Ryokan Kasuga Hotel
630-8213 Nara, Nara, Noborioji-cho 40 , Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 252 reviews)
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Kasuga Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Busy
Hong Kong
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Lei
China
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Kim
Singapore
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May
Singapore
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Mlee2004
Hong Kong
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Yiyun
China
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Melissa
Australia
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Stephen
Australia
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Kristiina
Norway
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Emilie
Hong Kong
A 5-minute taxi ride from JR Nara Train Station and a 5-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Temple, Kasuga Hotel features Japanese cuisine and beautiful hot public baths. The spacious Japanese and Western rooms have free Wi-Fi.
Guests at Hotel Kasuga can enjoy a taste of Japan with the green tea and Yukata robes provided. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and futon bedding, and all rooms come with an LCD TV and an private bathroom.
Kyoto is a 45-minute train ride away, while Kansai Airport is a 90-minute bus ride from the property. Todai-ji Temple is about a 15-minute walk away, and Nara Park is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Isuien Garden can also be accessed within a 10-minute walk. Free on-site parking is provided.
When not enjoying the hotel’s various indoor and outdoor baths, you can check out the gift shop.
Restaurant Kasuga serves a Japanese breakfast, and coffee and tea can be enjoyed at Coffee Shop Uneme.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favorite part of Nara, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nara! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
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Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Very Good Coffee!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse
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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Kintetsu Nara Station0.1 miles
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Nara Prefectural Art Museum0.2 miles
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Kofuku-ji0.3 miles
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Nara National Museum0.4 miles
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Naramachi0.4 miles
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Gangoji Temple0.4 miles
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Isui-en0.5 miles
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Nara Station0.7 miles
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Todaiji Temple0.7 miles
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Shosoin0.7 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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PAKET(パケット) 奈良店 Supermarket0.2 miles
Closest Airports
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Itami Airport23.3 miles
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Kobe Airport34.6 miles
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Kansai International Airport37.5 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium11.6 miles
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Osaka Castle17.3 miles
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Shitennoji17.9 miles
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Abeno Harukas18.1 miles
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Nakanoshima Park18.3 miles
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Daigo-ji Temple18.5 miles
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Tsutenkaku18.5 miles
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Shinsekai18.5 miles
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Namba Station18.7 miles
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Glico Man Sign18.7 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“location was great! staff were friendly! breakfast was good! facilities of the public bath were accommodated!”
Hong Kong“Location right near Kintetsu train station. Good room size & bathroom. Staff were friendly & helpful. ”
Australia“Location is fantastic; the room is very big and comfortable; very clean ”
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Food: Japanese
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of Kasuga Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most Popular Facilities
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Toilet with grab rails
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Baggage storage
- Gift shop
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Kasuga Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The hotel has no separate Smoking or Non-Smoking rooms. Guests can inform the hotel at the time of booking, if they wish to have smoking smells removed with deodorizer.
Please inform Kasuga Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
