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Our top choices for Murō-ji hotels

A spacious room with a large window, a seating area with wooden furniture, a kitchenette, and a tiled floor.

1. Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae

Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Murō-ji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (161 reviews)
"Clean, good value, great breakfast included. "
United Kingdom
Vikki
The price is ￥11,566
￥12,809 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae
A traditional Japanese building with a view of autumn foliage.

2. Grandvrio Hotel Nara -Wakura- -Route Inn Hotels-

Grandvrio Hotel Nara -Wakura- -Route Inn Hotels-
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Murō-ji
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"施設への意見ではありません。 サイトの当施設の案内地図にマチガイが有ります。住所は天理市となっていますが、地図上では桜井市になっています。 確認の上、訂正をお願いします。 ちなみに、桜井駅前にルートインホテルがあります。"
Japan
NORIYUKI
The price is ￥11,817
￥12,999 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Grandvrio Hotel Nara -Wakura- -Route Inn Hotels-
A modern bathroom with multiple sinks, a heated floor, and a large mirror.

3. Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara
5.0 star property
19.8 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (442 reviews)
"Clean and good location for family on vacation"
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ￥9,834
￥11,898 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Novotel Nara
The exterior of a hotel with a modern design, featuring a large glass entrance, a sign with the hotel's name, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass.

4. Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi

Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
3.0 star property
8.7 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean, however the room temperature was warm to us at 23C and we requested to adjust they were only able to lower the temperature to 21C. We are used to sleeping in 16C. Free coffee and tea was nice. Parking was easy."
United States
Suzanna
The price is ￥11,700
￥14,157 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall clock, and a telephone.

5. Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi

Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Murō-ji
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (302 reviews)
"Near JR station, nice neighborhood, friendly staff"
Hong Kong SAR China
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥8,591
￥9,479 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi
A corridor with a wooden floor and metal beams, leading to a brightly lit entrance.

6. Grandvrio Hotel Nara Wakura

Grandvrio Hotel Nara Wakura
3.0 star property
11.2 km from Murō-ji
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (374 reviews)
"Was a great hotel"
United States
Saya Marta
The price is ￥10,991
￥12,173 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Grandvrio Hotel Nara Wakura
A wooden walkway with a red carpet leading through a forested area.

7. Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei
4.0 star property
19.3 km from Murō-ji
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Tsukihitei is truly an extraordinary place. The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful traditional setting, exceptional service, and attention to every detail made the experience unforgettable. It feels like stepping into a hidden gem where Japanese elegance and warm hospitality come together perfectly. A truly special place that I highly recommend."
United States
Angel
The price is ￥85,455
￥103,400 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei
A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

8. Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara

Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
4.0 star property
7 km from Murō-ji
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (519 reviews)
"The onsen amazing"
Italy
Alessio
The price is ￥9,835
￥11,899 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara
A modern interior with a wooden bench, a TV on a stand, and a wall with shelves displaying various items.

9. Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji

Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji
3.5 star property
16.2 km from Murō-ji
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (130 reviews)
"The hotel and room were very clean and functional, the location was excellent, and all the staff were polite and attentive, making for a very comfortable stay."
United States
Maiko
The price is ￥17,363
￥19,099 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Temple Town Hotel WAQOO Horyuji
A traditional Japanese entrance with a tatami mat leading to a room.

10. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,058 reviews)
"Great variety of breakfast buffet."
Australia
Yoshito
The price is ￥11,781
￥13,308 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring
A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.

11. Asukasou

Asukasou
4.0 star property
19 km from Murō-ji
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (265 reviews)
"Very clean Nice baths Staff very good and helpful for a none Japanese Great room and comfortable Very well located Japanese breakfast very impressive 🥰 The common areas need a refreshment"
Canada
denis
The price is ￥19,546
￥23,651 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Asukasou
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

12. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara
5.0 star property
19.9 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel! It echoed the area of being nature driven, hotel staff were really helpful and accommodating, I couldn’t critique if I tried!"
United Kingdom
John
The price is ￥36,000
￥45,540 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
JW Marriott Hotel Nara
A modern outdoor pool with a glass barrier, a view of the sky, and a distant landscape.

13. Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara

Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara
4.0 star property
6.5 km from Murō-ji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (955 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay. Staff were very nice."
United States
Naomi
The price is ￥15,200
￥16,800 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara
A modern hotel with large glass windows, outdoor seating, and a view of the landscape.

14. Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato
3.0 star property
3.3 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (203 reviews)
"Clean, breakfast was so good, staff were nice and helpful."
United States
HAN
The price is ￥20,423
￥22,528 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a sign with Chinese characters, and a tiled floor.

15. Toyoko Inn Tenri Ekimae

Toyoko Inn Tenri Ekimae
3.0 star property
10.4 km from Murō-ji
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (254 reviews)
"This hotel was amazing!!!! The breakfast was great, the hotel staffs were super kind. i highly recommend this hotel for everyone!!!!!"
United States
Satoko
The price is ￥8,255
￥9,152 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Toyoko Inn Tenri Ekimae
A wooden structure with stone steps leading up to a covered area with traditional Asian architectural elements.

16. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
2.0 star property
19.6 km from Murō-ji
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (272 reviews)
"We warmly recommend the Bakery Château d'or hotel. We felt welcome, the room was comfortable and the food excellent."
United States
Laure
The price is ￥6,050
￥6,655 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
A traditional wooden gate leading to a pathway with a tiled roof overhead.

17. Shikitei

Shikitei
3.0 star property
19 km from Murō-ji
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay in Nara, located right in the Park but in a quiet area. Delicious traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast, they were even able to accommodate vegetarian requests. Sleeping on the tatami was special!! Very attentive and kind staff, the only note is that they don't speak English so make sure to have your phone with you with Google translate, especially at the restaurant. The matcha tea ceremony was cute but very rushed (10 minutes in total)."
Canada
Daniele
The price is ￥57,827
￥63,610 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Shikitei
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a stone pathway leading to the door.

18. Ryokan Matsumae

Ryokan Matsumae
3.0 star property
19 km from Murō-ji
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"A very charming Ryokon excellent accommodation with lovely service by mother and daughter superb well worth visiting well located for heritage site👍👍"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ￥36,000
￥39,600 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Ryokan Matsumae
A traditional Japanese-style garden with a wooden walkway, rocks, and a large tree.

19. Kokoro No Yado

Kokoro No Yado
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Murō-ji
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Host was extremely helpful The property was very clean, with kind thoughtful touches Great location, beautifully decorated Would highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is ￥22,909
￥25,200 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Kokoro No Yado
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Fufu Nara

Fufu Nara
4.0 star property
18.6 km from Murō-ji
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"This was such a special property that was the ultimate luxury. The staff was impeccable and kind and so helpful. The room was dreamy with every minor detail executed perfectly. Nothing was forgotten and the breakfast and dinner onsite was a beautiful experience with delicious food."
United States
Meghan
The price is ￥159,390
￥175,790 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Fufu Nara
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Compare popular hotels close to Murō-ji

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious room with a large window, a seating area with wooden furniture, a kitchenette, and a tiled floor.
Hotel Route Inn Sakurai Ekimae
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
161 reviews
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A traditional Japanese building with a view of autumn foliage.
Grandvrio Hotel Nara -Wakura- -Route Inn Hotels-
3.0 star property
6.0
2 reviews
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A modern bathroom with multiple sinks, a heated floor, and a large mirror.
Novotel Nara
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
442 reviews
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The exterior of a hotel with a modern design, featuring a large glass entrance, a sign with the hotel's name, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass.
Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
125 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall clock, and a telephone.
Toyoko Inn Nara Oji-eki Minami-guchi
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
302 reviews
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Other attractions near Murō-ji

Ōmiwa Shrine

9.4/10 (6 reviews)
Ōmiwa Shrine is just one of the places to see in Sakurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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Top Murō-ji Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel with large glass windows, outdoor seating, and a view of the landscape.
Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato
Sakurai

10/10 Excellent

Clean, breakfast was so good, staff were nice and helpful.
United States
HAN
Reviewed November 1, 2026
Hotel Nara Sakurai No Sato

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Murō-ji?

Murō-ji is located in a walkable area of Sakurai known for its temples. You'll find 18 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Murō-ji?

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. You'll find it 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Murō-ji. Other good choices in the area include The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai and APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower.

How many hotels are there close to Murō-ji?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Murō-ji.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Murō-ji, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Murō-ji.

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What can I see and do near Murō-ji?

Asuka Historical Museum, Kashihara Insectarium, and Nara Prefecture Complex of Man'yo Culture feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Hase-dera Temple, Ishibutai Tomb, and Takamatsuzuka Tomb to learn a bit about the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Uda Animal Park and Asuka Historical Park.

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