Tenpyo Ryokan

3.0 star property
Ryokan with a restaurant, steps from Nara Park

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Property entrance
Twin Room, Non Smoking (No Children Allowed) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Property amenity
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
9, Higashimuki Nakamachi, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8215
  • Nara Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nara National Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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Room options

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking (No Children Allowed)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Traditional Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (No Children Allowed)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nara

Tenpyo Ryokan places you next to Nara Park and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Sarusawa Pond Park. This 20-room, 3-star ryokan welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kasuga Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 2 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪サイゼリヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yamato Craft Beer Table - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪サンマルクカフェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪煌めきの卵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪上海楼 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tenpyo Ryokan

Ryokan with a restaurant, steps from Nara Park
At Tenpyo Ryokan, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are other standard amenities.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (JPY 1,200 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • しゃぶしゃぶ らつく

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1200 per day (1148 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)

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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.

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.
  • 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

Tenpyo Ryokan Nara
Tenpyo Ryokan
Tenpyo Nara
Tenpyo
Tenpyo Ryokan Nara
Tenpyo Ryokan Ryokan
Tenpyo Ryokan Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Tenpyo Ryokan?

This ryokan is located in Nara, a short 2-minute walk from Nara Park and also 18 minutes on foot from Todaiji Temple. You'll also find Sarusawa Pond Park and Kofuku-ji Temple less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Tenpyo Ryokan?

No, this ryokan doesn't offer parking.

Does Tenpyo Ryokan have a casino at the property?

No, Tenpyo Ryokan doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tenpyo Ryokan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tenpyo Ryokan?

Amenities at this ryokan that appeal to couples include slippers and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Tenpyo Ryokan?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.

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

No, Tenpyo Ryokan doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Tenpyo Ryokan allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tenpyo Ryokan.

Does Tenpyo Ryokan have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Tenpyo Ryokan?

The closest major airport to Tenpyo Ryokan is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 29 mi away (63 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tenpyo Ryokan?

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

Tenpyo Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jian

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

6/10 Okay

Jian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gautam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice one night stay. walking distance to everything you want to see or need. Cool traditional room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nitobe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to visit Nara from
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location close to Kintetsu Nara Station and Nara Park. The room was really nice and the futons were super comfortable. Room amenities were nice. The only complain was a weird smell coming from the room’s private bathroom.

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, Ryokan is within walking distance of Nara park, plenty of dining options nearby, and it's located right outside of the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryokan is great! It's very quiet and easy to relax. The service is very good, I don't speak much Japanese but they made sure I was taken care of. The onsen is very nice. The restaurant is amazing, they have high quality beef and also the best dessert - kintoki!!! I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to experience a ryokan while I was in Japan. The Tenpyo Ryokan provided that. The service was good. Since we arrived before check-in time, they held our bags for us and put them in our room for us. The room was clean, and as hoped with traditional furniture and comfortable bedding. The bath was clean and relaxing. The yukata was very nice quality. Breakfast was delicious. They had traditional Japanese music playing while we ate which was refreshing. Everywhere else we had been seemed to only play 80's pop music. The location is great to shopping and touring. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shuk Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Nara Ryokan

The Ryokan was perfectly decent. The major problem was that neither of the two staff members spoke any English at all so that we were unable to get any help with basic things. There was for example a very noisy fan in our small room which we could not turn off through the night. The hotel is centrally located but it is in a shopping mall for anyone who was looking to experience something different.

8/10 Good

Jiru, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Four people in tatami room

We were four people in a tatami room, everything went smooth and people were friendly. The room was clean but windows had no view. Access to the hot water bath went through a backdoor, but the bath was clean and comfortable. The elevator was convenient but closed very quickly, which was difficult to use with baggage. The location is very close to Nara park and many restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Z, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, very close to train station

Good experience to sleep on the floor and sit like japanese people. It has very comfortable cushion actually for bed. Not very used to the sitting since we are old and hard to bend legs :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to restaurants, transit, shopping and Nara Koen. Laundry also available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness

Tenpyo

IN an amazing location right next to the Nara Kintetsu train station and in a shopping arcade with a great choice of food. The room was Japanese style .Pretty squashed . Fairly expensive with no breakfast offered compared to other local hotels . Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Recommend because of location

It is very close to the train station and lots of stores. Location is great but it can get hot in the room during summer vacation. The public bath hour is too short and not hot spring. But breakfast is delicious and service is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bambi's Doorstep

Tenpyo Ryokan is convenient for travellers arriving on a Kintetsu train from Kyoto or elsewhere - virtually right at the station. The limo bus to the Kansai airport is just across the road. The Todai-ji temple is a one km stroll away through a scenic deer park that would please Bambi. However, check in time is 4 pm - but staff will secure bags for you while you meet deer friends in the park. Futons in room are a generous thickness and the bath house is beaut. Perfect location for a brief Nara experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

SaSa Chan, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Ryokan and very good location.

This Ryokan is about 2 minutes walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station. The location is great and it was along the street of shops. This street is all shops (Daiso, supermarket, local product etc) and restaurants. Ryokan came with a public bath. Although the public bath is not big but is sure for relaxation. This Ryokan is not flexible when comes to check in and check out. The check in time is 4pm and check out is 10am. We reached the Ryokan at around 3.45pm and the counter staff told us that we are not able to check in until 4pm sharp. Our stayed came with breakfast, Japanese style. Taste great. Overall, we had a great stayed at Tenpyo Ryokan,

8/10 Good

Jessica M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cash stolen from room

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were very good. Overall we had a wonderful experience other the following incident. On April 21 Fri my wife and I left hotel at 7:45 am for a walk to the conference I was attending at the Todai Ji museum (15 min away). When she came back at around 8:30 am the cash (a little over JPY60,000 or ~ US$ 600) we put on top of the table was gone. Honestly we did not remember whether we have the door locked when left in the morning. We reported to the hotels owners around lunch time (wife did not realize that till noon) and they were surprised too. This was our fourth trip to Japan and we thought Japan was a very safe place and did not expect this to happen. Anyway we could have done better to keep the case with us. But the incident did make a dent to an otherwise nice trip. Steve