Your First Visit to JW Marriott Hotel Nara
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is a Marriott-affiliated hotel on Sanjo-oji Avenue in Nara City. The nearest station is Shin-Omiya on the Kintetsu Nara Line, about a 10-minute walk away. The hotel is not directly connected to the station, so it helps to decide how you will get there before you arrive.
Its banquet and meeting space totals about 640 sqm (including the Yoshino ballroom), centered on the Yoshino Ballroom. It suits mid-sized meetings, parties and receptions better than large international conferences. The hotel also houses the Japanese restaurant Azekura, so you can keep meals before and after your event in the same building.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to JW Marriott Hotel Nara, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.
Access Guide to JW Marriott Hotel Nara
There is no direct rail line from the major Kansai airports to Nara, so most routes combine an airport limousine bus, or the Shinkansen, with Kintetsu trains. Please check travel times and fares on the official site or a route planner before departure.
From Narita Airport
- Flight (Narita → Itami) + airport limousine bus: Fly to Osaka (Itami) Airport, then take an airport limousine bus toward Nara. The bus ride from Itami is about 67–73 minutes (to Nara Prefectural Convention Center / Shin-Omiya).
- Flight (Narita → Kansai) + airport limousine bus: Fly to Kansai International Airport, then take an airport limousine bus toward Nara. The bus ride from Kansai is about 90–100 minutes.
From Haneda Airport
- Flight (Haneda → Itami) + airport limousine bus + Kintetsu line: Fly to Osaka (Itami) Airport, then take an airport limousine bus toward Nara (about 67–73 minutes, to Nara Prefectural Convention Center / Shin-Omiya). Continue by Kintetsu line to Shin-Omiya Station, the nearest station to the hotel.
- Shinkansen + Kintetsu line: Haneda Airport → Tokyo Station → Shinkansen to Kyoto Station → Kintetsu Kyoto and Nara lines to Shin-Omiya Station → walk. This route involves several transfers, so check it in advance if you have heavy luggage.
From Nearby Stations to the Hotel
- Shin-Omiya Station (Kintetsu Nara Line): About a 10-minute walk. This is the hotel’s nearest station.
- Yamato-Saidaiji Station (Kintetsu Nara and Kyoto lines): About a 10-minute taxi ride. This is a junction of multiple lines, and a taxi is the practical choice with heavy luggage or in rain.
Venue Quick Facts
- Official name: JW Marriott Hotel Nara
- Address: 1-1-1 Sanjo-oji, Nara, Nara Prefecture
- Nearest station: Kintetsu Nara Line, Shin-Omiya Station, approx. 10-min walk
- Official website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/osajw-jw-marriott-hotel-nara/overview/
- Opening hours and contact: Please check the official website for the latest information.
Staying at JW Marriott Hotel Nara
For event attendees, staying at JW Marriott Hotel Nara itself involves the least travel. Since the nearest station is about a 10-minute walk away, staying on site means you do not have to plan a morning commute to the event. Please check reservations on the official website.
If you are looking for another place to stay nearby, these two hotels are close options.
Novotel Nara
A 264-room hotel that opened in 2022 (as of October 2026), located about 600 m west of JW Marriott Hotel Nara. It is reported to be about an 8-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station, which suits business travelers who rely on the train.
Nara Royal Hotel
A mid-range hotel with banquet facilities, within about 500 m of JW Marriott Hotel Nara. It is an option if you want to stay close while keeping costs down.
Recommended Restaurants Near JW Marriott Hotel Nara
Restaurants are scattered from Shin-Omiya Station to the Omiya-cho area and along Sanjo-dori. Restaurants around Nara Park (Takabatake and Naramachi) are about 2–3 km from the hotel, beyond walking distance.
Japanese Fine Dining
Azekura
A Japanese restaurant inside the hotel offering three styles: sushi, teppanyaki and kaiseki. It is convenient for a post-event dinner without leaving the building.
Japanese (Udon)
Handmade Udon Tsunagu
A handmade udon specialty shop in the Sanjo-miyamae-cho area. It is a casual, mid-priced Japanese option that suits lunch.
Asian Cuisine
Chiangmai Shokudo
A Thai restaurant in the Omiya-cho area, mid-priced, and a good choice when you want something other than Japanese food.
Café
CAFE miniMARU
A café in Horen-cho, about 1 km north of the hotel. It is a place to take a break before or after your event.
Bar
Bar RISE
A mid-priced bar in the Sanjo-soegawa-cho area, available as an evening option after your event.
Tips Before You Visit
The Hotel Is About a 10-Minute Walk From Shin-Omiya Station
The hotel is not directly connected to Shin-Omiya Station and takes about a 10-minute walk. With heavy luggage or in rain, consider taking a taxi.
From Yamato-Saidaiji, a Taxi Is the Practical Choice
From Yamato-Saidaiji Station, where several lines meet, the hotel is reported to be about 10 minutes by taxi. It is a transfer point if you arrive by Kintetsu line from the Kyoto or Osaka direction.
Parking and EV Charging
As of October 2026, parking inside the hotel is reported at 2,000 yen per day, and nearby parking outside the hotel at 1,000 yen per day. A free electric vehicle charging station is also available. Rates and conditions may change, so please check the official website for the latest information.
Check the Shuttle Service in Advance
As of October 2026 a shuttle service is mentioned, but the official website is inconsistent about it, so please confirm before you rely on it. Check operating hours and routes with the official website or the hotel beforehand.
Restaurants Cluster Between the Station and Omiya-cho
Restaurants are scattered from Shin-Omiya Station to the Omiya-cho area and along Sanjo-dori. Those around Nara Park (Takabatake and Naramachi) are about 2–3 km from the hotel and hard to reach on foot, so allow extra travel time.
Not Suited to Very Large Events
The largest banquet room, the Yoshino Ballroom, is 373 sqm and officially holds 150 guests for a reception, 220 for a banquet and 380 in theater style. For events with many attendees, confirm capacity with the organizer or the official website.
Event Venues at JW Marriott Hotel Nara
The banquet and meeting space consists of six event rooms including the Yoshino Ballroom, totaling about 640 sqm (including Yoshino).
Yoshino (Ballroom)
| Hall | Reception | Banquet | Theater | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshino (Ballroom) | 150 | 220 | 380 | 373 sqm | Largest banquet room |
Capacities follow the official event room table. For the latest information, please check the official events page.
Other Event Rooms
There are six event rooms including Yoshino. For the capacity and area of each room, please check the official website for details.