Mikasa Ryokan vs Hotel New Wakasa Mikasa Ryokan vs Hotel New Wakasa
Overview
Mikasa Ryokan
Mikasa Ryokan
Hotel New Wakasa
Hotel New WakasaLive Price Comparison
| Site | Mikasa Ryokan Mikasa Ryokan | Hotel New Wakasa Hotel New Wakasa |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Mikasa Ryokan Mikasa Ryokan | Hotel New Wakasa Hotel New Wakasa |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(1,490)
|
9.1
(1,493)
|
| Booking.com |
9.0
(710)
|
9.1
(814)
|
| Expedia |
9.2
(231)
|
9.2
(231)
|
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
8.8
(94)
|
9.2
(25)
|
| Trip.com |
9.3
(90)
|
9.3
(62)
|
| Overall Average |
9.0
(2,615)
|
9.1
(2,625)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Mikasa Ryokan Mikasa Ryokan | Hotel New Wakasa Hotel New Wakasa |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised | + Reviews praise walkable distance to Todai-ji and Nara Park for easy sightseeing |
| + Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing | + Private outdoor baths and public onsens are repeatedly called clean and relaxing |
| + Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites | + Staff's friendly hospitality and thoughtful service are commonly raved about |
| + Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions | + Clean tatami rooms and rooftop terrace views leave strong impressions |
| + Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive | + Family-friendly perks like free drinks and ice cream are appreciated |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle | - Some complaints about facility and price differences when assigned to annex |
| - Building feels old and worn in places | - Tatami mattresses are firm and cause back pain in reviews |
| - Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners | - Rooms feel small and cramped for family stays |
| - Traditional Japanese food unfamiliar and hard to eat for some | |
Recommended For
Couples
Families
Friends
Cultural experience seekers
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Recommended For
Families
Couples
Ryokan enthusiasts
|
Guest Reviews
Mikasa Ryokan
Mikasa RyokanShuttle and luggage storage convenient for sightseeing, kaiseki tasty, great lobby view
Clean traditional tatami room with great night views
Shuttle, onsen, kaiseki, staff service all top-notch
Best Japan stay, spotless baths, unique meals, kimonos
Magical onsen, friendly staff, fantastic traditional meals
Building a bit old
Hotel New Wakasa
Hotel New WakasaKids loved traditional tatami and private bath, 3min to Todai-ji
Free parking, 15min walk to Todai-ji, delicious meals and onsen
Clean renovated room, free drinks and kid services, walkable sightseeing
Room tight for 4
Spacious tatami room and onsen, deer motifs and tasty breakfast
Best ryokan experience, private onsen and traditional meals
Location Comparison
Distance: 1.4km
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