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

A large bell hanging from a wooden structure with traditional Japanese architecture in the background.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

AED 255

AED 281 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

2. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Stephen

AED 222

AED 268 total

2 Sep - 3 Sep

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

AED 711

AED 900 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Basic Triple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Mini-fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

4. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

AED 278

AED 307 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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

5. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kyle

AED 338

AED 381 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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

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

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

2.5 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Daniel

AED 130

AED 144 total

2 Sep - 3 Sep

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

7. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Darren

AED 112

AED 130 total

14 Sep - 15 Sep

8. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

3.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

James

AED 179

AED 198 total

14 Sep - 15 Sep

9. Nara Park Hotel

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Tim

AED 243

AED 276 total

2 Sep - 3 Sep

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

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

2.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

AED 105

AED 127 total

23 Sep - 24 Sep

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

11. Comfy Stay TDS

2.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

HIROKO

AED 607

AED 669 total

29 Sep - 30 Sep

12. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

2.1 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Masahide

AED 186

AED 205 total

11 Sep - 12 Sep

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

13. 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

AED 83

AED 92 total

27 Sep - 28 Sep

14. 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

AED 63

AED 69 total

11 Sep - 12 Sep

Apartment, Balcony | Living area | 85-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, video-game console

15. Hana Naramachi

Naramachi, 4.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Sharon

AED 1,195

AED 1,319 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

16. Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

5.9 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Dsvid

AED 294

AED 325 total

2 Sep - 3 Sep

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

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

Classic Villa | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

17. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

Naramachi, 3.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Erika

AED 355

AED 390 total

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor | View from room

Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Shikitei

4.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Joseph

AED 883

AED 971 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

House, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Nara-no-ya

Naramachi, 4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

"The property seems to be recently updated, it is modern, and clean. The amenity is lacking a few things (for example, it tells the guest to wash dishes and put them away but doesn’t provide a clothe to dry them). Also, the instruction isn’t super clear. The instruction reads to leave the key on the table when checking out (that’s what it says literary in English), when in fact you need to lock and put the key in the lockbox as one example. Also the road to access the property is quite narrow...

Ryohei

AED 637

AED 702 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

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

20. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Naramachi, 4.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Edward

AED 411

AED 452 total

6 Sep - 7 Sep

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Property	Property class	Guest rating
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 412 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 50 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was excellent but pricy. I guess you paid the premium for the view and excellence of the hotel itself. Overall I am very pleased with the stay."

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean hotel woth amazing staff. There was always an event and some sort of live music which was great. Staff provide free face masks and other traveller essentials. It was just great."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"Onsen environment is too hot, less enjoyable"

Citadines Namba Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent stay here for our Osaka trip. Great location, lovely hotel with gorgeous rooms that are big for what you normally get in Japan. Excellent amenities, coffee on the top floor for no additional charge and great washing and drying facilities for little cost. We loved it here. Thank you."

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast buffet spread was awesome. We will definitely be returning."

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

8/10 Good

"The room was actually quite small. It was a nice amenity to have the Japanese hot bath, which was very good. It is quite close to several train stations as well. Overall, I would recommend."

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

10/10 Excellent

"很好的酒店，出行方便"

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly. Having the train station immediately next door was such a plus! Helped us get back and forth so easily"

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

10/10 Excellent

"Well equipped"

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

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

See properties

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.

See properties

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 150 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 APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower and The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori.

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

Expedia has 150 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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Yakushi-ji Temple, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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

Nara National Museum, Nara Prefectural Art Museum, and Shosoin Temple 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 Ukimido Hall, Nara Park, or Mount Wakakusa.

Find hotels near Yakushi-ji Temple, Nara from AED 69

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2. Novotel Nara

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

4. Hotel SINDAI

5. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Nara Royal Hotel

8. Toyoko Inn Nara Shin Omiya Station

9. Nara Park Hotel

10. Fine Garden Nara Horai

11. Comfy Stay TDS

12. Hotel Asyl Nara Annex

13. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

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

15. Hana Naramachi

16. Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

17. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

18. Shikitei

19. Nara-no-ya

20. Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

Compare popular hotels close to Yakushi-ji Temple

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

Citadines Namba Osaka

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Other attractions near Yakushi-ji Temple

Toshodai-ji Temple

Suzakumon Gate

Heijo Palace

Kikoji Temple

Koriyama Castle

Suzakumon Square

Hakomotokan Konya Museum

Daianji Temple

Frequently asked questions