Published date: March 18, 2025
A Hotel Close to Todai-ji! Excellent Location
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I chose this hotel because it is close to Kintetsu Nara Station and there are plenty of dining options in the area.
I didn’t use it this time, but there is a restaurant on the first floor of the hotel.
While the room is compact due to being in the city center, both the lobby and room are clean, making it perfect for a girls' trip.
Water and amenities are brought from the first floor. There are many kinds of tea, and as a tea lover over coffee, I was excited.
Despite being in the city, it was quiet, and I could watch Youtube on the TV, making it very relaxing. I would definitely want to stay here again when I come to Nara.
Experiences during the trip
Right in front of the hotel, there's a café serving breakfast, and with both cafés and izakayas around, you'll never run out of dining options all day. There are many shops that embody the essence of historic Nara, and just taking a stroll around the hotel was delightful.
I was recommended by my friend in Nara to try the long-established rice pot restaurant "Shizuka", which was fantastic. I had the seasonal oyster rice pot, and it was the best I've ever had! I learned that there are park shops near Nara Station and the Omiya shop, and I went to the Omiya shop. The parking was ample, and the spacious interior, resembling a renovated old house, was lovely. For dinner, I walked about 10 minutes to a Korean restaurant named "Assu". I was thrilled to enjoy a large pot of Dak-kang-j 장 cooked with a whole chicken, reminiscent of what I had in Korea. The soup was delicious, and the kalguksu to finish was delightful as well. It was also great to drink the rarely seen raw makgeolli from Poksundo in Japan. The prices were reasonable too.
I also walked to Kasuga-taisha shrine from the hotel. Early in the morning is the best time as there are no large tour groups. There are buses from Kasuga-taisha shrine to JR Nara Station, so I used that for my return. After that, I strolled around Naramachi and visited "Shika no Fune", a facility that combines a tourist information center, café, and eatery. With the hotel conveniently located within walking distance from Naramachi, where I could enjoy food and shopping, I’m truly glad I chose this hotel for my stay. Personally, I really liked "Maeda's Donuts" near the hotel. There are so many other places I’m curious about, so I’d love to visit again for sightseeing.