Name: Mikasa
Address: 630-8202 Nara, Nara, Kawakami-cho 728 , Japan, Kawakami-cho 728, Nara, 630-8202, Japan
Rating: 9.0

Mikasa

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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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site
Open-air bath, Public Bath

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Room type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Room with Dining Room Dinner 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with View 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Maisonette Room with Open-Air Bath 2 single beds and 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room with Private Room Dinner 4 futon beds
Japanese-Style Family Room 8 futon beds
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room 4 futon beds
Two-Bedroom Suite Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 4 futon beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ludmilla

Ireland

“I liked everything from Mikasa. They have a small reception in Nara city centre, and the lady who Works there is so sweet and nice. The bus collected me and my friend there, and took us to Mikasa, which is in a quiet and isolated area. The...”

Dmtravels

Hong Kong

“We had a room with private open bath and a balcony. Clean room. Had complimentary snacks and drinks. Good Japanese dinner and breakfast. The ryokan is situated in a forest/hill but we are not allowed to walk freely outside of the ryokan.”

Dilys

Singapore

“Outstanding Service, lovely staff! All the staff are polite and helpful. We really appreciate their professionalism and hospitality.”

Emilia

United Kingdom

“We were welcomed very nicely, and had free snacks and drinks in our room. The open bath was so relaxing and in the right size for two people. Food was balanced and interesting. There was an option for a night trip to the top of the mountain that...”

Aaron

Australia

“Beautiful room and views, fantastic facilities, nice snacks and drinks included, amazing and huge meals, super helpful staff, shuttle bus and baggage storage were very helpful. The suite was spacious and let us get the full experience without...”

Dorrain

Singapore

“What an experience, staying at Mikasa is my version of heaven. The staff were sweet, the breakfast and dinner were so enjoyable, 8-courses of a tasting menu meant that every night all our relatives were jealous of the pictures we were sending...”

Federica

Italy

“You can definitely experience a real hospitality japanese style. It was amazing all, the matcha welcome tea, your hostess, the choice of your yukata,the typical bedroom with futon and tatami, the onsen, and the kaiseki food. You can feel the...”

Sam

France

“everyone has been realy kind and helpful . Thanks a lot !”

Fiona

Ireland

“Beautiful location, very friendly and helpful staff”

Meeshoo

Netherlands

“We had a truly wonderful stay at the Ryokan, the staff were so lovely and accommodating. The place was so peaceful. We got a room with a private outdoor bath, and it was SO wonderful. The room was zen, and I was surprised how well we slept on...”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

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 of any age are welcome.

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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

Cash

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.

Please inform Mikasa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 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.