Kasuga Hotel: A Ryokan at Nara Park's Station Gate

Directions

Stay two minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station beside Kofukuji and the park, with several Japanese-style room and bath options.

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Discover Kasuga Hotel: A Ryokan at Nara Park's Station Gate

Kasuga Hotel sits at the edge of Nara Park, where the city station, Kofukuji and the park paths meet. That position changes the shape of a visit: guests can begin a temple-and-park walk on foot, then return to a garden bath without crossing back through the station district. The ryokan combines Western and Japanese-Western rooms with tatami rooms and some rooms with private open-air baths. Its location is the strongest reason to compare it with a station-front business hotel; room, meal and bathing details depend on the selected plan, so the booking page should be checked for the exact stay.

Choose among room styles before comparing rates

The operator lists 30 rooms across eight types, including standard twins, Japanese-Western rooms, tatami rooms and several rooms with private open-air baths. The room page shows multiple categories, but the exact bed arrangement, bath type and capacity differ. Visit Nara notes that the largest rooms can sleep up to six; do not assume that a standard twin or a specific date has that capacity. Compare the selected room's official description with the booking plan, including bedding for children and the cancellation terms.

Use the public garden bath as a guest amenity

The hotel describes an indoor bath and two garden open-air baths, one stone and one rock style. Its current bath page lists use from 16:00–23:00 and 06:00–09:00, with the men's and women's assignment changing with the guest mix and a night-to-morning changeover. It is a shared facility for guests; public day bathing is not offered on the cited page. Some room types have private baths, but check the room description instead of assuming all rooms do. Follow posted bathing etiquette and ask the hotel directly about any access or tattoo questions.

Make the most of the station-and-temple location

Kasuga Hotel says Kintetsu Nara Station is a two-minute walk away and sits beside Nara Park and Kofukuji. That makes it a useful base for seeing the park early or returning between visits. JR Nara Station is farther away, so allow for a local bus or taxi if carrying luggage. The hotel gives route estimates for Kyoto, Osaka and the airports, but train and airport-bus schedules change; check the transport operator's current timetable for the day you travel.

Know the arrival and parking limits

The operator lists check-in from 15:00, with 19:00 as the latest arrival, and checkout by 10:00. A booked plan may set a more specific check-in time; contact the hotel if delayed. The property lists about 15 free parking spaces, allocated in arrival order. It asks overnight guests to notify the hotel in advance if coming by car, but does not promise a reserved space. Confirm the parking arrangement before choosing to drive into the busy park edge.

Separate the hotel's restaurant from a room meal

The on-site Wafu Restaurant Kasuga currently lists lunch 11:30–14:00 and dinner 17:00–19:00. Examples include Asuka Gozen with Asuka hotpot at ¥3,300, and a seasonal kaiseki at ¥6,600; dinner seats may not operate every day because hotel guests also dine there. A 10% service charge is added, private-room use can cost extra, and seasonal kaiseki requires advance booking. Monday is normally a closing day, moving to Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday; the operator also posts date-specific exceptions. Its room price table covers 1 April 2026–31 March 2027: a standard 10-tatami Japanese room with two meals starts at ¥28,600 per adult for two guests in the lowest season band, with date, room, party size and holiday pricing changing the total. Golden Week and New Year use separate rates. Check the selected date and meal plan with the operator before booking.

What to look for

Two-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station

Beside Kofukuji and Nara Park

Choice of Japanese-Western rooms and garden or private baths

Photo notes

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Plan your visit

Location40 Noboriojicho, Nara City · Visit Nara directory point

Visitor detailsAddress: 40 Noboriojicho, Nara City 630-8213Check-in / checkout: 15:00–19:00 / by 10:00; the booked plan takes precedenceRooms and price: 30 rooms, 8 types; 2026–27 official rate table varies by date, room and party size. Standard Japanese room with two meals starts at ¥28,600/adult for two in the lowest published band; Golden Week/New Year differGuest bath: Shared indoor and garden open-air baths; 16:00–23:00 and 06:00–09:00 per operatorParking: About 15 free spaces, first-come; tell the hotel in advance if drivingRestaurant: Lunch 11:30–14:00; dinner 17:00–19:00 when open. Example Asuka Gozen ¥3,300; 10% service charge and possible private-room charge applyTelephone: 0742-22-4031Visitor information sources reviewed 20 October 2026. Confirm current hours and fees before visiting.Check source for visitor details The operator's published room-rate table is valid 2026-04-01 through 2027-03-31, with Golden Week and year-end/New Year separately priced; confirm the date and exact plan in the live booking engine. The hotel's website lists a latest check-in of 19:00 and plan-specific conditions can supersede it. The restaurant publishes current menu prices but also warns that contents can change, with a service charge and possible private-room fee. Parking is not reservable on the cited page. The garden bath is shared guest bathing, not a verified public day spa. Confirm room access, allergies, special requests and any mobility requirements directly.

Getting thereFrom Kintetsu Nara Station, follow the hotel signs toward Noborioji; the operator and Visit Nara estimate about two minutes on foot. JR Nara Station is farther away. For drivers, the operator lists about 15 free spaces on a first-come basis and asks guests to notify it in advance; confirm where to enter and whether space is likely before arrival. The hotel is next to the park precinct, where road traffic and parking can be busy during events and peak seasons.

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October 24–November 9, 2026 · ongoing · 10:00–18:00 prize draw · Neighbourhood stamp rally

20th Arukunara Central Nara Stamp Rally (2026)

The 20th Arukunara campaign invites visitors to explore eight shopping streets between Kintetsu Nara and JR Nara. The official 2026 participant list names registered MyNara stops including Hotel New Wakasa, Kasuga Hotel, Hotel OBANA, Hotel Nikko Nara, Nara Washington Hotel Plaza, Asukaso, Sarusawa Pond Yoshidaya, Nara Guesthouse 3F, Kakinoha-zushi Tanaka, Cafe Fluke, Umasshu, Com Ngon, Sakura Burger, Kamaiki, Yamazakiya, Genkishin, Manshodo, Shubo Aya, Hiyori, Mafu Okai, Nakatanido, Mentoan, Nara Izumi Yusai, Manmando, Kaki no Senmon, Yatagarasu, Isshindo, Konjaku Kimono Akio, Salon Naramachi, Bambuno, Cherry's Spoon and LAMP BAR. A stamp is earned only when using a participating shop's service, buying something or dining there, while a stay earns two. Collect three stamps in the campaign booklet for one no-blank draw, up to three draws per booklet. The organizer lists more than 420 points and one booklet per person. The prize-draw goal is in front of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Sanjo on Sanjo-dori; it is not one of the Higashimuki shop venues. Confirm the official point list and each shop's opening before visiting. The 2026 edition ends November 9; no 2027 dates are confirmed.

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Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 20 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.