Ryokan Hakuhou is a room-only inn in central Nara, about 5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station, with three small baths in different designs. Before you book, three things matter: no meals are served; the baths use an artificial hot spring and open only from 17:00 to 23:00; and the front desk is closed from 12:00 to 16:00, so plan your arrival around it.
Ryokan Hakuhou at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-1 Kamisanjo-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8228 |
| Phone | 0742-26-7891 (from abroad +81-742-26-7891) |
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara, 5 min on foot; JR Nara, 10 min |
| Check-in / out | 16:00 / 10:00 |
| Front desk | Closed 12:00–16:00 |
| Baths | Three indoor baths, artificial hot spring, 17:00–23:00 |
| Meals | None (bringing food in is fine) |
| Price example | 5,500–6,500 yen per person, 1 guest, room only (see below) |
| Parking | No own lot; contracted lot 1,500 yen per night (16:00–10:00) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, wireless LAN in the building |
From the official site and booking page, read October 21, 2026.
Where is Ryokan Hakuhou in Nara, and how do I get there?
How far is it from the station?
The inn is in Kamisanjo-cho, near Sanjo-dori. The official access page gives 5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station and 10 minutes from JR Nara Station. That puts you within walking distance of Nara Park; our Todaiji guide covers the temple most visitors head to first. The official pages do not mention a pickup service.
Can I drive and park?
The inn has no parking of its own. Guests use a contracted lot nearby for 1,500 yen per night from the 16:00 check-in to 10:00 the next morning; time outside that window costs extra, so confirm the charge with the inn before you go. On Sundays and holidays, the road in front of the inn is for pedestrians only from 11:00 to 19:00.
Rooms and facilities at Ryokan Hakuhou
What kinds of rooms are there?
The site describes three types. The Modern floor is fully non-smoking, with a splash of color on part of each room’s wallpaper. The Retro floor has a nostalgic design, separate smoking arrangements, and was renovated in 2015. There are also three special rooms: two tucked-away rooms and the 16-mat Japanese room Sarara for larger groups.
Do rooms have their own bath and toilet?
Some do and some do not. The official FAQ mentions rooms with a bath and toilet, and shared toilets on every floor. On the booking page, the Retro floor’s 4.5-mat Japanese room uses the shared bath and toilet, and rooms on that floor with a toilet have a unit bath. Check the room description on your plan.
What is provided, and what is shared?
Each guest gets a towel, bath towel, toothbrush and yukata (infants excluded). Hair dryers are at the washrooms on each floor, and a microwave and fridge are in the corridor of each guest floor. Wi-Fi is available. On TV, the official pages differ: the booking page lists a TV in all rooms, while an older FAQ mentions renting one, so ask if it matters. Laundry is 500 yen per load with detergent, at the front desk.
The baths at Ryokan Hakuhou
| Bath | Style (official description) |
|---|---|
| Kasuga-no-yu | Japanese modern, slightly larger |
| Wakakusa-no-yu | Monochrome; can be booked as a family bath (paid, reservation needed) |
| Mikasa-no-yu | Traditional Japanese |
From the official bath page, read October 21, 2026.
Is it a real onsen?
No, and the inn says so. The water is Komyoseki, an artificial hot spring. The site lists it for nerve pain, rheumatism, stiff shoulders, back pain, poor circulation and fatigue.
When are the baths open?
From 17:00 to 23:00, with showers only outside those hours; times can change during events. The FAQ says there is no morning bath, though the room showers and the bath showers are free to use from 16:00 to 12:00 the next day.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Is there a bathing tax?
Nara City lists a bathing tax of 150 yen per person per night for stays that include bathing, with under-12s exempt. The inn’s pages do not say whether it applies here or is included in the price, so ask the inn.
Meals: Ryokan Hakuhou does not serve food
Where do I eat?
The inn says it does not, as a rule, serve meals. Restaurants and convenience stores are close by, and you are free to eat out or bring takeaway food back to your room. The shared area on the 2nd floor lets you warm up food you bring in.
What about allergies or a special diet?
Because no meals are served, the official pages say nothing about allergies or diets. You choose your own food.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Ryokan Hakuhou
How much does a stay cost?
The site itself has no price page, but the official booking page lists plans running to April 30, 2027. One example: a Retro-floor 4.5-mat Japanese room with shared bath and toilet, room only, for 1 to 2 guests, paid at the inn, shows 5,500 to 6,500 yen per person for one guest as a 30-day guide. Check your dates on the booking page.
Can children stay?
Yes. The booking page says children are welcome. The official pages do not give prices by age; note that the per-guest towels and yukata do not cover infants.
What is the cancellation policy, and how do I pay?
The official site does not state a cancellation policy, so read the rule shown on your plan when you book; our hotel cancellation guide explains how Japanese fees work. The example plan is paid at the inn; the official pages do not list which cards are accepted.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Ryokan Hakuhou
- The official site is in Japanese only; there is no English page.
- The front desk is closed from 12:00 to 16:00. You can leave bags in the morning, and night-bus arrivals who contact the inn can use the shower room.
- Arriving after 22:00? Contact the inn by 21:00 that day; see our late arrival guide.
- Pick up dinner and breakfast before you check in; no meals are served.
- The baths open at 17:00, so a soak before an early dinner out works; there is no morning bath.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryokan Hakuhou serve breakfast or dinner?
Is the bath at Ryokan Hakuhou a natural hot spring?
What time is check-in at Ryokan Hakuhou?
Is there parking at Ryokan Hakuhou?
Can children stay at Ryokan Hakuhou?
Bottom line (2026): Ryokan Hakuhou is a room-only inn five minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station, with three artificial hot-spring baths open 17:00 to 23:00. Bring your own food, plan around the 12:00 to 16:00 front-desk break, and book on the official booking page.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Ryokan Hakuhou’s official pages: home (Japanese), rooms, baths, facilities, access, FAQ and the official booking page, plus Nara City’s bathing tax page. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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