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The Deer Park Inn

2.0 star property

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A group of deer in a grassy area with a staircase and cherry blossoms in the background.
A wooden reception desk with a person standing behind it, waving.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window with a view of trees.
A hallway with wooden walls and a metal-framed door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a view of trees and a dog outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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158-5 Kasuganocho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8212
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kasuga Shrine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Todaiji Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Deer Park Inn

A coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
The Deer Park Inn offers 10 accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature down comforters. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Nara guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
With your stay at The Deer Park Inn, you're connected to the convention center and just a quick walk from Kasuga Shrine. Free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Nara Park and 11 minutes by foot from Todaiji Temple
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Deer Park Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This Nara guesthouse is smoke free.

若草山パレット - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,500 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 若草山パレット

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1500 per night (984 ft away)
  • Laundry fee: JPY 300

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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

The Deer Park Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 244 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breccan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff and great location, close to many sights in Nara.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was firm.. that’s the only negative. Everything else was amazing. The staff response time was fast. The facility was amazing. The location; you couldn’t ask for better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Parking was expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful, spoke English. It can be a bit loud depending on your neighbors but the room itself is so cozy and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACKSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here. Such a beautiful special place. Lovely staff. Beautiful view our my window. Comfortable bed. If you go to Nara staying here is a great escape surrounded by the parl
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice guest house Clean and located in the park. Warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YIU CHUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location and super close interaction with deers. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Truly a hidden gem in Nara Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the bed was comfy, and we had deers outside our window, it was great, and only a little walk for 711.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location and friendly staff. The rooms are a little close which could be loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility has thin walls and creaky floors so if you are a light sleeper, this may wake you up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025