About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Misenkan in Tenkawa offers a ryokan experience with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a private open-air bath with mountain and river views, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Guest Services: The property provides housekeeping service, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak Japanese. Local Attractions: Located 55 mi from Kansai International Airport, Misenkan is near a hot spring area. Guests can relax in the on-site private baths and enjoy scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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4 futon beds
5 futon beds
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  • Qiong
    Canada Canada
    The meals are the best of our whole trip in Japan. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is nested by the creek yet right across the street from the bus stop. The location is perfect. The host gave us a ride to the nearby public...
  • Kevin
    Singapore Singapore
    Our room had a private onsen facing the forest - it was lovely to soak in while enjoying the views and sounds of the brook. It’s a small establishment so it feels very personal. The spread of food was very generous and the owner could speak some...
  • Kristina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is a calm and clean space, wonderful and attentive staff, with loads of knowledgeable about the area. It felt like you’re staying with friends.
  • Bruria
    Israel Israel
    dinner and breakfast were amazing the service was perfect the room and all other facilities were wonderful it was really a pleasyre to stay there
  • Sid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The private onsen was amazing! Luxury and relaxing and absolutely amazing views of the forest. Hearing the river helped us sleep. Kontatsu table was a nice touch. The food is probably the best quality local food you can get in Japan, all prepared...
  • Céline
    France France
    Everything Best hospitality, owner are very Nice people and kind. Very good sake too. Everything local. Clean The room with outside bathub was really stuning The area was Nice, slow Life japan. With an amazing smell of Cedar wood. Nice Onsen...
  • Man
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Everything perfect, very nice and helpful staff, beautiful and cozy room and bed, you can hear the sound of river when you sleep, very good and yummy food, host even cook more dishes for us
  • Nik
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful view of autumn leaves from the spacious room. Kotatsu cosy for sitting with the laptop. Excellent food. Private ofuro which is scheduled, select your time. Can do hiking from the front door. Hosts very helpful with information and...
  • Anna
    Italy Italy
    Lovely guesthouse next to a brook with amazing food (it's no wonder they are a Michelin recommended restaurant). They were also accommodating for a vegetarian diet. Very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Vivian
    Australia Australia
    Amazing care and hospitality in every aspect of our stay. Beautiful nature and approach to creating a welcoming atmosphere for all of my group. The nearby nature trails are the most spectacular I have seen in Japan.

Hosted by 畠中 稔

9.9
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畠中 稔
Misenkan is in Tenkawa village in Nara prefecture. Tenkawa is a small village with more than 1,300 years of history. We are located far from Nara city and any other big cities. It’s seclusion has allowed us to preserve our traditional culture and blessed us with natural wonders. (please check transport access before booking!) Our inn is facing the river. We don’t have an elevator in our inn. If you require assistance going up and down stairs, please let us know upon making the reservation. The price includes two meals (dinner and breakfast), taxes, and a service charge. We provide delicious meals with ingredients obtained locally. For example, wild boar hot pot, roast venison, deep fried sweet fish, and tofu. This village is famous for its pure tasting water. Even the flavor of rice and tea are enhanced by the crisp water. There is a special available for reservations made on Booking. Guests can enjoy a grilled “yamatonikudori”, which is a premium‐brand chicken from Nara; served for dinner. And a cup of coffee will be served after breakfast. ・At Misenkan, you can relax and enjoy food in the room with a tatami while wearing a yukata and listening to the sound of the river.
Experience a small inn with warm hospitality! Our inn accommodates 4 groups and serves hearty home cooking. Although there are no luxurious facilities or equipment, each room has a flush-toilet and a hot water washbasin. A small open-air bath can be reserved for each room free of charge (for about 45 minutes). Tenkawa village is famous for its delicious water! At Misenkan, you can enjoy delicious cold "super soft water". There is no need to buy mineral water! Tenkawa is a small mountain village and is said to be a sacred place that contains “power spots”, “where one’s heart returns to one’s self”. It is famous for being a place to start anew and reset. How about an opportunity to spend a relaxing time and reconsider your daily life while feeling the difference between water and air? At the inn, you’ll meet a hostess who is always smiling and a master who is familiar with the nature and history of Tenkawa village. We will always try to provide warm hospitality to make your trip comfortable and full of enjoyable memories. We are looking forward to seeing you at Misenkan!
Around the inn * Mitarai Gorge: A beautiful river that shines emerald green. (Approximately 3 km from the inn) * Tenkawa Daibenzaiten Shrine: A shrine famous for its power spots, which are said to be the three largest Benzaiten in Japan. The god of water, also famous as the god of entertainment. (About 3 km from the inn, about 8 minutes by car) * Tennokawa Hot Springs: One-day public baths. (700yen. Closed between 20:00 from 11:00 to 19:30. Closed on Tuesdays.) * Ryusenji: A place in the birthplace of Shugendo. 【access】 From Nara Park By car: Approx. 75 km 2 hours (via Keinawa Expressway, at R309) Train / Bus: Take a train at Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at Shimoichiguchi Sta. Get on the bus and get off at Tenkawa kawai bound for Dorogawa Onsen or Nakaiosumi. From Osaka By car: Approx. 90 km 2 hours (From Hanwa Expwy. via Minami-Hanna Expwy., Keinawa Expwy., at R309) Train / Bus: From Kintetsu Abenobashi Sta., get off at Shimoichiguchi Sta. bound for Yoshino and get on the Bus same as the above. * By car: In winter, studless tires must be installed. Train / Bus: Please note that there are few Nara Kotsu buses departing from Shimoichiguchi Sta.!
Language spoken: Japanese

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From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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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.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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