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Daibutsukan

3.0 star property
Ryokan within easy reach of Nara Park

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Exterior
Living area
Reception
Public bath
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Lift
  • Minibar
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

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Living area

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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About the area

Map
250 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nara National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 32 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 48 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 75 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Nara Station - 20 min walk
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪MALDITA MALDITO by - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fiddich - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪㐂つね - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Daibutsukan

Daibutsukan offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Nara Park. The Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 10 PM - 10 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Dressing gowns

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • In-room dining only

More

  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Daibutsukan
Daibutsukan Inn
Daibutsukan Inn Nara
Daibutsukan Nara
Daibutsukan Nara
Daibutsukan Ryokan
Daibutsukan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Daibutsukan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Daibutsukan 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Daibutsukan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Daibutsukan?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Daibutsukan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Daibutsukan and nearby?
Daibutsukan has 1 hot tub.
What's the area around Daibutsukan like?
Daibutsukan is a short 9-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and 2 minutes' walk from Kofuku-ji Temple.

Daibutsukan Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hospitality was great and really close to nara park
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Clean hotel
Janpanese homeowned hotel, staff members are friendly, rooms are very clean, walking distance to tour sites. Interesting experience.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Relatively old hotel. Room was too noisy.
The room is very basic and pretty old. We had a street facing room, and every little noise was heard loudly in the room (street noise continued until late and started early). It was challenging to communicate with the hotel staff in English. The hotel location is pretty good - right in the center. On the other hand, it's a pretty small city so maybe location is not that critical in this case.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

So close to Nara Park
I liked this hotel. Very nice staff, great breakfast and literally across the street from Nara Park. One thing to note is the 10pm curfew at this hotel. If you're not back in before then, you'll have to find somewhere else to stay. That wasn't an issue for me, but I can see how that could a problem for some. I wasn't sure about the Japanese futon bed, but it was very comfy! Would stay here again!!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Japanese Experience
Excellent location - we can see deers from our room. One female and one male public baths made the stay very relaxing. Love the seating beside windows - great for people watching during the day. Very quiet at night. Breakfast is in a private room. Love the Japanese experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice traditional inn
We had a pleasant stay at Daibutsukan in mid October. The staff was friendly and accommodating, in particular the young woman who prepared our room and breakfast. The staff mostly speaks Japanese and we only had a limited vocabulary, but we were able to communicate well enough. The location was ideal for accessing Nara Park and was convenient for exploring the town. Nara Station is a little ways away, but we found it easy enough to walk with our rolling suitcases from the station to the ryokan. Others may not find that to be the case, however. We enjoyed the traditional accommodations and found the futons to be quite comfortable. The bathroom is small, but we did not find this to be a problem for us. Breakfast was filling and tasty. The spas (one for men and another for women) are basic, but clean and comfortable for a short soak. After we checked out of the room the staff was able to hold our luggage while we explored until 2pm. If you're looking for traditional accommodations in Nara I would recommend Diabutsukan.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Expensive, poor service, 10pm curfew.
A typical room, but it comes at a hefty price... Hotel is expensive, and has a lot of constraints: - CURFEW AT 10pm (see below) - check out at 10am - lots of stairs (hotel is not disability-friendly) - no option to eat, either in or around the hotel. Restaurants downtown are a rip-off - very few facilities around VERY IMPORTANT: the hotel has a CURFEW AT 10pm. That's right: 10pm... and it's strictly enforced. Even Cinderella had until midnight to enjoy the company of her Prince! If you had planned a romantic trip with your significant other, this is going to ruin your experience in so many ways: - "Oh sorry darling, I know this is a wonderful night but we must be back before 10pm..." - "Oh sorry darling, I know you wanted to see more of nearby Kyoto but we must go back already..." After 10pm you'll have to sleep with all the deer that populate Nara... Regarding the management: - the only person who barely speaks English may be called by the reception through loudspeaker... (not kidding!) - poor service. Should consider a different profession In short: - Expensive - Hotel not suitable for a romantic getaway ("sorry darling, but our 'hotel' has a stupid curfew") - Hotel not suitable for any other purpose Not worth it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old world (1960's) Japanese luxury sustained
Lay in bed (futon) and look directly across the quiet street onto deer grazing at the world heritage pagoda..... does it get better? This hotel was probably extremely upmarket in the 60's - and I'd say that absolutely nothing has changed since that time (other than the staff have probably aged in line with the hotel). Don't get me wrong - this hotel is amazing in a 1960's kitch way. The onsen is terrific and you pretty much have it to yourself. the service is very attentive, including Japanese tea on arrival. Wifi was good. From memory the only negative thing was the 10pm curfew....though by that time the town has closed and gone to sleep so it's really not to big a deal. (Last orders for food for many restaurants in Nara are very early - we got caught out by this a little). You simply won't find a better located cheap hotel. A must stay (if u have a little humour).
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

LOCATION!
A family run ryokan, this makes up in kindness and character what it lacks in facilities. It's location is so close to Kofukuji that you are practically staying on temple grounds & it is literally a stone's throw from Nara koen. I would definitely stay again.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

O.K. for the price.
Rather typical low budget japanese ryokan. No food services, not even breakfast. Neighborhood was good, but road outside our room noisy with scooters and motorcycles.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice traditional Japanese accommodation
Nice traditional Japanese accommodation in a good location. Nice room, well worth the money.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible first experience in a ryokan
I have never stayed in a ryokan before, but guaranteed that I will stay again. For a traveler on business you spend so little time in the room, elaborate, expensive accommodations are not a necessity for me because frankly I spend little actual time in the room. Traditionally the ryokan fits well with this model, a nice simple inexpensive place to stay. This one as beautiful and the staff was great! I am a big guy and even so, it was just fine for me (I did have to duck a little bit when I went out on the porch but that was no problem. Next time I go to Nara on business I will definitely stay here!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joerg, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

エリザ
ホテルは古いですがとっても良い場所でした。 みんな親切でした。
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Gullig familjeägd Ryokan
Underbar personal som vill göra allt för att men ska trivas. Stora rum om än lite omoderna så var det fantastiskt. Läget underbart precis vid parken. Rekommenderar starkt att bo här.
Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super
Très bon accueil et emplacement avec un petit déjeuner extraordinaire
denis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

值得住宿的日式房間
旅館外表很普通不顯眼，都是資深的員工，到日本值得體會的日式房間，大浴池洗澡，日式早餐一人一份。
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Encantadora habitación!
Al principio nos pareció un hotel demasiado sencillo, hasta que llegamos a la habitación de este ryokan japonés!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

personnel tres aimable
Très positif première expérience en ryokan
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review