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Asukasou

3.5 star property
Comfortable ryokan, walk to Nara Park

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Indoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Superior Room
Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301
  • Popular LocationNara Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKofuku-ji Temple4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTodaiji Temple18 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)75 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

Modern Japanese Style Twin Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Smoking (Non Smoking from April 1st)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Smoking (Non Smoking from April 1st)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Smoking (Non Smoking from April 1st)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Deluxe Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Room, 10 Tatami mats, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room, 8 tatami mats, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese-Style Room, 8 tatami mats, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking (Kofukuji View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Single Sofa Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

About the area

Nara

Asukasou places you in the centre of Nara, within a short 5-minute stroll of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Kachomon, is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Naramachi ryokan include Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall and Nara National Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 1 min walk
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk
  • Nara National Museum - 11 min walk
  • Todaiji Temple - 18 min walk
  • Kasuga Shrine - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • 鹿のおしりコーヒー - 3 min walk
  • Bar Fiddich - 3 min walk
  • 猿田彦珈琲 - 3 min walk
  • Kinari Pizza - 3 min walk
  • アインシュタインの弾いたピアノ - 6 min walk

About this property

Asukasou

Comfortable ryokan, walk to Nara Park
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Asukasou also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Asukasou offers 30 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: JPY 3,850 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kachomon

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Spa

  • Massage
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 3850 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Asukasou
Asukasou Hotel
Asukasou Hotel Nara
Asukasou Nara
Asukasou Inn Nara
Asukasou Inn
Asukasou Nara
Asukasou Ryokan
Asukasou Ryokan Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Asukasou?

Yep, Asukasou has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Asukasou?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Asukasou on 28 May 2024 start from AU$428.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Asukasou serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Asukasou?

No, Asukasou does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Asukasou?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Asukasou's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Asukasou?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Asukasou?

No, pets are not allowed.

Asukasou Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Very friendly, attentive staff and lots to see nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice here and our stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Okay, needs updating.
The photos looked amazing but in reality our room was dated and felt a bit unclean. The bathroom smelled of urine all night. Overall I felt this was much more traditional than anywhere else we stayed so I feel as though this may need to be taken with a grain of salt. They just need to spruce thungs up a bit. The redeeming factor was the outdoor onsen, at night you have a view of the nearby Pagoda and it is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had assumed the included breakfast would be a cup of tea and a roll or something simple. Instead it was a multi-year traditional Japanese gourmet extravaganza. Absolutely stunning and delicious. Western guests might want to bring an auxiliary backup towel, and adjust expectations about "cosy" bathrooms, but it is a perfectly workable compromise for a traditional ryokan and you'll want to spend more time in the multiple rooftop baths anyway which have plenty of space. Already thinking of when I can go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and welcome in Nara
Perfect spot, location location location and rooftop onsen! I stayed one night while doing motorcycle tour of Wakayama area. The hotel staff was wonderful, great check in with my name on the board and they provided easy covered parking. English was no problem. The hotel was easy to find and right outside Nara Park. The room was fine, great temperature. Wifi was free and worked well. The onsen was perfect for end of day. It is rainy season so no sunset, but when clear would be wonderful. Breakfast was superb, Japanese style. The charcoal grilled fish at your table was a notch above. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such Helpful Staff, Amazing Place
This was a very cool ryokan just steps away from all the sights in Nara. The staff was very helpful with some requests that I had, there's a nice relaxing lounge to have tea in, the Japanese breakfast was phenomenal and they really take care of you there. The open-air hot spring on the top floor with a view of a pagoda at a nearby temple was a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place!
Wonderful traditional Inn, great location, wonderful staff. We also reserved the chefs dinner, which I highly recommend, delicious! And we reserved the private bath which over looks the five story pagoda lit up at night. Really was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019