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Asukasou

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Nara Park

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Food and drink
Terrace/patio
Indoor spa tub
Superior Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese-style Room with 8 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Modern Twin Room Japanese Style, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Modern Twin Room Japanese Style, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - City View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - City View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Single Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Japanese-style Room with 12 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese-style Room with 12 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 579 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View-A Type) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View-A Type)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds, 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View- B Type) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View- B Type)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds, 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Nara

Located in Naramachi, Asukasou is adjacent to Nara Park and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Kofuku-ji Temple. This 30-room, 3.5-star ryokan has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ふく徳 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶52 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪平宗 奈良店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪なら酒蔵なべ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Asukasou

Ryokan with free parking, steps from Nara Park
Guests of Asukasou enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a TV in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables and luggage storage. This ryokan also has a water dispenser.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other amenities include refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-7 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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

What's there to do close to Asukasou?

This ryokan is situated in Naramachi, just steps from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park, and within a short walk of Kofuku-ji Temple. You'll also find Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Asukasou?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Asukasou have a casino at the property?

No, Asukasou doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Asukasou?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Asukasou?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like a turndown service and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does Asukasou have a hot tub?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Asukasou feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Asukasou serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Kachomon.

Will Asukasou allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Asukasou.

Does Asukasou have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

What is the closest airport to Asukasou?

The closest major airport to Asukasou is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29.7 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Asukasou?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Asukasou.

Asukasou Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keiko, Cupertino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are friendly, warm, and professional. The property is very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A top notch experience with amazing staff and service. Exceptional rooms and beds. The only negative, and I’m searching here, would be the carpet in the common area needs to be cleaned. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My favorite hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranmali

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very professional and polite. They also explained everything you needed to know about the services provided at the hotel. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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