Hotel Pemandangan Gunung di Nara

Exceeded expections on all grounds! I am so happy with the hotel I wanted to spread the word. This hotel has great old world charm and more. I was a little worried about the condition of the hotel (more than 100 years old!) but everything was fine. I stayed at the Main Wing / basic room with park view. The bathroom was basic (business hotel like) but very clean, but the room / bedding and the view at our window was wonderful. Given the low price point, we were very happy with the room. Definitely recommend the Main Wing, and if you can, a room with higher price point. All staff, from shuttle bus / concierge / front desk / bar, are excellent. We really enjoyed the check in process - you can sit at the lounge admiring Einstein's piano while the front staff comes calling your name. Also try the tea lounge both during the day and night (turns to a bar). I would also like to extend special thanks to Korean speaking front manager Lee Su Jin who helped us in so many ways. She really made our stay comfortable. One thing to note about Nara city itself is that most venues close at 4pm and have unpredictable operating hours. You can't just walk around hoping to sit down at a cafe or restaurant. Highly recommend making reservations in advance of your trip and I'm sure Nara hotel concierge can help with this. I really enjoyed Nara Hotel and look really forward to returning.

Fantastic Hotel with a perfectly convenient location. The only thing is the bad attitude of a female manager at the front desk. We asked for more bottled water, but she refused. Refusing is OK, but she thought we didn't understand Japanese and said some bad words to us. Unfortunately, we are just not fluent in Japanese, but we can totally understand what she was saying. A pathetic woman manager ruined other staff's good service and hard work.

Good Ryokan Hotel, 15 to 20 minute walk to Todaiji Temple. No restaurant or shopping within walking distance to the hotel. Service B, Ryokan hotel lobby check-in with tea and snack nothing special. Guest room B, average size room for Japanese Ryokan with a very tiny onsen bath in the room. Public facility B. Rooftop lounge area have very nice view, fourth floor Onsen very small but it’s OK. Food C, Very average Kaiseki dinner and breakfast.

Stayed two nights in the Standard queen. The view was amazing, the bed was comfy, bath room warm and cozy. But it isn't the biggest room, might be a squeeze with two adults luggage. Nara isn't big so location-wise you are close by the sights with most hotels, but this one really has a terrace bordering the park and the deer does just hang out right there. The breakfast was nice, but when I checked in I just got western-style breakfast-tickets without the choice of Japanese-style, and the second morning when I asked to get the Japanese-style I was told they were out of them, so maybe ensure at the automatic check-in that you get the breakfast you want.

Hotel paling mahal sepanjang perjalanan. Saya mendapat kejutan apabila saya bangun pada waktu pagi. Kebetulan saya berjumpa dengan sang kancil dan anak itu sangat gembira. Makanannya sangat enak, dan saya memberikan aiskrim kepada kanak-kanak itu. Kanak-kanak itu sangat gembira. Tetapi tidak ada TV di hotel dan kurang hiburan

From the moment we arrived at Mikasa in the hills above Nara, we knew that this was going to be a special place to stay. The staff had arrived out front to greet us and assist us with our luggage. Our name was up on the board of arrivals, and after handing over our passports, we were quickly ushered into their main seating area off the lobby for some Ocha and a view of Nara below. My assumption is that they were doing that additional check-in procedures and verifying the room was ready during this time, so it was a nice touch to be able to relax while waiting. The ladies in our group were then given their choice of Yukata. For whatever reason, the men's were already in the room. We were then shown the facilities on our way to the rooms and given the information as to how the bathing worked. It was a lot of information to digest, but not unreasonable. The rooms were larger than expected, with the traditional tatami matting and our own private onsen on the porch. The room had HVAC, which was nice as it was quite chilly outside and it kept the room the perfect temperature. Not long after we arrived, it was time for the traditional Japanese dinner. We arrived slightly early to our reserved time but were delighted to find that our own private dining room had already been set up for our dining experience. We could not believe the amount which had already been laid out for us. It was a delightful mix of colors and aromas, and provided a precursor for the several courses which were to follow. The food was amazing. Even when there were dishes that were not to our liking (due to palette, not quality) , we dud enjoy the presentation. Although there was a bell to ring for service, our host always seemed to know when we were finishing and was ready with the next course. It was quite the experience and would recommend to anyone to ensure you get the traditional dining options. From there, we retired back to the rooms to get ready for the onsen, which was open for longer hours than expected. I believe they closed at midnight and opened back up at 05:30am. Some opted to get up early to enjoy the relative privacy of an early morning soak before breakfast. We again went the traditional route for breakfast, and while it was a bit more adventurous than we were used to, it embraced the mornings offerings of seafood, savory proteins, and intriguing fruits. The quantity of food was comparable to the dinner the previous evening, which is to say, a lot of it. After that, it was time to check-out as we had elected for just a 1 night stay, though we would all have liked to stay another night. The best part was, for check-out, they would take you bags and drop them at the Ryokan's information center allowing guests to spend their day in Nara without the hassle of dealing with luggage. Definitely a 5-star touch. Please note that there was some confusion about the location of the info booth as both times we were pointed to different spots on the map, neither of whi

