Nothing in particular. The only thing to note is that the public bath may not be for everyone. The one outside is very hot.

Room was comfy and spacious, with amazing views of Nara from the mountain. A peaceful stay a little away from the city but with the hotel's shuttle to and from the train station, it was made super convenient.

Stayed in May 2024

Nice view

Stayed in May 2024

leaving!

The staff are absolutely incredible. they were so friendly and attentive and always professional while providing such a personalised experience. I felt like royalty during my stay and the staff were a huge part of that. The location is beautiful with the most incredible views. beautoful rooms and gardens. exceeded my expectations in every way.

Stayed in April 2024

Good view, secluded and quiet.

Stayed in April 2024

An amazing experience with warm hospitality and a beautiful setting. Liyan, our host and main point of contact during our spectacular dinner, was extremely kind and helpful and went above and beyond to make our private dinner experience one to remember.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing!

Relaxing from the moment we arrived to the moment we left.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, the stay was amazing and the staff treated us like royalty. Best service I've ever had, highly recommend this Ryokan.

This was the best hotel I've ever stayed in, the experience was amazing and the staff were incredibly attentive. If you want a Ryokan experience with a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast and dinner, plus onsen. Then do yourself a favour and treat yourself to Mikasa, it was truly the best part of our trip in Japan. I highly recommend paying the extra bit to get a room with the private onsen bath it was heavenly.

Stayed in April 2024

Allocation of the largest onsen for men. Small Onsen was very crowded with women and small children. Maintenance of interior required

C Food, Location, Staff

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was good.

Had a lovely time. Private onsen bath was great. Staff was very friendly. We had a wonderful time! Thank you very much!

Stayed in March 2024

It was amazing, the room was spacious and beautiful. The view from the balcony was stunning and the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were delicious. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I had a great stay! Definitely recommend coming here.

Stayed in March 2024

Distance from Nara Park meant you had to take a shuttle or taxi.

Authentic ryokan. Great views from the hotel.

Stayed in March 2024

No pedestrian way up to the ryokan is the only negative.

Stunning view, great private bath, and private room for dinner/breakfast.

Stayed in January 2024

We had breakfast and dinner at this Royokon. Both were exceptional, very authentic served in a private room by a very gracious and happy person. They greeted us on arival with macha and a snack. Our bags which we had dropped of at their office by the Nara-kintetsu train station were waiting in our room. When we left the next day all the staff came out to bow and waive goodbye!!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Staff is good, classic and peaceful, they have shuttle bus to provide.

Stayed in February 2024

It's quite far from the city, so you'll have to take a car/bus to get to the hotel and it's a 10 minute commute. However, I did not mind, since I wanted to be away from the city and closer to nature. They also had a bus close to the station that can keep your baggage and can also take you to the hotel, so it's convenient.

The room was beautiful and the view spectacular! However, the cherry on top has to be the breakfast and dinner they gave us. Extremely fulfilling and delicious! One of my favorite hotels in Nara so far.

Stayed in November 2023

the facility seems old, the diner is not good enough.

value for money, super quiet and private location, convenient shuttle bus, welcome shop in front of the railway station is super helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

It was very difficult to communicate with the staff and the waitresses since they didn't understand English very well. We would have appreciated some more explanation of all the dishes served at dinner.

It offers a beautiful view of Nara and an experience of Japanese traditional food and lifestyle. There were so many different dishes served for dinner, and it was very beautifully served.

Stayed in January 2024

The dining area was a bit cold.

Great location with a nice view of. The city. The shuttle made everything very convenient. The staff were all so kind and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

We had a lovely fine-dining spread of both traditional japanese breakfast and dinner! Served by a team with great dedication and professionalism! Loved the outdoor Onsen too!

Stayed in December 2023

Not the fault of the hotel but sleeping on the floor with very thin mattrasses is traditional Japanese but not my idea of comfort, so did not sleep well. Compensated by all the other aspects of the traditional experience.

Amazing place on a mountain in the deer park of Nara. Staff could not be friendlier or more helpful. You felt like a real guest there and they went out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The meals were exquisite and very nicely presented. The next day they drove us to the temples and dropped our luggage off near the station. Was nice to use the Onsen as well. Special experience.

Stayed in December 2023

The rooms are outdated if you expect a high end hotel. But it’s a ryokan so the excellence is to be found in the service, not the rooms :)

Great hospitality. The private Onsen and the Kaizeki meal were the highlights.

Stayed in December 2023

Would like to be able to go for walks around and outside the hotel but this was not allowed.

The good old traditional Japanese hospitality. The physical maintenance will require attention but the staff was exceptional in following up with guests requests.

Stayed in December 2023

Beautiful location, wonderfully attentive staff, and the food was to die for. All and all, it was a great experience.

Stayed in October 2023

Expensive. Away from city centre. On hill top. But transport provided.

Fantastic dinner and breakfast. Enjoyed the outdoor onsen. Hill top scenery. Superb customer service. Good toiletries range 👍

Stayed in November 2023