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Asukasou

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Nara Park
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Indoor spa tub
Public bath
Point of interest
Premier Twin Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

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1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301
  • Nara Park
    1 min walk
  • Sarusawa Pond Park
    1 min walk
  • Gango-ji Temple
    4 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Smoking (Non Smoking from April 1st)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Smoking (Non Smoking from April 1st)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Deluxe Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Design Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese-Style Room, 8 tatami mats, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

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Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Single Sofa Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is AU$398
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Nara Hotel

About the area

Nara

Asukasou places you in the centre of Nara, within a short 5-minute stroll of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Kachomon, is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Naramachi ryokan include Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nara National Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kasuga Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪鹿のおしりコーヒー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fiddich - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kinari Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪アインシュタインの弾いたピアノ - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Asukasou

Ryokan with free parking, steps from Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Asukasou also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Asukasou offers 30 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 3,850 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kachomon

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 3850 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Asukasou
Asukasou Hotel
Asukasou Hotel Nara
Asukasou Nara
Asukasou Inn Nara
Asukasou Inn
Asukasou Nara
Asukasou Ryokan
Asukasou Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Asukasou?

Yep, Asukasou has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Asukasou serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Asukasou?

No, Asukasou does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Asukasou?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Asukasou's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Asukasou?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Asukasou?

No, pets are not allowed.

Asukasou Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to Nara park! Authentic Japanese hotel. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been my favorite hotel since I began coming to Japan it was super nice and the staff was awesome and very helpful. Loved the open air bath and the break was amazing. We stayed an extra night because it was so awesome. Close to many attractions too. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous. Could not have been better. Across the street from the tourist office and within walking distance of all the gorgeous shrines, museums, and historic points of interest. Also easily walked to very special restaurants after using the hot baths. Most important, the staff could not have been more wonderful. They went above and beyond on every occasion — including escorting us to our cab with umbrellas in the rain. Our favorite so far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean and comfortable Japanese ryokan style hotel. It's conveniently located within walking distance of many great sights and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Very friendly, attentive staff and lots to see nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice here and our stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Okay, needs updating.
The photos looked amazing but in reality our room was dated and felt a bit unclean. The bathroom smelled of urine all night. Overall I felt this was much more traditional than anywhere else we stayed so I feel as though this may need to be taken with a grain of salt. They just need to spruce thungs up a bit. The redeeming factor was the outdoor onsen, at night you have a view of the nearby Pagoda and it is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had assumed the included breakfast would be a cup of tea and a roll or something simple. Instead it was a multi-year traditional Japanese gourmet extravaganza. Absolutely stunning and delicious. Western guests might want to bring an auxiliary backup towel, and adjust expectations about "cosy" bathrooms, but it is a perfectly workable compromise for a traditional ryokan and you'll want to spend more time in the multiple rooftop baths anyway which have plenty of space. Already thinking of when I can go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and welcome in Nara
Perfect spot, location location location and rooftop onsen! I stayed one night while doing motorcycle tour of Wakayama area. The hotel staff was wonderful, great check in with my name on the board and they provided easy covered parking. English was no problem. The hotel was easy to find and right outside Nara Park. The room was fine, great temperature. Wifi was free and worked well. The onsen was perfect for end of day. It is rainy season so no sunset, but when clear would be wonderful. Breakfast was superb, Japanese style. The charcoal grilled fish at your table was a notch above. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such Helpful Staff, Amazing Place
This was a very cool ryokan just steps away from all the sights in Nara. The staff was very helpful with some requests that I had, there's a nice relaxing lounge to have tea in, the Japanese breakfast was phenomenal and they really take care of you there. The open-air hot spring on the top floor with a view of a pagoda at a nearby temple was a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Wonderful traditional Inn, great location, wonderful staff. We also reserved the chefs dinner, which I highly recommend, delicious! And we reserved the private bath which over looks the five story pagoda lit up at night. Really was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
This was my first ryokan experience, and I was very impressed. Our room was spacious with a great view of Kofukuji's pagoda. When we arrived, the person at the front desk took us to our room and explained everything. We were also given an afternoon sweet, which was a nice touch. We booked a room with dinner and breakfast included. Dinner was served in our room, and though the server didn't speak any English (so we didn't know what everything was), the food was great and experience of the multi-course meal was wonderful. I am a picky eater, so I didn't eat everything (I passed it to my husband) but I have since read in other reviews that you can request a vegetarian meal. Breakfast was equally as grand, served in the dining room. Note that it is a Japanese breakfast. We also used the private bath (an extra fee of about $32 US). As someone who wouldn't feel relaxed in the public bath, I thought the private bath was totally worth it - relaxing with an incredible view of the pagoda. As it was my first time at a ryokan, I was nervous about the rules and etiquette so I did a lot of googling, and I would also recommend doing that for other first timers. The hotel provides a binder of information, but I found it helpful to also read other tips online. The experience of the ryokan aside, this property is also in an excellent location in Nara. We were able to walk from the Kintetsu Nara station and walk to Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-Taisha, Nara Park, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Violeta, Mexico

Liked: Staff & service
Good location room OK good hospitality, close to all mayor historical places and walking beautiful street with shops
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location and overall hotel condition is good. However compared to another Nara ryokan that I have stayed at last year, Asukasou lacks in english speaking staff and menu hence I did not enjoy the full experience. Also staff as not as friendly and food is subpar compared to the other Nara ryokan that I have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Friendly staff great location good food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
extremely good services from all staffs. I seldom to leave comments. Everything in this hotel were just perfect. Thank you and must visit again in winter time...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel near to Nara Park
Drove and park there (free parking). Near and easy access to Nara Park & Shrine. Staff is very good and helpful. Given a very big room for family of 4, with lounge and siting area. separate onsen for male & female, with 1 pool only (Nobody used it when we used it twice). Enjoyed the morning run around Nara park and shrine, followed with a relaxing onsen in the morning. Good traditional Japanese breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Flo, Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel next to the Nara Park
It's a great experience for a Japan style hotel. The room is very large and comfy. The staffs are very nice and speak good English. It's next to the park so we went back to feed the deers the next morning. The meals have many dishes/variety. We enjoyed the open air bath which has tower view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017