Hotel New Wakasa

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University, Hotel New Wakasa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ฿5,401
฿6,004 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

ROH Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

HAKUSHIKA Renovated Japanese Room with Open-air Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

NEIRAKU Renovated Japanese Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Double Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room (Breakfast Included,Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Room, Mountain View (No Meal included,Check in until 7pm)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese-style Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View (with Panoramic Bath Room)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Nara, Hotel New Wakasa is in the historical district. Nara Woman's University and Heijo Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Kenko Land are not to be missed. Visit our Nara travel guide
Map
1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.
    Nara Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large Buddha statue in a temple with a crowd of people around it.
    Todaiji Temple
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A placard with Japanese text on a stone by a calm river, with buildings and trees in the background.
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Woman's University
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    12 min walk
  • Tanakura Station
    12 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    13 min walk
  • CHAMI
    15 min walk
  • Seattle's Best Coffee
    13 min walk
  • シャトードール 奈良本店
    13 min walk

About this property

Hotel New Wakasa

  • Hotel near Nara Park
  • Located close to Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University, Hotel New Wakasa provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves breakfast. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and luggage storage
    • A front desk safe, a vending machine and a lift
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel New Wakasa have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Fridges, children's slippers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 1,650 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Restaurants on site

  • Traditional Dining Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot springs
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot springs
  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (87 centimetre high)
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2750 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel New Wakasa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel New Wakasa?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on 21 Aug 2026 start from ฿5,401, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel New Wakasa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel New Wakasa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel New Wakasa located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University. Todaiji Temple and Sarusawa Pond Park are also within 15 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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