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Nara Plaza Hotel
forumWhat families say
Families report that guests can use the attached Nara Kenko Land free of admission charge, praising the value of being able to enjoy all day - 10 types of onsen baths, sauna, stone-bed sauna, the indoor leisure pool, and the large kids' park Hashakizzu. Following the sauna area's renovation in February 2026, the complex has also become popular among sauna enthusiasts.
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Kids Facilities
Nara Wanpaku Land Hashakizzu
Nara Wanpaku Land Hashakizzu
An indoor air-play theme park of about 1,000 sq m. It has many attractions including a giant slide about 10 m tall and 8 m long and a ball pool deep enough to be buried in. There is a nursing room, a drink bar, and staff on hand.
- •Can be combined with Nara Kenko Land admission (Nara Kenko Land admission plus JPY 1,100)
- •Hashakizzu-only use is a 2-hour pass for JPY 1,600 (1-hour extension JPY 800)
- •Children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian
Indoor Leisure Pool (seasonal)
Indoor Leisure Pool (seasonal)
A seasonal indoor heated pool. Features include a water slide about 70 m long, a lazy river, a hot spa, an outdoor jacuzzi, a warming room, and a kids' area called "Kodomo Agu Agu Hiroba" (with a Double Slider mini slide, a surprise water bucket, and more).
- •Open on limited dates - in May 2026: the 1st-6th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, and 31st; in June, weekends only. Check the official site for details.
- •JPY 770 for ages 3 and up (Nara Kenko Land admission required separately)
- •Pool-only use is not allowed
- •The water slide has a height restriction of 120 cm and up
- •Swimsuit rental available (adults JPY 550, children JPY 330); swim caps are not required; swim diapers sold (M/L/Big sizes)
- •Strollers may not be used in the bath or pool area
Communal Bath (Yamato Onsen)
Communal Bath (Yamato Onsen)
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The Yamato Onsen is a sodium chloride spring drawn from 800 m underground. It has 10 types of baths, including an open-air rock bath, nano and high-concentration artificial carbonated baths, and an "hinoki bath" of ancient cypress.
- •Men's side open 24 hours; women's side open 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. the next day (cleaning 3:30-6:00 a.m.)
- •Children of the opposite sex may enter the bath only if they are under age 10 and under 120 cm tall
- •Free Nara Kenko Land admission for guests (on the day of stay and the following day)
- •Children's body soap is provided at the communal bath
- •Special bathing garments (for example, after breast cancer surgery) may be worn in the bath
Paid Sauna Area & Stone-Bed Sauna
Paid Sauna Area & Stone-Bed Sauna
Eight types of saunas and stone-bed saunas combined for men and women. The löyly sauna and cold bath were renovated in February 2026.
- •Open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the next day
- •Fee is Nara Kenko Land admission plus JPY 330 (unlimited use for the day)
- •The stone-bed sauna is for junior-high age and up only (children not allowed)
- •No special stone-bed sauna wear is needed - the hotel's loungewear may be worn (remove it for the cold bath)
Nursing Room & Diaper-Changing Corner
Nursing Room & Diaper-Changing Corner
A nursing room is available inside the 2nd-floor Sukoyaka House. Front desk staff can assist outside operating hours. Diaper-changing sheets are also set up in the men's and women's locker rooms, the women's restroom, and inside Hashakizzu.
- •幼児(2歳以下)は朝食が無料です
Overview
Nara Plaza Hotel is a guest-room building attached to Nara Kenko Land, a hot-spring bathing complex in Tenri, Nara Prefecture. Guests can use the complex's natural onsen communal bath (sodium chloride spring), sauna and stone-bed sauna, an indoor leisure pool (seasonal), and the roughly 1,000-sq m indoor air-play theme park "Nara Wanpaku Land Hashakizzu" (a giant slide about 10 m tall and 8 m long, plus a ball pool) free of admission charge, on the day of stay and the following day.
Nara Plaza Hotel is a guest-room building attached to Nara Kenko Land in Kabata-cho, Tenri-shi, Nara Prefecture. A free shuttle bus runs from JR Koriyama Station and Kintetsu Hirahata Station, and the hotel is about 2 km south of Koriyama IC on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway. Guests can use all of Nara Kenko Land's facilities free of admission charge on the day of stay and the following day.
Bathing facilities
The communal bath is a natural onsen (sodium chloride spring) drawn from 800 m underground. It has 10 types of baths, including an open-air rock bath, nano and high-concentration artificial carbonated baths, and an "hinoki bath" of ancient cypress. The men's side is open 24 hours; the women's side is open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. the next day. The paid sauna area (junior-high age and up, admission plus JPY 330) has 8 types of saunas and stone-bed saunas combined for men and women, with the löyly sauna and cold bath renovated in February 2026.
Indoor leisure pool
A seasonal indoor heated pool. Features include a water slide about 70 m long, a lazy river, a kids' area called "Kodomo Agu Agu Hiroba," a mini slide called "Double Slider," a hot spa, and an outdoor jacuzzi. Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the fee is JPY 770 for ages 3 and up (Nara Kenko Land admission charged separately). The water slide has a height restriction of 120 cm and up. Swimsuit and swim cap rental and swim diapers for sale are available.
Nara Wanpaku Land Hashakizzu
An indoor air-play theme park of about 1,000 sq m. It has many attractions including a giant slide about 10 m tall and 8 m long and a ball pool deep enough to be buried in. There is a nursing room, a drink bar, and staff on hand. Open 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; can be used together with Nara Kenko Land.
Guest rooms
Room types include the Royal Suite (65.5 sq m) and Royal Twin, among others.
Other information
A nursing room, baby bed, and diaper-changing sheet are available in the Sukoyaka House on the 2nd floor (front desk can assist outside operating hours); baby beds and diaper-changing sheets are also set up in the men's and women's locker rooms and the women's restroom. The stone-bed sauna is open only to junior-high age and up. Children age 10 and up or a height of 120 cm and up may not bathe in the communal bath of the opposite sex. We will accommodate food allergies as much as possible, so please consult with us in advance.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 600-1 Kabata-cho, Tenri-shi, Nara 632-0084 |
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| directions_carAccess | Free shuttle bus available from JR Koriyama Station and Kintetsu Hirahata Station (*service from Tenri Station is currently suspended). About 2 km south of Koriyama IC on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Tenri Station |
| local_parkingParking | Available, 800 spaces, free, first-come first-served. |
| callPhone | +81-743-64-3555 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://naraplazahotel.net/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 24, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a crib available for young children?
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Yes. A crib and a bed guard are both available for loan at the front desk, along with other lending items.
Can kids join the communal bath (Yamato Onsen) with a parent of the opposite sex?
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Yes, but with an age and height limit: children may enter the bath of the opposite sex only if they are under age 10 and under 120 cm tall. Guests can use the communal bath free of admission charge on the day of stay and the following day.
Can young children use the water slide and indoor pool?
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The seasonal indoor pool costs JPY 770 for ages 3 and up (Nara Kenko Land admission charged separately), but the water slide itself has a height restriction of 120 cm and up. There is also a kids' area, "Kodomo Agu Agu Hiroba," with a smaller Double Slider.
Is the stone-bed sauna open to kids?
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No, the paid sauna area's stone-bed sauna is for junior-high age and up only; younger children cannot use it.
How do you get to the hotel, and is there a children's menu?
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A free shuttle bus runs from JR Koriyama Station and Kintetsu Hirahata Station (note: service from Tenri Station is currently suspended), or drive about 2 km south of Koriyama IC on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway. The hotel also offers a children's menu, and the breakfast buffet includes kid-favorite dishes like potatoes and gratin.
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