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Wakasa Bettei

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan in Nara with free parking
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Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)
Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm) | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274
  • Nara Park
    1 min walk
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    6 min walk
  • Nara Woman's University
    6 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    66 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Down duvets, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Down duvets, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for 303 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

Spa

303 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for 301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

Dining

301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for 201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

Bathroom

201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for 403 with Open-Air Bath-Special Room

Interior

403 with Open-Air Bath-Special Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for 306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

Bathroom

306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Room

Interior

Standard Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 Meals (No Child Allowed, Check In Until 7Pm)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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About the area

Nara

Wakasa Bettei places you steps from Nara Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Nara Prefectural Art Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Nara ryokan include Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara Woman's University.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 8 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 11 min walk
  • Kasuga Shrine - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ワインの王子様 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪喫茶田川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪松籟〜まつのおと〜 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奈良而今 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Wakasa Bettei

Adults-only ryokan in Nara with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wakasa Bettei also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nara ryokan.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Wakasa Bettei offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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.

Property is also known as

Wakasa Bettei
Wakasa Bettei Inn
Wakasa Bettei Inn Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wakasa Bettei?

Wakasa Bettei offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wakasa Bettei?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wakasa Bettei on 13 Jan 2025 start from AU$266.08, including 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.

Is parking available at Wakasa Bettei?

Yep, Wakasa Bettei has a free self car park.

Is Wakasa Bettei family-friendly?

No, Wakasa Bettei is an adults-only property.

Does Wakasa Bettei serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wakasa Bettei?

No, Wakasa Bettei does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Wakasa Bettei?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Wakasa Bettei's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wakasa Bettei?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wakasa Bettei?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wakasa Bettei Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this ryokan was the absolute highlight of our 10-day trip to Japan! We stayed in Room 303 and loved having our own private mineral soaking tub out on the deck plus the public onsen. Everything about this place was clean, comfortable, and memorable. The private kaiseki dinner was beautiful, delicious, and very filling—an experience not to be missed! We were shocked after checking in to be offered a local guide to explore Nara the following day compliments of Wakasa Bettei. She spent half a day with us—exploring gardens, temples and sanctuaries, while providing stories and local history. A day we will never forget. Overall, our stay was phenomenal! Do not hesitate another minute to book.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to experience staying at a traditional ryokan on my first Japan trip, so chose this ryokan after doing much research. We stayed in room 301 which had a private open air onsen. The bath and separate shower were both very clean, the Shiseido shampoo and conditioner provided were wonderful, and the private onsen divine. I used it several times during my one night stay. The water was very warm and stayed warm. We had a kaiseki dinner and breakfast. The presentation was absolutely stunning, and the food varied and delicious. But the best part about this ryokan was the staff. From the receptionist who provided me restaurant recommendations for lunch to the staff who served us our meals, and the staff who helped book us a massage, they could not have been friendlier, more welcoming or more gracious. I happened to mention in an earlier conversation that we were celebrating a college graduation on this trip, and to our surprise they brought us a special dessert with sparklers at the end of our meal, which was so lovely. The ratings on various sites for this ryokan differed, but I give it 4 stars! Thank you to the staff for a truly wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wakasa Bettei surprised me as one of my favorite hotels in my 8-day Japan trip. I think it came down to the fact that the premises were cozy and new, the location was serene and close to Todaiji, and the staff were just so friendly. Absolutely gorgeous meals for dinner kaiseki and Japanese-style breakfast too. There's a goofy charm in having a violinist serenade us during dinner, and offering to take photos of us in our ukatas smiling next to their mascot. Both public bath options they offered were so clean and relaxing and not at all crowded. I would not hestitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yann

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Waipahu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and interior design.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience a luxurious Japanese inn
Very welcoming. Very helpful. Most staff knew enough English to get along. We stayed in the annex, where we had the experience of a traditional Japanese inn with delicious Japanese dinners and breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay!
Absolutely beautiful stay! Staff were all very friendly and attentive and it felt like a true luxury experience. We arrive early with luggage so we could go for a walk and it was all taken to our room by the time we checked in. Minutes away from Nara Park, and would fully recommend booking the private onsen if you can!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Kyoto location
The food was authentic they serve you meal after meal in waves but it’s all in good portions so you won’t be too full to continue. While you eat dinner they’ll prepare your beds in your room. The room is spacious and there was a balcony, overall a very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eddy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Extremely kind detailed staff. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed for one night and close to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Wallace

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location but weird staff
I was disappointed that, the reception want to charge me 2500 yen for an 45 min delay in the sign out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome!
First and only experience in a Ryokan, and I'm SO glad we did it. It was exactly what I hoped for and more. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and made this a great experience. The onsen baths are really nice and the whole place is so comfortable. They also will help you book a FREE tour of Nara park and the guide will meet at the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Come for the keiseki not the spa
I went with my mom and sister. The room was adequate, very spacious and relaxing. The service was spectacular. I read many reviews before coming and was worried about what people said (not worth the price and spa was overrated). It was a little on the pricier side but the dinner and breakfast experience were amazing, so filling and delicious. I feel like the overrated parts were the personal tub and the public bath. Very simple.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location with an easy walk to most of the sights. Rooms are spacious and clean. Morning breakfast was also very good. I loved eating in our own small breakfast space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay in Nara, the onsen really re-charges
The hotel is close to Todaiji temple and is around 15-20 minutes from either of the train stations. It's worth the effort. The tatami room was spacious and clean and had all anticipated needs...free cold beer was a welcome surprise after the hot onsen. If you can afford it, it's worth splurging on breakfast and dinner option ( there isn't much choice nearby). Everything well presented and so much choice...don't feel bad if you can't eat it all. The service and assistance fronm the staff was first rate. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wynn B.

Very welcoming. Perfect for first time ryokan visitors
The staff was cheerful and always eager to help. We felt transported to a different world with the tatami mats and shoji screens. I have never encountered more friendly hotel staff! A short walk (5 or 10 min) to Giant Buddha and other shrines. free range deer are about 3 blocks away. The onsen bath (separate men’s & women’s baths) we novel & relaxing . The perfect central location to explore Nara from
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing
We had the most wonderful one night stay here. Beautiful room, excellent Kaiseki dinner + Japanese breakfast, nice Onsen and truly impeccable service. All around happy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

MR TKJ TSUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very pleasant stay
very good location, very helpful staffs, has a very pleasant short stay in Nara. the Onsen is a little small

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Small boutique hotel; attentive staff; bad pillows
This is a cute little hotel, a little on the pricey side for what you get in room and shared bath size compared with other ryokan we have stayed in. We enjoyed the Japanese breakfast very much. My only complaint is that I had bad back and neck pain -- and since I've stayed in traditional Japanese hotels before and never had a problem, I can only guess that it was due to the extremely hard pillow and perhaps the base flooring under the tatami.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017