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Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Exterior
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1-4-12 Aristo Bldg 3F, Nara, Nara Prefecture, 6308115
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room with Private External Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

About the area

Nara

At Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and furnished lanais. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a vending machine. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Nara hotel include Kofuku-ji Temple and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Nara Station - 4 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三条坊 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奈良のうまいものプラザ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪セリーナ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen offers its guests hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Nara hotel is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen offers 2 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to furnished lanais. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 partially-open bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Nara Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen?

Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen?

No, Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nara Ryokan Annex Sweet Hotaru Gen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei Chun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite place to stay this Japan trip. The room is very large and spacious. The deep outdoor soaking tub is a huge plus traveling with a kid. You have to walk up the stairs to the 3rd floor but they have a luggage/cargo elevator so all you need to do is to walk yourself up there without the hassle to haul luggages. Parking is not included but there is a small paid parking lot right next to the backstreet of the hotel. Walking distance to JR Nara station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous place, super close to Nara park. After hiking to Mount Wakakusa my wife and I enjoyed the private hot springs. It was surreal enjoying the hot water while listening to the rain in the rock garden area. We would definitely come back if we find ourselves in Nara.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
very refreshing stay of our trip. check-in times very restrictive. we had no contact with staff after checking in. hot water control must be turned on manually. private in-room ryokan was a great amenity. overall great value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

Amazing room. Very clean and very nice. Front desk has limited hours and they don't always have someone there manning a front desk. Make sure you have the address in Japanese to show to your cab driver, we had some trouble finding it initially.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asaka, Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近鉄奈良駅から近く、にぎやかな商店街が近いながらも立地は静かで、とてもスタイリッシュなホテルです。 部屋によりますが、私が宿泊した部屋の窓からは荒池の畔で佇む何頭かの鹿を見ることができて嬉しかったです。 奈良を訪れた際には次回も利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem, Room was spacious with a terrific ambience. Outstanding tasting menu dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty amazing room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とてもゆっくりできました。 お部屋も清潔でとても良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

ダイキ

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

知枝

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAKIZAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とてもゆったりとした素敵な時間を過ごしました。露天風呂もお部屋の雰囲気も全てが最高です！また絶対に泊まりに行きます！本当に大感謝です。ありがとうございます♪
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAGISA

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
温泉ではなかったですがよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ゆうすけ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024