Destination
Nara
Japans first permanent capital (710-784 CE), Nara is home to some of the countrys oldest temples including Todai-ji with its Great Buddha. Over 1,200 free-roaming sika deer greet visitors in the sprawling Nara Park, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
5 ryokans in Nara
Nara Kasugano Resort Tsukihitei
奈良春日奥山 月日亭
An exclusive forest retreat in the UNESCO-listed Kasugayama Primeval Forest, offering panoramic views and refined kaiseki cuisine.
from $400 /per night
Ryokan Asukasou
飛鳥荘
A refined ryokan with a rooftop bath offering views of Kofuku-ji five-story pagoda and Naras historic skyline.
from $150 /per night
Hotel New Wakasa
ホテルニューわかさ
A welcoming ryokan-style hotel near Nara Park with spacious baths, a rooftop terrace, and friendly deer.
from $120 /per night
Wakasa Besso
わかさ別荘
A serene annex property with an outdoor bath, soundproofed tatami rooms, and traditional kaiseki dinners near Todai-ji.
from $180 /per night
Kotonoyado Musashino
古都の宿 むさし野
A charming ryokan on the edge of Nara Park with free bicycle rental and a tranquil garden setting.
from $100 /per night