The Best Hotels Closest to Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara for 2026

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A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a small table, and a sofa with cushions.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

1. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Stephen

SAR 345

SAR 417 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large painting on the wall, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple floors, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

SAR 975

SAR 1,233 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hallway leading to a room with wooden doors, labeled "HOTEL WITH ZEN TIMELESS RESORT".

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table with a tray, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOTEL WITH ZEN' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a tray of items, and a TV.

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

SAR 240

SAR 267 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled facade, a small garden area with plants, and a signboard.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with kitchenware.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a shelf, and an air conditioning unit.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a room.

4. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

SAR 282

SAR 313 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel Rocco." It features a modern design with balconies and a stone facade.

A modern hotel room with a black leather sofa, a bed with a white headboard, a small table with a plant, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a massage chair, a table with candles, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Daniel

SAR 138

SAR 154 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a round mirror on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a green leather sofa, and a staircase.

A spacious indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows offering views of greenery and a waterfall, and a modern chandelier.

6. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Abigail

SAR 230

SAR 261 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign with foreign text, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with informational signs, a bulletin board, and a counter with various items.

A compact white refrigerator in a corner of a room with a patterned carpet.

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

James

SAR 220

SAR 245 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, potted plants, and a chandelier.

8. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Lizzie

SAR 107

SAR 130 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a shelf with pictures, and a wardrobe.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sink, and wooden countertop.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a gas stove, and a wooden countertop. There are two trash bins and a window with curtains.

9. Comfy Stay TDS

2.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

HIROKO

SAR 585

SAR 644 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A small, single-room hotel room with two single beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with a wooden staircase leading to a kitchen area.

A small, compact room with two single beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.

10. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"Great value for money. 3 rooms on 2nd floor and 1st floor is common area with toliet, shower, kitchen, refrigerator. Traditional Japanese style room. Room is simple with matress, small ground table, A/C. Not much soundproof. No elevator & need to use stiff stairs. Host seems living in 1st floor. Use key to open/close room. Place is located on the side of small car road, not inside. Search '清舎' on google map."

SEUNGMIN

SAR 86

SAR 95 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, a heater, and a wooden ceiling.

A wooden table with a chair that has a cushioned seat.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a futon bed.

A compact kitchen with a gas stove, sink, and a microwave.

11. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"1st, this is an old and poorly maintained house without the old house charm. 2nd, please add a "Can Not accept any guest older than 55 years old. We were almost denied at check-in due to our age. 3rd, Expedia should not outsource the reservation through another 3rd party platform (Ctrip.com). 4th, English communication is challenged. 5th, it is not price competitive. Another hostel a few house down was only US$26 instead of $52. 6th, the hostel does not allow any cancellation. 7th, the...

Hsin-Teh

SAR 65

SAR 71 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

A modern outdoor space with a wooden bench, a decorative lantern, and a view of a tree through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a wooden interior.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a red bench outside.

12. Shikitei

4.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Joseph

SAR 952

SAR 1,047 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a shower, and a sink.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of a pagoda.

13. Asukasou

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kevin

SAR 793

SAR 960 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, two beds with pillows, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

A library with bookshelves, wooden chairs, and tables arranged for reading.

A building with a stone facade, illuminated windows, and a sign with Japanese characters.

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

7.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Maiko

SAR 389

SAR 428 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "やまと".

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden tables, and chairs.

A swimming pool with a red water wheel, stone rocks, and a mosaic wall.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a television.

15. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

8.9 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Alise

SAR 428

SAR 471 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a low table with chairs, a television, and a large window with shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a view of the city through shoji screens, and a ceiling fan.

A view through a window with a tiled floor and a reflection of lights in the window.

A room with tatami mats, a television, a small table, a sofa, and a view of the city.

16. Shiroyama inn

8.9 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Barri

SAR 366

SAR 406 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A building with a sign for 'Toyoko Inn' and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

A laundry facility with three coin-operated washing machines and a large wall-mounted washer.

A hotel hallway with carpeted flooring, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and a large window with a city view.

17. Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi

10.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Anonymous traveler

SAR 242

SAR 270 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden bench, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A clear water feature with rocks and a wooden backdrop.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a tatami mat leading to a room.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, wooden stools, a potted plant, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

18. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

sabrina

SAR 254

SAR 288 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a sliding door with frosted glass panels, and a ceiling fan.

A kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a refrigerator, and various kitchenware.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading 'Villa East' and a purple decorative curtain.

A compact, white washing machine in a corner of a room with beige walls and a wooden floor.

19. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Erika

SAR 399

SAR 445 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a city view, a desk with a computer, a bed, and a sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, a television displaying hotel information, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with large windows offering a city view, a desk with a phone, and a comfortable chair.

A multi-story building with illuminated windows, a visible entrance, and a pedestrian overpass.

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Leona Luya

SAR 331

SAR 364 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 423 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only	8.6 Excellent 24 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and comfortable. Coffee and tea all day. Just a few steps from a metro station. There’s a couple of convenience stores as well as 2 bakeries on the way to the K line metro. Comfortable bed. AC worked well. Laundry on second floor came in handy. Detergent is added by the machine."

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean room, large beds, nice welcome drinks and spacious gym. The only negative would be no coffee or tea available in the room."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stayed"

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"A delightful hotel in a very central area with excellent staff"

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Staff are accomodating. Easy access to laundry. Convenient location."

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast is only included for one person when booking not for an extras person. The food is alright . If you have picky eaters ( kids ). I’ll recommend you , just to go buy food outside or buy a one day breakfast to give it a try , instead of paying for your whole duration in advance."

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, surrounded by a gravel courtyard and trees.

Toshodai-ji Temple

8.8/10 (90 reviews)

After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, red pillars, and a statue on top.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Kikoji Temple

Kikoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Koriyama Castle

You can find out about the history of Yamatokoriyama when you stop by Koriyama Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Hakomotokan Konya Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hakomotokan Konya Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Daianji Temple

After visiting Daianji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Yakushi-ji Temple?

Yakushi-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 152 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Yakushi-ji Temple?

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include Hotel New Otani Osaka and APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi.

How many hotels will I find near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Yakushi-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Yakushi-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Yakushi-ji Temple?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Koriyama Goldfish Museum, and Nara Prefectural Art Museum feature captivating exhibits. Heijo Palace, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Nara Woman's University are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Yakushi-ji Temple. Enjoy the outdoors at Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, or Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

4. Hotel SINDAI

5. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

6. Nara Royal Hotel

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

8. Fine Garden Nara Horai

9. Comfy Stay TDS

10. Nara Seisha - For guests aged 18-55 only, Self check-in (Please check your messages and emails from Expedia for important guidelines)

11. naramoon The stairs are steep, suitable for young people to live in.

12. Shikitei

13. Asukasou

14. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

15. Kanko Ryokan Yamato

16. Shiroyama inn

17. Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi

18. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

19. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

20. Piazza Hotel Nara

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Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

Toshodai-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Kikoji Temple

Koriyama Castle

Suzakumon Square

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

Daianji Temple

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