Mikasa Ryokan vs Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Same City · Nara Distance: 1.4km
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Mikasa Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 539
Nara
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Kanko Hotel Tamaru

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 23
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mikasa Ryokan Kanko Hotel Tamaru
Agoda
9.0 (1,490)
8.0 (73)
Booking.com
9.0 (710)
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Expedia
9.2 (231)
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라쿠텐트래블
8.8 (94)
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Trip.com
9.3 (90)
7.7 (15)
Overall Average
9.0 (2,615)
7.6 (88)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mikasa Ryokan Kanko Hotel Tamaru
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised + 5-10 min walk to Todaiji and Nara Park for easy sightseeing
+ Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing + Spacious traditional tatami rooms praised for comfort
+ Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites + Abundant and delicious dinners/breakfasts in 1-night-2-meals plan
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions + Friendly staff responses frequently mentioned
+ Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle - No elevator makes heavy luggage handling inconvenient
- Building feels old and worn in places - Some reviews mention rude staff attitudes
- Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners - Dated facilities, cleaning issues, or insects complained about

Recommended For

Couples Families Friends Cultural experience seekers

Recommended For

Families

Guest Reviews

Mikasa Ryokan

Trip.com 9.0 Friends

Shuttle and luggage storage convenient for sightseeing, kaiseki tasty, great lobby view

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Clean traditional tatami room with great night views

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Shuttle, onsen, kaiseki, staff service all top-notch

Expedia 10.0

Best Japan stay, spotless baths, unique meals, kimonos

Booking.com 4.0

Magical onsen, friendly staff, fantastic traditional meals

Building a bit old

Kanko Hotel Tamaru

Trip.com 10 Couple

Spacious tatami room and 1-night-2-meals plan excellent, near Todaiji

Trip.com 10 Family

Large rooms, hearty meals, walking distance to sights

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Near Nara Park, clean, satisfied with dinner

Agoda 2.8 Family with teens

Rude staff, cockroaches and dirt severe

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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