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Ryokan Hakuhou

2.5 star property
Ryokan in Nara, 3-minute walk to Nara Park

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Living area
Spa
Lobby sitting area
Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Back inner room with private bath) | Free WiFi
Ryokan Hakuhou offers an authentic Japanese experience just steps from Todaiji Temple. Travelers can refresh in the indoor public bath, find quiet moments on the garden terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi while experiencing traditional accommodations.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Modern Room - 6 Tatami mats) | In-room dining

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Modern Room - 6 Tatami mats)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Modern room) | Free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Modern room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Modern - 6 Tatami Mats with toilet) | Living area

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Modern - 6 Tatami Mats with toilet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Modern Room(10Tatami mats)with Toilet) | Living area

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Modern Room(10Tatami mats)with Toilet)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Twin Room (Retro Room) | Free WiFi

Twin Room (Retro Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Room (Retro - 6 Tatami Mats) | Living area

Traditional Room (Retro - 6 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Back inner room with private bath)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Back inner room with private bath) | Free WiFi

Traditional Room, Non Smoking (Back inner room with private bath)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Modern room - 4.5 Tatami mats)

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Modern room - 4.5 Tatami mats) | Free WiFi

Traditional Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Modern room - 4.5 Tatami mats)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Retro floor- Traditional Room 6 Tatami Mats (Shared bath and toilet)

Living area

Retro floor- Traditional Room 6 Tatami Mats (Shared bath and toilet)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Retro floor- Traditional Room 4.5 Tatami Mats (Shared bath and toilet)

Living area

Retro floor- Traditional Room 4.5 Tatami Mats (Shared bath and toilet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Retro floor, 10 Tatami Mats)

Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Retro floor, 10 Tatami Mats) | Living area

Traditional Room, Private Bathroom (Retro floor, 10 Tatami Mats)

Highlights

TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Map
4-1 KamiSanjocho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8228

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CAFÉ de CRIÉ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カフェ エトランジェ ナラッド - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪大仏いちご - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CHAMI - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Hakuhou

Ryokan near Nara Park
You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace, and a garden at Ryokan Hakuhou. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Ryokan Hakuhou offer amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

More

  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hakuhou
Hakuhou Nara
Ryokan Hakuhou
Ryokan Hakuhou Nara
Ryokan Hakuhou Nara
Ryokan Hakuhou Ryokan
Ryokan Hakuhou Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Hakuhou pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Hakuhou?

Self parking is available for JPY 1500 per night.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Hakuhou?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Hakuhou?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Hakuhou located?

Located in Naramachi, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Christ Church, and Sarusawa Pond Park. Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall and Kofuku-ji Temple are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is only a 5-minute walk and Nara Station is 12 minutes.

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Ryokan Hakuhou Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 331 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nurmasniza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to main attractions in Nara as well as to train and bus stations. Very helpful personal at the reception.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

Awesome

Great traditional experience for my stay!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was able to check me in at 1 am when i got re routed on the train! Very helpful very kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly guests with english speaking staff. Front counter allowed us to store our luggages and accomodated our requests Im going to miss Ryokan Hakuhou
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. I stayed for 3 nights. I liked the tatami mats, my room and I slept very good on the futon. It was my first ryokan to stay, but it was a nice experience and I would come again. Right im front is a strawberry store I can recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A relaxed place without the usual formalities. A great hall, themed around manga and samurais, lots of board games and many classic mangas to read (Dragonball, Death note etc., complete series).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness
建物自体は少し古いけど部屋には特に不満ありません。安いし素泊まりならかなりおすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HATSUSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方がとても感じが良くて、チェックインが遅れたけれど、電話の応答から安心感がもらえた。駅からも近くて、すごく良かった！！奈良滞在の時はここにします！！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old ryokan in the heart of nara. Housemaster was very kind and room had everything you needed. The little bath house was amazingly clean and well kept for such a small place. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to visit nara who wants an authentic japanese experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
　まさに奈良の雰囲気を感じることのできる便利な立地で大満足です。施設も綺麗でした。中心部のわりに、静かな雰囲気だったの最高評価です。賑やかな夜を過ごしたい皆様には、どうかご遠慮いただきたいと自分勝手に思いました笑
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

NOBUKO

Disliked: Cleanliness
共用のスリッパの中敷がよれているものがあった。もう少し良いものを用意してほしい。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

masaharu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
たいへん親切に対応していただきました。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
建物はきれいでぼくにとっては立地が抜群。お風呂も時間内に入れれば最高。 気になったのは館内の音がよく聞こえることと、洗面所が部屋にも館内にもなかったので、風呂かトイレで歯磨きすることになること。 他人に配慮して静かに過ごすのが苦じゃなくて安く泊まりたい人には最適です
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設の古さはありますが、ベッドも十分な広さでベッドマットや布団の質も悪くないと思います。 無料のマッサージチェアは本当にありがたいです。旅の疲れが癒やされます。 お風呂も大変気持ちよかったです。 タオルとバスタオル、浴衣と歯ブラシがありました。連泊でしたので毎日新しいもの（部屋ドアの前に置いてもらえます）と替えてもらえてよかったです。 連泊のお掃除は希望制でした。 奈良の滞在で、コスパ良い宿だと思います。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The traditional room was remarkable. I love the floor sleeping. The place has a nice public onsen. If you are into manga the owner has a huge collection to check out. Also there is a massage chair in the lobby that I recommend for after your bath. This place is tucked back off of the main road so it is quiet. I highly recommend this for a night or multi night stay if available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

YAMAMOTO

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

気楽

出入りも自由で気楽でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

マサト

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅近、価格安め。古いなりに頑張っている旅館だけど、それ以上は期待しない事。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good for a stay in Nara on a budget. Came with their own onsen which was a nice surprise! Staff very friendly and helpful and lots of games & services on offer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kyoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
清潔感あり良く過ごせました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

悪くない。　これからは定宿にする。

連泊したが、寝具の整頓、茶器の交換や茶葉の追加などがない。外出中に部屋に誰も入らないことを原則にしているのかも知れない。交換用の浴衣やタオルはドアの前にセットされていた。 以上は自分でフロントに問いあわせれば解決するかも知れないが、一番の問題は宿に到着したときにフロントに誰もおらず、予備さすように指定された番号に電話をかけても誰も出ない。３回は繰り返したが、諦めて後から着た客と世間話をして時間をつぶした。結果、３０分後に電話がつながり入室。でも、このほったからかし感も、今どきでない楽しさと思えばそれはそれでいいんじゃないかと思う。 最後になるが、温泉に入れることと立地のよさ（JRにも近鉄にもちかく、朝の興福寺などを歩きたい方には非常に良い。）は今回利用してつくづく感じた。タイトルにも書いたが、これからは必ずこの宿にしたい。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan is very convenient, it is close to Nara park and railway station. Staff is friendly and helpful, the hot tub is a huge plus although you may need to learn the manner of using it beforehand and it's a bit small, the capacity is 2 persons. However there is no passenger lift available, if you hate stairs you may need to reconsider.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrel

Liked: Amenities
It was really nice for the price and nice area. 10 min walk to subway station.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Toshihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
チェックイン、チェックアウトはとてもスムーズでした。 部屋にお風呂はありませんが、大きなお風呂があったので銭湯好きな私にはむしろポイント高かったです。シャワーは24時間OKなのが嬉しいです。トイレも部屋にはありませんが他の部屋の方と鉢合わせになることもなく清潔で快適でした。 施設は昭和を感じさせる郷愁の香りがありました。 便利な立地でリーズナブルなお値段を重視していたので大満足な滞在でした。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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