Mikasa Ryokan vs Hotel Pagoda

Same City · Nara Distance: 2.1km
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Mikasa Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 539
Nara
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Hotel Pagoda

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 1,213
Nara
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mikasa Ryokan Hotel Pagoda
Agoda
9.0 (1,490)
8.2 (1,851)
Booking.com
9.0 (710)
7.6 (405)
Expedia
9.2 (231)
8.4 (330)
라쿠텐트래블
8.8 (94)
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Trip.com
9.3 (90)
8.8 (108)
Overall Average
9.0 (2,615)
8.3 (2,694)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mikasa Ryokan Hotel Pagoda
Strengths Strengths
+ Stunning Nara city night views and sunsets from rooms and lobby due to hillside location, frequently praised + Reviews praise the top location for sightseeing, just 5 minutes walk to Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond
+ Convenient shuttle from Nara station and luggage storage at guide office for pre/post check-in sightseeing + Repeated mentions of friendly staff who communicate well in English
+ Clean and relaxing onsen great for relieving fatigue, mentioned across sites + Cleanliness and convenience of shared spaces praised across sites
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts tasty with good portions + Some rooms are spacious, clean, with good air conditioning
+ Staff's kind and attentive service consistently impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location inconvenient without car or shuttle - Multiple reviews complain dormitory beds are hard and squeaky
- Building feels old and worn in places - Lack of curtains leads to privacy issues and noise complaints
- Kaiseki dishes sometimes seen as formal, insufficient, or unfamiliar to foreigners - Some bathrooms have mold or smells, Wi-Fi unstable

Recommended For

Couples Families Friends Cultural experience seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Drive travelers

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

Hotel Pagoda

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Best location, strong AC, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean, great location, excellent staff

Expedia 10 Solo

Great location, quiet, spacious comfy room

Trip.com 9.2 Couple

Tatami room great location soft bedding

Expedia 6 Solo

Japanese room delightful

Hard squeaky bed, spider webs

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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