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9.2
/10
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249 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Endo
10.0
/ 10
Beautiful and fancy stay. They were VERYY hospitable. Never stayed in a traditional Japanese room before so that was an interesting experience. The private bath was excellent. Super close to Nara park.
Judy
10.0
/ 10
The free tour arranged by the hotel was excellent and informative, we loved our guide Michiko! Japanese breakfast was delicious and beautifully arranged and served. Coffee on the rooftop scenic and serene.
Kai Chung
10.0
/ 10
It's my first time staying at Hotel New Wakasa. I travelled with my husband and two kids (10 and 15 yo). We took train and walked about 15 minutes to the hotel.
We have booked the room with our own tub with mountain view. We were greeted by the friendly staff. They took us to the room. There were some complimentary drinks for adults and kids.
The room was very clean and we liked the design a lot. Slippers were all prepared at the front door. Our booking included one half board dinner and a breakfast. The staff will come to our room to set up the bed when we stepped out for dinner.
The food was delicate and delicious. During dinner, the hotel had hired someone to play music and she would come to each table and asked if there's any specific piece you would like to hear.
There was also a rooftop for you to enjoy sunset or sunrise although it was a bit windy and cold when we went in mid March. There was also a small outdoor playground for little kids.
We have tried the public bath separately for men and women, not too crowded. The overall experience was great.
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1 Kitahanda Higashicho, Nara, Kansai, Japan, 630-8274
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Welcome to Hotel New Wakasa, your premier destination for an unforgettable stay in the heart of Kansai, Japan. We pride ourselves on offering a blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and modern comfort, ensuring every guest experiences a truly relaxing and enriching visit. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Hotel New Wakasa is dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating lasting memories. Discover the charm and tranquility that awaits you at Hotel New Wakasa.
Hotel New Wakasa Location
Nestled in the serene and culturally rich city of Nara, Hotel New Wakasa is conveniently situated at 北半田東町 1, 奈良, 関西, 日本, 630-8274. This prime location places you within easy reach of the city center, approximately 1.5 kilometers away, and a mere 45-minute drive from Kansai International Airport (KIX). The atmosphere surrounding Hotel New Wakasa is one of peaceful elegance, offering a tranquil escape while still being close to the vibrant pulse of Nara. You'll find yourself immersed in a neighborhood that beautifully balances historical significance with modern convenience, perfect for those seeking both relaxation and exploration. For those looking to connect with nature and history, Hotel New Wakasa is a short distance from the iconic Nara Park, home to friendly wild deer and ancient temples.
Hotel New Wakasa Facilities & Services
Facilities for guests at Hotel New Wakasa are designed to cater to every need, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our commitment is to provide a seamless experience from the moment you arrive until your departure.
- On-site Restaurant: Savor exquisite Japanese and international cuisine in a refined setting. Operating hours are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with breakfast priced at approximately PHP 1,500 per person, lunch at PHP 2,000, and dinner at PHP 2,500.
- Indoor Swimming Pool: Take a refreshing dip in our heated indoor pool, open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Access is complimentary for all guests.
- Fitness Center: Maintain your workout routine in our well-equipped gym, available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entry is free for hotel guests.
- Spa and Wellness Center: Indulge in rejuvenating treatments and massages at our serene spa. Open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with treatments starting from PHP 3,000.
- Business Center: For our business travelers, we offer a fully equipped business center with printing and secretarial services. Available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi: Stay connected throughout the hotel with our high-speed, free Wi-Fi service.
- Free Parking: Guests arriving by car can take advantage of our complimentary on-site parking facilities.
- 24-Hour Front Desk: Our dedicated staff is available around the clock to assist with any requests or inquiries.
Hotel New Wakasa Room Types
Discover a range of meticulously designed accommodations, offering the perfect sanctuary for every traveler. The room types of Hotel New Wakasa are crafted to provide comfort, style, and convenience.
- Standard Room: Offering a comfortable retreat with a choice of city or garden views. Available in smoking and non-smoking options.
