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Just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station and a 6-minute walk from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group offers free WiFi at the lobby and traditional Japanese-style rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and a private bathroom. A hot public bath is also available. Each room at Kosen Ryokan has a Japanese-style seating area with floor cushions, which is moved to the side of the room at night to make room for futon bedding. The floor is made of tatami (woven straw). Rooms have a simple décor featuring sliding paper screens. Kofukuji Shrine is a 6-minute walk from the ryokan, and the Nara National Museum is an 8-minute walk away. Todaiji Temple and Isuien Garden can be accessed within a 15-minute walk, while JR Kyoto Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 1 hour and 40-minute bus side. A set-menu Japanese breakfast is available for an extra fee if reserved in advance. It is served either at the dining room or in guests’ rooms. Internet access is not available at this property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Nara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alberto
    Italy Italy
    I just loved to stay at Ryokan Kousen. The location is just incredible, 5 minutes away from Kintetsu Nara station and right at the entrance of Nara Park. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, my room (a private room) was sparkling clean...
  • Zuzana
    Canada Canada
    Everything! This was such a treat of a place. I wish we could have stayed longer. The staff are so kind and helpful; the futons were comfortable; the breakfast was the best I had in Japan and the location could not have been better. Super close to...
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is perfect as were the traditional Japanese rooms and service.
  • S
    Sean
    United States of America United States of America
    A lovely ryokan right next to Nara Park. Perfect for going to feed the deer as soon as you walk outside. Everything I could’ve expected, and more!
  • Maddalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little cute room in a perfect location 5 mins from the park and also the Samurai district. We loved everything.
  • Alexander
    United States of America United States of America
    You really can't get a better location than this. We were literally at the doorstep of Kofuku Ji temple on one side (if we opened our window the pagoda could be clearly viewed rising over the trees), and with the town's central pond out the front...
  • Elora
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The staff are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful, always with a smile. In-room breakfast was excellent! Love the water cooler. Location is perfect. Room is very well designed and comfortable. Even the lounge area is so welcoming! I feel very...
  • Nory
    Guatemala Guatemala
    The location was perfect and near the park, the staff was super kind and the vibe in general was so special
  • J
    Jan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Excellent location and nice room, had the small public bath all for myself.Could leave my luggage the entire next day while visiting Nara.
  • Dustin
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly staff with good English. They went out of their way to make our stay great.

Area info

Amenities of Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests arriving after 20:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. If no contact is made, the front desk may be closed and guests may not be able to check in.

FAQs about Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group

  • Check-in at Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Head massage
    • Neck massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Hand massage
    • Foot massage
    • Back massage
  • The prices at Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group is 1.6 miles from the center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group include:

    • Twin
    • Quad
    • Triple