Wakasa Annex Hotel - Nara

Japanese-style ryokan with panoramic views and cultural access in Nara

Amenities & Services

Wakasa Annex Hotel Nara offers an outdoor hot public bath and free guided tours in English organized by staff. The 24-hour reception provides luggage storage before and after check-in, English maps for exploring the area, and free parking. A violinist entertains diners during dinner, and guests can participate in themed dinner nights and walking tours.

Rooms & Accommodations

Soundproof rooms feature tatami floors, low furniture, shoji paper screens, and Japanese futon bedding. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, and an all-wooden private bathroom. Rooms in the annex come with a private wooden bathtub and daily replenished minibar.

Dining Experience

Annex Wakasa serves Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner, with a choice of Japanese or Western breakfast that changes daily. Dinner is a traditional kaiseki multi-course meal featuring seasonal dishes unique to Nara. Guests can also enjoy three different hotpot options for dinner on certain nights.

Wellness & Relaxation

The hotel has a public bath in both the main building and the annex, plus a large private bath on the roof of the main building that is reservable for a fee. A rooftop terrace offers 360-degree views of Nara city and surrounding mountains. Guests can book spa treatments including full body massage, foot massage, and head massage.

Location & Access

Wakasa Annex is an 8-minute walk from the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple and a 15-minute walk from Nara Park. The hotel is also a 12-minute walk from Nara Train Station and 80 minutes by bus from Kansai Airport. Nearby attractions include the Japanese garden Isui-en, which is a short walk away.

• Location: 8 minutes from Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park
• Wellness: Outdoor hot public bath and private rooftop bath with views
• Dining: Kaiseki multi-course dinner with seasonal Nara dishes
• Rooms: Tatami floors, futon bedding, and private wooden bathtubs
• Services: Free guided English tours and luggage storage
• Access: 12 minutes to Nara Station, 80 minutes by bus to Kansai Airport

License number: 環境第203号の49