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Wakasa Bettei

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan with restaurant, near Nara Park

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Nestled in the heart of Nara’s historical district, Wakasa Bettei offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath and tranquil garden. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or indulge in Japanese breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Guests rave about this ryokan's attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
The current price is $163
$180 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Dining | Breakfast and dinner served

301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Spa

303 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace

403 with Open-Air Bath-Special Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Standard Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Traditional Room(No Child Allowed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Suite With Mountain View

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 81 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 106 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Nara Station - 25 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CAFE 下下味亭 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wakasa Bettei

  • Wakasa Bettei offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Nara Park. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Special features

Spa

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2750 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Extended parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Wakasa Bettei

Wakasa Bettei Inn

Wakasa Bettei Inn Nara

Wakasa Bettei Nara

Wakasa Bettei Nara

Wakasa Bettei Ryokan

Wakasa Bettei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Wakasa Bettei offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wakasa Bettei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Wakasa Bettei?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wakasa Bettei?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wakasa Bettei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Wakasa Bettei and nearby?

Wakasa Bettei has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Wakasa Bettei?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.

What's the area around Wakasa Bettei like?

Wakasa Bettei is a short 1-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Nara Woman's University.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Delicious and traditional Japanese breakfast options were a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff are fabulous, very attentive and customer focused. We had an outdoor private bath which was wonderful and highly recommended. Our one complaint is the beds (futon) they were very thin and hard. We did not sleep well.
Charlene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Service and food were excellent. We had Japanese dinner and breakfast. Each were well prepared and presented. Very walkable area. Private bath was very nice touch after long day of travel and walking around town.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was such a unique experience. I enjoyed my stay and LOVED the in-room onsen tub. I only wish there was a larger safe in the room. It was on the smaller side, so I couldn’t fit my laptop in it.
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Experience a luxurious Japanese inn

Very welcoming. Very helpful. Most staff knew enough English to get along. We stayed in the annex, where we had the experience of a traditional Japanese inn with delicious Japanese dinners and breakfasts.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wakasa Bettei surprised me as one of my favorite hotels in my 8-day Japan trip. I think it came down to the fact that the premises were cozy and new, the location was serene and close to Todaiji, and the staff were just so friendly. Absolutely gorgeous meals for dinner kaiseki and Japanese-style breakfast too. There's a goofy charm in having a violinist serenade us during dinner, and offering to take photos of us in our ukatas smiling next to their mascot. Both public bath options they offered were so clean and relaxing and not at all crowded. I would not hestitate to stay here again.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I wanted to experience staying at a traditional ryokan on my first Japan trip, so chose this ryokan after doing much research. We stayed in room 301 which had a private open air onsen. The bath and separate shower were both very clean, the Shiseido shampoo and conditioner provided were wonderful, and the private onsen divine. I used it several times during my one night stay. The water was very warm and stayed warm. We had a kaiseki dinner and breakfast. The presentation was absolutely stunning, and the food varied and delicious. But the best part about this ryokan was the staff. From the receptionist who provided me restaurant recommendations for lunch to the staff who served us our meals, and the staff who helped book us a massage, they could not have been friendlier, more welcoming or more gracious. I happened to mention in an earlier conversation that we were celebrating a college graduation on this trip, and to our surprise they brought us a special dessert with sparklers at the end of our meal, which was so lovely. The ratings on various sites for this ryokan differed, but I give it 4 stars! Thank you to the staff for a truly wonderful experience!
Viola, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Extremely kind detailed staff. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed for one night and close to the park.
Haley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and interior design.
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay!

Absolutely beautiful stay! Staff were all very friendly and attentive and it felt like a true luxury experience. We arrive early with luggage so we could go for a walk and it was all taken to our room by the time we checked in. Minutes away from Nara Park, and would fully recommend booking the private onsen if you can!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Kyoto location

The food was authentic they serve you meal after meal in waves but it’s all in good portions so you won’t be too full to continue. While you eat dinner they’ll prepare your beds in your room. The room is spacious and there was a balcony, overall a very nice place.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at this ryokan was the absolute highlight of our 10-day trip to Japan! We stayed in Room 303 and loved having our own private mineral soaking tub out on the deck plus the public onsen. Everything about this place was clean, comfortable, and memorable. The private kaiseki dinner was beautiful, delicious, and very filling—an experience not to be missed! We were shocked after checking in to be offered a local guide to explore Nara the following day compliments of Wakasa Bettei. She spent half a day with us—exploring gardens, temples and sanctuaries, while providing stories and local history. A day we will never forget. Overall, our stay was phenomenal! Do not hesitate another minute to book.
Danielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Todo es excelente. La habitación es grande y cómoda con bañera privada al aire libre. El servicio de cena y desayuno tradicional es de gran calidad. A pesar de que el precio por noche es alto, vale muchísimo la pena para una estadía corta después de recorrer Nara.
Karla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

La amabilidad del personal y en encanto de las instalaciones.
ROSA MARIA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

また奈良に来た時お世話になります
Renji, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Herlig hotell

Et stilfullt, velholdt hotell/ryokan med gode badefasiliteter og nydelig mat. Vi bodde på et tradisjonelt japansk rom og sov på tatami matte. Tross litt hard seng sov vi godt. Spiste både tradisjonell middag og frokost, og rettene var mange, forseggjorte og lekre. Et veldig hyggelig personale ga oppholdet det lille ekstra. Anbefales!
Hanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Limpio. Buena ubicación. Personal muy amable
Ana Belén, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

かなり満足のいく旅行になりました。
daiki, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

東大寺の横にある奈良情緒のある旅館

東大寺の横にある奈良情緒のある旅館でした。料理が美味しくて接遇も丁寧で心地よく過ごせましたが、会計時にクレジットカードを使えないのが残念でした。
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

館内はきれいで、お食事もとてもおいしかったです。 温泉の温度と浴室の温度がやや低く寒く感じました。後、貸切風呂の天井にからはカビなのか？扉を開けた時にカビ臭のような臭いが気になってしまったのが非常に残念でした。 それ以外は素敵な施設でした。
MARI, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

可もなく不可もなく。宿泊料に見合ったサービス。
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location but weird staff

I was disappointed that, the reception want to charge me 2500 yen for an 45 min delay in the sign out.
Reem, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

もっと町屋感が欲しかったですね。
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I only stayed for 1 night but overall experience was good. Its room is large than most of hotel in Japan. The hotel stuffs are very polite and professional. The breakfast is also very good.
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryokan à deux pas du parc de Nara

Ryokan très calme à deux pas du parc de Nara. Personnel sympathique et accueillant. Bon petit-déjeuner japonais.
Aymeric, 1-night trip