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Mikasa Ryokan

3.5 star property
Attentive staff at this charming ryokan guide visitors through the area's serene temples and vibrant streets, creating a perfect base for exploration

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Located in the historical district, Mikasa Ryokan offers an indoor public bath, massage services, free WiFi, water dispensers, and a gift shop. Travelers appreciate its practical amenities and proximity to the impressive Todaiji Temple.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$378
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, 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
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Bathrobes
  • 29 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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Futons
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About the area

Located in Nara, Mikasa Ryokan is in the historical district and in the mountains. Shosoin Temple and Nara Prefectural Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Hirobiro Strawberry Farm. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Todaiji Temple Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Nara travel guide
Map
728-10, Kawakami-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8202

What's nearby

  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
    Todaiji Temple
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Shosoin Temple
    2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Hannyaji Temple
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Goko-in Temple
    4 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kizu Station
    8 min drive
  • Tanakura Station
    14 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • 鹿屋 本店
    4 min drive
  • 水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya)
    7 min drive
  • Cafe Conce
    4 min drive
  • 三山亭食堂
    4 min drive
  • 龍美堂
    4 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. 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 water dispenser and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have perks, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and children's slippers

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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 self 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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

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

Full-service spa

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • 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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mikasa Ryokan on 13 Mar 2026 start from AU$378, 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 spa ryokan is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shosoin Temple, Naraden Arena and Todaiji Temple. Todai-ji and Nigatsu-do Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, very friendly staff, would strongly recommend breaking your Japan trip at Mikasa Ryokan and staying here to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food--arranged everything gluten free for us! Great service and an amazing view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiaoling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, facilities, breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Takuro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bath in our room was amazing. Amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Lili

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

10/10 Excellent

SERGHEI

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

8/10 Good

Jasmine

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

8/10 Good

YUEN KIU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner tastes good. Staff was nice. Onsen was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

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

10/10 Excellent

Weng Hang

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petar-Vasilij

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Staff was super knowledgeable, communicative and pleasant! We made friends while staying here and felt like at home! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

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

Iris Ah Ching

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Surav

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!