Site of Maruyama Palace

Stay at Nara Kōen Hotel, a boutique ryokan inspired by Nara-period architecture, just a 7-minute walk from Maruyama Palace Site. Rooms feature tatami mats, shoji screens, and views of the reconstructed Suzaku-mon Gate. The hotel offers daily kaiseki breakfast and guided heritage walks to uncover the site’s imperial history. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to garden-view rooms.

Visit Kasuga Onsen Ryokan, a secluded retreat just 10 minutes by car from Maruyama Palace Site. The property features an open-air hot spring bath fed by natural mineral waters, set within a serene dry landscape garden reflecting Heian-era tranquility. Each room includes tatami flooring and wooden shoji windows, enhancing the immersive experience. Book via HopeGoo for a special package including dinner with local delicacy, Nara persimmon leaf rice.

Kasuga Heritage Estate is the only accommodation offering authentic Imperial Ceremony Reenactments, just a 3-minute walk from Maruyama Palace Site. Guests can participate in guided sessions wearing historical jūnihitoe robes, learning ancient etiquette and calligraphy. The estate also features a calligraphy studio and tea ceremony workshop, set within a meticulously restored Nara-period courtyard. All experiences are included in the stay—reserve your spot early via the HopeGoo app for limited availability.