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Kotonoyado Musashino

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. Perfect location, combined with traditional hospitality

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9.4
Wonderful
101 reviews
Price from
$432
per night

Gyokuzoin

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. The most incredible setting!The room was absolutely gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service exceptional!

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9.2
Wonderful
354 reviews
Price from
$78
per night

Kasuga Hotel

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. A nice authentic experience of staying in a Ryokan-style room. Both the private and public baths were lovely. The food was great and the waitress did a great job explaining for each course what we were having and how to eat it properly. The location was also great with the major sights and the deer in walking distance.

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9
Wonderful
222 reviews
Price from
$242
per night

Tsukihitei

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. Not to miss. A true gem in the forest of Nara. Secluded and so so peaceful.

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9.3
Wonderful
133 reviews
Price from
$456
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. Beautiful place line from a Ghibli movie. Lovely owners and 2 funny dogs. My son was happy to play with them. If you come by car pls park on the big free parking Before entering Ikoma village. Then walk 3 min ( by stairs) to the Ryokan.

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Kadojin

Dorogawa Onsen, Tenkawa

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. 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
$304
per night

Misenkan

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
23 reviews
Price from
$202
per night

1日1組のお客様を御迎えする宿Hotobil An inn that welcomes one group of guests per day

Nara

Guest house 1日1組のお客様を御迎えする宿Hotobil An inn that welcomes one group of guests per day has 2 rooms, both with a tatami (woven straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and a flat-screen TV. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the floor. Bathroom facilities are shared. The breakfast and host were amazing. Such a great experience!

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9.4
Wonderful
98 reviews

Kakimotoya

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
Wonderful
27 reviews
Price from
$387
per night

Nara Ryokan

Nara

Situated just 1.5 km from Nara Station, Nara Ryokan features accommodation in Nara with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security. It is located 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides luggage storage space. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the ryokan is allergy-free and has a hot spring bath. The place was great overall, staff was very attentive, helpful and friendly. Location is amazing, and the room was lovely, with typical tatami floors and japanese decorations. Possibility to book the onsen privately, was great. Definitely recommend!

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8.5
Very Good
480 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

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