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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
4 futon beds
8 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Nara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bryan
    Philippines Philippines
    The location was great, very accessible via public transit as we took a train from Kyoto. The shuttle service provided by the hotel was efficient and the staff were friendly and accommodating. The meals provided (kaiseki dinner and breakfast) were...
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was nice, and the solo bath was excellent and well heated. Staff was impeccable, and greater us at every opportunity. We enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!,
  • Nichole
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very luxury & spacious with good privacy for couple
  • Marrin
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Mikasa was a wonderful place to stay for a visit in Nara. Perfect place to unplug and treat yourself, thanks to the atmosphere of the hotel and the a tentative staff, that went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The rooms and onsen are...
  • Weng
    Singapore Singapore
    We're impressed with the nicely decorated guest room that come with nice ensuite bathroom. We also used their great onsen with well-stocked change room. Finally we enjoyed the sumptuous dinner & breakfast in private dining room.
  • Christal
    Australia Australia
    The excellent service of the staff. We speak little Japanese but they went out of their way to explain things to us.
  • Emily
    Japan Japan
    We had the most amazing stay. We loved the matcha at the check in, the wonderful view, and the excellent quality of the food.
  • Mei
    Singapore Singapore
    Great hospitality. Dinner and breakfast were very good. Onsen is very clean. Super well organised. They offered free shuttle service to Mount Wakakusa for night view of the city.
  • Vladislav
    Russia Russia
    Services were perfect. Rock made hot bath are also in place.
  • Khean-jin
    Malaysia Malaysia
    It was a nice experience and the food was delicious

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mikasa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules
Mikasa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Mikasa

  • The prices at Mikasa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Mikasa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Mikasa is 2.5 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Mikasa include:

    • Quadruple
    • Family
  • Mikasa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Public Bath
  • Check-in at Mikasa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.