Featured Hotels Near Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara

4.7 / 5Great95 Reviews
1 Chome-1-1 Sanjooji
3.13KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

This international luxury hotel is the perfect choice for your Nara getaway! Featuring 158 elegantly decorated rooms, including 16 suites, all equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy diverse dining options at the multi-concept food theater "Silk Road Restaurant" or savor authentic Japanese cuisine at "Azekura". Unwind at the 24-hour fitness center, take a dip in the indoor pool, or pamper yourself at the luxurious spa. Upgrade your room for executive lounge privileges, including concierge services and private meeting rooms. Whether for family trips or business travel, the hotel offers everything you need, from kids' play areas to wedding services, making it a truly comprehensive stay.

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Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara

4.7 / 5Great202 Reviews
Omiya Cho, 7 Chome-1-45 Omiyacho
3.01KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

Looking for a hotel with prime location and convenient transportation? This is the perfect choice for you! Whether for business or leisure, the hotel offers executive floors, family-friendly amenities, and a fitness center to meet all your needs. The 264 rooms are designed for comfort, and the executive lounge with a terrace provides stunning city views. Traveling with kids? No worries—playground and children’s supplies are all available! Come and experience it now!

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Nara Hotel

Nara Hotel

4.6 / 5Great337 Reviews
Takabatake-cho 1096
1.04KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

This century-old hotel, nestled in a classical Japanese building, is just a 10-minute walk from Nara Park, making it perfect for exploring the ancient city. Enjoy the convenience of bicycle rentals to visit nearby attractions like Todai-ji Temple and Isuien Garden. The comfortable rooms include non-smoking floors, ideal for families. Dining options range from French cuisine to seasonal Japanese dishes, with a tea lounge offering park views. The attentive service and free shuttle bus to JR Nara Station ensure a seamless stay. A delightful choice for immersing in Nara’s culture.

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Hotel Nikko Nara

Hotel Nikko Nara

4.4 / 5Good356 Reviews
8-1 Sanjohonmachi
2.03KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

This hotel boasts an excellent location, directly connected to JR Nara Station, and within walking distance to popular attractions like Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. It's just under an hour by train from Kyoto or Osaka! The hotel offers a wide range of amenities, including a fitness center, SPA massage, and Chinese-friendly services, ensuring a comfortable stay. The buffet breakfast features local Nara specialties, and the communal bath for guests is highly rated. Whether for family trips or business travel, this is your ideal choice.

Conference HallNon-smoking floorDry Cleaning ServiceLaundry ServiceFitness CenterChinese Hospitality
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Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara

4.8 / 5Outstanding77 Reviews
62 Noboriojicho
0.45KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

This luxury hot spring hotel is nestled at the western end of Nara Park, surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage sites like Kasuga Taisha and Todai-ji. Inspired by Nara's ancient "Shikan Suiyou" scenery, it offers a perfect blend of traditional culture and modern comfort. Unwind with spa treatments or hit the fitness center, while kids enjoy specially prepared children's meals. A serene getaway for the whole family!

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Kanoya

Kanoya

158-8 Kasuganochō
0.89KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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NARA PARK BLUE SKY

NARA PARK BLUE SKY

4.9 / 5Outstanding
22-1, Kitahanda Nishimachi
0.67KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

Planning a trip to Nara? This family-friendly accommodation is your perfect choice! Just 0.5km from Todai-ji Temple and 1km from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, it offers free private parking and a shared kitchen for your convenience. With three cozy bedrooms, a hot tub, and a kids’ play area, everyone in the family will have a great time. Plus, pick-up and drop-off services make transportation hassle-free. Book now for an unforgettable family getaway!

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Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

4.7 / 5Great684 Reviews
Omiyacho 1-1-6
1.84KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

Yearning for an authentic Japanese retreat? This is the perfect pick! Walk barefoot on wooden floors and unwind in tatami spaces, with rooms featuring warm minimalist wood tones. The natural hot spring and sauna will melt your stress away. Superbly located – just 1 minute walk from JR Nara Station, and 75 minutes from Osaka Airport. With great value, unique style, and Chinese signage, it’s hassle-free bliss!

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Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels-

Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama -Dlight Life & Hotels-

4.8 / 5Outstanding30 Reviews
Kawakami-cho 728
1.06KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

This family-friendly hotel is perfect for your next trip! With a kids' play area and children's meals, your little ones will have a blast. Enjoy complimentary WiFi and shuttle service for a hassle-free stay. Located in Nara's cultural district, it's just minutes away from Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the terrace with stunning views. Rated 4.8, this hotel offers top-notch service and comfort for an unforgettable experience!

