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Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Kashihara Shrine

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Lounge
Lounge
Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara is near the historic Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu and Asuka Palace Site. Guests enjoy the indoor mineral hot spring, meals at Le Sensoriel restaurant, free WiFi, a conference center, and on-site shopping for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Single Extra Bed. City Side) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Single Extra Bed. City Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (City Side) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Side) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed (City Side)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (City Side) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds (City Side)

Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds (City Side) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite, 2 Twin Beds (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - twin
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (Japanese Style. City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Room (2 Twin Beds and 1 Sofa Bed. City Side)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (2 Twin Beds and 1 Sofa Bed. City Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - twin
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - twin
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (City Side)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room (City Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - twin
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6522 Kumemachi, Kashihara, Nara-ken, JP

What's nearby

  • Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kashihara Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nara Kenko Land - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Mount Yoshino - 19 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Horyu-ji Temple - 22 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kashiharajingumae Station - 5 min walk
  • Unebi Station - 11 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪きはる 橿原神宮店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大阪王将橿原店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将橿原神宮店 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪ドトールコーヒーショップ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Upscale hotel near Kashihara Shrine
Located close to Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu and Asuka Palace Site, Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Le Sensoriel, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A gift shop, 6 meeting rooms, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a water dispenser
Room features
All 209 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 26-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (JPY 500 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,800 for adults and JPY 3,800 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of JPY 9,200

Restaurants on site

  • Le Sensoriel

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Spa

  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3800 for adults and JPY 3800 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: JPY 500 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: JPY 9200

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kashihara Hotel
Kashihara Royal
Kashihara Royal Hotel
Kashihara Royal Hotel Japan - Nara Prefecture
Kashihara Royal Onsen Hotel
Hotel KASHIHARA
THE KASHIHARA
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Kashihara
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara Hotel Kashihara

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Self parking is available for JPY 500 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara located?

Situated in Kashihara, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kashihara Shrine and Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu. Asuka Palace Site and Ishibutai Tomb are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kashiharajingumae Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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