Yoshidaya | Inn before Nara Sarusawa Pond eyes

About Yoshidaya

Yoshidaya is an inn with a history of 150 years, passing down the good old traditions of this area of Nara. The calm and tranquil interior of the inn brims with Japanese elegance, and there are reservable private baths that can be enjoyed while taking in the view of the five-story pagoda.
Yoshidaya is situated in a landscape representative of the ancient city of Nara, making it a convenient base for sightseeing, located within 20 minutes walking distance of many world heritage sites including Tōdaiji Temple, Kohfukuji Temple and Kasugataisha Shrine, numerous shrines and temples, and famous scenic spots.

Guest rooms

Guest Room with semi-open air bath
—with views of Sarusawa Pond—

Guest Room with semi-open air bath

Japanese-style Modern Relax Twin Room

Japanese-style Modern Standard Twin Room
—with views of Sarusawa Pond—

Japanese-style Modern Standard Twin Room

Japanese-style Modern Triple Bed Room
(with bath and toilet)

Japanese-style Modern Triple Bed Room(with bath and toilet)

Japanese-style Modern Triple Bed Room (no bath)

Japanese Room (equipped with a family bath)

Japanese Room (unit bath and toilet)

—with views of Sarusawa Pond—

Guest Room with semi-open air bath

Size: 34 sqm

Bed width: 185 cm × 85 cm

Number of beds: 2 beds

Japanese-style Modern Relax Twin Room

Size: 38 sqm

Bed width: 185 cm × 85 cm

Number of beds: 2 beds

※The photo is an example

—with views of Sarusawa Pond—

Japanese-style Modern Standard Twin Room

Size: 24 sqm

Bed width: 185 cm × 85 cm

Number of beds: 2 beds

※The photo is an example

Japanese-style Modern Triple Bed Room
(with bath and toilet)

Size: 34 sqm

Bed width: 185 cm × 85 cm

Number of beds: 3 beds

Japanese-style Modern Triple Bed Room
(no bath)

Size: 24 sqm

Bed width: 185 cm × 85 cm

Number of beds: 3 beds

Japanese Room
(equipped with a family bath)

Size: 34 sqm

Number of beds: futons provided for bedding

Japanese Room
(unit bath and toilet)

Size: 22 sqm

Number of beds: futons provided for bedding

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Meals

We prepare dishes with a sense of the seasons using plenty of seasonally available ingredients
*Photos are examples. The menu changes according to the season. The menu also differs depending on the accommodation plan.

Start the day with breakfast

Breakfast is prepared with “Kamado-cooked rice” cooked in the traditional Japanese “Kamado,” a pot over a furnace, with each grain carefully boiled; the more you chew, the more the sweet and savory flavors slowly enhance.
Please enjoy the Japanese breakfast.

Start the day with breakfast

Nara prefecture branded beef, “Yamato Beef”

Safe, quality Japanese black beef, nurtured in a blessed climate and an environment rich in history.
By all means, please enjoy the soft texture and fine taste.

Yamato Beef Cuisine

Yamato beef is known for its fine marbling and tender texture. Rich in flavor and exceptionally juicy, it melts in your mouth while remaining light and easy to eat. Its natural sweetness and deep umami have made it a beloved premium brand of beef from Nara for generations.

[Limited to 5 Groups per Day]
Premium Yamato Beef Steak Kaiseki Dinner (with 2 Meals)
Enjoy a luxurious seasonal kaiseki course featuring a special upgrade—your grilled dish is replaced with a 100g Yamato beef steak.

[Yamato Beef Sukiyaki]
Savor Nara’s Signature Brand Beef, Kansai-Style (with 2 Meals)
Indulge in the high-quality taste of Yamato beef prepared sukiyaki-style, starting with a quick sear for a rich and flavorful experience.

For a truly special trip, treat yourself to a truly special meal.

Dining areas “Mahoroba” and “Hanare”

・Dinner time: 18:00～19:30（Last order）
・Breakfast time: 7:00～8:30（Last order）
Please select from the above times.

Private baths

“Suien” and “Hojyu”

Enjoy bathing in a private space without any hesitations.
Reservations are not required and you can use the facility free of charge if it is available.

Available for use: 15:00–22:00 / free of charge