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About this property
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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
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Breakfast Info
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vivian
United States“Wonderful location- need a vehicle to access- cannot walk in/out. Actually a plus because you have all you need at thus ryokan” - Tatsuya United States“Our stay was amazing. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was beautiful and comfy with a wonderful outdoor bath. The Onsen was well kept and very relaxing. Breakfast and dinner each night was exceptional. We stayed...”
- Candise United States“Very comfortable and authentic setting. The private onsen was great as was the food!”
- Robert United States“What a special experience! The service, the room, the amenities, and the food were all top-notch. At first I thought I’d regret not having a room with a city view, but the view from the lounge area was so good it really didn’t matter. If you’re...”
- Virginia United States“The staff was extremely polite and attentive. The room had a stunning view and was quite comfortable. Having a traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast was very interesting and added so much to our experience. Relaxing in the Onsen was another...”
- Abigail United States“This property was the highlight of our trip to Japan. It is peaceful and the breakfasts and dinners were such a treat. The staff went out of their way to make everything vegan for us, without sacrificing anything! We added a night and stayed for 3...”
- Malai
Thailand“Breakfast is good but should be improved of more quality.” - Vidal United States“The place is gorgeous and the staff is the best as well as food”
- James United States“Nestled in the hills of a national park, this ryokan offers sweeping views of Nara, as well as Todaiji Temple at the foot of the hill. We enjoyed dining in our own room with a "borrowed" view of cherry blossoms (this being early April) and having...”
- Gaspar
Argentina“Since it was a Japanese traditional style room it was VERY SPACIOUS, which is really important when you are carrying as much luggage as we did (group of 3). Amazing view of Nara, amazing staff, amazing location, very quiet, great indoors and...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
Please inform Mikasa 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.
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.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
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.
