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Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Property class: 3.5

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Nara Park is located near Sarusawaike Yoshidaya, which provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and a restaurant. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Semi Western-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Dining

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of trees.

Standard Japanese Style Twin Room with Pond View, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A tatami mat room with a sliding door, a tatami mat table, and a view of the outside through a window.

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room with Private Bathroom (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed with white bedding, a sliding shoji screen window, and a small table with a lamp.

Japanese Style Triple Room with Private Bath, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

Standard Japanese Style Tatami Room (Up to 4 guests), Non Smoking

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low bed, a desk with a lamp, and a window with sliding shoji doors.

Japanese Style Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a lamp, a window with a view, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese & Western Style Room with Pond View (Up to 5 guests), Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Japanese & Western Style Room with Pond View (Up to 5 guests), Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Located in Naramachi, a neighborhood in Nara, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is near a train station and on a lake. Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Yamanobe Street are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Kojindo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Naraden Arena or Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Visit our Nara travel guide
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246 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese torii gate with a red frame, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.
    Nara Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A placard with Japanese text on a stone by a calm river, with buildings and trees in the background.
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by lush greenery.
    Kofuku-ji Temple
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden beams, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
    Nara National Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • 博倚小料理くみ子
    6 min walk
  • CHAMI
    5 min walk
  • Seattle's Best Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

  • Ryokan near Nara Park
  • Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and a restaurant at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor private bath. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and an elevator
    • A TV in the lobby and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya boast perks such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bidets, children's robes, and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Built in 1979
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $132, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya located?

Located in Naramachi, this ryokan is steps from Nara Park, Sarusawa Pond Park, and Kofuku-ji Temple. Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall and Gango-ji Temple are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 8 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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