ゴージャスな展望が部屋から見られるホテルでした。広縁の椅子がほぼ背もたれなしなのでガッカリしたのですが、そのおかげで窓よりのベッドに寝転んだままで新日本三大夜景のひとつである若草山からの夜景が見られます。 娘カップルと2室取って、我々の部屋を集合場所にしようとしたのですが、和洋室の畳は硬く、椅子は背もたれなしなので、結局ロビーで集まりました。暖炉のぐるりのソファが特等席ですが、他のソファにはちょっとしたゲームがあり、みんなで楽しめました。セルフのフリーコーヒーはホットとアイスがあり、他はアイスティとアップルジュースあり。夜には暖炉の火でマシュマロを炙ってクラッカーに挟んでスモアにして食べることもできます。 夜9:00からの無料の星空鑑賞ツアーでは、180度の夜景が山頂からみられます。夕食を6:30からにしたのですが、食べるスピードも給仕も決して遅くはないのに時間ギリギリでした(最後に急いで8:45終了)ので、ツアーを申し込むなら6:00までの開始がオススメです。 展望風呂は部屋単位で一コマ50分いただけ、充分でした。バスタブから湯が溢れると、自動的に給湯されます。シャワーブース完備ですが湯温が安定せず、極端に節水仕様なので、やや使いにくかったです。シャンプーなどは元より、クレンジングから洗顔保湿まで揃っています。脱衣エリアにも洗面台があるので、そこでメイクを落とせます。これ、個別の貸し切り風呂では無いこともあるので、、。 タオル、バスタオル、体を洗う目の粗い布、水がめいめいのカゴにセットされていました。 部屋のコンセントは使いやすい位置に充分量ありました。一つのベッドに1コンセントと1 typeA USBポートです。 コーヒーは1人2パック、お茶は2種類各3パック置いてあり、水のペットボトルは1人1本です。 食事も私にとっては贅を尽くした美味しいものでした。

We had a wonderful time. This hotel is not like the others. Starting with the check in, where an employee literally sat down with us and walked us through all the aspects of the stay. I really appreciated the time taken for that. The design of the room was special, too. Spacious and friendly. The chicken in the inner ward gave it all a very particular vibe. Staff was very attentive. The Japanese breakfast was prepared with much attention to details. The lounge, with the possibility to have drinks throughout the afternoon and evening gave the stay an overall very relaxed feeling, almost a feeling of being at home. If I come back to Nara, I would certainly choose Setre again.

This ryokan was amazing, the food the location the atmosphere. The public sento in the building was beautiful and the private tub in our room was amazing as well. Perfect service, great amenities, we even got a little gift! I can only recommend this place if you're looking for something truly special. Get the dinner and breakfast here, trust me!!!

We've just come back from a wonderful holiday in Japan and had our first ryoken experience with Kotonoydo Musashino. Their website really helps you select the apartment that's most appropriate for you. We had selected the Yamabuki room. This is actually a little house that is set a little apart from the main building but this means that you've got great privacy and quiet. As part of the booking, you can select a dinner plan - definately the highlight for us! More on this later. If you have any dietary requirement, let them know. They can certainly accomodate you. On arrival, ladies are offered a choice of yukata. Men - you have yukata in the room. You will be asked if you would like to have breakfast served in your room or (and I would recommend this) if you'd like to have breakfast in the park opposite the Ryoken. You're shown the facilities and of course, the Onsen, before being shown to your room. This ryoken only had one shared bath type (seperate for males and females) but some rooms have their own private baths too - so select the room type that you're looking for. You are staying in Ryoken, you are not staying in a high-end Western hotel - and that's WHY you're choosing a Ryoken like this. Its all about the experience. You'll be served proper Matcha tea on arrival in your room before getting into your yukata. Make use of the Onsen (pay attention to bathing etiquette!). And then comes the meal. Your room attendant will come and serve your kaiseki meal, course by course - savour and enjoy! Our attendant (Miya-san) did a great job and together we muddled through my rudimentary Japanese and her English. After dinner, go back to the Onsen and relax while your room attendant changes the room for sleeping, laying out the beds and sheets for you. Now - is sleeping on a tatami mat the most comfortable experience? No - but it is an experience! In the morning, head back to the Onsen for a great 'wake-up' before going to reception to collect your breakfast bento box and head over to the park. We had the entire park to ourselves, except for a few deer, with a wonderful view down into Nara. We only stayed one night but you could certainly use this Ryoken as a base if your spending more time to explore Nara. Great hospitality and great memories! Highly recommended.