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The Deer Park Inn

Property class: 2

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A wooden-floored room with a large sink, wooden beams, and a mirror.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, a wicker armchair, and a bookshelf.
A group of deer in a grassy area with a staircase and cherry blossoms in the background.
A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony, and a deer standing in front.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $44
$40 nightly
$44 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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

View all photos for Double room, Non-smoking (Watching deer / Shared shower room and toilet)

Down comforters, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double room, Non-smoking (Watching deer / Shared shower room and toilet)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (View of the forest / Shared shower room and toilet)

Down comforters, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin room, Mountain view, Non-smoking (View of the forest / Shared shower room and toilet)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family room, Five-guest room, Non-smoking (Private room for up to 6 people, 3 bunk beds/shared shower room and toilet)

Down comforters, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family room, Five-guest room, Non-smoking (Private room for up to 6 people, 3 bunk beds/shared shower room and toilet)

  • Sleeps 11
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

A room with two wooden beds, a small round table, two chairs, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Non-smoking)

A bedroom with a wooden bunk bed, a wooden drying rack, a window with curtains, and a table with chairs.

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 WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

A bunk bed with a ladder, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

A hallway with wooden flooring, a wooden wall panel, and a bathroom with three sinks and mirrors.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a green sofa and a small round table.

Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, two chairs, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nara

When you stay at The Deer Park Inn in Nara, you'll be connected to the convention center, just steps from Nara Park and 5 minutes by foot from Kasuga Shrine. .This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Manyo Botanical Garden and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 8 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪東京庵本店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪TEN.TEN.CAFE - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peaks Beignet - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Deer Park Inn

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at 若草山パレット or snacks in the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
若草山パレット - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfy and actually very spacious. Food near by closes super early so if you're walking keep that in mind. I would recommend an eye mask since the sun rises early and there are only blinds and not curtains! Other than that very charming place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mitchell

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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