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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Daibutsukan in Nara offers a 3-star ryokan experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a bath, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy a public bath, lift, and luggage storage. Free on-site parking is available, along with a seating area and TV. Local Breakfast: A local speciality breakfast is served daily, featuring traditional Japanese dishes. Prime Location: Located 2 km from Nara Station and 54 km from Itami Airport, the ryokan is near attractions such as Iwafune Shrine (19 km) and Nara Park (2 km). Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chiara
Sweden
“It’s an old style ryokan with fantastic location, sweet staff and beautiful rooms . We loved the breakfast (it was prepared catering for our dietary needs - thank you so much) and also we enjoyed the onsen.” - Alexandros
Greece
“Ryokan style, the people that run the hotel are extremely nice and polite. Very good location.” - Jon
United Kingdom
“We liked the location and the friendliness of the staff. There was also a great French restaurant just down the hill.” - Karina
Australia
“Perfect location, staff are extremely friendly and helpful.” - David
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff traditional inn . Rooms full of wood with a small part for table and chairs overlooking park” - Maria
Netherlands
“The location of the property could not be better. Within walking distance of many temples and the lively narrow old streets of Nara, at the bottom of the road by the pond. The staff of this very traditional (rather rustic) hotel went out of their...” - Andrey
Israel
“Good ryokan hotel for those who wants to get some cultural experience. the breakfast was enjoyable and the closeness to attractions” - Tobias
Switzerland
“We had a wonderful big room and enjoyed a wonderful bath in the evening. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Very authentic and comfy. Wonderful.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Very good location with a balcony to the bedroom. Wonderful Japanese breakfast” - Michelle
Australia
“Amazing location in a traditional hotel. The staff were warm and friendly and bent over backwards to help us. The hotel is right across the road from Nara Park. You can hear the deer in the middle of the night. It’s a great place to locate...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.







The fine print
Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
The front desk is open until 22:00. Guests must check in by that time.
You must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property.
Please include your breakfast time preference at the time of booking: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30. A Japanese breakfast will be served at the dining room, at your preferred time.