JW Marriott Hotel Nara opened on July 22, 2020 as the brand’s first hotel in Japan. Nara was Japan's first capital established 1300 years ago, and is the birthplace of Japanese culture. Known for its beautiful landscape surrounded by sprawling emerald mountains, Nara boasts the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. JW Marriott Nara is the first-and-only international hotel in this exclusive destination. Located in the center of Nara city, JW Marriott Nara offers guests convenient access to the airport and sightseeing venues. The hotel design utilizes the "Grand Residential Style" concept to exude a luxurious atmosphere where natural elements such as wood, stone, and living plants create a calm, serene space offering a warm welcome. Guests are invited to reinvigorate their body and soul through various mindfulness programs such as the complementary morning yoga session and access to the 24-hour fitness gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, and indoor swimming pool. At our 2 restaurants and lobby lounge & bar, guests can enjoy exquisite dining with freshly picked herbs and vegetables from the on-site JW Garden. Combined with our iconic SPA by JW, guests can renew their mind, body and soul in peaceful relaxation. The hotel also creates lasting memories for families with its exceptional “Family by JW” programs. JW Marriott Hotel Nara serves as a haven to heal your body and soul, awaken your senses, and focus on the essentials.