Nara Prefecture's first international brand hotel opens
In the summer of 2020, "JW Marriott", one of the highest-end brands of Marriott International, which is expanding its operations around the world, was born in Nara. As the first international brand luxury hotel in Nara Prefecture, with 16 guest rooms including 158 suites that skillfully incorporates world-standard mindfulness and the unique atmosphere of the ancient capital, it has attracted attention both domestically and internationally since its opening. It becomes.
Flying Stag is a lounge bar where a majestic stag welcomes you. We recommend the signature cocktail ``Gentle Stag'', which is based on roasted green tea and coffee liqueur.
When you step into the lobby, the sight of a stag drawn on the wall of the lounge bar in the back catches your eye. The origin of the motif is, of course, the deer in Nara Park. At JW Marriott Hotel Nara, while paying respect to the deer, which is the symbol of Nara, we avoided excessive use of it in signage, and deliberately placed a western-style deer on the wall of the lounge bar. The name ``Flying Stag'' comes from the word ``stag'', meaning deer. At this lounge, you can enjoy afternoon tea during the day, and original cocktails and vintage wine at night.
The Griffin Junior Suite is spacious and measures over 50 square meters. The wall art with a deer antler motif is impressive.
Executive suite living room. Japanese-style patterns are used in the carpet patterns.
Bonsai placed casually throughout the space harmonize perfectly with the modern atmosphere of the space. Photography by Makoto Itoh
In addition, the warm orange color incorporated into the room, which is mainly decorated in a soft beige color, is the coloring that symbolizes the traditional event of Nara, ``Wakakusa Yamayaki''. One of the joys of staying at the JW Marriott Hotel Nara is experiencing the atmosphere and atmosphere of the ancient capital, skillfully sublimated in the interior and appearance, including the bonsai placed here and there.
Kaiseki, sushi, teppanyaki. Restaurant "Kokokura" where you can choose from three styles
As the name suggests, the main dining room ``Korokura'' is a space that combines Japanese and modern tastes, with the image of Shosoin, which has a history of over 1300 years within the grounds of Todaiji Temple, and the various treasures stored there. It has become. At this restaurant, you can choose from three styles of Japanese cuisine: kaiseki, sushi, and teppanyaki. What's more, the space where you can enjoy each dish is cleverly partitioned, so depending on the number of people, you can enjoy the food as if you were in a private room. ``Kokokura'' has a wide selection of famous sake from all over Japan, shochu, and wine from around the world. We want you to fully enjoy the depth of Japanese cuisine while feeling Nara's eternal history.
Part of the ``Kokura'' wall, which is made up of long, thin boards, was inspired by ``Kokura-zukuri.'' Photography by Makoto Itoh
``Silk Road Dining'' is an all-day dining restaurant with an open kitchen style. As the last stop on the Silk Road, the ancient capital of Nara developed by accepting the cultures of the East and West, and the chef's cuisine, which uses ingredients from all over the world, is a true expression of the fusion of Eastern and Western food cultures in one dish. thing. The breakfast buffet is also very fulfilling, with a wide selection of Nara's specialties such as Narazuke and Miwa Somen.
Kaiseki cuisine at "Kokokura" starts from 5,900 yen for lunch and 17,000 yen for dinner. Grilled fugu with sea urchin sauce and garnished with white maitake mushrooms. (From the October menu for Dinner “Komafue”) Photography by Makoto Itoh
The soup is reminiscent of Miwa somen, a specialty of Nara. The scent of yuzu tickles your nostrils. (From the October menu for Dinner “Komafue”) Photography by Makoto Itoh
A platter made with plenty of Nara ingredients, such as Yamato mana cooked in a persimmon pot with walnuts, muka and vegetable chips. (From the October menu for Dinner “Komafue”) Photography by Makoto Itoh
All-day dining "Silk Road Dining". The indigo tapestry and bamboo woven light cover are impressive. Each light cover made of woven bamboo was painstakingly assembled one by one by a craftsman living in Nara.
The spa uses Britain's top brand ``Aromatherapy Associates''
"SPA by JW" has been attracting attention since its opening. One of the reasons for this is that the oils and cosmetics used in the treatments are from the top British brand Aromatherapy Associates. Our skin care products, made using only natural ingredients without the use of synthetic colorants or mineral oils, are highly trusted by therapists around the world. The body and facial treatments performed by skilled practitioners using these items are a blissful experience. It can also be used by non-guests, so advance reservations are recommended.
"SPA by JW" is also equipped with a treatment room for two people. The golden objects on the wall are motifs of ginkgo leaves.
The pool is about 17m. There are many daybeds around the area, so you can relax. There is also a jet bath next to the pool.
Convenient access by bus from Itami Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nara is located directly across from Nara City Hall and adjacent to the Nara Prefectural Convention Center, which opened in 2020. It is close to TSUTAYA, which opened at the same time, and is located in a quiet and calm business area, befitting the ancient capital of Nara. Kintetsu Nara Station, the base for visiting Nara Park and Todaiji Temple, is one stop from Kintetsu Shin-Omiya Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, or XNUMX-XNUMX minutes by taxi, making it a convenient location for sightseeing in Nara.
The most common way to get there from Tokyo is to take the Shinkansen to Kyoto and from Kyoto to Kintetsu, but surprisingly it is more convenient to fly from Haneda Airport to Itami, and then take a Nara Kotsu bus from Itami Airport. There is a bus stop right next to the hotel, so if you make a smooth connection at Itami Airport, you can arrive in about the same time as taking the Shinkansen.
Wakakusa Yamayaki is held on the fourth Saturday of January. How about staying at JW Marriott Hotel Nara and witnessing the traditional event that heralds the arrival of early spring in Nara?
text by Masao Sakurai (Office Clover)
1-1-1 Sanjooji, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
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