Mikasa

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.5

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath

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Lina
Indonesia Indonesia
“We really love the city of Nara, the hotel view, hospitality service from the front desk and whole villas facilities, easy communication, flexibility on services and arrangement.”
Michelle
Canada Canada
“We enjoyed the proximity to Nara Park. The facilities were great. The onsen was clean and the beds were comfortable. We did the dinner and breakfast and enjoyed both.”
John
United States United States
“The service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and helpful. For dinner the size of each dish was perfect; not too big.”
Therese
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The private dining room and our own outdoor onsen were wonderdul. The staff, their attention and friendliness were outstanding, right down to lining up to wave us goodbye when we left. Shuttle bus and leaving the luggage by station also helped to...”
Muriel
Canada Canada
“The view of Nara and the sunset from our room was magical. The onsen on the 2nd floor is really nice. The food was fabulous.”
Andres
Mexico Mexico
“Exceptional place, the serve a fantastic dinner and super breakfast ... If you want to stay in a traditional Japanease hotel, Royku, with a spa, this is the place!”
Yuichi
Japan Japan
“We enjoyed great scenery from the hotel lobby. Our room was great with a small Japanese garden and a bath tub on the balcony.”
Wee
Singapore Singapore
“Ryokan was super beautiful. Great that there was a shuttle bus from Nara station. Staff is super responsive and helpful with messages even before our trip. The onsen was super nice with an indoor and outdoor onsen for both genders. Yukatas...”
Joon
United States United States
“Very friendly staff. Night sight seeing was great bonus.”
Siew
Malaysia Malaysia
“Up on the hill. Beautiful view. Great service. Great food. Loved the private outdoor bath. Super relaxing.”

Area info

Amenities of Mikasa

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 05:30
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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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