Your First Visit to Hotel Nikko Nara
Hotel Nikko Nara is a city hotel directly connected to the west exit of JR Nara Station. At about a 1-minute walk from the station, it keeps the trip simple for business event attendees arriving by rail. The hotel’s banquet halls include Hiten, which the official website describes as “Nara Prefecture’s largest class banquet room, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for a standing reception.” It is also close to Nara Park and the old streets of Nara, making it a convenient base for overseas visitors who want to explore the city around their event.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to Hotel Nikko Nara, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.
Getting to Hotel Nikko Nara
The hotel is directly connected to the west exit of JR Nara Station, so once you reach the station you can walk straight into the building. From the airports, you can choose between a limousine bus and a rail connection.
From Narita Airport
- Domestic flight + limousine bus Fly from Narita to Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport (Itami), then take a limousine bus to JR Nara Station. According to the Nara Kotsu timetable, the bus takes about 77 minutes (1,750 yen) from Itami Airport and about 100 minutes (2,400 yen) from Kansai Airport to JR Nara Station. The bus arrives at the east exit of JR Nara Station, while the hotel is directly connected to the west exit, so you walk through the station to reach it. Please check with the airline for available flights and travel times from Narita.
- Rail connection Take a train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, the Shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then the JR Nara Line to JR Nara Station. Please check a journey planner for the latest travel time and fare for each segment.
From Haneda Airport
- Domestic flight + limousine bus Fly from Haneda to Osaka International Airport (Itami), then take a limousine bus to JR Nara Station. According to the Nara Kotsu timetable, the bus takes about 77 minutes (1,750 yen) from Itami Airport to JR Nara Station. The bus arrives at the east exit of JR Nara Station, while the hotel is directly connected to the west exit, so you walk through the station to reach it.
- Shinkansen + JR Go from Haneda to Shinagawa or Tokyo Station, take the Shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then the JR Nara Line to JR Nara Station. Please check a journey planner for the latest travel time and fare for each segment.
From the Nearest Stations
- JR Nara Station (JR Kansai Main Line / Nara Line), West Exit: Directly connected (about 1 min walk)
- Kintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line): About 12 min walk along Sanjo-dori (Sanjo-dori shopping street), roughly 500 m
Venue Information
- Official name: Hotel Nikko Nara
- Address: 8-1 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara City, Nara 630-8122
- Nearest stations: JR Nara Station, West Exit (directly connected, about 1 min walk) / Kintetsu Nara Station (about 12 min walk)
- Official website: https://www.nikkonara.jp/
- Banquet inquiries: 0742-35-5531 (10:00-17:00, closed Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
Recommended Hotels Near Hotel Nikko Nara
The venue is Hotel Nikko Nara itself, so staying on-site involves the least travel. If the hotel is full or you prefer another option, here are two hotels nearby. For more lodging options, please also see the hotel list page for this venue.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs
A hotel about a 3-minute walk from JR Nara Station. It has a natural hot spring public bath, and breakfast is served at the first-floor restaurant “Asuka” (あす香).
Nara Hotel
A classic hotel founded in 1909, next to Nara Park and designed by Kingo Tatsuno. It is about an 8-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Station.
Recommended Restaurants Near Hotel Nikko Nara
The hotel has several restaurants on-site, so you can eat between sessions without going out. Nearby, you will find a bar close to the station. A long-established Nara ryotei stands near Kasuga Taisha Shrine, away from the hotel.
Fine Japanese Cuisine
Ryotei Kikusuiro
A long-established Nara ryotei, in business for more than 120 years. It stands in front of the first torii gate of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, away from Hotel Nikko Nara. Lunch kaiseki is its main service, so please check details such as opening hours and prices in advance.
Casual Japanese Cuisine
Washoku Yoshino
A Japanese restaurant inside Hotel Nikko Nara, and the closest option to the venue. Please check the official website for the menu and price range.
Western Cuisine
Restaurant Serena
A restaurant inside Hotel Nikko Nara. Please check the official website for details of the dishes.
Cafe
Lobby Lounge Fountain
The lobby lounge inside Hotel Nikko Nara. Please check the official website for opening hours and the menu.
Bar
Osake no Bijutsukan JR Nara Station-mae
A casual bar about a 1-minute walk from the JR Nara Station central exit. It offers a Japanese whisky tasting plan, which makes it handy for a drink after your event.
Tips Before You Visit
Walk straight in from JR Nara Station’s west exit
The hotel is directly connected to the west exit of JR Nara Station. Head toward the west exit after arriving and you can enter the hotel without going outside, which helps if you have luggage or the weather is wet.
From Kintetsu Nara, walk along Sanjo-dori
From Kintetsu Nara Station to the hotel is about 12 minutes on foot along Sanjo-dori (Sanjo-dori shopping street), roughly 500 m. About 100 shops line the street, so you can look for places to eat or shop along the way. If you have large luggage, JR Nara Station is the easier option.
Airport limousine buses arrive at JR Nara Station’s east exit
According to the Nara Kotsu timetable, the limousine bus takes about 77 minutes (1,750 yen) from Itami Airport and about 100 minutes (2,400 yen) from Kansai Airport to JR Nara Station. The bus arrives at the east exit and the hotel is directly connected to the west exit, so you walk through the station. Please check the latest timetable and fares before you board.
Banquet inquiries are weekday daytime only
The banquet inquiry line is 0742-35-5531, open 10:00-17:00 and closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. If you are planning a site visit or arrangements, please call within weekday opening hours.
Confirm the floor area of Hiten with the hotel
The floor area of the largest hall, Hiten, is listed differently depending on the source. For layout and setup planning, please confirm the latest figure on the official website or with the banquet desk.
Plenty of dining and lodging near the station
Hotels and restaurants cluster along Sanjo-dori between JR Nara Station and Kintetsu Nara Station. You can choose where to eat or stay without going far from the venue, which suits anyone who wants a short trip after the event.
Event Halls at Hotel Nikko Nara
The hotel has eight banquet halls, from a large banquet hall to small ones. For figures not confirmed here, please check the official website.
Hiten
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Large banquet hall |
| Capacity (standing reception) | Up to 1,000 guests |
| Floor area | Please check the official website |
The official website describes it as “Nara Prefecture’s largest class banquet room, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for a standing reception.”
Hagoromo and Tenku
| Hall | Type | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Hagoromo | Medium banquet hall | 120-220 guests |
| Tenku | Medium banquet hall | 120-220 guests |
The official website lists the medium banquet halls at 120-220 guests. For each hall’s individual capacity and floor area, please check the official website.
Small banquet halls (Fuyo, Kikyo, Shobu, Yuri, Fuji)
There are five small banquet halls: Fuyo, Kikyo, Shobu, Yuri and Fuji. Please check the official website for capacities and floor areas.