Hotels With Gym in Nara Prefecture, Japan

To reach the hotel, exit Nara Station's West Exit and take the connecting footbridge to the second floor of the building. The hotel lobby is on the third floor and is accessible by elevator. The rooms are a good size. You don't actually need to book a corner room to enjoy excellent panoramic views of Nara Station. A helpful tip: The front desk does not provide direct luggage storage. Instead, you'll be given a password to access a dedicated self-service luggage room on the second floor.

about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station. Right next to it is the Mi Nara Shopping Mall, which has a large hypermarket and several shops selling affordable clothing — including lovely children’s wear. To reach Mi Nara, head to the left side of the hotel, toward the JW Marriott Hotel. Highly recommend:  - Mount Yoshino (steep slopes hiking) lots of persimmon, kiwi trees, pomegranate. Be sure to prepare some food, water in your bag & most importantly hiking stick. We took 4 hours of walking to complete the entire Mount Yoshino (from right with shrines to left with restaurant, fruit trees).  Places to explore near the hotel:  1️⃣ Mi Nara Shopping Mall – Perfect for groceries and daily essentials, with prices more affordable than Aeon Supermarket. 2️⃣ Montbell Village & Bellside Café – A great spot for outdoor gear, and the café serves delicious pasta, pizza, and pastries. - Ask the hotel staff for a printed copy of Bus 28’s schedule to Montbell (the bus stop is right in front of JW Marriott). From Montbell, it’s a short walk to Hard Off / Off House, where you can browse a fun selection of secondhand items — clothes, bags, toys, and household goods. - The breakfast buffet offers a good variety and is worth the price — ¥3,000 per person, payable at the front desk. - The room was clean and comfortable. I recommend renting a humidifier if you experience a dry nose due to the cold air. Also, wearing a mask outdoors helps to stay comfortable in dry or chilly weather. - A free shuttle bus is available — check with the lobby staff for a printed copy of the schedule.

True to its reputation as an established hotel, everything was impeccable. With Christmas and New Year approaching, the lobby was beautifully and exquisitely decorated. The walls of the lobby displayed the hotel's illustrious history, making me feel incredibly fortunate on my first stay. Additionally, the hotel boasts an excellent location, right outside the JR station, making travel exceptionally convenient. It will definitely be my top choice for my next visit to Nara!

A wonderful travel experience! The entire hotel exudes a rich, traditional charm (I later learned it was renovated by Kengo Kuma from the former Nara Governor's residence). If possible, I highly recommend booking a room with an onsen (hot spring) – soaking in the onsen after a day of sightseeing is incredibly relaxing. The hotel's location is excellent; waking up early allows you to perfectly avoid the crowds and enjoy Todai-ji Temple and Mount Kasuga (Todai-ji Temple at 7 am offers a completely different experience). By the way, a trip to Nara can extend far beyond Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha. There are many hidden gems to explore in the surrounding area, such as a short hike up Mount Kasuga, Muro-ji Temple, and the Forest of Arts.

This hotel offers excellent value for money. The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped, with attentive service from the lobby staff. The lobby manager who greeted us was a local from Nara. We initially communicated using translation software, but later discovered he also spoke Chinese; apparently, he had studied in Shanghai, China. This young man not only provided enthusiastic service but also recommended and booked seats at nearby izakayas for us. A big thumbs up! 👍