Hotel Fujita Nara stands on Shimosanjo-cho, on the edge of the old town and not far from Naramachi, and it offers the comforts of a classic city hotel in a quieter street. It has 117 rooms, two restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a garden, a banquet hall, a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. It is about six minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station and about ten minutes from JR Nara Station, and Nara Park and Kofuku-ji are within a ten-minute walk. It suits visitors who want a traditional hotel feel at a mid-range price.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, which makes arrivals from Osaka and Kyoto simple, and the shopping arcades and restaurants of Higashimuki and the old town are close by. Nara Park is within ten minutes on foot, and Todai-ji is a pleasant walk or short taxi ride beyond. Naramachi's lanes are nearby for evening wandering. The location is well suited to people who want to walk everywhere.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are comfortable and unfussy, in the style of a long-established Japanese city hotel, and the garden is a nice touch for a morning coffee. The on-site restaurants and bar mean you can dine without searching, though the old town has many options. Couples, solo travellers and families will all find a suitable room type. It is a good value choice for those who do not need a high-rise tower or a splurge.
Good to know
Breakfast is served in one of the two restaurants and is worth comparing against the cheaper cafes in the old town. Parking is available for a nightly fee, with limited spaces, so reserve in advance if you drive. Check-in starts at two in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with no after-hours check-in, and check-out is at eleven. Ask for a quieter room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Six minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station
- ✓117 rooms
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Paid parking on site
Good questions
How far is Hotel Fujita Nara from Nara Park?+
Nara Park and Kofuku-ji are within about ten minutes on foot. Kintetsu Nara Station is about six minutes away.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, parking is available for a nightly fee, but spaces are limited. Reserve ahead if you plan to drive.
Is there a restaurant on site?+
Yes, there are two restaurants and a bar, with breakfast available. The old town also has many places to eat nearby.
