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Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

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

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Property amenity
View from property
Rooftop terrace
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 | 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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Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 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, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

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

Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 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, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪ふく埳 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪メむンダむニングルヌム 䞉笠 - ‬8 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:
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya boast perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, children's robes, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

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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
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • 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 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 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
  • Children's robes
  • 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
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 7:00 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Guests with tattoos are not able 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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Sarusawaike Yoshidaya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a simply magnificent Hotel. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left the service was exceptional. The breakfast was superb and the roof top terrace amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and room where nice and spacious, but we got a room with shared toilet which was not clear before booking. They made up for it offering a compensation, but still USD 200 for a shared toilet room sounds excessive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんも䞁寧でよかったです
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ゆうこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族颚呂があり、朝食も矎味しく、適切な量で満足したした。 ゆっくりできたした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ノリコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
党般的に奜印象をもおる宿でした。䌚話や案内もマニュアル感を感じさせずずおも枩かい印象でしたが、かず蚀っお䞀線は画しおいおずおも心地よかったです。郚屋の济宀も貞切颚呂も、他の共甚スペヌスもシンプルで矎しく保たれおいおずおも感じが良かったです。次回もたた宿泊したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamaki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Watanabe

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

いいお宿でした

朝ごはんがおいしく、猿沢の池がみえるお郚屋も宿の方々のホスピタリティもよかった。荷物をあずかっおいただき、奈良囜立博物通での囜宝展をゆったりみるこずもできた。ありがずうございたした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

HIDETA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shou Ping

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

可以再蚪的飯店

悠閒的䜏宿環境奜吃的早晚逐及芪切的服務。
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近いし、郚屋も広くおキレむ、スタッフの方の感じも良くお満足でした気になったのはテレビのサむズが小さいのず、壁が薄いのか廊䞋の向こうの声や音が結構聞こえた事くらいです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方々が、ずおも芪切でした。たた、利甚したいず思いたした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
䞁寧なさサヌビスでした。貞しきりぶろのシステムもよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is very convenient. Staffs are really nice. Their dinner and breakfast are a must try.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

kay

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

Great Japanese experience

Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Great location. Would stay here again. Breakfast was beautifully payed out. Very Japanese - some was yummy but not every dish was my taste. But that’s just different cultures. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Y, South korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
적당히 ꎜ찮은 혾텔. 귌데 닀음번엔 닀륞곳을 검색할듯. 가성비는 ꎜ찮은것 같윌나 Ʞ억에 낚을만한 곳은 아니었닀. 직원은 친절핚
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Super Location in Nara

Lohnenswert!, Sehr gÃŒnstig gelegen, um die SehenswÃŒrdigkeiten in Nara zu Fuß zu erreichen. Außergewöhnlich zuvorkommender Service (ich erhielt auf Wunsch ein "Western Breakfast", was nicht selbstverstÀndlich ist); Gute Zimmer, mit Blick auf den Pond; Das Onsen ist ein wenig klein, (leider auch nur male/female getrennt); Kostenloses Parken 100 m entfernt vom Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

nao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
子どもの受隓に付き添っお宿泊したした。早い時間にチェックむンしたため、眺望のよいお郚屋に通しおいただきたした。お郚屋の䞭は枅朔でく぀ろげたす。予玄なしで入れる貞し切り颚呂も利甚させおいただき、隣接の興犏寺・五重塔を眺めながらリラックスできたした。 䞀぀だけ難点をあげるずすれば、お郚屋のお手掗いで氎を流す際の流氎音が倧きいこずです。それがやや長時間続くのが気になりたした。 䞀泊でしたが気持ちよく滞圚させおいただきたしおありがずうございたした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

james, alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice location.

Needs a renovation. Clean. Good service. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

alain

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

Hotel trÚs agréable

Séjour trÚs agréable. Grande chambre avec vue sur le lac. Proche des commerces et la gare au bout de rue à 1km à pied.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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