Nara Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus that operates between the hotel and JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station.Please check the days of operation and timetable before use.
Nara Hotel is about 8 minutes by taxi from JR Nara Station
and about 5 minutes by taxi from Kintetsu Nara Station.
We are located next to Nara Park.
Nara, easily accessible from Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto,
is a beautiful ancient capital where Japanese history and culture come alive.

How to Get to the Hotel
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Information
Shuttle Bus Pickup Location
JR Nara Station
Kintetsu Nara Station
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①Go out the east ticket gate of Kintetsu Nara Station and go diagonally right to the street in front of you on your left.
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②Take the elevator on your right to the ground floor.
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③Get off the elevator and turn left. Go straight (ATM on your right)
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④Exit the building and go diagonally left. You will see a bank.
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⑤Go straight to the right at the cab waiting space.
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⑥Go straight under the elevated area of the building and turn left.
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⑦The bus stop is near the bus stop sign.
Hotel bus timetable
*Revised May 29, 2023
JR Nara Station (Departing) |
Kintetsu Nara Station (Departing)*Boarding only |
Nara Hotel (Arrival) |
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08:25 | 08:30 | 08:35 |
09:05 | 09:10 | 09:15 |
09:35 | 09:40 | 09:45 |
10:10 | 10:15 | 10:20 |
11:15 | 11:20 | 11:25 |
12:15 | 12:20 | 12:25 |
13:30 | 13:35 | 13:40 |
14:30 | 14:35 | 14:40 |
15:25 | 15:30 | 15:35 |
16:30 | 16:35 | 16:40 |
17:05 | 17:10 | 17:15 |
17:50 | 17:55 | 18:00 |
Nara Hotel (Departing) |
Kintetsu Nara Station (Arrival)*Get off only |
JR Nara Station (Arrival) |
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08:00 | 08:05 | 08:10 |
08:45 | 08:50 | 08:55 |
09:20 | 09:25 | 09:30 |
09:50 | 09:55 | 10:00 |
10:50 | 10:55 | 11:00 |
11:55 | 12:00 | 12:05 |
13:15 | 13:20 | 13:25 |
14:15 | 14:20 | 14:25 |
15:00 | 15:05 | 15:10 |
16:05 | 16:10 | 16:15 |
16:45 | 16:50 | 16:55 |
17:20 | 17:25 | 17:30 |
- capacity is 23 persons
- Shuttle bus may be at full capacity or may be delayed due to traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
By Air
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limousine bus/approx.
90 min JR Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
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limousine bus/approx.
80 min Kintetsu Nara -
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
- From Osaka (Itami) Airport: 60 min. by limousine bus to JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station
Getting here from the nearest train stations
Getting to the hotel from the nearest train stations
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
By Train
<From JR Nara Station>
- Approx. 25 min. on foot
- Approx. 8 min. by taxi
- Approx. 15 min. by Nara Kotsu bus (bound for Tenri, boarding at platform 1 outside the East Exit); then a 1-min. walk from the Nara Hotel bus stop
<From Kintetsu Nara Station>
- Approx. 15 min. on foot
- Approx. 5 min. by taxi
- Approx. 8 min. by Nara Kotsu bus (from platform 3, bound for Tenri); then a 1-min. walk from the Nara Hotel bus stop
For guests visiting from Kyoto
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JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service/ approx.
45 min JR Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
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Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Express: Approx. 50 min.
Limited Express: Approx. 35 min. Kintetsu Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
For guests visiting from Nagoya
- Shinkansen/ approx. 40min Kyoto
-
JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service/ approx.
45 min JR Nara -
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
- Shinkansen/ approx. 40min Kyoto
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Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Express: Approx. 50 min.
Limited Express: Approx. 35 min. Kintetsu Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
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Kintetsu Limited Express / approx.
100 min. Yamato-Yagi -
Kashihara Line Expres/ approx.
20 min Yamato-Saidaiji - Nara Line / approx. 6 min Kintetsu Nara
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
For guests visiting from Osaka
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Osaka Higashi Line
Direct Rapid: Approx. 60 min. JR Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
- JR Tokaido Line / approx. 4 Osaka
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JR Kansai Line
Yamatoji Rapid
Service /approx.
50 min Kintetsu Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
- JR Tokaido Line / approx. 4 Osaka
-
JR Osaka Loop Line /
approx.
15 min Tsuruhashi -
Kintetsu Nara Line
Rapid Express /
approx. 30 min Kintetsu Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
-
Kintetsu Nara Line Rapid
Express / approx.
40 min Kintetsu Nara -
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
8 min.
(from platform 3,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
15 min. or
by taxi / approx.
5 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
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JR Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line)
Regional Rapid: Approx. 40 min. JR Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
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JR Yumesaki Line /approx.
6 min Nishi-Kujo -
JR Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line)
Yamatoji Rapid: Approx. 50 min. JR Nara -
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by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
15 min.
(boarding at platform
1 outside the East Exit,
bound for Tenri) Nara Hotel
(bus stop) -
on foot / approx.
1 min.
-
on foot / approx.
25 min. or
by taxi / approx.
8 min.
-
by Nara Kotsu bus/approx.
By Car
- Keinawa Expressway Kizu IC
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general road / approx.
20min
- Meihan Expressway Tenri IC
-
general road / approx.
20min
- Daini Hanna Toll Road Horai Ramp
-
general road / approx.
20min
- Nishi-Meihan Expressway Tenri IC
-
general road / approx.
20min
About Parking Lots
The parking lot may be busy or full. We can direct you to a nearby paid lot when the hotel parking lot is full.
- Parking precautions
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- Parking reservations cannot be accepted.
- We are not responsible for theft, accidents, or problems that may occur in the parking lot.
- As of September 1, 2020, we ask that guests refrain from parking their vehicles in the parking lot before check-in and after check-out.
Rental Bicycle
Bicycle rental service is available for those who want to explore the surrounding area.
This is a great way to visit nearby temples and shrines as well as Nara Park, and for exploring the Naramachi and Takabatake neighborhoods.
Renting a bicycle
Please inquire at the front desk.
Sightseeing maps are also available for your convenience.
*Nara Hotel has comprehensive bicycle insurance.
Time of use | 7:00~21:00 |
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Fee | ¥1,500 (one 20-inch electric bicycle with pedal assist) |
- Supplies are limited.
- Listed prices include tax.