Hotel New Wakasa

Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa
Room service
Laundry
Parking included
Housekeeping

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Design Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

City view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Standard Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

Premier Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Fridge

25 sq m
Sleeps 5
5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Design Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

City view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Mountain view
Sleeps 5
5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Very good

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

40 sq m
Sleeps 6
6 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

renewal Japanese style room

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons

Japanese Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

Sleeps 4
2 Single Futons

New Japanese style Room

Sleeps 4
3 Single Futons

Standard Room

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Main Building Premium, Japanese-Style With Bath, Mountain View

Sleeps 5
5 Single Futons

About the area

1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sarusawa Pond Park - 12 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 near Nara Park

Located close to Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University, Hotel New Wakasa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this inn include:

Free self-parking
Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and tour/ticket information
Concierge services, a front desk safe and a vending machine

Room features

All guest rooms at Hotel New Wakasa have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

Other amenities include:

Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
Fridges, children's slippers and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Similar properties

Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

30 Jul - 31 Jul

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

Things to do

Full-service spa
Hot springs
Library

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

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

Food and drink

Limited room service
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is Hotel New Wakasa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 3 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on 10 Jul, 2025 start from S$228.76, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel New Wakasa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel New Wakasa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa inn is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University. Todaiji Temple and Sarusawa Pond Park are also within 15 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 28 minutes.

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Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Molly

13 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Delicous breakfast, excellent customer service, great location. I highly recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER

7 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

15 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you’re looking for a Ryokan experience with the nicest staff, this is your place. Central to most sites and k-Nara station. We stayed on night in a traditional room and had a great experience

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

28 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place with the kindest staff and a beautiful onsen. My room had the sauna and there was a lot of traffic noise from the main road so maybe not ideal for light sleepers but overall a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

21 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nara ! Full Immersion in Japanese Culture & the Roof Top 360 degree view of Nara is a fitting way to end the day.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

16 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect for one night stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

11 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

13 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We cannot say enough great tings about this hotel. The staff was outstanding and the property is very traditional. We really enjoyed the personal touches and little details to welcome you during the check in process.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIN FAI GARY

3 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent accommodation. We arranged to have japanese Traditional dinner with 5 of us this time, and also traditional breakfast. They have hotel parking right at the front door and we enjoyed the walking distance (5 mins) to seeing the deer in Nara.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

15 Feb, 2024

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

Jessica K.

21 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Once in a Lifetime

Our room was the most unique and beautiful I have ever stayed in, by far.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

28 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Nara!

Many people say do Nara as a day trip but we disagree. Nara is a wonderful town full of artisans and cutting edge design and a slower pace of life. The Hotel New Wakasa reflects that spirit and is a top notch Japanese hotel with exceptional service, gorgeous rooms and a wonderful public bath. We can’t say enough about our time there and what wonderful time we had there. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam

30 Mar, 2023

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

4 Jan, 2023

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

Jani

29 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost luxury ryokan but with a warm touch

It seems like a smaller business. The staff were very polite and helpful. We had a standard room with japanese style breakfast and dinner. Both were good experiencies. Also reserved the private bath which was nice with a good view. Room was newly renovated and cozy. Daily activities in Nara combined with the hotel was one of our best days in Japan. Would highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

21 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Vince

2 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great experience at New Hotel Wakasa and the staff were super helpful. We arrived to Nara early and the hotel was able to hold our luggage for us. During checkout, they were also able to hold our luggage for us (before 3pm) so we could spend one last afternoon in Nara luggage free before leaving the city. The hotel has been renovated and the rooms each have a unique interior design with really high quality finishes and fixtures. We got the breakfast and dinner options at the hotel and the food was great. Finally, the public bath was a great way to end the day. The hotel is a bit further from the main stores and shopping area (10-13min walk) but it is quite close to Nara park area and a few local spots. We would definitely come back in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

20 Apr, 2024

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

8/10 Good

SCOTT

2 Apr, 2023

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

Yukie

9 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

1 Jun, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

19 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A unique experience of more traditional accomodation. I enjoyed the private onsen on our balcony.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nara

15 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was excellent. Sae greeted and welcomed us upon arrival and started the stay out in a great way.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Junichi

20 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

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Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

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Quadruple Room With Private External Bathroom

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Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

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Superior Room

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Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

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

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