Hotel New Wakasa (Nara, JPN): Reviews & Deals from AU$257

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Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Spa

Laundry

Parking included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

Room options

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Economy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

Design Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Design Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

City view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Design Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Separate bath and shower

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons OR 1 Single Futon

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

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Mountain view
Sleeps 5
5 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Separate bath and shower

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Lanai

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Mountain view
Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries

Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

Sleeps 5
1 Single Futon

Premier Room

Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

Sleeps 4
1 Single Futon

Economy Room

Sleeps 2
1 Single Futon OR 2 Single Futons

Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

Sleeps 3
1 Single Futon

Superior Room

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Classic Room

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

Sleeps 3
1 Single Futon

Japanese-Style Triple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

Sleeps 3
2 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

Sleeps 4
2 Single Futons

Japanese Style General Room (Half Board)

Sleeps 3
1 Single Futon

Traditional Room

Sleeps 3
3 Single Futons

Quadruple Room With Balcony

Sleeps 4
4 Single Futons

Twin with Bath, Mountain View

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About the area

Nara

At Hotel New Wakasa you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nara Park and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Highlights at this inn include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Traditional Dining Room, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for breakfast. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. On weekday mornings Japanese breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Nara inn include Nara Woman's University and Todaiji Temple.

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What's nearby

Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Todaiji Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sarusawa Pond Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 77 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

Hotel New Wakasa

Inn with a full-service spa, steps from Nara Park

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of Hotel New Wakasa, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Hotel New Wakasa. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nara inn.

25 guestrooms or units

Terrace on the roof

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (limited hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Library

Garden

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Lift

Smoking in designated areas

Dining venue

Hotel New Wakasa offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. This Nara inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the inn's full-service spa, 大浴場. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

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

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

Ballroom
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 2750 for adults and from JPY 1650 for children

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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

Hotel New Wakasa

Hotel New Wakasa Nara

New Wakasa

New Wakasa Nara

Hotel New Wakasa Inn

Hotel New Wakasa Nara

Hotel New Wakasa Inn Nara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel New Wakasa?

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

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

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel New Wakasa on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$257.06, 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 Hotel New Wakasa?

Yep, Hotel New Wakasa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel New Wakasa?

Yep, 大浴場 is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Is Hotel New Wakasa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel New Wakasa is a hit with families.

Does Hotel New Wakasa serve breakfast?

Yep, Japanese brekkie is available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel New Wakasa?

No, Hotel New Wakasa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel New Wakasa?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel New Wakasa?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel New Wakasa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel New Wakasa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

11 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

13 June 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with partner

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff here is absolutely wonderful. They were so kind and helpful. We had one of the smaller rooms, but still way more spacious than something in Tokyo within our price range. The room and private bath were so beautiful. We ordered the Japanese dinner and breakfast and it is a must if you stay here! You’ll try foods authentic to Nara specifically and the amount you receive is more than plenty. Would highly recommend this stay to anyone even for just one night, as that is what we did to relax in the middle of our busy trip.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family and small children

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the proximity to Nara Park and feeding the deer. The rooms and food was amazing. Great onsen, and of course playing with the deer was best for kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ying

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

All of the staff are genuinely kind and wonderful. Lovely hotel close to Todai-Ji temple and all the deer you can handle. Nara is a magical place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a great time, wishing we could have stayed longer. The hospitality of the staff and amazing customer service definitely will make me come back. Give everyone a raise please.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

SCOTT, Bloomington

Travelled with family

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a nice small boutique hotel with an attentive staff. My family of three, which included my wife and our young adult daughter, had been staying in more western-style hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto with 3 beds. Because of that, I was a little surprised when we arrived here and discovered a tatami room with a table and chairs and no beds or futons. What the staff explained is that when we wished to sleep we should notify them and they would come and remove the table and put down the futons. The process worked well but it did take some getting used to. They do have a very nice breakfast and onsite onsen.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam

Travelled with partner

30 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

From the moment we steped on property they went above and beyond from the tea at check in to dinner and arranging a private night tour which we highly recommend to anyone in the area. Guide was funny, informative and a great photographer best hotel and tour ive ever taken!

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff and amenities were excellent. The New Year breakfast menu was a nice treat and a wonderful way to experience Japanese New Year. Todaiji and other popular sightseeing spots are walking distance from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

18 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All the staff are very helpful and suggested nice walking route to see temples. Their breakfast are very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

9 Feb 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location. However, the facility is outdated and some water leaks at the bathroom. Also, there are no Futon sheets.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

29 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good place, very comfortable, good breakfast, nice staff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff here are absolutely phenomenal. When I dropped off my luggage earlier in the day, they gave me a cup of yuzu tea, a homemade map of the area, crackers for the deer, and made some personalized sightseeing recommendations. After I checked in later that evening, the staff gave me a tour of the facility and made more detailed recommendations about routes, transportation, etc., for my sightseeing plans the next day. The kaiseki dinners and washoku breakfasts were both top-notch. The rooms themselves were slightly dated, even by ryokan standards, but the excellent service from the staff more than made up for it. I will absolutely stay here again if in Nara.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family

12 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A special stay in Nara

The sweetest and most caring staff really want to make you feel special in Nara and as their guest. An authentic experience with free onsen use and lovely rooms with futons , seating area and beautiful room screens Great restaurant recommendations and best meal of our stay right down the street (if you like raman be sure to ask!)

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

28 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Japanese experience at its finest.

Amazing histrorical Japan feeling and atmosphete. Superlative service and attentivenrsd. Bathroom was rather (very) small. The best traditional Japanese breakfast imaginable. Overall the most cuturally immersive Japenese experience possible.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 June 2019

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howe, Berkeley CA

Travelled with partner

2 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Top notch hotel and service. Great spa and breakfast as well. Little far from transportation.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

25 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I usually do not leave reviews but I was so impressed with this property. The Japanese style rooms were wonderful, just be prepared to sleep on a futon on the floor. Very comfortable. The staff were exceptional, by far the best service I have had anywhere. I would highly recommend a visit to Nara and if I am ever fortunate enough to make it back would gladly stay at Hotel New Wakasa again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

23 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great lobby, onsen and location. Greeting was best I ever e we received when checking in to a property! We all can learn from them!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco

25 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A+

Amazing service. Great staff

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The service was excellent and the attention to detail impeccable. Every employee was super helpful, and I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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Explore the area

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

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Economy Room, Non Smoking

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Design Room, Mountain View

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

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Design Triple Room

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Design Twin Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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Japanese Style Room (Wakakusayama)

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Premier Room

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Japanese Style Room 401-Special Room

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Economy Room

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Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom

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Japanese Style General Room (Breakfast Only)

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Superior Room

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Classic Room

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Japanese Style General Room-Room Only

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Japanese-Style Triple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

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Japanese-Style Quadruple Room With Open Air Bath And Mountain View

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Japanese Style General Room (Half Board)

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Traditional Room

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Quadruple Room With Balcony

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Twin with Bath, Mountain View

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