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. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Raquel

AED 256

AED 282 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

2. Novotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Sean

AED 223

AED 269 total

31 Aug - 1 Sep

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

2.6 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

John

AED 714

AED 903 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

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kyle

AED 375

AED 421 total

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Basic Triple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Mini-fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

5. Hotel SINDAI

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Hong

AED 294

AED 323 total

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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

AED 134

AED 148 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

7. Nara Royal Hotel

2.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Darren

AED 115

AED 133 total

14 Sep - 15 Sep

8. Nara Park Hotel

2.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Tim

AED 253

AED 286 total

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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

AED 101

AED 122 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

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

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

10. Comfy Stay TDS

2.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

HIROKO

AED 578

AED 636 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

AED 84

AED 92 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

AED 53

AED 58 total

27 Aug - 28 Aug

13. Deer Path Nara

Naramachi, 4.2 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

AED 601

AED 661 total

21 Aug - 22 Aug

14. MU HEN KO Q

4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

AED 746

AED 821 total

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Apartment, Balcony | WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. Hana Naramachi

Naramachi, 4.7 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Sharon

AED 1,230

AED 1,355 total

24 Aug - 25 Aug

16. Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

5.9 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Dsvid

AED 307

AED 338 total

1 Sep - 2 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 356

AED 391 total

1 Sep - 2 Sep

Traditional Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

18. Shikitei

4.8 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Joseph

AED 901

AED 991 total

25 Aug - 26 Aug

House, 2 Double Beds | WiFi (free), bed sheets

36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

19. Private House Hibiki

Naramachi, 4.4 km from Yakushi-ji Temple

Kin Yee

AED 315

AED 347 total

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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

20. 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 671

AED 739 total

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
HOTEL ZEN narahourai	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Novotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 401 reviews	View
JW Marriott Hotel Nara	9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews	View
Kamenoi Hotel Nara	8.8 Excellent 50 reviews	View
Hotel SINDAI	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View

Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and cozy. size was not big but enough room for resting and relaxing. Location was steps away from dotonbori. Would recommend 100% 👍👍"

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

8/10 Good

"This is right next to Dotonbori but didn’t notice the noise too much from the room. It was convenient to get to everything."

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

10/10 Excellent

"We loved everything. Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff. Location is very convenient."

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, clean. Good space."

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

8/10 Good

"Overall, a really good experience. 300+ is she?"

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

10/10 Excellent

"Yes this room is tiny and frankly difficult to navigate in room with two people. You really can’t beat the location. Walking distance from lots of fun things to see and do. We booked two rooms for basically price of one- I really can’t complain."

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 culturally rich 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 151 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 151 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 City Museum of Photography, and Koriyama Goldfish 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 Ukimido Hall, Nara Park, or Mount Wakakusa.

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Our top choices for Yakushi-ji Temple hotels

1. HOTEL ZEN narahourai

2. Novotel Nara

3. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

4. Kamenoi Hotel Nara

5. Hotel SINDAI

6. HOTEL ROCCO - Adults Only

7. Nara Royal Hotel

8. Nara Park Hotel

9. Fine Garden Nara Horai

10. Comfy Stay TDS

11. Seisha for guests aged 18-55 only

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

13. Deer Path Nara

14. MU HEN KO Q

15. Hana Naramachi

16. Mountain Home Lodge in Deer Park

17. Nara-Ryokan Villa West

18. Shikitei

19. Private House Hibiki

20. Nara-no-ya

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Top Yakushi-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

The OneFive Osaka Shinsekai

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

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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