We had a comfortable stay at the Hotel New Wakasa. It looked more modern than the Ryokan we stayed in the past. The rooms though were the traditional rooms with tatami. We booked the room with the outdoor jacuzzi. At 17000+ yen per person per night, I expected a little more luxury and comfort. The outdoor jacuzzi could only comfortably... More

The hotel is located nicely close to Nara's main attraction (or maybe because the city isn't that big?). Walking distance to Todaiji temple and several other smaller temples. From Kintetsu Nara it takes around 20 mins walking time or you may take a 5 mins taxi ride with 660 yen. Or if you take JR line, it will be about... More

We stayed in several places in our 10 day trip in Japan and New Wakasa was definitely the best. The room was spacious and clean. The onsen/Japanese bath was a great extra. The food both for dinner and for breakfast was great and exceeded our expectations- all sorts of beautiful, intricate, and delicious dishes. Finally, the service was top notch-... More

Don't be put off by the exterior or the reception area of this hotel! On arrival I thought we'd made a terrible mistake but the staff couldn't have been nicer and once they'd shown us to our room and the spa, we felt a lot happier. It's very traditional which makes it a great ryokan - tatami floors, futon beds... More

Beautiful hotel, an onset (Japanese bath), Fantastic dinner and breakfast, friendly staff. It is conveniently located near the historic area. They provide a wonderful walking map to get your Nara trip started. Rooms, food, and bath are Japanese style, which in my opinion makes this a wonderful experience. (The toilet is western style. :) you are provided with robes, like... More

good location. quiet area but still close to the main attractions. frankly, the building is quite strange from the outside. i was a bit shocked. not that much, just surprised. the lobby is as strange as the building. but. the room (at least ours) was fantastic. for me it is the traditional japanese style. pure, functional and beautiful. cool bathroom... More