Artisan’s Aria: Hotels in Higashimuki’s Shopping Arcade

Higashimuki Arcade, Nara’s bustling shopping street, brims with mochi vendors, kimono stalls, and tea houses, offering tourists a vibrant gateway steps from Kintetsu Nara Station. Mid-range hotels here (¥12,000–¥30,000/night) provide cozy rooms, English support, and subway access to Todai-ji (5 minutes) or Horyu-ji (20 minutes), perfect for browsing crafts after visiting Kofuku-ji or Sarusawa Pond. With local breakfasts and nearby izakayas, these stays weave Higashimuki’s artisan spirit into every moment, blending Nara’s commercial heritage with modern ease. Whether sampling persimmon sweets or haggling for washi, these hotels place you in Nara’s lively core, where every purchase sings of Japan’s ancient capital.

1. Comfort Hotel Nara

   Near JR Nara Station (¥12,000–¥25,000/night), this hotel offers modern rooms and free coffee, a 7-minute walk from Higashimuki Arcade. Near Naramachi.

   Comfort Hotel Nara on Google

   

   
   

2. Hotel Asyl Nara

   By JR Nara Station (¥12,000–¥25,000/night), this hotel has cozy rooms and a public bath, a 5-minute walk from Higashimuki. Near Kofuku-ji.

   Hotel Asyl Nara on Google

   

   
   

3. Centurion Hotel Classic Nara

   Near JR Nara Station (¥15,000–¥30,000/night), this hotel offers stylish rooms, a 10-minute walk from Higashimuki Arcade. Close to Sanjo-dori.

   Centurion Hotel Classic Nara on Google

   

   
   

Location Benefits: Higashimuki’s Kintetsu and JR access link to Nara Park (5 minutes) or Kyoto (35 minutes). Walkable shops, cafes, and Kofuku-ji offer vibrancy, with Naramachi nearby.