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Ryokan Matsumae

3.0 star property

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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance and a stone pathway leading to the door.
Interior
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, sliding doors, and a large window with a view.
A corridor with sliding doors on one side and a wooden floor.
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5banchi, Nara, nara, 630-8374
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a cushion, sliding doors, and a large window with a view.

Japanese-style Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A tatami mat room with a low table, sliding doors, and a view of greenery.

Japanese-style Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Naramachi, Ryokan Matsumae is next to Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. This 2-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a library.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gango-ji Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪酒と肴 なかむら - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kinari Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中川政七茶房 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪猿田彦珈琲 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cherry’s Spoon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Matsumae

Guests staying at Ryokan Matsumae enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a TV in a common area. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Ryokan Matsumae?

This guesthouse 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Matsumae?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Matsumae on Aug 11, 2026 start from $248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Ryokan Matsumae?

Yes, though there is a max of 1 space per unit. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.

Does Ryokan Matsumae have a casino?

No, Ryokan Matsumae doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ryokan Matsumae?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Ryokan Matsumae?

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

Does Ryokan Matsumae feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ryokan Matsumae offers Japanese breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Ryokan Matsumae allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ryokan Matsumae.

Are there connecting rooms at Ryokan Matsumae?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Ryokan Matsumae?

The closest major airport to Ryokan Matsumae is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ryokan Matsumae?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Ryokan Matsumae.

Ryokan Matsumae Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very charming Ryokon excellent accommodation with lovely service by mother and daughter superb well worth visiting well located for heritage site👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt traditionellt boende i Nara
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
建物自体はとても古い建物だとお聞きしましたが、内装や施設はとても綺麗に維持されていました。海外の方向けほ宿泊施設であることはわかっていましたが、日本人のわたしも素敵だなと思う趣のある旅館でした。 おもてなしの詰まった良い場所でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026