Your First Visit to Nara Centennial Hall
Nara Centennial Hall is a multipurpose hall facility. It has a large hall (1,476 people), a medium hall (434 people) and a small hall (about 100 people), and hosts concerts, ceremonies, lectures and other events.
The nearest station is JR Nara Station (West Exit), about a 5-minute walk away. Its location close to the gateway of the ancient capital makes it easy to reach for visitors from afar.
This guide covers practical information including how to get to Nara Centennial Hall, where to stay, dining options nearby, and tips for your visit.
How to Get to Nara Centennial Hall
There is no direct bullet train from Tokyo to Nara, so you need to change trains at Kyoto or Osaka. From Haneda or Narita, allow roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours in total, including transfers.
From Narita Airport
- Narita Express + Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) + JR/Kintetsu: about 270 min, about ¥17,400. Narita Airport → Tokyo Station → Shinkansen to Kyoto Station → JR Nara Line (Miyakoji Rapid) or Kintetsu Kyoto Line → Nara Station → walk
- Flight + airport limousine bus: about 330 min; airfare varies by flight and season, limousine bus about ¥2,400. Narita Airport → Kansai Airport → limousine bus toward Nara (JR Nara Station / Kintetsu Nara Station)
From Haneda Airport
- Keikyu/Tokyo Monorail + Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi) + JR/Kintetsu: about 195 min, about ¥16,800. Haneda Airport → Shinagawa or Tokyo Station → Shinkansen to Kyoto Station → JR Nara Line or Kintetsu Kyoto Line → Nara Station → walk
- Flight + airport limousine bus: about 270 min; airfare varies by flight and season, limousine bus about ¥2,400. Haneda Airport → Kansai Airport → limousine bus toward Nara
Fares are estimates. Please check each operator’s official website for the latest fares and timetables.
From the Nearest Stations
- JR Nara Station (JR Kansai Main Line / Nara Line), West Exit: about 5 min walk
- Shin-Omiya Station (Kintetsu Nara Line): about 15 min walk
- Kintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line): about 5 min by bus (about 20 min on foot)
Venue Information
- Official name: Nara Centennial Hall (なら100年会館)
- Address: 7-1 Sanjo Miyamae-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
- Nearest stations: JR Nara Station, West Exit, about 5 min walk / Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, about 15 min walk / Kintetsu Nara Station, about 20 min walk (about 5 min by bus)
- Official website: http://www.nara100.com/
- Opening hours and contact: Please check the official website for the latest information
Recommended Hotels Near Nara Centennial Hall
Several hotels cluster around JR Nara Station, so you can stay along the route between the station and the hall. Here are five options.
Hotel Nikko Nara
An upper-class hotel near JR Nara Station with banquet rooms and restaurants on site, well suited to stays that include business dining.
Piazza Hotel Nara
A mid-range hotel on the west side of JR Nara Station, close to the hall.
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara
A hotel from a major Japanese chain, located close to the station and equipped with a large public bath.
SUPER HOTEL Premier JR Nara Station
A mid-range hotel in front of JR Nara Station, convenient for checking in right after you arrive.
Centurion Hotel Classic Nara
A design-oriented hotel on the east side of JR Nara Station, suited to travelers who prefer a calm atmosphere.
Recommended Restaurants Near Nara Centennial Hall
From around Nara Station toward Kintetsu Nara Station, you will find places suited to business dinners and casual meals. Here is one pick per genre.
Fine Japanese Cuisine
Okada
A higher-priced Japanese restaurant suited to business dinners and hosting guests.
Casual Japanese
Wadokoro Yoshino
A Japanese restaurant inside Hotel Nikko Nara. It is close to the hall and moderately priced.
Western Cuisine
La Trace
A French restaurant north of the hall, in the higher price range. A fitting choice for a special meal.
Asian Cuisine
Shijin
A moderately priced Chinese restaurant in Omiya-cho, good for a relaxed, authentic meal.
Cafe
ROKUMEI COFFEE Nara
A specialty coffee cafe that suits a morning visit. It is on the Kintetsu Nara Station side.
Bar
Savant
A cocktail bar and an option for the evening after your event.
Tips Before You Visit
The nearest station is JR Nara Station West Exit
The closest station to the hall is JR Nara Station, West Exit, about a 5-minute walk. If you arrive at Nara by JR, head toward the west exit.
Kintetsu users: take the bus or use Shin-Omiya Station
Walking from Kintetsu Nara Station takes about 20 minutes. If you ride the Kintetsu line, it is more practical to take a bus (about 5 minutes) from Kintetsu Nara Station or get off at Shin-Omiya Station (about 15 minutes on foot).
From Tokyo, you must change at Kyoto or Osaka
There is no direct bullet train from Tokyo to Nara. The standard routes are changing at Kyoto Station to the JR Nara Line or Kintetsu Kyoto Line, or taking a limousine bus from Kansai Airport. Allow roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours from Haneda or Narita, including transfers.
Check your ticket and seating chart for your seat
The large hall holds 1,476 people, the medium hall 434 and the small hall about 100. Check your ticket and the organizer’s seating chart for your seat location.
If driving, check parking in advance
The hall has no dedicated parking; visitors use the city-run JR Nara Station West Exit underground car park (505 spaces). It may be unavailable for some events, so check the official website before you drive.
Staying near Nara Station is convenient
Hotel Nikko Nara and several other hotels are around JR Nara Station. They sit along the route between the station and the hall, so you can keep carrying luggage to a minimum.
Event Spaces at Nara Centennial Hall
Nara Centennial Hall consists of a large hall, a medium hall and a small hall.
Hall Overview
| Hall | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Large Hall | 1,476 people |
| Medium Hall | 434 people |
| Small Hall | About 100 people |
For details such as floor area and facilities, please check the official website.