Mikasa Ryokan vs Nara Plaza Hotel

Same City · Nara Distance: 12.5km
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Mikasa Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 539
Nara
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Nara Plaza Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 309
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mikasa Ryokan Nara Plaza Hotel
Agoda
9.0 (1,490)
8.2 (463)
Booking.com
9.0 (710)
7.9 (94)
Expedia
9.2 (231)
8.4 (215)
라쿠텐트래블
8.8 (94)
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Trip.com
9.3 (90)
8.2 (50)
Overall Average
9.0 (2,615)
8.3 (822)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mikasa Ryokan Nara Plaza Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised + Onsen and sauna varieties are diverse and comfortable, repeated in reviews
+ Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing + Breakfast buffet has abundant fresh menu, many praises
+ Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites + Rooms are clean and spacious, common feedback
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions + Families love kids' zones and play areas where children had fun
+ Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle - Far from Nara Park, 45-60 min by shuttle, common complaint
- Building feels old and worn in places - Pool only open weekends or summer, noted as disappointing
- Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners - Rooms hot or weak AC mentioned by some

Recommended For

Couples Families Friends Cultural experience seekers

Recommended For

Families Onsen enthusiasts Car owners

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

Nara Plaza Hotel

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Amazing breakfast and facilities (onsen, pool) great for families

Weak AC and remote location

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Onsen, pool, breakfast top-notch, free parking

Trip.com 9.0 Family

Direct to Kenko Land, kids zone awesome for children

Agoda 8.4 Family

Clean indoor pool and sauna, kids loved it

Remote, limited dining options

Booking.com 2.8 Family

Nice rooms, good city escape

Pool weekends only, 45-60min to Nara Park

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.5km

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