Name: Mikasa
Address: 630-8202 Nara, Nara, Kawakami-cho 728 , Japan, Kawakami-cho 728, Nara, 630-8202, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $355 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Mikasa

630-8202 Nara, Nara, Kawakami-cho 728 , Japan –

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Food was terrible. We came to have the prized 10 course dinner. Food was awful. Staff rushed us through our dinner and made it very unrelaxing.

Genese

United States of America

Gorgeous setting. Fantastic large room with outdoor hot tub overlooking city skyline.

Tracy

United States of America

Very good communication by email prior to arrival. They arranged special meals to accommodate my wife's allergies. The staff was excellent. Bath was really nice. Comfortable lounge. And we greatly appreciated being provided with beds that were above the floor level.

Jay

United States of America

The baths and rooms were spacious and beautiful- this was a very peaceful and quiet place, perfect for relaxing. The staff went above and beyond to make this stay unforgettable.

Connor

United States of America

Great view from the room. Food was good staff was great.

Hiromi

United States of America

Dinner set was a good value of money. We loved the setting and the outdoor onsen.

Thailand

The warm service of the staff was a plus. The public baths were super nice! And its location provides the best vantage point to view Nara and its neighbouring cities. Getting there is a piece of cake via their bus shuttle service. From Exit 5 of Kintetsu Nara Stn just walk ahead and cross the small street and find the small office with a green sign (I attached a photo).

Malou

Philippines

The food and staff, specially front desk HK Lady Ms Li

Yuk

Hong Kong

We had the private onsen room so obviously it was amazing. We had the cedar wood tub that smelt amazing. The room was comfortable and very clean. It was a very expensive stay for us but I think it was worth it for the private onsen alone! The food, kaseki style, was nice. They kindly accommodated my vegetarian diet.

Ffion404

United Kingdom

One of the nicest ryokan I stayed in during my trip to Japan. The place has a really nice lounge area with amazing views (the room has amazing views too).

Joseph

Australia

9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Food was terrible. We came to have the prized 10 course dinner. Food was awful. Staff rushed us through our dinner and made it very unrelaxing.”

Genese United States of America
“Gorgeous setting. Fantastic large room with outdoor hot tub overlooking city skyline.”

Tracy United States of America
“Very good communication by email prior to arrival. They arranged special meals to accommodate my wife's allergies. The staff was excellent. Bath was really nice. Comfortable lounge.”

Jay United States of America
“The baths and rooms were spacious and beautiful- this was a very peaceful and quiet place, perfect for relaxing. The staff went above and beyond to make this stay unforgettable.”

Connor United States of America
“Great view from the room. Food was good staff was great.”

Hiromi United States of America
“Dinner set was a good value of money. We loved the setting and the outdoor onsen.”

A Thailand
“The warm service of the staff was a plus. The public baths were super nice! And its location provides the best vantage point to view Nara and its neighbouring cities.”

Malou Philippines
“The food and staff, specially front desk HK Lady Ms Li”

Yuk Hong Kong
“We had the private onsen room so obviously it was amazing. We had the cedar wood tub that smelt amazing. The room was comfortable and very clean.”

Ffion404 United Kingdom
“One of the nicest ryokan I stayed in during my trip to Japan. The place has a really nice lounge area with amazing views (the room has amazing views too).”

Joseph Australia

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

Shosoin
0.5 miles
Todaiji Temple
0.6 miles
Nara Park
0.8 miles
Isui-en
0.9 miles
Nara National Museum
1 miles
Nara Prefectural Art Museum
1.1 miles
Kasuga Taisha
1.1 miles
Kofuku-ji
1.1 miles
Kintetsu Nara Station
1.3 miles
Shin Yakushiji
1.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Itami Airport
23.9 miles
Kobe Airport
35.5 miles
Kansai International Airport
38.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We had a room with a bath outside which was indeed something very special. The meals were really delicious and served in a private area, following the Japanese ...”

Ana-maria_b

Romania

9.1

“One of the nicest ryokan I stayed in during my trip to Japan. The place has a really nice lounge area with amazing views (the room has amazing views too).”

Joseph

Australia

9.5

“The warm service of the staff was a plus. The public baths were super nice! And its location provides the best vantage point to view Nara and its neighbouring c...”

Malou

Philippines

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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Until 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Free shuttle schedule:
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.

“Very good communication by email prior to arrival. They arranged special meals to accommodate my wife's allergies. The staff was excellent. Bath was really nice. Comfortable lounge. And we greatly appreciated being provided with beds that were above the floor level.”

“The baths and rooms were spacious and beautiful- this was a very peaceful and quiet place, perfect for relaxing. The staff went above and beyond to make this stay unforgettable.”

“The warm service of the staff was a plus. The public baths were super nice! And its location provides the best vantage point to view Nara and its neighbouring cities. Getting there is a piece of cake via their bus shuttle service. From Exit 5 of Kintetsu Nara Stn just walk ahead and cross the small street and find the small office with a green sign (I attached a photo).”

