Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

🦌1,300 Years of History, Deer Strolling Past Your Window

Nara · Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

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Sarusawa Pond and the Ancient City, Framed by Your Window

• 🦌Right beside Sarusawa Pond, within walking distance of Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park, at the heart of the ancient capital
• 🏯West-facing rooms let you watch the pond, the five-story pagoda, and deer wandering by from your window
• 🌆A view that shifts from a dusk-colored sky to the illuminated pagoda at night

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A Private Bath Facing the Pagoda — 'Suien'

• ♨️No reservation needed — the private bath called 'Bath of the Pagoda' is free to use whenever open
• 🔔A private soak accompanied by the 6pm bell from Kofuku-ji's Nan'endo hall
• 🕕Each session lasts 45 minutes — if it's free, families or solo guests can simply walk in and relax

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The Grand Bath 'Yuya,' Past a Stone Corridor

• 🏮Follow the stone corridor to reach the men's bath 'Aogaki' and women's bath 'Kagiroi'
• 🌿Soak in slightly hot water facing the garden, washing away the day's fatigue
• 🌅Open 15:00–23:00, and again 6:30–9:00 the next morning for a morning soak too

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Seasonal Kaiseki, 'the Flower of the Season'

• 🍽️A kaiseki course prepared with care in both ingredients and dishware — hot served hot, cold served cold
• 🐟In autumn, savor matsutake and pike conger dobinmushi, sweetfish grilled hobayaki-style, and other seasonal dishes
• 🍶Local sake, including Nara's renowned Harushika, from the birthplace of Japanese sake

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Yamato Beef, Nara's Proud Brand of Wagyu

• 🥩A brand of wagyu with roots back to the Kamakura era, served as steak or sukiyaki
• 🐄A special Nara Prefecture Premium Select-certified 'Yamato Beef Steak Kaiseki' (limited to 5 parties a day)
• 🍲Nara's local hot pot 'Asuka Nabe,' served in the inn's original version with a miso and chicken-stock broth

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A Thoughtful Breakfast with Kamado Rice and Ochagayu

• 🍚Rice cooked in a traditional kamado pot for a fragrant crust of okoge
• 🍵Nara's local dish ochagayu (tea rice porridge), served alongside the kamado rice
• 🐟A hearty breakfast rounded out with miso soup, grilled fish, and rich dashi chawanmushi

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150 Years of Omotenashi, in a Comfortable Space

• 🏨Founded in the first year of the Meiji era, a 150-year-old inn blending Japanese warmth with modern comfort
• ☕The 1st-floor lounge features Nara's old books and DVDs, plus the rooftop lounge 'Wakakusa'
• 🛌Restful sleep on American Kingsdown premium mattresses with a duvet-style setup

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A Prime Base, with World Heritage Sites Within Walking Distance

• 🚶About 8 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station, right by Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park
• 🚗Free parking from 3pm to 10am the next day at a partner lot about 2 minutes' walk away
• ⛩️Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and other World Heritage sites within a 20-minute walk

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The Grand Bath 'Yuya,' Past a Stone Corridor

• 🏮Follow the stone corridor to reach the men's bath 'Aogaki' and women's bath 'Kagiroi'
• 🌿Soak in slightly hot water facing the garden, washing away the day's fatigue
• 🌅Open 15:00–23:00, and again 6:30–9:00 the next morning for a morning soak too

4

Seasonal Kaiseki, 'the Flower of the Season'

• 🍽️A kaiseki course prepared with care in both ingredients and dishware — hot served hot, cold served cold
• 🐟In autumn, savor matsutake and pike conger dobinmushi, sweetfish grilled hobayaki-style, and other seasonal dishes
• 🍶Local sake, including Nara's renowned Harushika, from the birthplace of Japanese sake

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Right in front of Sarusawa Pond in the 1,300-year-old city of Nara, this 150-year-old inn lets you watch deer and the five-story pagoda from your window. A private bath facing the pagoda, seasonal kaiseki, and Yamato beef come together for a night that leaves the spirit of this ancient capital with you long after.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya located?

It is in Nara Nara. Address: 246 Takabatakecho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩221,273 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.