- Deluxe Room: A more spacious option, featuring enhanced amenities and a choice of city or garden views. Some Deluxe rooms include a bathtub. Available in smoking and non-smoking options.
- Executive Suite: Our most luxurious offering, providing ample space, premium furnishings, and breathtaking city views. These suites feature a separate living area and a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub. Available in non-smoking.
- Family Room: Designed for families traveling together, these rooms offer extra space and comfortable bedding arrangements. Available in non-smoking.
Hotel New Wakasa is pleased to offer a limited number of pet-friendly rooms. Please note that an additional cleaning fee of PHP 1,500 per pet, per stay, will apply. Advance notice is required to ensure availability.
Hotel New Wakasa Dining & Restaurants
Embark on a culinary journey at Hotel New Wakasa, where exceptional dining experiences await. Our on-site establishments are dedicated to showcasing the finest flavors of Japan and beyond.
- "Sakura" Japanese Restaurant: Experience authentic Kaiseki dining and fresh sushi. Open for dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Estimated price per person: PHP 4,000 - PHP 7,000.
- "The Garden Cafe": Enjoy a delightful international buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a variety of local and global dishes. Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Estimated price per person: Breakfast PHP 1,500, Lunch PHP 2,000, Dinner PHP 2,500.
- "Sky Lounge Bar": Unwind with expertly crafted cocktails and light snacks while enjoying panoramic city views. Open from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Estimated price per person for drinks and snacks: PHP 1,000 - PHP 2,000.
Hotel New Wakasa Nearby Attractions and Activities
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty surrounding Hotel New Wakasa. The hotel is ideally located for exploring some of Nara's most cherished attractions.
- Nara Park: A vast public park famous for its freely roaming wild deer and numerous historical sites, including Todai-ji Temple.
- Todai-ji Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage site housing a giant bronze Buddha statue, one of Japan's most famous landmarks.
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine: Renowned for its thousands of bronze and stone lanterns, this Shinto shrine offers a mystical atmosphere.
- Kofuku-ji Temple: A historic Buddhist temple complex featuring a striking five-story pagoda.
- Nara National Museum: Showcasing a significant collection of Japanese Buddhist art.
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How to Get to Hotel New Wakasa from the Airport
Navigating your journey to Hotel New Wakasa is made simple with various transportation options available from Kansai International Airport (KIX). The airport transfer service of Hotel New Wakasa is designed for your convenience. Here's how to get to Hotel New Wakasa:
- Airport Limousine Bus: Direct buses run from KIX to Nara City. The journey takes approximately 70-80 minutes and costs around PHP 1,500 per person. Buses depart regularly.
- Taxi: Metered taxis are readily available at the airport. A taxi ride to Hotel New Wakasa will take approximately 60-70 minutes and can cost between PHP 8,000 - PHP 10,000, depending on traffic.
- Train: Take the JR Haruka Express from KIX to Tennoji Station, then transfer to a JR Yamatoji Line train bound for JR Nara Station. From JR Nara Station, a short taxi ride (approx. 10 minutes, PHP 400-500) or a local bus will take you to the hotel. Total travel time is around 90-100 minutes.
- Hotel Private Transfer: For the ultimate convenience, Hotel New Wakasa can arrange a private airport transfer service. Please contact the hotel in advance to book this service. Pricing is available upon request. You can also explore various airport transfer services for seamless travel.
Summary of Why You Should Choose to Stay at Hotel New Wakasa
Choosing Hotel New Wakasa means opting for an experience that blends comfort, convenience, and authentic Japanese charm. We are dedicated to making your stay exceptional.
- Prime Location: Situated in the culturally rich city of Nara, offering easy access to historical sites and natural beauty.
- Exceptional Facilities: Enjoy our swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and fine dining options.
- Comfortable Accommodations: A variety of well-appointed rooms and suites to suit your needs. Check Room availability at Hotel New Wakasa for your preferred dates.
