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JW Marriott Hotel Nara

1-1-1 Sanjo-oji, Nara City, Japan, 630-8013
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The JW Marriott Nara, the first international luxury hotel in Nara, Japan, welcomes guests to enjoy sophistication with a personal touch. Select from 158 gracefully-appointed guest rooms, including 16 suites, offering a complete range of modern amenities and conveniences. Our luxury Nara hotel in Japan offers an array of dining options including the multi-concept food theatre Silk Road Dining', specialty Japanese restaurant 'Azekura' and the lounge bar 'Flying Stag'. Enjoy a refreshing workout in the 24-hour fitness center, a swim in the indoor pool, or get pampered with a massage, facial or other treatments at the hotel's luxury spa. Upgrade to a more personalized experience in our Executive Lounge offering concierge service, exquisite F&B offerings, and a private meeting room. Our professional meeting and wedding planners are ready to customize the perfect event utilizing our hotel's ballroom and four additional meeting rooms as well the ample space in the connecting convention center, the largest in Nara.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandJW Marriott
Built2020
Renovated-
Total meeting space6,889 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms158
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Need dates

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Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,888.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
22,604.2 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
8,288.2 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
4,014.9 sq. ft.
49.2 x 78.7 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
380
85
220
-
380
230
230
2,012.9 sq. ft.
49.2 x 39.4 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
180
51
110
-
180
100
100
1,991.3 sq. ft.
49.2 x 36.1 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
180
51
110
-
180
100
100
796.5 sq. ft.
19.7 x 32.8 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
60
17
20
-
60
30
20
441.3 sq. ft.
16.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
25
10
10
-
25
18
12
1,636.1 sq. ft.
59.1 x 29.5 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
140
30
60
-
140
60
60
818.1 sq. ft.
29.5 x 29.5 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
60
12
30
-
60
30
16
818.1 sq. ft.
29.5 x 29.5 sq. ft.
12.5 ft.
60
12
30
-
60
30
16
22,604.2 sq. ft.
108.3 x 196.9 sq. ft.
32.5 ft.
2000
-
960
1000
2000
1155
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
158
Suites
16
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Located in the middle of Nara City between Nara Park and Heijo Palace Site, surrounded by World Heritage sites. Easily reached from Kansai International Airport via a direct limousine bus in 90 minutes. Arrive in Nara from Osaka and Kyoto in under 60 minutes by public transport.
Distance from airport 27.96 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( ¥2,000.00/day )
Valet parking
( ¥5,000.00/day )

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Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Airport
70 mins
KIX (Kansai International Airport) is a major international hub in Osaka, Japan, known for its unique location on an artificial island. It offers modern facilities, a wide range of dining and shopping options, and efficient transport connections to the Kansai region, making it a convenient gateway to Japan and beyond.
1番地 Senshukukokita
Izumisano
Osaka, JP_27, JP 549-0001
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Saho River/佐保川
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Kofukuji Temple/興福寺
Nobori-oji cho 48, 奈良市登大路町48番地
Nara City, JP 630-8213
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Nara Park/奈良公園
Nara Park/奈良公園
Park
3 kms
Less than 10 minutes from JW Nara, frolic with the ancient messengers of the gods at Nara Park. With docile temperaments, visitors can pet them without fear.
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Heijo Palace Site/平城京
Heijo Palace Site/平城京
Historical landmark
10 mins
Nijo-oji Minami 3-5-1,奈良市二条大路南三丁目5番1号
Nara City, JP 6308012
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Todaiji Temple/東大寺
Todaiji Temple/東大寺
Historical landmark
3 kms
10 minutes away from JW Nara, Todaiji houses Japan's most famous Buddha statue, standing at 15m tall, the Daibutsu reflects the importance of Buddhism in Nara stretching back over 1300 years.
Zoshi cho 406-1,奈良市雑司町406-1
Nara City, JP 630-8211
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Gangoji Temple/元興寺
Chuin cho 11
Nara City, JP 630-8392
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Kasuga Taisha/春日大社
Kasuga Taisha/春日大社
Historical landmark
3 kms
Established 1300 years ago at the same time as the ancient capital, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, houses over 3,000 bronze and stone lanterns, 10 minutes away from JW Nara. As Nara's most famous shrine, two lantern festivals are held in Feburary and August, where all 3,000 lanterns illuminate the hall in a spiritual glow.
Kasugano cho 160,奈良市春日野町160
Nara City, JP 630-8212
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Toshodaiji Temple/唐招提寺
Gojo cho 13-46, 奈良市五条町13-46
Nara City, JP 630-8032
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Isuien Garden/依水園
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Naramachi/ならまち
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Mt. Wakakusa/若草山
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Yakushiji Temple/薬師寺
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Tourist Information Center Mayu/奈良町南観光案内所 繭
11 Inoue-cho
Nara, JP 630-8317
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Naramachi
Naramachi
Historical landmark
4 kms
In Naramachi, guests can visit cafes, art galleries, shops and traditional confectionaries surrounded by Edo-period townhouses, previously serving as both homes and shops over 400 years ago.
Mt. Wakakusa
Mt. Wakakusa
Park
7 kms
30 minutes East of Nara Park on foot, Mt. Wakakusa serves as a habitat for deer to roam, free from human influence.
Nara Palace Site Historical Park/平城宮跡歴史公園
Nijo-oji Minami 3 Chome 5-1
Nara, JP 630-8012
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Yucho Sake Brewery/油長酒造
Banchi 1160
Gose, JP 639-2200
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Nara Convention Center/奈良県コンベンションセンター
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Nara National Museum/奈良国立博物館
Nobori-oji cho 50, 奈良市登大路町50番地
Nara City, JP 630-8213
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Nara Prefectural Art Museum/奈良県立美術館
Nobori-oji cho 10-6, 奈良市登大路町10-6
Nara City, JP 630-8213
Saho Seseragi no Sato
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Suzakumon Gate
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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated JW Marriott Hotel Nara's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does JW Marriott Hotel Nara have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Plastic,Glass

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is JW Marriott Hotel Nara and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to JW Marriott Hotel Nara's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at JW Marriott Hotel Nara developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does JW Marriott Hotel Nara clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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