Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

As a western traveler this was my intro to onsen and it couldn’t have been better. Spacious and discrete baths with updates in the room as to how crowded they might be. Ive spent 10 days in japan since and i long for the comforts of this place. Massage chairs! Free popsicles! Toe socks and pajamas! Impeccablly clean and fresh rooms and common spaces. It was unique, and fun, and sooooo chill. We were in twin rooms as close as you could be to the train tracks, but with double windows the low rumble of a train was barely noticeable. Im still blown away that we stayed here at the price we paid:superb value. +easy luggage storage before and after.

Immediately by JR Nara Station, making it very convenient when traveling by train. The room was clean and with comfortable beds and PJs (for those who can fit standard sized Japanese PJs). One of the great things about this place was that they have a live update on the status of things such as each of the baths and the machines for laundry, so you can tell when things are available without leaving your room. If you lean toward the shy side and want to enjoy hot springs without other guests, you can wait until the feed says it's empty before going in. Although people could still enter after you, I think this makes it a lot easier for Japanese onsen newbies to enjoy and I'd encourage those who haven't tried it before to check it out. There are instructions on check in as well as plenty of signs to let you know how things work. After the bath, there's a small lounge with massage chairs that can be used for 15 minutes, which are quite wonderful as well.

Modern onsen hotel with great accommodations. Breakfasts are fantastic with a wide variety to choose from. Complementary ramen is offered at night. My wife loved the onsen and found it to be modern, clean, and had a variety of baths which were indoor and outdoor. Free ice cream is offered after use of the onsen and free massage chairs are available. A channel on the tv would let you know the congestion of breakfast or the baths at any given time. The location is as convenient as it gets being next to the train station and on the main road with entertainment and a straight shot to Nara Park. The staff was very professional and friendly and took time to make sure we, as foreigners, understood everything about the hotel and what it provides.

Absolutely fantastic location by Nara train station. Indoor and outdoor onsen with additional facilities and amenities. Lots of character - a hybrid between a conventional hotel and a ryokan. Staff was good and spoke English at checkin.

Everything about this hotel exceeded our expectations! Our room, although typically small, could not have been more comfortable, clean or thoughtfully laid out. Our room was well-soundproofed (we did worry about the hotel's proximity to Nara's train station, but needn't have), and the entire hotel featured really lovely traditional tatami mat decor, attentive and helpful, welcoming staff, a sensational breakfast with local specialties and an excellent selection of non-Japanese choices for those who prefer them (we don't as we are huge fans of wonderful Japanese breakfasts - the most varied and flavourful food we've encountered in our many years of travel) as well as a marvelous onsen. Our visit to beautiful Nara and our stay at the Onyado Nono were highlights of our first trip to Japan.