Mikasa Ryokan

3.5 star property
Mountain ryokan with spa, near Nara Park

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Nestled in the historical district, Mikasa Ryokan invites you to unwind with a soothing massage and an indoor public bath. Enjoy free WiFi, convenient amenities like a water dispenser and gift shop, while exploring Todaiji Temple nearby.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding
The current price is CNY1,446
CNY1,591 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Room options

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Special Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath (Check in until 18:00)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Japanese style Maisonette room with Open-Air Bath, Meal at Private Room (Check in until 18:00)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath, Meal at Private Room (Check in until 18:00)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Japanese Style Room (Check in until 18:00) Breakfast in the Restaurant, Dinner at Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Corner Japanese Style Room (Check in until 18:00)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, Meal at Private Room (Check in until 18:00)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese Style Room, Meal at Restaurant (Check in until 18:00)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Japanese Style Room (Check in until 18:00) Breakfast in the Restaurant

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
728-10, Kawakami-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8202

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Todai-ji - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Nigatsu-do Temple - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Shosoin Temple - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Nara Woman's University - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 88 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive
  • Kizu Station - 8 min drive
  • Yamadagawa Station - 9 min drive
  • Takanohara Station - 10 min drive
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Conce - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪三山亭食堂 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪春日野 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mikasa Ryokan

  • Mikasa Ryokan puts you just a 5-minute drive from Nara Park. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property 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
    • Service animals welcome
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Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa, 大浴場. 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 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1100 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

Mobile payment options include: Alipay.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Mikasa Nara

Mikasa Ryokan

Mikasa Ryokan Nara

Mikasa Ryokan Nara

Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan

Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Does Mikasa Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mikasa Ryokan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mikasa Ryokan?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Mikasa Ryokan?

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mikasa Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Mikasa Ryokan and nearby?

Mikasa Ryokan has a spa.

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Reviews

Mikasa Ryokan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The in-room and private outdoor hot tubs were incredibly soothing and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a delicious spread and enjoyable experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staffs are friendly. Foods are delicious.
Yat Man, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food--arranged everything gluten free for us! Great service and an amazing view from our room.
Allison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay, very friendly staff, would strongly recommend breaking your Japan trip at Mikasa Ryokan and staying here to relax!
Aline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderful stay in Mikasa Ryokan! Truly enjoy in-room jacuzzi experience with sunrise! All hotel crew members behave in a refined and courteous manner! Great mountain review to whole city of Nara, and very close to famous temples and museums! Shuttle and luggage keeping service is best for your local visit!
Ming, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the single best stay I had in Japan. I cannot even put into words how amazing. It was a tradition Japanese place, public baths that were spotless and cozy, got kimonos for our stay and inside house slippers, the meals were unique and intricate. I will be coming back, thank you so much. Also the view is breathtaking.
Raven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view, facilities, breakfast and dinner.
Shiaoling, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay and the staff were very accommodating.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a relaxing authentic ryokan. View over Nara was stunning and meals were delicious
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The bath in our room was amazing. Amazing breakfast
Takuro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at the Mikasa Ryokan, which we would describe more as an experience from the moment we entered the hotel, until the moment we were dropped back at the JR Station by the hotel shuttle bus. The staff are very attentive, the food was excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel. We did have a problem in one of the rooms we booked and we were immediately moved to another room within minutes. Fantastic experience and one everyone should try if planning a stop in Nara.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great first Ryokan experience. We booked a room with a private bath, which is splendid!
Lili, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is an nice remote spot!
SERGHEI, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful view of Nara especially at night. Service was amazing. I wish I checked in earlier so I could have enjoyed even more time there haha!
Jasmine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dinner tastes good. Staff was nice. Onsen was clean and comfortable.
YUEN KIU, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional stay and great service. food, hot bath, room, everything is so nice. You don’t need to worry about your luggage as the staff will help to deliver to your room at the information center, we enjoy the stay and Nara so much.
Weng Hang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All of the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The meals and room were great. Everything was very clean and instructions were clear for bath, etc.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect! Extremely clean and the service was excellent! Loved the public bath.
Yanhua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience! Staff was super knowledgeable, communicative and pleasant! We made friends while staying here and felt like at home! Highly recommend!
Petar-Vasilij, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This ryokan was an amazing experience! We were able to have as close to an onsen experience as we were going to find with the open-air bath in our room. The food was amazing! The variety & quality were top notch!
Jessica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a very special ryokan offering in that 1) it’s just inside the park gates, 2) some of the nicest Japanese traditions are honored here, 3) you can get your own open air bath that overlooks a private garden. I have no idea why others would not give this 5 stars unless they reserved the wrong type of room. Their gift shop also has wonderful things that are easy to pack to bring back for the folks at home.
Tiffany, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The service was great and really appreciated the transport service from the station to the property. The only thing is the property is a bit dated and could use an uplift soon
Iris Ah Ching, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely restful place to relax

What a lovely stay. We had great service, delicious food, and a wonderful overall experience. It was a restful getaway to the mountains with a private onsen just for us. The patio onsen had a beautiful view of a well-cared garden and was a very nice place to pass the time. There isn't much else to do directly at the hotel unless you take a bus or taxi into Nara, but that really forced us to let go and relax.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall, this place is a great option if you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The surroundings are calm and serene. However, I did notice that the hotel facilities seemed a bit outdated. Although there were some updated amenities, I also noticed some black mold around the vents in the Rykon. The staff member who checked us in and served our private dining was exceptional.
SHAY, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We came as a part of bigger trip to Japan for one night get away from the busy cities. The private Onsen was everything we wanted and needed- that part truly was 5 stars. Apart from that I have little kind words to say. The dinner that was included was not on par with the previous experiences we had with the Japanese food, the dishes were not very tasty (might just be my preference) but I felt ethically troubled by the shark fin soup. The service was stressed and too fast- we didn’t have time to finish one dish before the next 3 were presented. Thus turning them cold. We tried to convey this to the manager, but there is little English spoken here and the translator was hesitant to convey our critique. Dinner was so bad we decided to not have breakfast. The stress from dinner made all the relaxing and soaking beforehand go away and I personally felt as stressed as when I was back at work. We slept on tatami mats and averaged about 3 hours with sore bodies and aches the following morning. I don’t recommend this place.
Louise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The first thing I have to say is the staff was excellent. They could not have been nicer. The reason I gave it only four stars was we simply did not enjoy sleeping on the floor OR the options for breakfast. Communication was a bit lacking too, but that was partly the language barrier. Also, although we enjoyed the ryokan experience, we won't do it again. Dinner was awesome, prepared in our room, traditional Japanese fare, mainly sushi, soup, salad, etc. A LOT OF FOOD! The room was small, though, and the futons on the floor were not comfortable at all. I think we just prefer western style hotels, and that is not their fault.
David, 1-night trip