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Shikitei

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Nara Park

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Traditional Suite
Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor | View from room
Front of property
Traditional Suite
Restaurant
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$542
7 July - 8 July

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Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Standard Quadruple Room, Park View

Standard Quadruple Room, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26.0 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Traditional Suite

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 67.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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

Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor

Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
1163 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8301

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nara National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛奈良公園店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪cafe de Nature - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪カフェ 葉風泰夢 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪メインダイニングルーム 三笠 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Shikitei

Ryokan near Nara Park
Close to Todaiji Temple, Shikitei provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Shikitei feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 7 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • 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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 on-site parking and access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Shikitei Nara
Shikitei Ryokan
Shikitei Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is Shikitei pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shikitei?

As of 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shikitei on 7 July 2025 start from AU$542.15, 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 Shikitei?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shikitei?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shikitei?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shikitei located?

Situated in a national park, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. Ukimido Hall and Kofuku-ji Temple are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 12 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 20 minutes.

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Shikitei Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run Ryokan hotel with spacious rooms and amazing food. Service was top notch, and the building was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Staff were super attentive. Can't beat the location next to Nara park. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

enrique carlos

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo ryokan esperienza fantastica. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jae Woo

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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