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

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the cityscape.

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

A bar area with a modern bar counter, stools, and a wine rack in the background.

1. Novotel Nara

2.4 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

MICHAEL

￥16,157

￥19,551 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

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

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.3 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

John

￥45,000

￥56,925 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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.

3. Hotel SINDAI

0.5 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Hong

￥12,622

￥13,898 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A heated outdoor pool with a stone border, a wooden pergola, and a stone wall.

A hotel entrance with a glass door and a metal gate, a dewy ground, and a statue of deer in the background.

A buffet with various food items and cooking stations.

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

1.1 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kyle

￥24,574

￥27,331 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a bottle and glasses, and a mirror.

5. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.4 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Daniel

￥6,485

￥7,188 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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.

6. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.7 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Raquel

￥10,767

￥11,912 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a glass entrance, a water feature, and a bench.

A building with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large window with a view of greenery, and a dark wooden floor.

A modern building with a vertical wooden slat facade, a narrow water feature, and potted plants.

7. Hotel Allamanda

2 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Alexadra

￥13,445

￥16,366 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

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.

8. Nara Royal Hotel

2 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Abigail

￥14,580

￥16,338 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a reception desk, a computer, a telephone, and a potted plant.

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.5 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Lizzie

￥4,423

￥5,351 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A hallway with wooden flooring and white walls, leading to multiple rooms.

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.

10. Comfy Stay TDS

2.7 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

HIROKO

￥28,130

￥30,943 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, and a shoji screen door.

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

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

2.5 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

"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

￥3,804

￥4,213 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a desk with a computer and a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a clock, framed artwork, and a desk lamp.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers, a bicycle parking area with several bicycles, and a view of the outside through a large window.

A modern building with a sign reading "SUN COOPERY" and a blue sign for "Curry Coffee & Tea."

12. Comfy Stay Sakuramachi

3.1 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

KWOK KI M

￥7,142

￥10,881 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A pine tree with a thick trunk and branches, positioned in front of a building with a window and a balcony.

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

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.

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

2.4 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

"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

￥3,637

￥4,001 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with three beds, a large window, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small countertop.

A building entrance with a sign that reads "Comfy Stay Kyoto" and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a microwave, and a sink.

14. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

2.5 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

￥11,373

￥12,510 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a stone pathway leading to the door.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring and a single light fixture on the ceiling.

A corridor with sliding doors on one side and a wooden floor.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low bed, and sliding doors.

15. Ryokan Matsumae

Naramachi, 4.4 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Mark

￥35,600

￥39,200 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure with a staircase.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden structure, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A room with a view of a garden, a shelf with a bag, and two green cups on the counter.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

16. Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

6.1 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Angel

￥94,545

￥114,400 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

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

17. Shikitei

4.8 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Joseph

￥53,558

￥58,914 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

18. Asukasou

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Kevin

￥31,531

￥38,152 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

A modern interior with a wooden bench, a TV on a stand, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

19. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

10.8 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Maiko

￥21,272

￥23,399 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A hallway with a wooden bench, a vase with flowers, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A clear water feature with rocks and a wooden backdrop.

20. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.2 km from Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Travis

￥12,091

￥13,664 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 435 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 53 reviews	View
HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only	8.6 Excellent 24 reviews	View

Top Emperor Koken Mausoleum Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"One of the cleanest and nicest hotels I been in Japan and it’s been my second time, the staff were really patient and helpful with my check in and when I was there, not to mention they had free skin care too? Also what I liked about the hotel was that they had events happening throughout the month and I was lucky enough to be in a week where there was loads of events happening! Highly recommended for anyone wishing to stay in Osaka. I shall be back!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and space. Was easy to go sightseeing from this area and lovely to get back to a clean fully stocked room. The sentó was a nice way to start or end our days. Loved the inter hotel luggage delivery and would definitely stay again."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

8/10 Good

"Please advise on website that the bathroom wall is a window you can see through, but the room itself was great"

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome staff. Clean room. Great hotel. Right by a 7-11, train stations isn’t far. Close to Osaka castle."

Hotel New Otani Osaka

8/10 Good

"It depends why you are in Osaka its pretty and there are two metros nearby, Osaka Castle is across the as is au big venue but to get to other places you spend time and it gets tiring. Food was ok, the bar on the roof was lovely and staff really helpful. It’s an expensive taxi to the airport. The shuttle only goes in the morning. There is nowhere to sit and relax if you have a late flight. Reception & concierge were very kind and refrigerated my food gifts."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel well worth it"

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Good food, very helpful staff and close to train station, food and shops!"

Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series By Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and comfortable. The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming."

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

8/10 Good

"The hotel offers luggage forwarding. However we encountered issues completing the form via the QR code. We asked the staff for assistance completing the form as there was a glitch in the system and they were not prepared to assist. If you provide a service please test it out.so that you know what your guest are up against."

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Nara Family

8.0/10 (25 reviews)

During your visit to Nara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nara Family. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Emperor Seimu Mausoleum is just one of the places to see in Nara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

You can find out about the history of Nara with a visit to Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Ichiniwa Kofun

Learn about the local history of Nara with a stop at Ichiniwa Kofun. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Empress Jingu Mausoleum

Find out about the history of Nara with a stop at Empress Jingu Mausoleum. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Saidai-ji

8.8/10 (35 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara when you stop by Saidai-ji. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

After visiting Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emperor Koken Mausoleum?

Emperor Koken Mausoleum is located in Nara. Travelers love the area for its temples. You'll find 146 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Emperor Koken Mausoleum?

Hotel New Otani Osaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 11 restaurants. You'll find it 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Emperor Koken Mausoleum. Other good options in the area include APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA.

How many hotels are there close to Emperor Koken Mausoleum?

Expedia has 146 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Emperor Koken Mausoleum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emperor Koken Mausoleum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Emperor Koken Mausoleum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Emperor Koken Mausoleum?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Emperor Koken Mausoleum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Emperor Koken Mausoleum?

Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Shosoin Temple feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Heijo Palace, Nara Woman's University, and Kofuku-ji Temple are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, and Keihanna Memorial Park.

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Our top choices for Emperor Koken Mausoleum hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

3. Hotel SINDAI

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

6. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

7. Hotel Allamanda

8. Nara Royal Hotel

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. Comfy Stay TDS

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

12. Comfy Stay Sakuramachi

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

14. Comfy Stay Kiyokawa

15. Ryokan Matsumae

16. Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

17. Shikitei

18. Asukasou

19. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

20. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Compare popular hotels close to Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Top Emperor Koken Mausoleum Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series By Marriott

Hotel Forza Osaka Kitahama

Other attractions near Emperor Koken Mausoleum

Nara Family

Sakimisakizakiyama Ancient Tomb

Emperor Seimu Mausoleum

Gourd Mountain Ancient Tomb

Ichiniwa Kofun

Empress Jingu Mausoleum

Saidai-ji

Heijo Palace Ruins Historical Park

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