Temple-side jewel-box refuge
Tucked beside ancient temple grounds, this intimate retreat pairs polished residential calm with a basement salon spinning jazz on vinyl.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tailored hospitality offering attentive concierge care, private in-room massage therapy, and personalized French dining.
Notable
Refined dining showcasing Yamato regional produce, set directly alongside the historic grounds of Kofuku-ji temple.
Listed
A twelve-seat evening cocktail bar and an intimate subterranean salon with curated vinyl records.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kofuku-ji temple stands just outside the door, while Nara Park's roaming deer and walking paths are only moments away.
The rooms
Interiors feature minimalist woodwork and clean lines, with expansive windows looking out toward the surrounding greenery and historic temple grounds.
The gym
- Treatments
- Private in-room massage therapy treatments.
- Gym
- Compact on-site fitness room.
The Bar
Twelve leather stools line the dark wood counter, serving Japanese whiskies and classic evening cocktails.
Restaurant
Le Bois
French menus highlight Yamato vegetables and regional seafood, accompanied by monthly classical concerts on a Steinway grand piano.
At the table
A vaulted cellar with illuminated oak shelving holds private tastings around a central high-top table.
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Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.