Daibutsukan

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250 Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi, Naramachi, Nara, Japan, 630-8301

Highlights

Located in heart of Nara
Inside city center
150 meters to Kofuku-ji Temple
Gift/souvenir shop
Car park

Facilities

Free parking

Large indoor bath

Shops

Karaoke

Go game

Shogi

English

Japanese

Service 4.5
Location 4.1
Room comfort and quality 4.1
Meal 3.5
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Closest transportation

Kenchoazuma Bus Stop is within 0.36 km

Kintetsu Nara Train Station is within 0.57 km

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4.1Excellent

Location rating score

Location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Kofuku-ji Temple
130 m
Nara National Museum
430 m
Isuien Garden
610 m
Todai-ji Temple
970 m
Nara Park
1.0 km
Closest landmarks
Tokondo
120 m
Kohfukuji
120 m
Kofuku-ji Temple
130 m
Kofuku-ji Temple National Treasure Hall
160 m
Sarusawa Tourist Information Office
160 m

Important information

Service4.5
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.1
Closest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance from airport37.9 km

Rooms available at Daibutsukan

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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 3 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 3 futons
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Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²
  • Non-smoking
  • 5 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 3 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Japanese-style Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 3 futons
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Japanese-style Room *Has Modular Bath
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 5 futons
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More about Daibutsukan Exterior view

More about Daibutsukan

Please spend a fulfilling Nara at this relaxing hotel, where you can see the Goju no To (Five Story Pagoda) and open greensward where you can watch groups of deer play when you open the curtain.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible unavailable
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Karaoke
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Gift/souvenir shop
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning (free)
  • Bathtub
  • Face towel
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating (free)
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Toothbrush
  • Towels
  • TV with free channels
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    15 persons
  • Opening hours
    17:00~23:00 and 06:00~08:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    15 persons
  • Opening hours
    17:00~23:00 and 06:00~08:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0

Location

250 Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi, Naramachi, Nara, Japan, 630-8301

Excellent4.1

Location

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    37.9 km
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    55.5 km
Public transportation
  • Kenchoazuma Bus Stop
    360 m
  • Kintetsu Nara Train Station
    570 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Konishi-drug store
    440 m
Shopping
  • Higashimuki Shopping Street
    390 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    330 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    360 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    130 m
  • Nara National Museum
    430 m
  • Isuien Garden
    610 m
  • Todai-ji Temple
    970 m
  • Nara Park
    1.0 km
  • Nigatsu-do Temple
    1.3 km
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine
    1.4 km
  • Heijokyu Ruins
    3.7 km
  • Toshodai-ji Temple
    4.4 km
  • Yakushi-ji Temple
    4.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Tokondo
    120 m
  • Kohfukuji
    120 m
  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    130 m
  • Kofuku-ji Temple National Treasure Hall
    160 m
  • Sarusawa Tourist Information Office
    160 m
  • Nara Visitor Center & Inn
    170 m
  • National Treasure Museum - Kōfuku-ji
    190 m
  • Sarusawa Pond
    200 m
  • Ara-Ike Pond
    210 m
  • Nanen-do
    220 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1972
    • Number of floors6
    • Number of rooms32
    • Most recent renovation1977
    • Number of restaurants0

    Property announcements

    Please check in by 19:00.
    For bookings with dinner included, please make sure to check in by 19:00 as the final starting time for dinner is 19:30.

    Reviews of Daibutsukan from verified guests

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    4.2
    • Service score 4.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Service4.5
    • Location score 4.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Location4.1
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Room comfort and quality4.1
    • Meal score 3.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Meal 3.5
    • Facilities score 3.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Facilities3.3
    • Bath score 2.9 out of 5 and is a high score in Nara
      Bath2.9
    High score for Nara

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    1. 5.0

      Giulia from Switzerland
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      We had an amazing experience. We were at Daibutsukan Ryokan for two nights with our little daughter of 1 year old. It is difficult to find the right words for this.The room had a great view on the Pagoda, the service so nice like a family and the food...th

      Reviewed January 25, 2018
    2. 4.7

      Mark from United States
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      Great location to some famous sights like the Daibutsu and Kasuga Taisha. Our room has a private bathroom with shower which was very nice. We also had a balcony that overlooks the street. The dinner and breakfast was very delicious and had great presentati

      Reviewed April 22, 2017
    3. 4.2

      Da_neverdie from Thailand
      Couple

      “Excellent”

      Nice old Japanese style room and the temple of heritage site is hust right there!!!

      Reviewed April 14, 2017
    4. 3.9

      Fred from France
      Group

      “Very good”

      Ryokan très bien placé, ambiance un peu vieillote mais l'ensemble est satisfaisant. Accueil en anglais et très bons repas traditionnels. SDB privative.

      Reviewed August 30, 2016
    5. 4.9

      Fiona from United Kingdom
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      We had a wonderful stay at Daibutsukan. The star were so welcoming and gracious. The location was perfect with a view to the 5 storey pagoda. Breakfast was delicious. I couldn't fault this Ryokan and the family who run it.

      Reviewed July 11, 2016
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    This property is in high demand.