Hotel New Wakasa

The hotel is located next to Nara Park, and 7-10 minutes walk from shopping / eating street. Starbucks is in 2 minutes walk. The room (Deluxe Room with Private Garden) was spacious, with amazing view, private hot bath, sauna and amenities, and next to a small playground. Private garden was very nice, well decorated and with nice ambience. Futon beds were comfortable and cozy.

It is a very nice experience if you want to emerge into Japanese lifestyle. The food is excellent and the location just next to the deer park but also close to a bus and train station is great. The view from the room or top roof is stunning

Very well located 10 min from Nara station, this hotel is so charming between modern with a touch of traditional :) Offering two different breakfast western or traditional which were delicious. I appreciated the private onsen upstair with the view - the Yucatan that they provide and that you can were in the hotel for your comfort - the free guide that they offer for a visit of Nara, I spend the day with Michiko she was adorable it was amazing to know about the temples and the tradition and be able to share with local person make you feel in total immersion with the place !

The room was incredible. It was one of their newer renovated rooms and was really breathtaking. The attention to detail was amazing! The private onsen tub and view was so special. The meals we had (dinner and breakfast) were probably some of the best we’ve ever had in our lives. Both left us very full, both physically and emotionally. The staff were also wonderful, especially the person who brought us to our rooms and explained how everything worked, and the server at the restaurant. Also a super convenient location, walking distance from the Nara train station.

I LOVED my stay here. This was my second time staying at Hotel New Wakasa, but this time I stayed as a solo traveler. The staff were so welcoming, friendly, and helpful with any questions I had. I was given a map of Nara upon arrival and the staff shared their walking route recommendations with me. I had arrived before check-in time, but was able to leave my luggage with the staff before heading out to walk around Nara. The room itself was clean and very calming for a restful stay. The onsen on the bottom floor was a wonderful experience and it was relaxing to hear the rain tapping on the roof over the bath. Dinner was incredible - one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The staff were so attentive during the meal, telling me about what I was eating and its history. There also was a violinist that night who played specially requested songs from each of the guests. Breakfast was just as good - I recommend always ordering the traditional Japanese meals! There is also a rooftop terrace where you can relax and enjoy a beautiful view of Nara (both city and park) The futon mattress was comfortable and it was nice to have a cup of tea in the room at the end of a long day of walking around Nara. I cannot wait for the next time I stay here!