The Best Hotels Closest to Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara for 2026

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hirotatsu

￥9,669

￥11,700 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

￥11,214

￥12,359 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

￥30,000

￥37,950 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Special Japanese-Western style Room (With Natural Hot Spring View Bath) Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kyle

￥16,093

￥18,002 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

5. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Darren

￥5,824

￥6,706 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Luxury Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Economy Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free), individually decorated

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Daniel

￥5,593

￥6,208 total

Aug 18 - Aug 19

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

James

￥7,761

￥8,595 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Mini-fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Basic Triple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

￥12,381

￥13,657 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Premium bedding, minibar, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

XStandard Room, 1 King Bed(1 King Bed for 3 Guests,Couples Hotel) | Premium bedding, minibar, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Lizzie

￥4,379

￥5,299 total

Aug 20 - Aug 21

10. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

2.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Masahide

￥8,051

￥8,916 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Classic Room, Non Smoking, for guests aged 18-55 only. | WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"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

￥4,090

￥4,499 total

Aug 13 - Aug 14

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

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"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

￥2,731

￥3,004 total

Aug 12 - Aug 13

13. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

3.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kit U

￥10,568

￥12,004 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

14. Nara Inn Japanese Ryokan

Naramachi, 3.9 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Evan

￥11,207

￥12,328 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Deluxe Twin with Semi Open-Air Bathroom and Pond View, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

15. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Edward

￥18,720

￥20,592 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

16. Hakugetsu

3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

￥19,047

￥21,011 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Piazza Hotel Nara

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Yoshitaka

￥7,669

￥8,450 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Classic Villa | Down comforters, desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Classic Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Erika

￥16,364

￥18,000 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Design Double Room, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Hotel Rokune

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Colin

￥10,061

￥11,102 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

3.3 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Eglis

￥9,629

￥10,894 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 392 reviews	View
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 49 reviews	View
Nara Royal Hotel	8.4 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location"

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Very well run hotel in a great location. Definitely recommend getting the club level"

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff!!! Clean"

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Wow! Free beer is nice!"

Hotel New Otani Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at the lobby was amazing! There were plenty of them to help us check in two rooms for 6 family members and 13 pieces of luggage! The onsite restaurants were a bonus especially traveling with elderly parents and a large group. Thomas, one of the bell staff, was very helpful in directing us to the correct trains for a day trip to Kyoto and shopping Osaka! Also, housekeeping was super-fast at responding to our requests! We highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Osaka!"

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel. Location is perfect!"

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

8/10 Good

"I did not like the idea that gym, pool and sauna have fees"

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

10/10 Excellent

"This property is in a great location for restaurants/shops and transportation."

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

A traditional Japanese temple with wooden architecture and a stone pathway.

Toshodai-ji Temple

8.8/10 (90 reviews)

After visiting Toshodai-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, red wooden beams, and a tiled roof.

Suzakumon Gate

Find out about the history of Nara when you take a trip to Suzakumon Gate. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Heijo Palace

8.2/10 (93 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Heijo Palace. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Kikoji Temple

Kikoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nara, 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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Koriyama Castle

You can find out about the history of Yamatokoriyama when you stop by Koriyama Castle. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Suzakumon Square

You can learn about the history of Nara with a trip to Suzakumon Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

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Hakomotokan Konya Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hakomotokan Konya Museum during your travels in Yamatokoriyama. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

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Daianji Temple

After visiting Daianji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nara. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Yakushi-ji Temple?

Yakushi-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Nara known for its temples. You'll find 152 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Yakushi-ji Temple?

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 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple. Other good choices in the area include The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori and APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower.

How many hotels will I find near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Yakushi-ji Temple.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Yakushi-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Yakushi-ji Temple?

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What can I see and do near Yakushi-ji Temple?

Nara National Museum, Nara City Museum of Photography, and Hakomotokan Konya Museum feature captivating exhibits. Heijo Palace, Kofuku-ji Temple, and Nara Woman's University are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Yakushi-ji Temple. Enjoy the outdoors at Isui-en Garden, Nara Park, or Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. Novotel Nara

2. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. Nara Royal Hotel

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

8. Hotel SINDAI

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

11. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

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

13. Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

14. Nara Inn Japanese Ryokan

15. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

16. Hakugetsu

17. Piazza Hotel Nara

18. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

19. Hotel Rokune

20. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Springs

Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Miyako City Osaka Hommachi

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

Toshodai-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Kikoji Temple

Koriyama Castle

Suzakumon Square

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

Daianji Temple

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