- Attentive Service: Our staff is committed to providing warm hospitality and personalized service.
- Convenient Access: Easy transportation links from Kansai International Airport and proximity to local attractions.
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All facilities in Hotel New Wakasa
Entertainment Facility
Functional Hall
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
General
- Ballroom
- Smoking area
- Rooftop terrace
- Parking
- Terrace
Things to Do
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Spa
- Library
Accessibilty
- Accessible bathroom
- Disabled access friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible path of travel
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Newspaper in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Concierge
Food and Drinks
- Kaiseki meal
- Breakfast
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Elevator
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel New Wakasa
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
15:00 - 10:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
General Check-in Instructions
- 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 and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- 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
Pets
Pets Not Allowed
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi, Elevator |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - 10:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Hotel New Wakasa | 25 |
Number of floors in Hotel New Wakasa | 1 |
Another facilities in Hotel New Wakasa | Ballroom, Smoking area, Rooftop terrace, Parking, Terrace |
Frequently asked question in Hotel New Wakasa
What are available facilities at Hotel New Wakasa?
There are top facilites at Hotel New Wakasa such as WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel New Wakasa?
The standard check-in time at Hotel New Wakasa is starting from 15:00 - 10:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Hotel New Wakasa provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel New Wakasa provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hotel New Wakasa?
Hotel New Wakasa is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Hotel New Wakasa have?
Hotel New Wakasa has 1 floors.
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9.2
Exceptional
From 249 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Room Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Service and Facilites
9.4
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Endo
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful and fancy stay. They were VERYY hospitable. Never stayed in a traditional Japanese room before so that was an interesting experience. The private bath was excellent. Super close to Nara park.
Judy
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The free tour arranged by the hotel was excellent and informative, we loved our guide Michiko! Japanese breakfast was delicious and beautifully arranged and served. Coffee on the rooftop scenic and serene.
Kai Chung
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It's my first time staying at Hotel New Wakasa. I travelled with my husband and two kids (10 and 15 yo). We took train and walked about 15 minutes to the hotel.
We have booked the room with our own tub with mountain view. We were greeted by the friendly staff. They took us to the room. There were some complimentary drinks for adults and kids.
The room was very clean and we liked the design a lot. Slippers were all prepared at the front door. Our booking included one half board dinner and a breakfast. The staff will come to our room to set up the bed when we stepped out for dinner.
The food was delicate and delicious. During dinner, the hotel had hired someone to play music and she would come to each table and asked if there's any specific piece you would like to hear.
There was also a rooftop for you to enjoy sunset or sunrise although it was a bit windy and cold when we went in mid March. There was also a small outdoor playground for little kids.
We have tried the public bath separately for men and women, not too crowded. The overall experience was great.
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Keri-Anne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Overall great experience. The staff were lovely.
Juliana
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We have been to many onsen ryokan and the quality has been declining in general in terms of food and amenities but Hotel New Wakasa made us want to book our trip to it again next year!
It is considered as one of our best onsen ryokan experience in the past ten years for overall quality.
I didn’t know their staff names but all of them are welcoming with a good smile and helpful. Our teenage birthday boy got a surprise dessert platter at dinner which was very thoughtful and we appreciated it soooo much coz we didn’t know where to get a cake nearby 😆
The deer decorations are everywhere and we just enjoyed everything in the hotel so much! Rooms are clean and tatami beddings are very comfortable. We are a party of two groups. One is a double room for two people and one is with private onsen for a group of 4. Staff put our rooms next to each other which is very thoughtful because we didn’t even request it.
Both rooms were immaculate. The bathrooms are very clean and well equipped. The hairdryer in our room is sth I really like! The Toto electronic toilet bowl control has such a sleek design and being installed at the best position.
We had a truly relaxing and joyful experience in Nara and would like to once again extend our gratitude to all of the staff in the hotel because they made our stay over the top.
Parking spots: can easily find one nearby.
