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Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade ryokan in Nara with a restaurant

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Property amenity
Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking | View from room
Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya offers a peaceful escape in Naramachi with an indoor public bath and private bathing options. Relax in the garden or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. Nearby, explore Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine for cultural experiences.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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View all photos for Japanese & Western Style Room with Pond View (Up to 5 guests), Non Smoking

Japanese & Western Style Room with Pond View (Up to 5 guests), Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese & Western Style Room with Pond View (Up to 5 guests), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room with Private Bathroom (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room with Private Bathroom (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room with Private Bathroom (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Superior Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking

Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Naramachi, a neighborhood in Nara, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is near a train station and on a lake. Nara Kenko Land and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kojindo and Manyo Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Naraden Arena or Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
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246 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪猿田圊珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ナナむロフルりツ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Ryokan near Nara Park
Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and a restaurant at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Built in 1979
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Inn Nara
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Inn
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Nara
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Nara
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Ryokan
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya located?

Located in Naramachi, this ryokan is steps from Nara Park, Sarusawa Pond Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall and Gango-ji Temple are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 19 minutes.

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