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The Deer Park Inn

2.0 star property
Guesthouse connected to the convention center in Nara

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Spa
The Deer Park Inn, in the heart of Nara, is just steps from Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple. Travelers appreciate the practical amenities: in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while luggage storage and laundry facilities add convenience to the experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nara, The Deer Park Inn is connected to the convention center. Nara National Museum and Nara Prefectural Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nara Kenko Land and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum. Manyo Botanical Garden and Kojindo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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158-5 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8212

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Shin-Omiya Station - 4 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪三山亭食堂 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪東京庵本店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪カフェ 葉風泰夢 - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Deer Park Inn

Guesthouse near Nara Park
The Deer Park Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Deer Park Inn feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,500 per night); reservations required

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (984 ft away)

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 only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Property is also known as

Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is The Deer Park Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Deer Park Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Deer Park Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Deer Park Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park, Kasuga Shrine, and Manyo Botanical Garden. Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine and Nigatsu-do Temple are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Deer Park Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JACKSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here. Such a beautiful special place. Lovely staff. Beautiful view our my window. Comfortable bed. If you go to Nara staying here is a great escape surrounded by the parl
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, spoke English. It can be a bit loud depending on your neighbors but the room itself is so cozy and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIU CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location and super close interaction with deers. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Truly a hidden gem in Nara Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, in a magical place in the deer park surrounded by nature, some great little shops, shrines, and animals. Nara was the absolute highlight of my trip to Japan and this Inn was a dream to stay at. We loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet little Inn at the top of the town. Easy to access the Mt Wakakusa walk and about a 30 minute walk into the towns centre! We loved seeing the deer right outside our window.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

What an Oasis!

What a delightful spot to get away from big city vibes and get close to nature in Nara Park! Incredible staff that even let me check in early as my room was ready. Everything you need at an affordable price with a great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so sweet and helpful here. It is so convenient since everything in the park closes early as well as transportation, so if you are staying to see the deer it is a perfect place to do so.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the bed was comfy, and we had deers outside our window, it was great, and only a little walk for 711.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

Best location in Nara

Charming comfortable and simple hotel with great service, big rooms and the best location in Nara park with deer and nature all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is 100% the best place to stay at of you want to have the most authentic Nara Deer experience. When my partner and I were arriving late to check in the clerk stayed an extra 30 min waiting for us. She is a hero!🙏 The place is 30 min from the downtown area so do order or buy food for dinner as you wont find anything nearby, but its 100% worth it because of the location and the staff! Thank you so much for having us and being great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

camille

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

Nice spot in nara

Nice spot neer the deer and nara park. Close to restaurant, nice hike. Comfy but pillow really hard. Will definitly came back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay in Nara.. if you dont mind the walk is a beautiful area so no need to take buses to the hostel. Lovely receptionist as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located right by Wakakusayama, so quiet, deer sitting in front of hotel, super nice morning walk area! Owner was friendly, gave us good information. You can cook your own food at kitchen, so you can stay long. room was just like own bedroom, very comfortable. The bathrooms are not in your room, but very clean! My daughter loved here, so we will go back again!!

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the area around the inn having very few restaurants that all close around 4-5 pm (which is to be expected because it's in the park) which led us to walk a good while to get groceries, we had a very nice stay and even found that to accommodate for the lack of stores nearby, there are some instant ramens and other food to purchase in the common area for dinner past five pm. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt very welcome and also thankful to the staff who recommended that we get food before everything closed in the area. They sent emails prior, to warn us which was great. The hotel is a little old but clean. I had a very simple room with a double bed and AC unit, shared bathroom and shower. They let us store our luggage a few hours in the morning after check out. Overall loved how close it was to the temples. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodging was perfect for visiting the park. Facility was clean, quiet, our room was spacious, & the staff very friendly. They let us know about evening lantern event, and breakfast available for purchase at 9am in a cafe near by. Location in the park is convienent for some travelers without transportation visiting the park. It was a short hike from the bus stop at the museum. Could use a sign at the bottom of hill on bus route for lodging location. Of the park workers we asked, no one seemed to know where "The Deer Park Inn" was located. We followed the walking route on google maps to find it from the museum. As a hostel our room had western style bunk beds, which were nice. Property is not wheelchair accessible. They do provide this information on thier website, but take note it is located on a hill & there are many stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randlyn

Disliked: Staff & service
Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location deep inside of Nara Park.

First off: the listing says laundry facilities are available, but they are not (yet). This is important because the nearest laundromat is 30 minutes away. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay overnight in Nara. We spent 3 nights enjoying the park. Deer right outside every morning. 2 great restaurants right down the stairs, but everything nearby closes around 16:00. Drink machines abound, but plan to stock up at the 7-11 at the park entrance (15 minutes) to cook dinner or have snacks at the Inn. They offer a small selection of instant ramen and such you can purchase for 200 yen in the kitchen if you forget and are hungry. Very kind staff. Just keep in mind you won't have access to laundry or convenient store hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

コウジ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

のりこ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
窓から鹿がくつろいでいる姿を眺められるのがとても良かったです。 部屋も可愛らしく清潔で空調も快適でした。 キッチンとシャワールーム、洗面所、トイレは共用でしたが不自由なく使えました。 鹿が見たくて奈良に来たので最高のステイになりました。違う季節にも絶対また泊まりに来たいと思います。
部屋の窓から鹿が観察できる
清潔感のある可愛らしいツイン部屋
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice guest house Clean and located in the park. Warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MASASHI

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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