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Stewart
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Room 401 was excellent, spacious, quiet and private. Hotel roof terrace was lovely (even in the rain!). Dinner and breakfast (Japanese) very good and staff very helpful in explaining the various dishes. Great location for temples/ deer park etc.
Jenny
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
First time at a Ryokan. Wonderful experience from when we first arrived until we left. Room was beautiful and private onsen was luxurious, we spent a lot of time there! 100% get the Breakfast and dinner package, it was such a unique experience with lovely traditional meals and it was very large portion for 2 people. They also provided a lot of free amenities that we could take home with us including photographs and a traditional pouch/bag. i would definitely recommend this Ryokan to anyone planning to visit Nara.
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Adrian
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
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Excellent location. We walked to the hotel with luggage from the train station,10 minutes down a cool street. Used a holylfy e sim for GPS and downloaded the Taxi Go App to get back to the train station for under $8. The New Wakasa staff made the absolute best check in, you have to go to experience it. Rolled out the red carpet, made sure we were comfortable from check in to check out. Breakfast was awesome, we did 1 japanese style and 1 western style. Both great, but Japanese style was such a lovely display. You can walk to the Deer Park, walk to temples. The Onsen was super nice and we both had the room to ourselves. The rooftop terrace gave us a beautiful sunrise view. I honestly feel this was one of my best hotel experiences ever, 5 stars in my opinion. The gift shop was cool and just 3 doors down, not towards the deer park, but the other direction was a really nice cookie and sweets shop.
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Audrey
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
If you’re looking for a Ryokan experience with the nicest staff, this is your place. Central to most sites and k-Nara station. We stayed on night in a traditional room and had a great experience
Molly
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Delicous breakfast, excellent customer service, great location. I highly recommend this place!
Craig
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Nara ! Full Immersion in Japanese Culture & the Roof Top 360 degree view of Nara is a fitting way to end the day.
Anna
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A unique experience of more traditional accomodation. I enjoyed the private onsen on our balcony.
Nara
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff was excellent. Sae greeted and welcomed us upon arrival and started the stay out in a great way.
King To
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Hotel New Wakasa lifts the fame of Japanese hospitality to another level.
I have never been so welcomed by a hotel where their offering and servicing is so customer oriented, leaving a very impressive memory from start til checking out
The quality on the catering side was slightly below par but was justified by the price they charged.
All in all, it is a very nice accommodation to relax and the experience was well above expectations
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JENIFER
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Beautiful hotel!
Gemma
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 77 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely place with the kindest staff and a beautiful onsen. My room had the sauna and there was a lot of traffic noise from the main road so maybe not ideal for light sleepers but overall a great stay.
KIN FAI GARY
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Excellent accommodation. We arranged to have japanese Traditional dinner with 5 of us this time, and also traditional breakfast. They have hotel parking right at the front door and we enjoyed the walking distance (5 mins) to seeing the deer in Nara.
Sean
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 87 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We cannot say enough great tings about this hotel. The staff was outstanding and the property is very traditional. We really enjoyed the personal touches and little details to welcome you during the check in process.
Vince
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We had a great experience at New Hotel Wakasa and the staff were super helpful. We arrived to Nara early and the hotel was able to hold our luggage for us. During checkout, they were also able to hold our luggage for us (before 3pm) so we could spend one last afternoon in Nara luggage free before leaving the city. The hotel has been renovated and the rooms each have a unique interior design with really high quality finishes and fixtures. We got the breakfast and dinner options at the hotel and the food was great. Finally, the public bath was a great way to end the day. The hotel is a bit further from the main stores and shopping area (10-13min walk) but it is quite close to Nara park area and a few local spots. We would definitely come back in the future!
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Hilary
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Many people say do Nara as a day trip but we disagree. Nara is a wonderful town full of artisans and cutting edge design and a slower pace of life. The Hotel New Wakasa reflects that spirit and is a top notch Japanese hotel with exceptional service, gorgeous rooms and a wonderful public bath. We can’t say enough about our time there and what wonderful time we had there. Thank you!
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