“We had the private onsen room so obviously it was amazing. We had the cedar wood tub that smelt amazing. The room was comfortable and very clean. It was a very expensive stay for us but I think it was worth it for the private onsen alone! The food, kaseki style, was nice. They kindly accommodated my vegetarian diet. ”

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Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Uri
Israel

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is very old style.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Yuk
Hong Kong
6.7

“Fair”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
no common area like garden, cannot walk around hotel.
The food and staff, specially front desk HK Lady Ms Li

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: June 1, 2019

Ffion404
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
One of the staff who served us dinner spoke no English (not a problem) but when we tried to communicate with her in Japanese (just little thank yous and we understand) she kept laughing and us in a mocking way. Not sure if it was just that she found it amusing that we were trying but it felt a little rude
We had the private onsen room so obviously it was amazing. We had the cedar wood tub that smelt amazing. The room was comfortable and very clean. It was a very expensive stay for us but I think it was worth it for the private onsen alone! The food, kaseki style, was nice. They kindly accommodated my vegetarian diet.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 4, 2019

Genese
United States of America

1 helpful vote
5.4

“Very disappointing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not good signs to Get to onsen or lobby.
Food was terrible. We came to have the prized 10 course dinner. Food was awful. Staff rushed us through our dinner and made it very unrelaxing.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Anonymous
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
10

“Best ryokan in japan!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Large rooms, nice onsen and very friendly staff. They even offer a free shuttle service and you can store your luggage in the city. I highly recommend this place!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Tracy
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gorgeous setting. Fantastic large room with outdoor hot tub overlooking city skyline.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Joseph
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
One of the nicest ryokan I stayed in during my trip to Japan. The place has a really nice lounge area with amazing views (the room has amazing views too).

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Yakim
Bulgaria
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is really me being nit-picky so the only downside I can think of, and this is not going to be an issue for many people, is that the ryokan is located next to a road (however it's quiet) and I only wish I could walk around this beautiful area. The ryokan provide a courtesy bus to/from the city, which is great, but if you're only staying in Nara for one night the check-in times (however this is very standard for a ryokan) can be a downside if you don't plan your time very carefuly and start the day very early as you won't have much time to see the amazing attractions this beautiful city has to offer before heading to the ryokan. This, however, is just something to keep in mind as I realise it's probably not going to be such an issue for many people, especially if you stay for more than one night at the ryokan.
Everything was great - great hospitality, lovely view from the room, amazing service... What more could you want? :) I would definitely return if I visit Nara again.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Anonymous
Singapore

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not really a criticism but getting to Nara city centre on foot from the hotel is not really feasible, so you will effectively need to rely on the shuttle bus or taxi. Otherwise no significant issues.
Great service and food, lovely baths and views over Nara. Every return from a days outing is welcomed with a hot drink by the cosy lounge. Shuttle service is available to and from JR and Kintetsu stations.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Walter
Japan

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great vista from the hill, with a private outdoor bath on the room's balcony.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Their advice on getting to places was valuable (they even took us to one, even though it wasn't on the hotel bus route), and they also introduced us to a place we wouldn't have gone otherwise.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

Cc
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
No wifi connection in the room
Friendly staff, spacious rooms and very relaxing public baths! The dinner was also great, 10 courses!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

Nichola
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Highlight of our 2 week trip”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I cannot fault our stay at Mikasa; it was the highlight of our 2 week stay in Japan. The hospitality from the staff was outstanding and we were made to feel like special guests. Our room with private outdoor bath was amazing. We loved relaxing in the bath, particularly when it was raining! The food was also amazing and almost worth staying here to experience the kaiseki dinners. I would highly recommend a stay at Mikasa if you would like a little relaxing as part of your trip.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: June 15, 2018

Tim
United Kingdom
10

“Totally relaxing ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great kaiseki, great service, lovely outdoor private bath...

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 21, 2018

Jay
United States of America
8.3

“Very glad my wife and I tried the ryokan experience, but we prefer more conventional hotels.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
I guess ryokans are just not my cup of tea. The room was rather spartan, chairs were low, and it was difficult to relax. There was no public area in which to have a drink. The dinner was really elaborate, but much of the food was not to our liking. We felt the same way about breakfast. For those who like ryokans, Mikasa is an excellent choice, just not so much for us.
Very good communication by email prior to arrival. They arranged special meals to accommodate my wife's allergies. The staff was excellent. Bath was really nice. Comfortable lounge. And we greatly appreciated being provided with beds that were above the floor level.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 12, 2018

Tt
United Kingdom
9.6

“A fantastic night in Nara”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit difficult to get to, but this is easily overcome as they offer a free shuttle service from the city for their guests
Mikasa is a scenic position overlooking the city of Nara. A pity it was raining when we visited as the view is breath-taking! The staff was very kind and helpful and replied to all the questions we had prior to our journey. I could not visit the baths myself, but my friends were very satisfied. I would strongly suggest to have kaiseki dinner if you can, as it was one of the best meals I had during my trip. I would definitely go again if in the area!

Stayed in April 2018

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