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Shikitei

3.0 star property
Ryokan with restaurant, near Nara Park

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Shikitei puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY2,058
CNY2,264 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Suite

Traditional Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor

Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Park View

Standard Quadruple Room, Park View | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Park View

  • Park view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
1163 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nara National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 78 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 84 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 103 min drive
  • Kizu Station - 8 min drive
  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Nara Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪カフェ 葉風泰夢 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪まめじか食堂 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shikitei

Shikitei puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Limited onsite parking (max 7 spaces per unit)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Private dining
  • Tea service at check-in
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 2 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to midnight.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Shikitei Nara

Shikitei Ryokan

Shikitei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Shikitei?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shikitei?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shikitei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Shikitei and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Kofuku-ji Temple (5-min walk) and Nara National Museum (7-min walk), along with Todaiji Temple (14-min walk) and Nara Park (0.1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Shikitei?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Shikitei like?

Shikitei is a short 5-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple and 5 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.

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Reviews

Shikitei Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was beautifully served with care and every course was enjoyed by guests. (6 reviews)
  • The spa offered exceptional massage services, lovely baths, and a variety of amenities for a rejuvenating experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice experience. Everything was great. The staff were excellent.
Akiko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary location , right in the park and 5 minutes from a bunch of restaurants. Great, very large suite and so Japanese. Good breakfast, and super nice staff
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun experience in a traditional Japanese hotel. The dinner and lunch were great. Being right in the park made it super easy to visit the temple and feed the deer. The public bath is on the smaller side, but does the job. They called us a cab to the train station when we checked out which was nice.
Max, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, great location, amazing staff. Highly recommend.
Ron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well run Ryokan hotel with spacious rooms and amazing food. Service was top notch, and the building was gorgeous.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A small ryokan almost inside Nara Park.

The location of this ryokan at the edge of Nara Park is super, make it walkable right outside the gate. The small ryokan showed its past glory with a bar/restaurant and natural hotspring onsen. The service staffs were very attentive and professional. The breakfast and dinner were both impressive. We were very happy with our stay.
Ronald Yuen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience. Staff were super attentive. Can't beat the location next to Nara park. Highly recommend.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was cosy and the staff very acommodating and nice! Language barriers were easily overcome with Google Translate when needed. Unfortunately neither dinner or breakfast was to our liking, and we consider ourselves to be quite open for new food and tastes. It was our first meal with food of this kind, so difficult for us to rate if this is what it should taste like, or if the chef had a bad day.
Pernilla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staying at Shikitei was a wonderful experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities were tranquil and beautiful. Nara Park is so close, we were able to get my grandaughter feed the deer and run around even on our walk to the train station. Our stay matched the pictures and reviews that I read - such a great experience! I had a Shiatsu massage there - it was very reasonable and so good that I wish I could have a massage like that at home!
Ellen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matcha tea and deer

The ryokan had an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. They began our visit with a tea ceremony. The room was spacious and the public bath was enjoyable. They provided cool towels and ice water in the evening. They also provided very nice wagashi. We loved the location in the Nara Park. We could see deer just outside our window. The futnons were very comfortable and rooms clean.
Damon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location in a typical ryokan. Loved the comunal baths. The bathroom is small but has a bath and shower too. The lighting in the main room (ie the bedroom) (stark white light on the ceiling) and in the restaurant was unpleasant. One of the restaurant staff was very unpleasant - insisting we arrive before time and leave before the restaurant was closed. The japanese typical dinner course was very japanese, ie beautiful but tasteless and just plain weird.
Fabienne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at this traditional ryokan was a highlight of our journey, offering an authentic immersion into Japanese hospitality. Upon arrival, we were welcomed at a picturesque, temple like entrance and promptly greeted by attentive staff. Following the custom, our shows were stored downstairs before we were guided into a tranquil tea room. There we were offered hot towels, matcha tea, and delightful snacks, while the staff efficiently transported our luggage to our room and prepared it for our comfort. The Ryokans personalized service extended to dining arrangements allowing us to select our preferred times for breakfast and dinner. Additionally they facilitated hourly massage sessions through reputable third party service, enhancing our relaxation during the stay. Situated adjacent to Nara Park, the location was unparalleled. We enjoyed leisurely walks amidst the freely roaming deer, known for their charming bows to visitors offering crackers available from local vendors. The proximity to numerous shops and restaurants further enriched our experience providing ample opportunities for exploration and dining. The only minor drawback was the absence of air conditioning. Fortunately, during our late March visit, the evening air was pleasantly cool, allowing us to comfortably crack a window for ventilation. Overall, our stay at this ryokan was a memorable and culturally enriching experience.
Dayana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place with the friendliest and most accommodating staff. Great spacious and comfortable traditional rooms.
marc, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect !
Our room
A welcome tea
Clement, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The care of the staff and the quality of our meals made our visit, a rare splurge, excellent and unforgettable.
Manuel Angelo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Shikitei is right on the edge of Nara Park - essentially it is in the park. In terms of position it couldn't be better. It had all the comforts of a ryokan including a great onsen bath,, and wonderful staff. I can't recommend it more highly.
Martin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hospitality, the property and the food were exceptional! If you have the opportunity to take the dinner and breakfast option, I would highly recommend it, absolutely fabulous! This is a great property for those wanting to submerge themselves into Japanese culture.
Naomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and unique experience
Stefano, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was one of the highlights of our trip, and an experience that we will remember for many years. The service was excellent and property was beautiful. We especially enjoyed the kaseki meal set. Every course was beautifully prepared, and the chef paid special attention to my partner's shrimp allergy. I opted to add a massage after the dinner servcie, and it was honestly one of the best massages I have ever had. The masseuse used the perfect amount of pressure and I slept like a baby afterward. The baths were lovely, with a variety of amenities available for after. Having a cold beer after a hot bath was amazing, especially in the comfy yukatas provided. The provided breakfast was beautiful, and served with care. I enjoyed every bit. The staff had limited english, but this did not diminish the service quality at all. Be respectful and use a translation app and you should be okay if this is a concern. It was a very hot week in Nara, and on our way out they filled our bottles with water and ice. The service here was exceptional and I hope to be blessed enough to visit again.
Brittany, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

広く清潔感ある和室と五感を養える和食
Muneki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

地点绝佳，饭店的服务人员太好了，非常热心。推荐包晚餐和早餐，就在奈良公园旁边，唯一的缺点就是楼梯较高，如果你的膝盖有问题肯定无法承受。
jing jing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk upplevelse, personalen var varm och omhändertagande, vi bjöds på matcha på traditionsenligt sätt i ett te-rum innan incheckningen fullbordades på rummet med ännu en kopp te och traditionella sötsaker. Fina rum i riktig gammal japansk stil, rymligt för fyra vuxna. Frukosten var fantastisk. Något hårda/tunna futons, men är man van vid dem är det inga problem.
Frida, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ottimo ryokan esperienza fantastica. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile
Stefano, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Akiko, 1-night trip