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Wakasa Bettei

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan in Nara with free parking

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Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)
Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)
Located in Nara's historical district, Wakasa Bettei offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath and tranquil garden. Guests can enjoy massages and Japanese breakfast at the on-site restaurant. The ryokan's attentive staff consistently receives high praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €164
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Traditional Room - Breakfast Included - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #403) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Traditional Room : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #303) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Japanese Traditional Room - Room Only - (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

Japanese Style Room With Open-Air Bath (Room #301) : 2 meals (No Child Allowed, Check in until 7pm)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for 303 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

Spa

303 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for 301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

Dining

301 Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for 201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

Bathroom

201 Japanese Style Room with Hinoki Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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Interior

403 with Open-Air Bath-Special Room

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for 306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

Bathroom

306 Japanese Style Room with Japanese Cypress Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Japanese Room

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 6

Japanese-Style Superior Room With Open-Air Bath

  • Sleeps 3

Japanese Traditional Room(No Child Allowed)

  • Sleeps 3

Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Map
1 Kitahanda Higashimachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8274

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tanakura Station - 11 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪豆鹿喫茶 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kitahara Soba - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wakasa Bettei

Ryokan near Nara Park
An indoor public bath (no minerals), a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Wakasa Bettei. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), a lift and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Wakasa Bettei have perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Fridges and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only 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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Wakasa Bettei
Wakasa Bettei Inn
Wakasa Bettei Inn Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Nara
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan
Wakasa Bettei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakasa Bettei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wakasa Bettei?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wakasa Bettei on 28 Sept 2025 start from €163.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wakasa Bettei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wakasa Bettei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wakasa Bettei?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Wakasa Bettei located?

Situated in the historical district, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Nara Park, Nara Prefectural Art Museum and Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall. Nara Woman's University and Isui-en Garden are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 28 minutes.

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