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Hotel Asyl Nara
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Kids Facilities
Baby-item rentals (stroller, children's tableware, and additional bedding)
Baby-item rentals (stroller, children's tableware, and additional bedding)
Strollers and children's tableware are available to borrow for sightseeing in Nara. An additional usage fee of JPY 2,500 applies when additional bedding is used for co-sleeping children through elementary school age. Under plans offering free co-sleeping, children's bath amenities and diapers are not provided.
- •An additional usage fee of JPY 2,500 applies when additional bedding is used for children through elementary school age.
- •Under plans offering free co-sleeping, children's bath amenities and diapers are not provided.
Kids' plates (restaurant dinner)
Kids' plates (restaurant dinner)
Dinner includes 2 kids' plate options: Kids' Plate A (JPY 1,800, for children from age 4 through elementary school age) and Kids' Plate B (JPY 1,000). Meals prepared with allergies in mind can also be arranged.
- •Meals prepared with allergies in mind can be arranged.
Private pottery bath
Private pottery bath
A private-hire bath made with Shigaraki pottery is available for families to enjoy bathing privately. It is reserved for one 50-minute session at JPY 1,200, including tax. It is not an onsen.
- •Reservations are required for one 50-minute session at JPY 1,200, including tax.
- •Advance inquiries by phone or email are required, with reservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shikamarokun Room / Nyaramachi Room
Shikamarokun Room / Nyaramachi Room
The Shikamarokun Room, limited to 1 room per day, provides picture books and wooden toys and is recommended for families with young children. The Nyaramachi Room, also limited to 1 room per day, is themed around a family of black cats.
- •Both rooms are limited to 1 room per day.
Overview
Hotel Asyl Nara is a convenient station-side hotel about a 5- to 7-minute walk from JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station. It offers a variety of rooms from 28 to 80 sq m, including room types accommodating up to 4 to 8 guests. The communal bath is free of charge and alternates between men's and women's facilities in the morning and evening. A private-hire bath with Shigaraki pottery tubs is available for a fee by reservation. The restaurant has private and semi-private dining spaces, a small course for children who have not yet started elementary school, and kids' plates, making it convenient for families.
Rooms
The hotel offers a variety of rooms ranging from 28 sq m to 80 sq m. Asyl Twin rooms measure 28 to 32 sq m and accommodate up to 4 guests; extra beds or additional beds are added for stays with 3 or more guests. The 10-tatami modern Japanese-style room accommodates up to 4 guests, with additional futons provided for stays with 3 or more guests. Superior rooms include Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms with tatami beds. They measure 32 to 34 sq m and have beds measuring W1100 mm × L1950 mm. The 80-sq m Royal Suite is a maisonette-style room accommodating up to 8 guests. It has a separate bathroom, a kitchenette and an irori (sunken hearth) on the lower level, and a sofa set on the upper level. The Shikamarokun Room, limited to 1 room per day, provides picture books and wooden toys. The Nyaramachi Room, also limited to 1 room per day, is themed around a family of black cats. An additional usage fee of JPY 2,500 applies when additional bedding is used for children through elementary school age.
Dining
Children may dine at the restaurant Japanese Cuisine Kagariya. Private dining rooms are available in limited numbers by reservation, and semi-private seating with partitions is also available. A small course is prepared for children under school age. For dinner, there are 2 kids' plate options: Kids' Plate A (JPY 1,800, for children from age 4 through elementary school age; Hamburg steak simmered in sauce, french fries, fried shrimp, sausage, fried chicken, salad, steamed egg custard, rice balls, udon, rolled omelet, corn soup, and dessert) and Kids' Plate B (JPY 1,000; fried shrimp, fried chicken, french fries, rice balls, udon, and dessert). The restaurant can also accommodate meals prepared with allergies in mind. Breakfast is served buffet-style at the same restaurant from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Baths
The communal bath is free of charge. Two baths with different atmospheres alternate between men's and women's use in the morning and evening, and are available from 2 p.m. to midnight and from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. They are not onsen. A private-hire bath with a Shigaraki pottery tub is also available for families who want to bathe privately. It must be reserved for one 50-minute session at JPY 1,200, including tax. Advance inquiries by phone or email and a reservation on a first-come, first-served basis are required.
Family-friendly features
Strollers are available to borrow for getting around Nara. Children's tableware is also available to borrow. The front desk lends picture books and toys. Disposable toothbrushes and slippers are provided for children under school age, and children's pajamas are available to borrow at the front desk in limited quantities. Children under school age may use the breakfast buffet regardless of whether they use bedding. Under plans offering free co-sleeping through elementary school age, children's bath amenities and diapers are not provided.
Access
The JR Yamatoji Line Nara Station is about a 5-minute walk from its east exit, and Kintetsu Nara Line Nara Station is about a 7-minute walk from Exit 7. Parking is available for up to 6 vehicles, including 1 space for a vehicle for guests with disabilities, at JPY 1,300 per night including tax.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-58 Aburasaka-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8247 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Nara Station and about a 7-minute walk from Exit 7 of Kintetsu Nara Station. |
| trainNearest station | JR Nara Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is JPY 1,300 per vehicle per night. Reservations can be made from 1 week before arrival, and parking is available from 2 p.m. on the day of arrival. Nearby pay parking is also available. |
| callPhone | +81-742-22-2577 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, Saison, AEON, JACCS, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.worldheritage.co.jp/asylopen_in_new |
Reference price as of August 26, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can children stay while co-sleeping?
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Plans offering free co-sleeping through elementary school age are available. Under these plans, children's bath amenities and diapers are not provided. If additional bedding is used for children through elementary school age, an additional usage fee of JPY 2,500 applies.
Does the hotel have a communal bath or an onsen?
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The communal bath is free of charge, but it is not an onsen. The baths alternate between men's and women's use in the morning and evening and are available from 2 p.m. to midnight and from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Can families reserve a private-hire bath?
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Yes. The Shigaraki pottery private-hire bath is reserved for one 50-minute session at JPY 1,200, including tax. Advance inquiries by phone or email are required, and reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
What meals are available for children?
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Dinner has Kids' Plate A (JPY 1,800) for children from age 4 through elementary school age, and Kids' Plate B (JPY 1,000) for younger children. A small course is also available for children under school age, and meals prepared with allergies in mind can be arranged. Breakfast is buffet-style from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
How far is the hotel from the stations?
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It is about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Nara Station and about a 7-minute walk from Exit 7 of Kintetsu Nara Station.
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