Nara Kenko Land
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Nikaidō Station · 15 min walk (Kintetsu Tenri Line)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
- Admission
- ¥2,200 (adults), ¥1,320 (seniors 60+ and students), ¥880 (children aged 3 to elementary); additional fees apply for pool, paid saunas, and overnight stays
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Nara Kenko Land is a massive, family-friendly wellness resort that goes far beyond a traditional hot spring. It features a diverse array of indoor baths, saunas, a bedrock spa, and a giant indoor water park complete with slides for kids. It is the perfect rainy-day or family-focused detour in Nara, offering a lively, entertainment-rich alternative to Japan's more tranquil, traditional onsen.
What Japanese guides note
Although the complex remains open 24 hours, sub-facilities such as the indoor leisure pool and the Hashakids play park operate on separate daytime schedules and require individual supplementary admission fees. Admission includes yukata loungewear and towels, and guests are expected to change out of street clothing before entering relaxation lounges or restaurants. Travelers arriving by train can walk 15 minutes from Nikaidō Station or catch the free facility shuttles operating from JR Kōriyama and Kintetsu Hirahata stations.
Details from local sources
- Visitors with tattoos or body art are permitted only if they conceal them completely using rash guards in the pool or seal stickers in the baths, which are available at the front desk. [source]
- Guests remaining inside the facility between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM are automatically billed a late-night surcharge of ¥1,650. [source]
- The natural outdoor rock bath is fed by Yamato Onsen, a sodium chloride spring pumped from 800 meters underground and heated to roughly 41°C. [source]
- Free shuttle buses connect the bath complex directly to JR Kōriyama Station and Kintetsu Hirahata Station on daily fixed schedules. [source]
Insider Tip
Avoid the crowds and high weekend surcharges by visiting on a weekday, and note that tattoos must be fully covered to enter.
Frequently asked
Can I visit Nara Kenko Land if I have tattoos?
Tattoos and body art are strictly barred unless completely concealed. Guests using the pool must wear a rash guard, while those entering the baths, saunas, and public lounges must completely cover ink with adhesive seal patches, which can be purchased at the reception desk and shop.
How do I get to Nara Kenko Land without a car?
The closest rail station is Nikaidō Station on the Kintetsu Tenri Line, roughly a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, Nara Kenko Land operates daily free shuttle buses departing from both JR Kōriyama Station and Kintetsu Hirahata Station directly to the front entrance.
Can I sleep overnight at Nara Kenko Land without a hotel room?
Yes, Nara Kenko Land operates 24 hours a day and provides recliners in relaxation rooms. Staying between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM incurs an additional ¥1,650 late-night charge. Guests remaining past 10:00 AM checkout must pay that day's standard admission fee as an extension penalty.
Are bath towels and loungewear included in the admission ticket?
Yes, standard admission covers the rental of a face towel, bath towel, and館内着 (indoor yukata/loungewear). Amenities including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, toothbrushes, razors, lotions, and hair styling products are also stocked in the changing areas without extra cost.
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