Mikasa Ryokan puts you just a 5-minute drive from Nara Park. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Itami Airport (ITM) - 88 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive
Kyōbate Station - 7 min drive
Yamadagawa Station - 9 min drive
Obitoke Station - 10 min drive
Free train station pick-up
Free train station drop-off
Restaurants
和風レストラン 三山 - 4 min drive
鹿屋 本店 - 4 min drive
Cafe Conce - 4 min drive
ゐざさ - 4 min drive
水谷茶屋(Mizuya-Chaya) - 7 min drive
About this property
Mikasa Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan puts you just a 5-minute drive from Nara Park. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Transfers
Free train station shuttle
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Kaiseki meal
Water dispenser
Working away
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Children's slippers
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Tatami (woven mat floors)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa, 大浴場. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay
Mobile payment options include: Alipay.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Mikasa Nara
Mikasa Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan Nara
Mikasa Ryokan Nara
Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan Ryokan Nara
Frequently asked questions
Does Mikasa Ryokan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mikasa Ryokan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mikasa Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mikasa Ryokan?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mikasa Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Mikasa Ryokan and nearby?
Mikasa Ryokan has a spa.
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Reviews
Mikasa Ryokan Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served delicious and traditional Japanese meals with a great variety of options. (23 reviews)
Breakfast was meticulously presented, healthy, and exceptionally delicious with a wonderful spread. (10 reviews)
The free shuttle service from Kintetsu-Nara was extremely useful and convenient for guests. (7 reviews)
The whole experience was wonderful from the pick up to the drop off. We definitely loved the calmness & relaxing atmosphere. Everyone was attentive and welcoming. We loved the dinner and breakfast, it was definitely a highlight. The onsen was a great and helped us soak our tired
Muscles. Definitely will come back to stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2025
Great food--arranged everything gluten free for us! Great service and an amazing view from our room.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Amazing stay, very friendly staff, would strongly recommend breaking your Japan trip at Mikasa Ryokan and staying here to relax!
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10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Great view, facilities, breakfast and dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
The Ryokan was even better than we expected. We had a private outside wooden onsen tub with our room. It was so soothing to soak in the morning and evening. The food was fantastic - we chose kaiseki each night. But the best thing was the impeccable service. Hung took good care of us all through our stay. Okasan in dining was great and funny. The front desk and shuttle drivers were so good as well. We intend to come back to this relaxing oasis
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8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
Lovely place to stay and the staff were very accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
It was a wonderful stay in Mikasa Ryokan! Truly enjoy in-room jacuzzi experience with sunrise! All hotel crew members behave in a refined and courteous manner! Great mountain review to whole city of Nara, and very close to famous temples and museums! Shuttle and luggage keeping service is best for your local visit!
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Such a relaxing authentic ryokan. View over Nara was stunning and meals were delicious
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
This was the single best stay I had in Japan. I cannot even put into words how amazing. It was a tradition Japanese place, public baths that were spotless and cozy, got kimonos for our stay and inside house slippers, the meals were unique and intricate. I will be coming back, thank you so much. Also the view is breathtaking.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
The bath in our room was amazing. Amazing breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2024
Location is an nice remote spot!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Great first Ryokan experience. We booked a room with a private bath, which is splendid!
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8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2024
Beautiful view of Nara especially at night. Service was amazing. I wish I checked in earlier so I could have enjoyed even more time there haha!
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8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2023
Dinner tastes good. Staff was nice. Onsen was clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
All of the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The meals and room were great. Everything was very clean and instructions were clear for bath, etc.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2023
Exceptional stay and great service. food, hot bath, room, everything is so nice. You don’t need to worry about your luggage as the staff will help to deliver to your room at the information center, we enjoy the stay and Nara so much.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2024
Perfect! Extremely clean and the service was excellent! Loved the public bath.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing experience! Staff was super knowledgeable, communicative and pleasant! We made friends while staying here and felt like at home! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2023
This ryokan was an amazing experience! We were able to have as close to an onsen experience as we were going to find with the open-air bath in our room. The food was amazing! The variety & quality were top notch!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
We had a fantastic stay at the Mikasa Ryokan, which we would describe more as an experience from the moment we entered the hotel, until the moment we were dropped back at the JR Station by the hotel shuttle bus.
The staff are very attentive, the food was excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.
We did have a problem in one of the rooms we booked and we were immediately moved to another room within minutes.
Fantastic experience and one everyone should try if planning a stop in Nara.
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8/10 Very good
May 3, 2024
The service was great and really appreciated the transport service from the station to the property.
The only thing is the property is a bit dated and could use an uplift soon
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
A lovely restful place to relax
What a lovely stay. We had great service, delicious food, and a wonderful overall experience. It was a restful getaway to the mountains with a private onsen just for us. The patio onsen had a beautiful view of a well-cared garden and was a very nice place to pass the time.
There isn't much else to do directly at the hotel unless you take a bus or taxi into Nara, but that really forced us to let go and relax.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
This is a very special ryokan offering in that 1) it’s just inside the park gates, 2) some of the nicest Japanese traditions are honored here, 3) you can get your own open air bath that overlooks a private garden. I have no idea why others would not give this 5 stars unless they reserved the wrong type of room. Their gift shop also has wonderful things that are easy to pack to bring back for the folks at home.