Mikasa Ryokan vs Asukasou Hotel

Same City · Nara Distance: 2.2km
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Mikasa Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 539
Nara
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Asukasou Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 494
Nara
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mikasa Ryokan Asukasou Hotel
Agoda
9.0 (1,490)
9.2 (1,146)
Booking.com
9.0 (710)
9.1 (400)
Expedia
9.2 (231)
9.6 (236)
라쿠텐트래블
8.8 (94)
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Trip.com
9.3 (90)
9.4 (126)
Overall Average
9.0 (2,615)
9.2 (1,908)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mikasa Ryokan Asukasou Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised + Walkable to Nara Park and temples, convenient for sightseeing in many reviews
+ Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing + Staff's kind and attentive hospitality repeatedly mentioned
+ Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites + Spacious rooms with comfortable tatami, noted as clean
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions + Relaxing clean onsen and popular free lobby drinks
+ Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive + Hearty traditional Japanese breakfast in private settings
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle - Dated facilities with worn carpets or wallpaper in common areas complained about
- Building feels old and worn in places - Some room views blocked by construction, below expectations in reviews
- Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners - Winter room chill or weak shower pressure mentioned

Recommended For

Couples Families Friends Cultural experience seekers

Recommended For

Tourists Couples Families Tradition 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

Asukasou Hotel

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Large room, relaxing onsen, clean, good location

Room cold in winter

Trip.com 10 Couple

Clean, great service, excellent onsen and location

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location, comfy room, amazing food

Bathtub slow to fill, low shower pressure

Expedia 10 Solo

Great location, hospitality, traditional ryokan style

Agoda 10 Couple

Top hospitality, delicious food, convenient location, good onsen

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.2km

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