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The Deer Park Inn

2.0 star property
Guesthouse connected to the convention center, within easy reach of Nara Park

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In the heart of Nara, The Deer Park Inn offers a serene retreat near Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with luggage storage at your disposal, and take advantage of laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Offsite parking available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking) | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
158-5 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8212

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 34 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 49 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 79 min drive
  • Shin-Omiya Station - 4 min drive
  • Kizu Station - 9 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Conce - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪三山亭食堂 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪和風レストラン 三山 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Deer Park Inn

The Deer Park Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Nara Park. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (JPY 1500 per night; reservations required)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1500 per night (984 ft away)

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property only accepts cash.

Also known as

Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Nara
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse
The Deer Park Inn Guesthouse Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does The Deer Park Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Deer Park Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Deer Park Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Deer Park Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Deer Park Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around The Deer Park Inn like?

The Deer Park Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Nara Park and 5 minutes' walk from Kasuga Shrine.

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Reviews

The Deer Park Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Unique location and super close interaction with deers. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Truly a hidden gem in Nara Park.
YIU CHUNG, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, in a magical place in the deer park surrounded by nature, some great little shops, shrines, and animals. Nara was the absolute highlight of my trip to Japan and this Inn was a dream to stay at. We loved our time here.
Kenneth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice guest house Clean and located in the park. Warm welcome.
julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Mitchell, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an Oasis!

What a delightful spot to get away from big city vibes and get close to nature in Nara Park! Incredible staff that even let me check in early as my room was ready. Everything you need at an affordable price with a great atmosphere.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet little Inn at the top of the town. Easy to access the Mt Wakakusa walk and about a 30 minute walk into the towns centre! We loved seeing the deer right outside our window.
Lydia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so sweet and helpful here. It is so convenient since everything in the park closes early as well as transportation, so if you are staying to see the deer it is a perfect place to do so.
Presley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean, the bed was comfy, and we had deers outside our window, it was great, and only a little walk for 711.
Tracie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best location in Nara

Charming comfortable and simple hotel with great service, big rooms and the best location in Nara park with deer and nature all around.
Susanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location and friendly staff. The rooms are a little close which could be loud.
Luke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place to stay in Nara.. if you dont mind the walk is a beautiful area so no need to take buses to the hostel. Lovely receptionist as well.
paula, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice spot in nara

Nice spot neer the deer and nara park. Close to restaurant, nice hike. Comfy but pillow really hard. Will definitly came back
camille, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Deers
Sebastian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is 100% the best place to stay at of you want to have the most authentic Nara Deer experience. When my partner and I were arriving late to check in the clerk stayed an extra 30 min waiting for us. She is a hero!🙏 The place is 30 min from the downtown area so do order or buy food for dinner as you wont find anything nearby, but its 100% worth it because of the location and the staff! Thank you so much for having us and being great hosts!
Ricardo, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

This hostel is near the historic shines but some distance from anywhere that serves food after 4 PM. Be prepared to walk into town and back after the buses stop running around 5 PM.
Betty, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is located right by Wakakusayama, so quiet, deer sitting in front of hotel, super nice morning walk area! Owner was friendly, gave us good information. You can cook your own food at kitchen, so you can stay long. room was just like own bedroom, very comfortable. The bathrooms are not in your room, but very clean! My daughter loved here, so we will go back again!!

10/10 Exceptional

Other than the area around the inn having very few restaurants that all close around 4-5 pm (which is to be expected because it's in the park) which led us to walk a good while to get groceries, we had a very nice stay and even found that to accommodate for the lack of stores nearby, there are some instant ramens and other food to purchase in the common area for dinner past five pm. Thank you for hosting us!
Sasha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Felt very welcome and also thankful to the staff who recommended that we get food before everything closed in the area. They sent emails prior, to warn us which was great. The hotel is a little old but clean. I had a very simple room with a double bed and AC unit, shared bathroom and shower. They let us store our luggage a few hours in the morning after check out. Overall loved how close it was to the temples. I would definitely stay here again!
Belen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The facility has thin walls and creaky floors so if you are a light sleeper, this may wake you up.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This lodging was perfect for visiting the park. Facility was clean, quiet, our room was spacious, & the staff very friendly. They let us know about evening lantern event, and breakfast available for purchase at 9am in a cafe near by. Location in the park is convienent for some travelers without transportation visiting the park. It was a short hike from the bus stop at the museum. Could use a sign at the bottom of hill on bus route for lodging location. Of the park workers we asked, no one seemed to know where "The Deer Park Inn" was located. We followed the walking route on google maps to find it from the museum. As a hostel our room had western style bunk beds, which were nice. Property is not wheelchair accessible. They do provide this information on thier website, but take note it is located on a hill & there are many stairs.
Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very disappointed
Randlyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location deep inside of Nara Park.

First off: the listing says laundry facilities are available, but they are not (yet). This is important because the nearest laundromat is 30 minutes away. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay overnight in Nara. We spent 3 nights enjoying the park. Deer right outside every morning. 2 great restaurants right down the stairs, but everything nearby closes around 16:00. Drink machines abound, but plan to stock up at the 7-11 at the park entrance (15 minutes) to cook dinner or have snacks at the Inn. They offer a small selection of instant ramen and such you can purchase for 200 yen in the kitchen if you forget and are hungry. Very kind staff. Just keep in mind you won't have access to laundry or convenient store hours.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

窓から鹿がくつろいでいる姿を眺められるのがとても良かったです。 部屋も可愛らしく清潔で空調も快適でした。 キッチンとシャワールーム、洗面所、トイレは共用でしたが不自由なく使えました。 鹿が見たくて奈良に来たので最高のステイになりました。違う季節にも絶対また泊まりに来たいと思います。
部屋の窓から鹿が観察できる
清潔感のある可愛らしいツイン部屋
のりこ, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

快適でした。

お部屋の用意が出来たとの事で、チェックインよりも早くお部屋に荷物を置いて出かける事が出来ました。お部屋、シャワールーム共に清潔で快適でした。ありがとうございました。
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

落ち着いて休めます。音は、聞こえるので、客どうしがお互いに静かに使っている感じ。 エッチではない、オイル等のマッサージがあります。 落ち着いた雰囲気の宿泊施設です。
たかかず, 4-night trip