"The hotel and room were very clean and functional, the location was excellent, and all the staff were polite and attentive, making for a very comfortable stay."
"The hotel and room were very clean and functional, the location was excellent, and all the staff were polite and attentive, making for a very comfortable stay."
"We had a lovely time here! We were travelling by public transport, and this spot is a little of out of the way, but they sent a shuttle to the train station and it was easy to arrive. It was not clear from their website that the restaurant would not be open for dinner, and the closest restaurant by foot (other than McDonald's) was a 30 minute walk away. That was no problem; we had a nice walk, a great dinner, and really loved the onsen!"
"We had a lovely time here! We were travelling by public transport, and this spot is a little of out of the way, but they sent a shuttle to the train station and it was easy to arrive. It was not clear from their website that the restaurant would not be open for dinner, and the closest restaurant by foot (other than McDonald's) was a 30 minute walk away. That was no problem; we had a nice walk, a great dinner, and really loved the onsen!"
"Overall property was excellent and location was great within walking distance to all the famous temples in Nara Park. However when requesting a taxi to take us back to the train station it took longer than expected and we missed our train departure. Also taxi/car is limited as the hotel is located directly in the park. Walking is faster but with heavy luggage it’s not very convenient."
"Overall property was excellent and location was great within walking distance to all the famous temples in Nara Park. However when requesting a taxi to take us back to the train station it took longer than expected and we missed our train departure. Also taxi/car is limited as the hotel is located directly in the park. Walking is faster but with heavy luggage it’s not very convenient."
"Everything about this hotel was exceptional, the room, the spa, the food, the grounds and in particular the staff. Their friendliness and attention to detail made our stay so special, we couldn’t fault a thing. The food has to be some of the best hotel food we’ve ever eaten and we loved how private each table was with its own scenic view."
"Everything about this hotel was exceptional, the room, the spa, the food, the grounds and in particular the staff. Their friendliness and attention to detail made our stay so special, we couldn’t fault a thing. The food has to be some of the best hotel food we’ve ever eaten and we loved how private each table was with its own scenic view."
"One of, if not the top, hotel experience I have ever had. Phenomenal hospitality, and a truly unique and lovely atmosphere. Food was spectacular as well."
"One of, if not the top, hotel experience I have ever had. Phenomenal hospitality, and a truly unique and lovely atmosphere. Food was spectacular as well."
"I went here as a single traveller with little to Japanese language skills and found it amazing. Though the staff had limited English, everything was communicated well and I felt very welcomed and comfortable. It’s very close to all the main attractions of Nara, but out of the way enough to where you’re not surrounded by people all the time. If I ever go back to Nara, I will certainly stay here again. "
"I went here as a single traveller with little to Japanese language skills and found it amazing. Though the staff had limited English, everything was communicated well and I felt very welcomed and comfortable. It’s very close to all the main attractions of Nara, but out of the way enough to where you’re not surrounded by people all the time. If I ever go back to Nara, I will certainly stay here again. "
"Truly wonderful experience. The outdoor bath was a gem and the staff treated us exceptionally well. A warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend. "
"Truly wonderful experience. The outdoor bath was a gem and the staff treated us exceptionally well. A warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend. "
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"Very convenient central location, connected to Osaka-Umeda station, and an easy train ride from anywhere in Osaka. Great views from upper floors and very quiet. Rooms are tiny and a bit cramped, but have all the amenities you’d expect. Laundry is a pain if you need it as they provide just 8 machines for >500 guests leading to a lot of frustration and waiting. Also, the lobby can get quite crowded.
Fun notes: there is a mall in the building, including multiple sporting goods stores, multiple clothing stores, two food courts, four Starbucks locations, even a Burger King and a McDonalds—though the local food is much better. We also saw two idol groups doing meet and greets and performances on the second floor near the Umeda station, a boy-band one evening and a girl band another evening."
"Great breakfast and clean room.
Love the locatioin too.
It was right off from the subway station and river walk.
The only thing I had an issue with was laundry. It is washer and dryer combo and the clothes doesn't get dry.
I did extra dry but jean never get completely dried.
Other than that, everything was great"
"Hotel Apa was really clean and had good amenities but the situation with the elevators is a bit of a challenge we stayed Saturday and Sunday night and on Saturday night the line to go up to your room was about 60 people. There are 12 elevators half that go up to the first 21 floors and the other half the top but there was a lot of congestion. Same for leaving in the morning it took on average about 10 minutes to get an elevator. It’s a massive tower so it makes sense but a challenge none the less."
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Travellers enjoy exploring the gardens, as well as visiting the temples and other landmarks. Monuments like Saidai-ji and Kasuga Shrine are places where you can learn more about local history, while interesting museums to visit include Nara National Museum and Nara Prefectural Art Museum. Other top attractions in the area include Dotonbori and Osaka Castle.
What's the seasonal weather in Nara?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Nara are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 210 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Nara?
Fly into Osaka (ITM-Itami), which is located 21.9 mi (35.3 km) away from the city centre. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Kobe (UKB), which is 32.7 mi (52.7 km) away. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Shin-Omiya Station, Nara Station or Kintetsu-Nara Station.