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Kotonoyado Musashino 4 stars

Nara Park, Nara

The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. Kofuku-ji is 1.1 km from Musashino, while Kasuga Taisha is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property. very competent and helpful staff. It really felt authentic

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9.4
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£334
per night

Gyokuzoin 2 stars

Heguri

Basic Japanese-style rooms overlook the temple compound, and feature a tatami (woven mat) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. They are fitted with air conditioning and a safe. Staying here was a wonderful experience for our family, including 3 kids, ages 10, 15, 17. The location was magical and serene, the food delicious and unique. Wish we could have stayed longer to participate in more of the educational opportunities. Took a train, then a local bus as close as we could and then walked the last 3/4 mile, which worked out fine since we only had day packs on us, but you may want to plan your transportation ahead of time if this wouldn't work for you.

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9.2
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Kasuga Hotel 4 stars

Nara

Guests at Hotel Kasuga can enjoy a taste of Japan with the green tea and Yukata robes provided. Japanese-style rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and futon bedding, and all rooms come with an LCD TV and an en suite bathroom. The onsen was amazing and the breakfast was one of the most unique experiences in Nara! Recommend if you want to live the Japanese experience having and amazing time in a tatami room, sleeping in a Futon and having an amazing view from an onsen ❤️

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9
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
£165
per night

Tsukihitei 5 stars

Nara

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens. The location was lovely. Outstanding service and grounds.

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9.3
Superb
142 reviews
Price from
£352
per night

Kanko Ryokan Yamato

Ikoma

Located in Ikoma and only 8.8 km from Iwafune Shrine, Kanko Ryokan Yamato provides accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 9.1 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, 12 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church and 12 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore. The ryokan features family rooms.

At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami and a TV. At the ryokan, all units have a shared bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. The host was extremely kind. She always made sure we had everything we needed before leaving and coming back from our daily trips. It was like staying at some "real Japanese people's home".

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9.8
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Kadojin

Dorogawa Onsen, Tenkawa

An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The location was picturesque and overall incredibly pleasant to look around at. The property itself is very well maintained, truly delivers the classic ryokan experience, onsen are amazing and very enjoyable, the staff was wonderful and incredibly helpful. The food was something else - both the kaiseki dinner and the breakfast were delicious, filling and a great pleasure to partake in. Overall, would highly recommend, I had a blast staying at Kadojin.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£241
per night

Misenkan 2 stars

Tenkawa

Located in Tenkawa, Misenkan offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This 2-star ryokan offers luggage storage space. Guests can enjoy river views.

All rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. All units have a desk. 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

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9.5
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
£156
per night

Kakimotoya 3 stars

Sango

Kakimotoya is located near Mount Shigi, a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Oji Train Station. Featuring traditional architecture, public baths and seasonal cuisine, it provides Japanese-style rooms with a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Some rooms have a private outdoor bath. Amazing meals, and modern facilities, comparing to other ryokans we visited during our trip. View was amazing, but location can only be accessed by car or bus

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9
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
£299
per night

Nara Ryokan

Nara

Situated within 1.5 km of Nara Station and 19 km of Iwafune Shrine, Nara Ryokan features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Nara. It is located 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and provides full-day security. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the ryokan is allergy-free and has a hot spring bath. Checkin was smooth & you can choose your private 45 mins Onsen time. The Onsen is small but cozy with the necessary amenities. Plenty restaurants nearby and there is one nice cafe just a few steps away from Nara Ryokan. The food was delicious & price reasonable.

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8.6
Fabulous
518 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Wakasa Annex 4 stars

Nara

Soundproof rooms feature a serene interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, low furniture and shoji paper screens. Amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding, and the rooms come with an all-wooden bathroom. The staff went way and beyond to accommodate our needs- they were all super lovely and helpful. Especially the person who took us to our room and explained everything upon check-in and the person who ran after check-out to the bus stop to return our forgotten gloves! Wonderful onsen and traditional room - thank you

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8.9
Fabulous
255 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

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FAQs about ryokans in Nara

  • Kotonoyado Musashino, Tsukihitei and Gyokuzoin are some popular ryokans in Nara.

    In addition to these ryokans, Kasuga Hotel, Kanko Ryokan Yamato and Kadojin are also popular in Nara.

  • Daibutsukan, Tsukihitei and Kakimotoya have received great reviews from guests in Nara regarding the views from these ryokans

    Guests staying in Nara also spoke highly of the views from these ryokans: Kadojin, Atarashiya Ryokan and Yunotani Senkei.

  • Most ryokans on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • The average price per night for a ryokan in Nara for this weekend is £265, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Couples travelling in Nara loved staying at Kanko Ryokan Yamato, Kadojin and Misenkan.

    Similarly, these ryokans in Nara are highly rated by couples: Kotonoyado Musashino, Gyokuzoin and Tsukihitei.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a ryokan in Nara. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Many families visiting Nara loved staying at Kanko Ryokan Yamato, Kotonoyado Musashino and Hanaya Tokubei.

    Similarly, Misenkan, Kakimotoya and Tsukihitei are also popular among family travellers.

  • There are 38 ryokans in Nara you can book on Booking.com.

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