Overview

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara gives you a comfortable base in Kashihara, one of Nara’s most historic areas. You stay just a 1-minute walk from the east exit of Kintetsu Kashiharajingumae Station, which makes it easy to arrive, settle in, and start exploring without complicated transfers.

The hotel works well if you want a balance of convenience, hot spring bathing, buffet dining, and access to ancient Nara history. From here, you can visit Kashihara Jingu Shrine, Asuka, historic temples, old town streets, and seasonal sightseeing spots while returning each evening to a full-service hotel with lounges, baths, and spacious room options.

Accommodation

Your room gives you a practical and comfortable place to rest after a day of sightseeing. Room options range from compact single and double rooms to larger twin rooms, Japanese-style rooms, family rooms, junior suites, and a large deluxe suite. This makes the hotel suitable for solo travel, couples, families, and groups.

If you prefer a Western-style layout, you can choose twin, double, or suite rooms. If you want a more Japanese feel, the Japanese-style rooms offer 35㎡ to 40㎡ of space and can accommodate larger groups. The family Japanese-Western room combines two single beds with futons, giving you flexibility if you travel with children or companions.

For more space, the junior suites range from 61㎡ to 75㎡, while the classic deluxe suite offers 140㎡. These larger rooms are a good fit when you want extra room to relax between temple visits, station transfers, and evenings in the lounge.

Dining

Dining centers on Le Sensoriel, the hotel’s buffet restaurant on the first floor. Breakfast and dinner feature Japanese and Western dishes, with menus that bring in the flavors of Nara and Kashihara.

For breakfast, you can start the day with a buffet that includes local ingredients and familiar morning dishes. Dinner gives you a wider selection, including regional items such as Asuka Nabe, Nara Noppe, original persimmon leaf sushi, ancient rice with eel from Nara Prefecture, and the hotel’s version of Kashihara Stamina Ramen.

Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM, with last entry at 9:00 AM. Dinner is served from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with last entry at 8:30 PM. Menus may change by season and ingredient availability.

Onsen and Wellness

The hotel has a hot spring source on the property, giving you access to large public baths during your stay. You can use the indoor public bath, relax in the sauna, and then take a break in the onsen lounge after bathing.

Bathing hours are from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with last entry at 9:30 AM, and from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with last entry at 10:30 PM. The onsen lounge is open from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, giving you a comfortable place to sit with a drink after your bath.

The bath area includes body soap, shampoo, conditioner, baby soap, baby chairs, assistance chairs, a water cooler, hair dryers, and fans in the changing rooms.

Guests with Tattoos

As a general rule, tattoos are not allowed in the public bath. However, you may use the facility if your tattoos can be fully covered with two 8 cm x 10 cm cover stickers, which are sold at the hotel.

Facilities

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara offers practical facilities that support your stay. You’ll find:

• 24-hour front desk to assist you at any hour
• Free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms to keep you connected
• Laundry services for your convenience
• Meeting rooms if you bring business with you
• Parking if you drive to Kashihara

These spaces are designed to help you focus on your plans, rest well, and handle tasks without stress.

Activities

There’s plenty to do around Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara. Once you step outside, you can:

• Walk to Kashihara Jingu Shrine and explore sacred grounds
• Visit local museums and learn about ancient Japanese history
• Cycle or stroll through scenic parks and river paths
• Try traditional sweets and local cuisine at neighborhood shops

The hotel’s location makes it easy to plan day trips to Nara city, where deer roam freely and temples offer centuries of heritage.

Additional Features

• 1-minute walk from Kintetsu Kashiharajingumae Station East Exit
• Check-in from 3:00 PM
• Check-out by 11:00 AM
• All-inclusive plans available
• Breakfast, dinner, lounge drinks, lounge snacks, hot spring access, and selected in-hotel activities included on all-inclusive plans
• Lunch not included in all-inclusive plans
• Breakfast buffet
• Dinner buffet
• Large public bath
• Sauna
• Onsen lounge
• Lounge LE CIEL on the 8th floor
• The Lounge with evening social and night cap hours
• Free Wi-Fi
• Water servers on room floors
• Shop
• Nursing room
• Parking available
• Easy access to Kashihara Jingu Shrine, Asuka, and historic Nara sightseeing areas