Mikasa Ryokan vs The temple -Houjuji-

Same City · Nara Distance: 3.0km
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Mikasa Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 539
Nara
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The temple -Houjuji-

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.6 10
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,490)
8.9 (87)
Booking.com
9.0 (710)
8.8 (73)
Expedia
9.2 (231)
8.0 (2)
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8.8 (94)
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Trip.com
9.3 (90)
8.7 (5)
Overall Average
9.0 (2,615)
8.6 (167)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mikasa Ryokan The temple -Houjuji-
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised + Modern Japanese-style interior and stylish nighttime courtyard praised frequently
+ Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing + Spacious rooms and comfortable beds mentioned repeatedly
+ Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites + Host's kind responses and problem-solving impressive in reviews
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions + Convenient near Nara Park with bike rentals
+ Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle - Poor bathroom and floor cleaning complaints
- Building feels old and worn in places - Insufficient heating in winter, felt cold
- Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners - Unstable courtyard table/chairs and BBQ power shortage

Recommended For

Couples Families Friends Cultural experience seekers

Recommended For

Groups Couples Traditional experience seekers

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

The temple -Houjuji-

Booking.com 4.0 Group

Beautiful peaceful with unique character

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Want to come back

Agoda 10.0 Family

Elegant temple setting BBQ in courtyard

Expedia 10.0 Friends

Clean modern Japanese style stylish courtyard

Unstable courtyard furniture

Trip.com 7.0 Friends

Japanese style rooms big garden

Cold in winter AC insufficient

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.0km

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