Overview
Nara Royal Hotel brings comfort, natural hot spring relaxation, and easy city access together in one of Japan’s most historic destinations. Located at 254-1 Hokkejichō, Nara, the hotel places you close to Heijō Palace Site and within easy reach of Nara’s major cultural landmarks, including Tōdai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kōfuku-ji Temple, and Nara Park. The hotel is about 10 minutes on foot from Shin-Omiya Station and about 10 minutes by car from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station.
This is a strong base for travelers who want more than a simple city hotel. Spacious rooms, Simmons beds, free Wi-Fi, four dining options, a tea lounge with waterfall views, natural hot spring baths, saunas, stone sauna facilities, rental bicycles, and banquet spaces give the hotel a full-service feel.
Accommodation
Rooms at Nara Royal Hotel offer a comfortable setting for business, sightseeing, family trips, and longer stays. The hotel has 131 rooms, with options that include double rooms, twin rooms, family rooms, triple rooms, four-bed rooms, and larger layouts for groups. Room sizes range from compact double rooms to the Deluxe Forth, which starts from 58㎡ and can sleep up to six people.
The rooms focus on rest and ease. Simmons beds, free Wi-Fi, wired LAN, practical layouts, and a calm room design help create a smooth stay after a full day in Nara. You can choose a simple room for a short stop or a larger room when space matters more.
Dining
Dining at Nara Royal Hotel gives you several ways to enjoy the day without leaving the property. Restaurant Manyo serves a Japanese-Western buffet breakfast with local Nara flavors, including green tea congee, Narazuke pickles, Nyumen noodles, seasonal dishes, and local produce. Breakfast runs from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
For lunch and dinner, Sazanka Chinese Dining offers Chinese cuisine in a Japanese-style setting with private rooms and garden views. The menu highlights Yamato vegetables and regional produce, bringing a local touch to Chinese dining.
Takenoya Japanese Restaurant focuses on seasonal meals, local produce, and Nara sake, including sake styles linked to historic brewing methods. The hotel also offers Sentaki Tea Lounge, a bright space for lunch, tea, and a slower break between sightseeing plans.
Onsen and Wellness
Nara Royal Hotel offers one of the few natural hot spring experiences in Nara City. The hot spring water rises from about 800 meters underground, and the large public bath uses a sodium-chloride, hydrogen carbonate spring. The bath area includes a jacuzzi bath, shower room, relax room, stone sauna, relaxation room, and sauna facilities.
The men’s sauna uses a Finland-style sauna with löyly stones and a temperature of about 90–95°C. The women’s sauna is a dry sauna with far-infrared heat, a cold water bath, and deck chairs for cooling down after bathing.
For overnight stays, the large public bath opens from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with last entry at 10:00 p.m. Morning bath hours are 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Bath use is free for overnight stays.
Guests with tattoos
Nara Royal Hotel has a clear tattoo policy for the large public bath. People with tattoos, including temporary tattoos, cannot use the hot spring facilities.
Facilities
Natural Hot Spring Bath: A large public bath with natural hot spring water, sauna, jacuzzi bath, relaxation spaces, stone sauna, and shower areas.
Restaurants and Tea Lounge: Four dining spaces give you breakfast, Chinese cuisine, Japanese dining, and a tea lounge for a relaxed break during the day.
Shop: The hotel shop sells Nara souvenirs, sweets, sundries, and local items such as Nara pickles. It opens from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 1F.
Bicycle Rental: Rental bicycles are available for ¥500 per day, making it easy to explore Nara Palace Site Historical Park and nearby city areas at your own pace.
Parking: The hotel has flat parking for 230 vehicles. Overnight parking for ordinary passenger cars is listed at ¥500 per car per reservation.
Banquet and Meeting Spaces: Nara Royal Hotel includes large event spaces, including what the official site describes as the largest banquet hall in Nara Prefecture.
Travel Support: The hotel offers a foreign currency exchange machine, multi-purpose toilets, free Wi-Fi, and access by train, bus, car, bicycle, or shuttle service.
Activities
Nara Royal Hotel works well for sightseeing across the ancient capital. From the hotel, you can reach Heijō Palace Site, Tōdai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Mount Wakakusa, and other historic areas with a mix of walking, cycling, shuttle service, taxi, or public transport. The official site lists Heijō Palace at about 2.9 km, Tōdai-ji at about 4.8 km, Kasuga Taisha Shrine at about 5.1 km, and Mount Wakakusa at about 8.6 km.
The hotel’s bicycle rental makes the surrounding area easier to explore, especially Nara Palace Site Historical Park and nearby city routes. After a day of temples, gardens, deer parks, museums, and old streets, the natural hot spring adds a relaxing finish to the evening.
Additional features
The hotel offers laundry services so your clothes stay fresh, and luggage storage so you can explore before check-in or after check-out. If you arrive early or depart late, you can use the lounge to relax without worry. Staff can help you arrange taxi service, tour tickets, or special requests to make your stay easier and more enjoyable. You benefit from helpful service that supports your journey, whether you are here for history, culture, or a peaceful break in Nara.
