The Best Hotels Closest to Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a small table, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

1. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Stephen

฿2,773

฿3,356 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

฿8,735

฿11,050 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hallway leading to a room with wooden doors, labeled "HOTEL WITH ZEN TIMELESS RESORT".

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL WITH ZEN' sign.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black abstract painting.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a tray of items, and a TV.

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

฿2,440

฿2,684 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass door and a metal gate, a dewy ground, and a statue of deer in the background.

A wooden spa tub with a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A buffet with various food items and cooking stations.

A heated outdoor pool with a stone border, a wooden pergola, and a stone wall.

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kyle

฿2,952

฿3,311 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled facade, a small garden area with plants, and a signboard.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with kitchenware.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a shelf, and an air conditioning unit.

5. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

฿2,719

฿2,991 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel Rocco." It features a modern design with balconies and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a massage chair, a table with candles, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Daniel

฿1,391

฿1,530 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign with foreign text, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol.

A reception desk with informational signs, a bulletin board, and a counter with various items.

Vending machines with beverages and snacks, and an ice dispenser.

A compact white refrigerator in a corner of a room with a patterned carpet.

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

James

฿2,217

฿2,438 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a round mirror on the wall.

A spacious indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering views of greenery and a waterfall, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a green leather sofa, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Abigail

฿1,920

฿2,175 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A serene outdoor area with a stone water feature, a wooden bridge, and a building with a traditional architectural style.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds, and sliding doors.

A hotel with a waterfall feature in front of it.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a tea set.

9. Nara Park Hotel

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Tim

฿2,876

฿3,228 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and two potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a computer, a telephone, and a potted plant.

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Lizzie

฿960

฿1,162 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a covered patio, and potted plants.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu, shelves of bottles, and a kitchen in the background.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a television, and a plant.

A buffet setup with multiple stainless steel serving pots, a digital scale, and a variety of wine bottles on display.

11. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

2.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Masahide

฿1,743

฿1,917 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A small, compact room with two single beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a wooden staircase leading to a kitchen area.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, and a shoji screen door.

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"Great value for money. 3 rooms on 2nd floor and 1st floor is common area with toliet, shower, kitchen, refrigerator. Traditional Japanese style room. Room is simple with matress, small ground table, A/C. Not much soundproof. No elevator & need to use stiff stairs. Host seems living in 1st floor. Use key to open/close room. Place is located on the side of small car road, not inside. Search '清舎' on google map."

SEUNGMIN

฿775

฿852 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, a heater, and a wooden ceiling.

A gated entrance to a building with a banner advertising a guest house.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A wooden table with a chair that has a cushioned seat.

13. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"1st, this is an old and poorly maintained house without the old house charm. 2nd, please add a "Can Not accept any guest older than 55 years old. We were almost denied at check-in due to our age. 3rd, Expedia should not outsource the reservation through another 3rd party platform (Ctrip.com). 4th, English communication is challenged. 5th, it is not price competitive. Another hostel a few house down was only US$26 instead of $52. 6th, the hostel does not allow any cancellation. 7th, the...

Hsin-Teh

฿580

฿638 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor covered walkway with wooden beams, a gravel path, and a small garden area with rocks and plants.

A rooftop terrace with a wooden fence, lounge chairs, and a pagoda in the background.

A chef in a uniform preparing food in a kitchen with a large stove and a window overlooking a garden.

A wooden bathroom with a large window, a mirror, and a shower.

14. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Edward

฿4,431

฿4,875 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden bench, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a tatami mat leading to a room.

A clear water feature with rocks and a wooden backdrop.

15. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Michelle

฿2,421

฿2,727 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

A modern outdoor space with a wooden bench, a decorative lantern, and a view of a tree through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a red bench outside.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden interior.

16. Shikitei

4.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Joseph

฿9,728

฿10,700 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden walkway, rocks, and a large tree.

A traditional Japanese-style entrance with a wooden lattice door, a green awning, and a small lantern on the ground.

A room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a television, and a decorative deer head.

17. Kokoro No Yado

Naramachi, 4.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Alan

฿4,942

฿5,436 total

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a sliding door with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a refrigerator, and various kitchenware.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading 'Villa East' and a purple decorative curtain.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a table with a tray, and blue cushioned seating.

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Erika

฿4,075

฿4,483 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a round window, and a view of a brick wall and greenery outside.

A modern hotel room with a wooden sofa, a small wooden table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel entrance with a wooden canopy, a stone wall, and a signboard.

19. Hotel Rokune

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Colin

฿2,384

฿2,623 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a computer, a bed, and a sofa.

A modern reception area with a marble wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a pedestrian overpass.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, a television displaying hotel information, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Leona Luya

฿2,837

฿3,120 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 423 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 51 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Citadines Namba Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

10/10 Excellent

"The view was spectacular from our room, we enjoyed our stay quite well. They staff were very friendly and helpful and catered to all of our daily needs. The location of the hotel is also very convenient for close by transportation and restaurants and we will definitely be staying there again."

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"A really good hotel overall. Just wish there were more laundry machines or a better system for it though."

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

8/10 Good

"Good hotel, very well organised"

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was clean and very comfortable; in a great location with walkable access to lots of restaurants, the trains were close to the location. There is a stairway at the corner that leads you down to the underground where you can find many options to eat and shop. We ate there several times. We also enjoyed the restaurant right across the street one flight down called Batten Yokatoh. Excellent food"

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel. Would definitely stay again."

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"A delightful hotel in a very central area with excellent staff"

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

10/10 Excellent

"Out of all the hotels we have been at these have been the best dryers available. We left with dry clothes for once ! It was a clean hotel and able to get to places fairly easily. Though one thing I will mention is having to get an app to check in was a bit annoying and that all parties in my group had to do that. But other than that we enjoyed out stay !"

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are accomodating. Easy access to laundry. Convenient location."

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and trees.

Toshodai-ji Temple

8.8/10 (90 reviews)

After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, red pillars, and a statue on top.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Heijo Palace. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Kikoji Temple

Kikoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Koriyama Castle

You can find out about the history of Yamatokoriyama with a trip to Koriyama Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Hakomotokan Konya Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hakomotokan Konya Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Daianji Temple

After visiting Daianji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Yakushi-ji Temple?

Yakushi-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 152 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Yakushi-ji Temple?

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include Hotel New Otani Osaka and APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi.

How many hotels will I find near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Yakushi-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Yakushi-ji Temple.

What can I see and do near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Koriyama Goldfish Museum and Nara Prefectural Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Heijo Palace, Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Woman's University are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Yakushi-ji Temple. Enjoy the outdoors at Isui-en Garden, Nara Park or Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. Hotel SINDAI

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Nara Park Hotel

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

11. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

12. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

13. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

14. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

15. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

16. Shikitei

17. Kokoro No Yado

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

19. Hotel Rokune

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

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Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Citadines Namba Osaka

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

ANCHORED by RIHGA OSAKA NAMBA

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

Toshodai-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Kikoji Temple

Koriyama Castle

Suzakumon Square

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

Daianji Temple

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