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Wakasa Bettei

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan with restaurant, near Nara Park

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Public bath

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • LED TV
The price is $177
includes taxes & fees
$160 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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) | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin 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) | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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) | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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) | Down comforters, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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 Twin Futons

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

Dining | Breakfast and dinner served, Japanese cuisine

301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

Interior

403 with Open-Air Bath-Special Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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

Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Interior

Standard Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 77 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 93 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Nara Station - 28 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 28 min walk

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

Wakasa Bettei offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Nara Park. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Special features

Spa

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Extended parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Does Wakasa Bettei offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wakasa Bettei does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wakasa Bettei?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Wakasa Bettei?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wakasa Bettei?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Wakasa Bettei and nearby?
Wakasa Bettei has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Wakasa Bettei?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Wakasa Bettei like?
Wakasa Bettei is a short 1-minute walk from Nara Park and 6 minutes' walk from Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Danielle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wilson, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Viola, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kevin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Yann, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pranav, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and interior design.
Dave, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynn, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Eddy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Extremely kind detailed staff. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed for one night and close to the park.
Haley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Wallace, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Reem, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
William, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Athena, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hiroshi, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

very pleasant stay
very good location, very helpful staffs, has a very pleasant short stay in Nara. the Onsen is a little small
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6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay ! staff super friendly and efficient, perfect location, quiet and charming, meals amazing
france, 2-night trip
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