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Ryokan
Mikasa
630-8202 Nara, Nara, Kawakami-cho 728 , Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 71 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
My first ryokan and kaiseki experience with my wife at Mikasa was wonderful and exceeded all my expectations. Staff were warm, friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back again!

This was a treat experience as part of our Japanese tour de force. The property was fine, perhaps getting close to a refurb. The staff were excellent in terms of service and guiding us around making any cultural faux pas. The highlights were obviously the first bath experience (a little nerve racking at first but it was quiet so all sorted itself out) and the evening meal. The quality and variety of dishes was extraordinary and the detailed menu (instruction manual for us uninitiated) was excellent. Breakfast was another culinary experience but we would have appreciated another “menu” as we have no idea what we ate..... still here so nothing bad! I wouldn’t say that we are immediate converts to a futon bed, but we slept Ok and could get used to it. We are soft Westerners after all.

しせの清潔感はGOODで、スタッフの対応も素晴らしかったです。また、朝、夕の食事も素晴らしい内容で、味は勿論のこと、量的にも満足でした。妻が久しぶりに美味しい食事ができたと絶賛していました。その他として、ホテルで購入したお土産を炎天下で車内に置けなかったので、スタッフに相談したところ、近鉄奈良駅前にある案内所で預かってくれ、心置きなく翌日の観光ができました。

感染対策のために食事が個室に分かれており、配膳してくださる中居さんもバラバラの人が来るのではなく一人であった事がとても良かったです。 また愛想も良く、説明も丁寧でとても気持ちの良い宿泊となりました。

大変ボリュームのある洗練された食事2食と大浴場入り放題でこの価格は大変お得で満足しました。 従業員の方の印象も非常に良かったです。

まずは接客!会うスタッフ皆さん、素晴らしい対応でした。お部屋も清潔、お食事最高!露天風呂も気持ち良かったです。次は露天風呂付きのお部屋に泊まりたい!

Un magnifique établissement doté de deux bains en plein air différents, dans les hauteurs de Nara. Les repas traditionnels à base de produits régionaux sont délicieux (les gelées en particulierà, le personnel est attentif et les chambres très confortables. Nous avions une vue sur les cerisiers en fleurs et un panorama sur Nara qui est aussi offert depuis le lounge. On peut choisir les motifs de son yukata et marcher dans les environs. Nous nous sommes régalés à tous points de vue. Un sentiment d'être transporté dans une autre atmosphère, bien que ce ryokan soit de facture relativement récente. Le plus : si vous voulez visitez le Tôdaiji ou tout autre temple après votre départ, un service de garde-bagage envoie vos valises juste en face de la gare Kintetsu Nara, où vous pouvez les prendre avant de quitter la ville.

お料理が美味しい。どこのスタッフさんも好印象。 静かにのんびり過ごしたかったので、ホテルの立地とマッチ。

従業員が多く、そしてさりげなく世話をやいてくれる。 朝食・夕食(会席)とも、味は濃くなく、上品。快適で食べやすかった。 部屋は清潔で、気持ちが良かった。 情緒溢れる老舗の雰囲気を十分味わうことが出来た。 宿泊費も高いという感じではない。

3家族7人で、3部屋利用しました。夕食の和定食がおいしかったです。そして、夕食に特別に頼んだ鯛の姿造りが、大変豪華で量も多くて、全部食べきれなかったのが残念なほどでした。夕食の後は、東大寺のお水取りにもマイクロバスで送迎してもらい、壮大な火の粉をすぐ近くで見ることができました。

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A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.
The Japanese-style rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have traditional futon beds and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each includes a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private outdoor bath.
Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is right next to the ryokan. Wakakusayama Mountain, offering spectacular views of Nara, is a 10-minute drive away. Todai-ji Temple is a 7-minute drive.
The ryokan offers a relaxing massage service and a 3rd-floor lobby lounge with sweeping views. Several public baths are on offer.
Japanese dinners made with fresh local ingredients are served at the Kasugano and Yukatei dining rooms.
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
4 reasons to choose Mikasa
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Shosoin0.5 miles
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Todaiji Temple0.6 miles
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Nara Park0.8 miles
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Isui-en0.9 miles
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Nara National Museum1 miles
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Nara Prefectural Art Museum1.1 miles
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Kasuga Taisha1.1 miles
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Kofuku-ji Temple1.2 miles
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Shin Yakushiji1.5 miles
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Nara Station1.9 miles
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Iwafune Shrine9.3 miles
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Nozaki Kannon Shrine11.5 miles
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Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church11.8 miles
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Neyagawa Park11.8 miles
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Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore11.9 miles
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Mountain 若草山1.5 miles
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Train Kintetsu Nara Station1.3 miles
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Itami Airport23.9 miles
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Kobe Airport35.5 miles
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Kansai International Airport38.7 miles
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.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 5:30 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Mikasa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Departures from Kintetsu Nara Train Station: 14:45, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Departures from JR Nara Train Station: 14:40, 15:55, 16:55, 17:55
An advance reservation is required for the JR Nara shuttle. Please reserve a date and time using the hotel's contact email address.
To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made in advance.
Please contact the property in advance if you are bringing children.
Please contact the property in advance if you have any food allergies.
Alipay is accepted at this property.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
FAQs about Mikasa
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Yes, Mikasa is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Mikasa is 2.5 miles from the center of Nara.
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Mikasa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Bathhouse
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Room options at Mikasa include:
- Quad
- Family
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Check-in at Mikasa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Mikasa by:
- Bus 1h 30min
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The prices at Mikasa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Mikasa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- American
- À la carte