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 $292 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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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.

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. 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

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

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.

Yakim, Bulgaria

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.

Walter, Japan

Friendly staff, spacious rooms and very relaxing public baths! The dinner was also great, 10 courses!

Cc, United Kingdom

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.

Nichola, Australia

9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“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
“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.”

Yakim Bulgaria
“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...”

Walter Japan
“Friendly staff, spacious rooms and very relaxing public baths! The dinner was also great, 10 courses!”

Cc United Kingdom
“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. ”

Nichola 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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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 ...”

Craftsun

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

“Nice reception by staff, very nice private hot-tub and view over Nara City. The location outside the city adds a nice secluded vibe to the overall relaxing expe...”

Floris

Switzerland

9.5

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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Until 10:30 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Cribs are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are not allowed.

Mikasa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.”

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

“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 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.”

Walter

Japan

“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. ”

Nichola

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Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Joseph
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner
- • 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
- • Japanese-Style Room with View
- • 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

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Maisonette Room with Open-Air Bath
- • 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
9.2

“Great vista from the hill, with a private outdoor bath on the room's balcony.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Maisonette Room with Open-Air Bath
- • 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 of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner
- • 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
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Highlight of our 2 week trip”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath
- • 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
- • Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath
- • 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
- • Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner
- • 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
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room with Private Room Dinner
- • 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
Reviewed: May 3, 2018

Pelas
Portugal
9.5

“Very good place to stay, very relaxing and comfortable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The shared baths are amazing. And the meals are awesome.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 26, 2018

Rita
Australia

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Great views of Nara. Great Ryokan experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Smoking is allowed in the rooms and if you are a non smoker you will find the smell of stale smoke unpleasant.
Worth staying here for the Ryokan experience. Staff were very friendly and the traditional Japanese meal served in our room was exceptional. The beds on the floor were surprisingly comfortable. We had 2 nights here but 1 would have been plenty. Lovely view from our window.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Connor
United States of America
10

“Fantastic Stay at Mikasa”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Honestly, there was nothing I disliked about the property- we enjoyed the stay very much
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.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: March 6, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thought room would have private outdoor bath

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 15, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
3.8

“I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody. Even if I paid 1/10 th of the price. It was not worth my time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Room with View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The interaction of employee and their persistence on placing me into a stinky smoking room and a horrible room. They claimed to have the rest of the rooms full where as that was hardly true.
The food

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: January 21, 2018

Guid0
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, staff, food

Stayed in January 2018

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	Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner 4 futon beds	Show prices
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The air-conditioned room comes with an open-air bath. Dinner will be served in a private room located in the dining area. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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	Japanese-Style Room with Private Room Dinner 4 futon beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room features a seating area and air conditioning Meals are served in a private room located in the dining area. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This family room has air conditioning and seating area Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 4 futon beds	Show prices
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