Asukasou

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Nara Park

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Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Premier Twin Room
Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301
  • Popular LocationNara Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKofuku-ji Temple4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTodaiji Temple18 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10/10 Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room, 8 tatami mats, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Single Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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About the area

Nara

City center stay.At this Naramachi ryokan, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk
  • Nara National Museum - 11 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 18 min walk
  • Kasuga Shrine - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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

3.5-star ryokan near Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Asukasou also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Asukasou offers 30 accommodations with safes and 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 hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily: JPY 3850 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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: approximately JPY 3850 for adults and 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
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. 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 each 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.

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

Asukasou Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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