spa

The bath is not an Onsen, but the bathtub water level is preset automatically; it filled all the way up, and when I soaked with my tired legs stretched out, the water overflowed pleasantly and my fatigue just melted away. The bath towels and face towels were thick and fluffy. The

The owner was very kind, and every recommended restaurant was stylish, unique, and delicious. I especially enjoyed relaxing with the books available in the shared space. You can also make and drink coffee freely in the kitchen, which makes you feel like you’re living in Nara. The