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FUFU Nara

Nara, Japan · FUFU · High Luxury

Kengo Kuma designed FUFU Nara, a 30-suite resort that opened in June 2020 on the grounds of Nara Park, within walking distance of Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, two of the ancient capital's World Heritage sites. Every suite has an open-air natural hot-spring bath, and restaurant Tekisui cooks Nara herbs and local vegetables as kaiseki or teppanyaki. It holds a MICHELIN One Key.

• 30 rooms
• Opened 2020
• Neighborhood: Nara Park
• Architect: Kengo Kuma

About FUFU Nara

• An indoor bathhouse of the same natural hot-spring water sits beside the in-suite open-air tubs.
• The house is a member of the Ryokan Collection.
• Nara National Museum is a kilometre away; Nara Station is three.

History

FUFU Nara is a small luxury resort that opened in June 2020 on the grounds of Nara Park at 1184-1 Takabatakecho in Nara, Japan, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. The 30-room resort places guests within walking distance of the ancient capital's World Heritage sites, including Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

It is part of the FUFU small luxury resort brand and a member of the Ryokan Collection.

The setting

1 km from Nara National Museum. 2 km from 8th-century Tōdai-ji Buddhist temple.

Restaurants and bars

• The Restaurant Tekisui — Restaurant · Local produce and regional dishes

Experiences

• Temple tours and forest hikes — Tours of Nara's temples and hikes through its primeval forests, as part of experiencing Nara deeply.
• Seasonal sightseeing: cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, temple ceremonies, crafts and Japanese sweets — Nara's seasonal charms, traditional temple ceremonies, crafts and Japanese sweets to discover during a stay.
• Restaurant Tekisui — Kaiseki ryori or teppanyaki unique to Nara, built on local produce and healing plants, beside Ukimido Pavilion. Lunch and afternoon tea are open to the public.

Amenities

• Spa
• Onsen

Awards

• MICHELIN One Key (2026)

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