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Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park

Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park

4.7 / 5Great69 Reviews
1113-3 Takabatakecho
1.04KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

Dreaming of an authentic onsen getaway with kids? This gem at Nara Park’s entrance is just 3 minutes’ walk to Kofuku Temple! Choose between tatami rooms or Western beds, all with fresh green tea and exquisite woodwork. Family baths, kids’ play area, and children’s meals make it perfect for families, while parents unwind with massages and hot springs. Dine on kaiseki cuisine in your room or upgrade to tempura & grilled dishes. Driving? Free parking and EV chargers are ready—pack your bags for a seamless family adventure!

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THE KAKU

THE KAKU

5 / 5Outstanding
Nishiterabayashi-cho8
1.27KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Piazza Hotel Nara

Piazza Hotel Nara

4.7 / 5Great442 Reviews
10-11-20 Sanjohonmachi
2.14KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Kotonoyado Musashino

Kotonoyado Musashino

4.7 / 5Great18 Reviews
90 Kasuganocho
0.82KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Mikasa

Mikasa

4.6 / 5Great20 Reviews
728-10 Kawakamicho
1.18KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Hotel New Wakasa

Hotel New Wakasa

4.5 / 5Great6 Reviews
Hotel New Wakasa, 1-3-1 Kitahanda Higashimachi
0.46KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Nara Royal Hotel

Nara Royal Hotel

4.5 / 5Great66 Reviews
254-1 Hokkejicho
3.1KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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KONJAKUSO Nara Naramachi "MUSHIBUROYA" Sauna Villa

KONJAKUSO Nara Naramachi "MUSHIBUROYA" Sauna Villa

4.7 / 5Great
17-1, Fukuchiincho
1.3KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae

4.7 / 5Great442 Reviews
30-1 Konishicho
1.21KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Henn na Hotel Premier Nara

Henn na Hotel Premier Nara

4.6 / 5Great431 Reviews
Takama-cho 46-1
1.25KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Kasuga Hotel

Kasuga Hotel

4.6 / 5Great97 Reviews
40 Noboriojicho
0.97KM from Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Todai-ji Saigakumon Gate

Shinshu Ryokan Nara offers panoramic views of the Saigakumon Gate from its elevated Zen Garden Balcony Rooms, where morning light spills across ancient cypress beams. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the gate and adjacent Great Buddha Hall, just a 5-minute walk away. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to early-morning meditation sessions in the temple’s inner courtyard

Nara Kōdō House is a heritage inn nestled just 300 meters from the Saigakumon Gate, featuring traditional machiya-style architecture and private kotatsu-heated tatami rooms. Daily guests receive a curated cultural itinerary including deer-feeding workshops, calligraphy classes using inscribed gate characters, and a guided night walk through the temple’s lantern-lit corridors for an authentic spiritual journey

Nara Deer Kids Inn specializes in family stays, offering spacious family suites with themed children’s zones and interactive deer storytime sessions. Each room includes a Nara-themed welcome kit with deer-shaped snacks and illustrated maps. The hotel hosts weekly "Find the Hidden Deer" scavenger hunts along forest paths leading from the gate, blending adventure with local lore and nature education

The Nara Ancient Trails Shuttle connects directly from Saigakumon Gate hotels to Kasuga Grand Shrine, Mount Wakakusa, and Nara Park, running every 15 minutes. Hotel staff provide multilingual route planning and priority entry passes for major sites. Guests also receive a circular walking pass granting seamless access along the historic axis between the gate and the Great Buddha Hall, optimizing sightseeing efficiency

Exclusive to hotel guests is the Saigakumon Night Lantern Ceremony, held monthly on the first weekend, featuring a monk-led candle-lighting ritual accompanied by traditional chanting and tea ceremony performances under the moonlit arches. Afterward, visitors may hang limited-edition prayer plaques on sacred trees. The hotel also offers kanji calligraphy workshops using characters from the gate’s original inscriptions, crafting personalized blessings as keepsakes

Hōryūji Heritage Inn stands out with its meticulously restored Heian-period wooden structure, located within earshot of the Saigakumon Gate's bell chimes. The property features rooftop observation decks facing the gate’s iconic eaves and offers private tea ceremonies using matcha from local gardens. Guests receive a handcrafted kakejiku scroll depicting the gate’s history, along with a custom guidebook detailing seasonal rituals and hidden temple corners only locals know