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Mikasa Ryokan

3.5 star property
Ryokan with a full-service spa, near Nara Park

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Special Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath (Check in until 18:00) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Hallway
Deep soaking bathtub
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Panoramic Corner Japanese Style Room (Check in until 18:00) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for 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) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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Interior

Japanese-style Guest Room – Tsuki Wing

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath, Private Room

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Panoramic Corner Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath, Room

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Room, Room

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Maisonette Room With Open-Air Bath, Room

  • Sleeps 6

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

Japanese-Western Mixed With Bath, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

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 Nara Kenko Land and Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum. Manyo Botanical Garden and Kojindo are also worth visiting.
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Map
728-10, Kawakami-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8202

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles
  • Nara Woman's University - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪東京庵本店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪鹿屋 本店 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪龍美堂 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪絵馬堂茶屋 - ‬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. 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 luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mikasa Ryokan boast perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and children's slippers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and 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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay
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

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 onsite 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 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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Mikasa Ryokan located?

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

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Reviews

Mikasa Ryokan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful place!!!! would definitely recommend to anyone staying in nara!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Dilek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, fantastic food. The onsen was lovely.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

mandatory part of a japan holiday

the whole stay was made a memorable experience

10/10 Excellent

Zakary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and staff. Amazing food and views.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must if you are in Nara

It was excellent! Service was awesome and the stay was the best part of the vacation.

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Excellent food and service. Room is big, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Ryokan was beautiful and the meals were amazing! Staying there and spending the day in Nara park with the bowing deer was the highlight of my 2 week trip! I highly recommend this Ryokan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivars

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

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

10/10 Excellent

haneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing !!!

Such an amazing experience! The staff was so lovely, everything was so clean and the food was great ! Such a peaceful part of our hectic travels in Japan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relax trip

A great view overlooking Nara

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing & very good experince

Amazing! We all had a wonderful time. We enjoyed very much.

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top class Japanese Ryokan

Overlooks Nara with a handy shuttle service. Excellent Japanese dining. Friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese Experience.

What a wonderful Hotel. The staff was superb. The amenities were great and the food was fabulous. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking an authentic Japanese experience. Our stay in Nara was the highlight of our 10 day visit to Japan.

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

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