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SHISUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
forumWhat families say
Guests report that the stay in the historic building is wonderful, and they praise the delicious dinner and the atmosphere of deer appearing in the garden. Some guests also report feeling that the service and satisfaction were slightly lacking compared with other properties, suggesting that reviews may vary depending on expectations.
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- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Cribs, bed guards, and diaper bins are available to borrow free of charge. Quantities are limited, so guests must request them when making a reservation.
- •Quantities are limited; please understand this in advance.
Kids' meals and children's chairs
Kids' meals and children's chairs
The Suiyo restaurant offers kids' meals and children's chairs, including high chairs. Alternative ingredients can be provided for guests with food allergies.
Overview
SHISUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara is a luxury hotel at the western edge of Nara Park, surrounded by World Heritage sites and abundant nature. Children ages 12 and under can stay free when co-sleeping. Of the 43 rooms, 23 have an onsen bath or onsen open-air bath. The restaurant offers a kids' meal, children's chairs, and a private room for 2 to 10 guests. Under the family plan, for every 2 adults the kids' plate for one child and the private-room fee are waived. Cribs, bed guards, and diaper bins are available to borrow.
Rooms
The hotel has 43 rooms ranging from 40 to 98 square meters. Room types include Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, and Presidential Suite. Children ages 12 and under can stay free when co-sleeping, without meals or bedding. An extra bed for children is available for JPY 8,855. Cribs, bed guards, diaper bins, humidifiers, and humidifying air purifiers are available to borrow, but quantities are limited, so guests must request them in advance. Of the 43 rooms, 23 have an onsen bath or onsen open-air bath.
Dining
The restaurant Suiyo offers a kids' meal and children's chairs, including high chairs. Guests with food allergies or ingredients they do not eat can request alternative ingredients when booking. The private room Shitan is available for 2 to 10 guests; the private-room fee is JPY 12,650 for daytime use and JPY 25,300 at night. Under the family plan, for every 2 adults the kids' plate for one child and the private-room fee are waived. The restaurant has a smart-casual dress code, and guests cannot enter in casual clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, sneakers, or sandals. In-room dining is available through room service during the following hours: breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00, and lunch and dinner from 11:30 to 21:00.
Baths and Onsen
Some Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suite Rooms, Suite Rooms, and Presidential Suite Rooms—a total of 23 rooms—have an onsen bath or onsen open-air bath using simple onsen water (hypotonic, neutral, low-temperature spring water). The accommodation building's SUI Spa also has a private-hire onsen open-air bath for staying guests only. Reservations are required, and it is available from 6:00 to 11:00 and from 15:00 to 23:00. The rate is JPY 6,325 per 60-minute session for one group, plus a bathing tax of JPY 150 per person. Yukata cannot be worn in public areas excluding guest rooms and the spa.
Access
By train and bus, the hotel is about a 3-minute walk from the Kencho-higashi bus stop, reached from JR Nara Station, and about a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport), an airport airport bus takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to JR Nara Station. For guests arriving by car, 10 flat parking spaces are available. The rate is JPY 2,200 per night, and reservations are required in advance. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m., and checkout is at 12 p.m.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 62 Noborioji-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8213 |
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| directions_carAccess | From JR Nara Station, take a bus to the Kencho-higashi stop, then walk 3 minutes. Kintetsu Nara Station is a 15-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Kintetsu Nara Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 10 vehicles is available inside the gate at the hotel's main entrance. The rate is JPY 2,200 per night, including tax. Reservations are required. |
| callPhone | +81-742-93-6511 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.suihotels.com/shisui/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 children stay while co-sleeping?
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Children ages 12 and under can stay free when co-sleeping, without meals or bedding. An extra bed for children is available for JPY 8,855.
Does the hotel have rooms with private onsen baths?
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Yes. Of the 43 rooms, 23 have an onsen bath or onsen open-air bath. These include some Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suite Rooms, Suite Rooms, and Presidential Suite Rooms.
Are kids' meals and high chairs available?
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The Suiyo restaurant offers a kids' meal and children's chairs, including high chairs. Alternative ingredients can be provided for food allergies or ingredients a guest does not eat when requested at booking.
Is there a private-hire bath for staying guests?
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The accommodation building's SUI Spa has a private-hire onsen open-air bath for staying guests only. Reservations are required; it is available from 6:00 to 11:00 and from 15:00 to 23:00, at JPY 6,325 per 60-minute session, plus a bathing tax of JPY 150 per person. Please confirm the details with the hotel before booking.
How do we get to the hotel from Nara Station?
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From JR Nara Station, take a bus to the Kencho-higashi stop and walk about 3 minutes. Kintetsu Nara Station is about a 15-minute walk away. From Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport), an airport airport bus takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to JR Nara Station.
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