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The Sarusawa Inn is located in the old part of Nara. (© Nippon.com)
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Top left: A thousand paper deer (not cranes!) greet visitors. Top right: Visitors can try their hand at origami. Bottom left: Center staff will write the names of visitors in kanji. Bottom right: The Center offers male and female prayer rooms and a foot-washing area for Muslim visitors. (© Nippon.com)
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The tea ceremony room contains benches for those not used to kneeling. (© Nippon.com)
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Some of the 24 guest rooms feature traditional tatami floors. A 27 square-meter twin room starts at ¥5,000 per night (as of summer 2024). (© Nippon.com)
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The Center’s prime location gives a view of Kōfukuji over Sarusawa Pond. (The restoration of the pagoda will be completed by 2031.) (© Nippon.com)
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In addition to their ensuite bathroom, guests are also able to use the communal bathing area. (© Nippon.com)
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This Nara trivia quiz is designed to help visitors learn more about the area. (© Nippon.com)
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Local produce and handicrafts on display include Miwa sōmen noodles, persimmon leaf sushi, calligraphy implements, crafts made from Yoshino cedar, and, surprisingly, a baseball glove. (© Nippon.com)
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Photographs and messages from the Inn’s many visitors. (© Nippon.com)
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The Nara Visitor Center and Inn website shares information on local sights, cuisine, and other information useful to tourists. (© Nippon.com)
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