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JW Marriott Hotel Nara
forumWhat families say
Guests repeatedly report highly hospitable staff and polished service. They also mention the indoor pool, Executive Lounge and breakfast buffet featuring Nara ingredients as well-equipped luxury-hotel facilities, while opinions vary on the location, about a 10-minute walk from the nearest station, and the price.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor heated pool (5th floor)
Indoor heated pool (5th floor)
The 5th-floor indoor heated pool is available free of charge to hotel guests. There is no shallow children's pool; it is one rectangular pool. A jet bath is located beside the pool, and towels are provided. The pool is on the same floor as the fitness center and SPA by JW.
- •From April 1, 2025, children aged 5 and under may not use the pool; children ages 6 and over may use it.
- •Children ages 6-15 may use the pool daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; after 8:00 p.m., use is limited to guests ages 16 and over.
- •Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays.
- •Children ages 0-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
- •There is no outdoor pool or children's pool.
5th-floor jet bath beside the pool
5th-floor jet bath beside the pool
This jet bath is beside the 5th-floor pool and is available free of charge to hotel guests. The steam room and sauna at SPA by JW are facilities for spa treatment users.
- •The jet bath follows the pool's age rules, so children aged 5 and under may not use it.
- •Children ages 6-15 may use it from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; after 8:00 p.m., use is limited to guests ages 16 and over.
No communal bath or onsen in the hotel
No communal bath or onsen in the hotel
The hotel has no communal bath, onsen, sauna, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (a hot-stone sauna). Rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
3 hotel restaurants: Azekura, Silk Road Dining and Flying Stag
3 hotel restaurants: Azekura, Silk Road Dining and Flying Stag
Azekura Japanese restaurant serves teppanyaki, sushi and kaiseki in separate areas; teppanyaki and sushi require reservations. Silk Road Dining is an all-day dining restaurant that prepares ingredients from local Nara and around the world in an open kitchen using international techniques. Flying Stag lounge bar offers afternoon tea sets from an award-winning pastry chef and a full tea menu. Seasonal offerings include cherry-blossom afternoon tea in March-April and mango afternoon tea from May onward.
- •For banquets and weddings, the hotel describes detailed services including allergy accommodations and menu customization; please confirm individual allergy accommodations for restaurant dining with the hotel in advance.
- •Reservations are required in advance for Azekura's teppanyaki and sushi.
Family by JW, Mindful Morning Yoga and JW Kids Summer Camp
Family by JW, Mindful Morning Yoga and JW Kids Summer Camp
Family by JW is a family program for children ages 5-12, with activity guides from JW and experiences for families in various locations around the hotel. Mindful Morning Yoga is held every morning from 7:00 a.m.; it is free, lasts 1 hour and welcomes the whole family, including children, on a first-come, first-served basis. JW Kids Summer Camp is also held seasonally in summer.
- •Family by JW is for children ages 5-12.
- •Mindful Morning Yoga is free, first come first served, and starts at 7:00 a.m. every day.
Crib rental and in-room kids' items
Crib rental and in-room kids' items
Booking.com lists cribs for ages 0-2 as available on request at no charge. Extra beds are available for a charge for both ages 0-2 and ages 3 and over: JPY 12,650 per person per night. Children may stay in the rooms, and adult rates apply to children ages 13 and over. The child capacity is up to 8 children per room.
- checkCrib rental for ages 0-2, available on request at no charge in limited quantities
- checkExtra bed, available for a charge: JPY 12,650 per person per night
- checkHigh-speed in-room Wi-Fi at no charge for Marriott Bonvoy members
- •Cribs and extra beds are limited in number and require an advance request.
- •Adult rates are charged for children ages 13 and over.
- •The availability of smaller rental items such as high chairs, strollers and baby baths is not clearly stated, so please confirm with the hotel directly in advance if needed.
Overview
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is a luxury hotel that opened in July 2020 on Sanjo-Oji in Nara, marking the JW Marriott brand's first arrival in Japan. It has 158 rooms, an indoor heated pool, a spa and 3 restaurants, along with family-focused services such as the Family by JW program for children ages 5-12 and Mindful Morning Yoga for families. There is no communal bath or onsen; bathing is limited to the in-room bathrooms and the jet bath beside the pool.
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is a luxury hotel from the JW Marriott brand, about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station and opened in July 2020 as the brand's first hotel in Japan. Its 158 rooms, including 16 suites, are all generously sized and incorporate design elements inspired by Nara's nature, history and culture. With convenient access of a little over 30 minutes by train from Kyoto or Osaka, it is a practical base for exploring Nara with children.
Pool
The 5th floor has an indoor heated pool and a jet bath, which hotel guests may use free of charge. The pool rules changed on April 1, 2025: children aged 5 and under are not permitted, while children ages 6-15 may use the pool from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. when accompanied by a guardian; after 8:00 p.m., use is limited to guests ages 16 and over. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and Sunday, and until 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays. There is no children's pool, and there is no onsen, communal bath, sauna, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (a hot-stone sauna); bathing is in each room's bathroom or the jet bath beside the pool. The same floor also has SPA by JW, open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. by reservation, and a 24-hour fitness center for guests ages 16 and over.
Dining
The hotel's 3 restaurants are Azekura Japanese restaurant, with teppanyaki, sushi and kaiseki; Silk Road Dining, an all-day dining restaurant; and Flying Stag, a lounge bar. Guests can enjoy seasonal afternoon tea and dishes made with ingredients grown in the JW Garden. For families, the hotel offers the Family by JW program for children ages 5-12, free Mindful Morning Yoga every morning from 7:00 a.m. that families can join, and the seasonal JW Kids Summer Camp. Children ages 12 and under may use the Executive Lounge from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; guests ages 13 and over may use it from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-1-1 Sanjo-Oji, Nara City, Nara 630-8013 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 10-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. A shuttle bus is available from Kintetsu Nara Station and the east exit of JR Nara Station; advance inquiry is required. |
| trainNearest station | Shin-Omiya Station |
| local_parkingParking | Hotel parking: JPY 2,000. Nearby parking outside the hotel: JPY 1,000. |
| callPhone | +81-742-36-6000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/osajw-jw-marriott-hotel-nara/overview/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a crib for my baby?
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Booking.com lists cribs for ages 0-2 as available on request at no charge and in limited quantities. Please tell the hotel when you make your reservation.
Can children use the indoor pool and jet bath?
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Children aged 5 and under may not use the pool or jet bath. Children ages 6-15 may use them from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a guardian; after 8:00 p.m., use is limited to guests ages 16 and over. Children ages 0-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Does JW Marriott Hotel Nara have an onsen or communal bath?
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No. There is no communal bath, onsen, sauna, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (a hot-stone sauna). Rooms have en-suite bathrooms, and a jet bath is available beside the pool.
What family activities and dining options are available?
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Family by JW is available for children ages 5-12. Free Mindful Morning Yoga starts at 7:00 a.m. every day and welcomes families on a first-come, first-served basis, while JW Kids Summer Camp is seasonal. The hotel has 3 restaurants: Azekura, Silk Road Dining and Flying Stag.
How can we reach the hotel from the stations?
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It is about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line. A shuttle bus is available from Kintetsu Nara Station and the east exit of JR Nara Station; advance inquiry is required.
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