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JW Marriott Hotel Nara
Nara, Japan · JW Marriott · Core Luxury
Japan's first JW Marriott opened in Nara in 2020, the ancient capital's first international luxury hotel, a shuttle from Nara Park where 1,465 wild deer wander among UNESCO temples including Todai-ji. One hour by train from Osaka, this is the only five-star base for that pairing of wild deer and World Heritage. Forbes Travel Guide gave it Four Stars in 2026.
- 158 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Shin-Omiya
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
About JW Marriott Hotel Nara
- Japan's first JW Marriott, and Nara's first international luxury hotel, opened in 2020 beside the Nara Prefectural Convention Center.
- Nara Park's 1,465 wild deer roam free among UNESCO World Heritage temples, including Todai-ji, a shuttle ride from the lobby.
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star in 2026; Michelin awarded One Key in 2025.
History
Japan's first JW Marriott and Nara's first international luxury hotel opened in 2020 adjacent to the Nara Prefectural Convention Center, within shuttle distance of Nara Park, where 1,465 wild deer roam free among UNESCO World Heritage temples including Todai-ji, and a one-hour train from Osaka.
Restaurants and bars
- Silk Road Dining — Restaurant
- Flying Stag — Bar · Bar
- Azekura — Restaurant · Japanese
- エグゼクティブラウンジ — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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