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Mikasa Ryokan

3.5 star property
Let the helpful staff guide your journey through serene temples and bustling streets as you relax in this charming ryokan.
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Deep soaking bathtub
Deep soaking bathtub
Deep soaking bathtub
Spa

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$437
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, Meal at Restaurant (Check in until 18:00)

In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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

In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Panoramic Japanese Style Room (Check in until 18:00) Breakfast in the Restaurant

In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Free bottled water
  • 28.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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Bathroom

Japanese Style Family Private Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

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Interior

Standerd Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath, Private Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Standerd Japanese Style Room with Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Panoramic Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds
Public bath

Kasuga Hotel

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (94)
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 20 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min drive
  • Todaiji Temple - 5 min drive
  • Nara Woman's University - 5 min drive
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Shin-Omiya Station - 6 min drive
  • Tanakura Station - 13 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪三笠観光会館 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪吉野本葛天極堂奈良本店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪水谷茶屋 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪二月堂北茶所 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪あぜくらや - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mikasa Ryokan

Ryokan near Nara Park
An indoor public bath (no minerals), a bar and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at Mikasa Ryokan. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and free newspapers
  • A gift shop, a vending machine and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have perks, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, toilets with electronic bidets and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and children's slippers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Mikasa Nara
Mikasa Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan Nara
Mikasa Ryokan Nara
Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Mikasa Ryokan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mikasa Ryokan?

As of 18 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mikasa Ryokan on 9 Feb 2025 start from AU$436.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mikasa Ryokan?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mikasa Ryokan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mikasa Ryokan?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mikasa Ryokan located?

Situated in the historical district, this ryokan is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shosoin Temple and Nara Park. Hannyaji Temple and Todaiji Temple are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camiella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a relaxing authentic ryokan. View over Nara was stunning and meals were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place to stay and the staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great first Ryokan experience. We booked a room with a private bath, which is splendid!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nafi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is was my first ryokan stay and also my first time both in Japan and solo traveling. I can whole heartedly say that while the staff, food, and overall room was nice - this is NOT worth the price. I spent $327.72 for ONE NIGHT at this ryokan a half board for dinner. ALSO would like to note the receipt cost, so via Expedia it was: $340.49 $77.66 in taxes (which is insane), but I used $90.43 in rewards cash I had from a large group trip I booked with friends for spring break in the past. That means that the actual cost for a SINGLE NIGHT would have been $418.15 via Expedia, which is INSANE. I’m staying one night at a ryokan in Kobe the next night and it also has a half board and that only costs $237.11 and my checkout time is noon! Cons: #1 con is the insane cost which does not feel justified for what is provided, I mean for three nights sure, but ONE night, no chance. #2 is that we’re at the top of a mountain where you need a shuttle via the ryokan to get to the actual ryokan entrance, you’re kind of just stuck in the ryokan the whole day - so all I could do besides go on my phone was watch the TV. While the half board was a unique multi course meal, I still do not feel justified in the total price for a single night. Overall, I want to note again that the staff were super nice and helpful and the food was good, BUT I cannot recommend anyone stay here unless you just have money to burn. I’m sure you can find other ryokans for a better price w/better location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivars

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best time. Was treated great and verry polite place. Personal room Onsen was great. Would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cellina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect! Extremely clean and the service was excellent! Loved the public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Iris Ah Ching

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SHAY

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a nice experience. We loved the onsen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free bus shuttle service from Kintetsu-Nara was extremely useful. They also let us check in luggage early. This was my first time at a Onsen. My wife and I really enjoyed it! I definitely recommend having both the dinner and the breakfast, the spread is very pretty and delicious. I definitely recommend picking up a few Japanese phrases or words, but if you are patient and observe their diagrams their system and rules are pretty easy to learn. We had a room with a private bath as well, which was really enjoyable to use. All in all, it was a wonderful first experience. Be aware that the location is kind of in the mountains, so there is an element of the outdoors that you should be conscious of. They also have a bar that they host in the lobby in the evening with simple cocktails. The night view is great, it's quiet for a great honeymoon. We'd love to stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVED my stay at Mikasa Ryokan. Everything from the service pre-arrival to the check out was flawless. Upon arrival in Nara, they held onto my bags so that I could explore uninhibited. They provided a shuttle with multiple departure times to the hotel to choose. I rented a bicycle and explored Nara for a few hours. The ride from the station to hotel took less than 10 minutes, and all my bags loaded up for me. I was greeted with multiple smiles, given a welcome matcha, and was guided to choose my Yukata after 1:1 discussion planning my dinner, breakfast and next day shuttle. I was even told where Sakura Blossoms were just coming into view. The room with open air bath was incredible. Room was large, clean and so relaxing. Had wonderful views of the skyline and peach / sakura blossoms. Dinner was also incredible. As I stayed two nights I had different meals for both days, including breakfast. I’m usually very weird eating fish but the meal was amazing. I was guided on how to eat and in what order and tried everything once! The second dinner was beef, and eating in private room was also a beautiful experience. The hot spring baths were clean and never cluttered or loud. There was a late night bar and vending machines for drinks for when the bar closed. I will never forget my incredible experience! Thank you to all the staff who contributed to making my visit the best it could be
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is an nice remote spot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant, professional, transforming. Wow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Surav, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wife and I stayed one night here to get away from the busy life of Tokyo and Osaka and this was an absolute treat. The ryokan was peaceful, clean and very relaxing. The staff all greet you upon arrival and your dedicated staff member takes care of everything up until you go into your room. You are then given instructions and are able to ask any outstanding questions. Our stay included dinner and breakfast which is a must. The course meals were absolutely amazing, and once done, we went to our rooms to use our private bath. I cannot say enough great things about this place! The only thing to keep in mind is that getting to the ryokan can be a bit tricky. Once you get to the Kintetsu-Nara station, the office is across the street and clearly says "Mikasa Ryokan". You go in there and ask the shuttle times, which you can go on even if you do not reserve it, though space might be tight. You can also drop off your luggage to roam around Nara, but you need to let them know when you will board the shuttle, so it will go with you to the hotel. Be aware that the shuttle has LIMITED times it runs, but there is a taxi spot at the train station you can use if the shuttle is not in service. Overall, we absolutely loved this ryokan and plan to make it a regular stay when in Nara!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Star Rating
3.5
Address
728-10, Kawakami-cho, Nara, Nara-ken