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Kanko Ryokan Yamato features city views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ikoma, 8.8 km from Iwafune Shrine. The property is around 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 has 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. A traditional ryokan in the most authentic location. An easy walk from the local train, and well situate for a trip to the local temple, which is well worth a visit. The host was most friendly, and a very wonderful person. The onsen is great and has easy to follow instructions for tourists available. The view over the city at night was truly marvelous. We extended our stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
142 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

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. All staff are very tentative, friendly, and so welcoming. The property is situated close to the park within a walking distance and up on the hill, so you get a good view of a sunset. The food was beautifully plated, all the dishes taste very good and you can tell that it’s from attention to details.

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9.2
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$462
per night

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 annex is a part of the New Wakasa Hotel. All of it is so beautifully done. We stayed in a traditional Japanese style room with an attached onsen. It was perfect. The staff was incredibly helpful, nice and polite. They walked us to our room and explained all the amenities. We had a traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast included and the staff was so kind to explain every food to us. The staff were the stars of the show!

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9.2
Superb
356 reviews
Price from
US$147
per night

Offering public baths, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is situated in front of Sarusawa-ike Pond. Kofuku-ji Temple is just a 2-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available on site.

Each air-conditioned room includes a seating area, a fridge and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom comes with free toiletries. This is a really good Ryokan! I love staying here. Very clean, genuinely friendly staffs and very good food. Every day it is a different ryokan meals.very delicious too.

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9.1
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast is located in Nara, 2.1 km from Nara Station and 21 km from Iwafune Shrine. This ryokan provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The ryokan features family rooms. Beautiful inn, perfect stay with the best breakfast we’ve had in Japan!

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9.4
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
US$147
per night

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. Omg I'm still in shock, it was so magical and spiritual. I think only now I'm starting comprehend what happened there. Amazing once in a lifetime spiritual experience!! Highly recommended as a peaceful and quiet destination~~

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9.2
Superb
633 reviews
Price from
US$206
per night

A 12-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nara Train Station, Hotel New Wakasa offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A spacious public bath and foot bath is available for guests to relax in. Free luggage before and after check-in is available on site. Free WiFi is available at the entire building. It was a beautiful room and the private outside bath was amazing.

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9.1
Superb
727 reviews
Price from
US$229
per night

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. We were impressed by the location and the overall facilities and decor of the place

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9.6
Exceptional
276 reviews
Price from
US$588
per night

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station. It is set 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides a lift. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Amazing location and the staff and free drinks and snacks on the reception. The pools were peaceful and empty

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9.1
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

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. Incredible views in the room, and we had a delicious kaiseki meal. Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay! Their office in the centre of Nara is extremely helpful, and you can store your luggage there prior to your stay and wander around town leisurely

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9
Superb
541 reviews
Price from
US$353
per night

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