Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama

📍 728 Kawakamicho, Nara, Nara, 630-8202, JapanShow on map

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Breakfast & dinner
City views
High-end onsen
Luxury onsen
Onsen
Onsen for couples
Onsen for families
Open-air bath
Private onsen
Private onsen in the room

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Comfort Twin

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Twin beds beside window with seating and mountain view

Panorama View Twin Room

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Large bed beside window seating in a tatami room

King Japanese-Western Style Room

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Living area with sectional sofa and city view windows

Penthouse Suite

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Deluxe Family Japanese-Western Style Room

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Twin beds in tatami room with large window view

Premier View Twin

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Large sectional sofa in an open guest room

Non-Smoking Room

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Bedroom with two beds and sofa seating area

Suite Mountain View Non-Smoking (Terrace Suite B)

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Guest room with beds, sofa, and outdoor bath

Twin Suite

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Large sofa seating area in a modern guest room

Twin Suite

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Two beds beside a window and seating area

Japanese-Western Room No View Non-Smoking

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Tatami guest room with two beds and window view

Japanese-Western Room View Non-Smoking

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Twin beds beside window with mountain view

Japanese-Western Room Panoramic View Non-Smoking

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Guest room with large bed and window seating

Japanese-Western Room, No View, Non-Smoking

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Sofa seating area beside large windows overlooking the city

Penthouse Suite Mountain View Non-Smoking

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Deluxe Family Japanese-Western Room No View Non-Smoking

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Suite Pool View Non-Smoking

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Terrace Suite with Open-Air Bath

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Overview

Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama has been completely renovated in 2020 and is located on the slopes of Mt. Wakakusa. The main attraction are its spectacular panoramic views over Nara, including the world-renowned Todaiji Temple, making every sight from the hotel resemble a vibrant painting.

Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama is an ideal escape into the tranquility of Nara’s virgin forests and historic sites.

Accommodation

The rooms at Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama are designed with an emphasis on natural materials such as wood, cloth, paper, fire, and earth. Each room offers a relaxing scent of wood and other comforts that reflect Nara’s serene spirit.

Select from different room types including Comfort Twin, King Double, Premier View Twin, Panoramic View Twin, Deluxe Family, and the luxurious Penthouse Suite.

Dining

Terrace Wakakusayama, the main dining venue, serves a mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. It embraces seasonal changes and inherits Nara’s food culture. The restaurant offers a stunning dining experience but also breathtaking views of the ancient capital.

Onsen & Wellness

Take a relaxing soak on the rooftop onsen with a great view of Nara Basin. You can enjoy the sunrise and sunset over the historic landscape from the observation bath and other private options, like the Matsu bath for penthouse guests.

Please note that the onsen is not filled with natural hot spring water but heated water sourced from Nara.

Activities

Ando Hotel offers unique experiences such as walking through the Kasugayama virgin forest, sake tasting, and Japanese sweets making. You can immerse fully in the culture and nature of Nara with tailored activities that connect them more deeply to the region’s heritage.

You can do the following activities for free:

Night Sky Tour – On the top of Mt. Wakakusayama.
Firewood chopping and bonfire
Marshmallow Roasting

Additional Features:

Guided tours and cultural experiences available
Rooms with views of the primeval forest and the Yamato mountains
Special room features include fire pits and private open-air bath

Location of the ryokan