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Asukasou

Property class: 4

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A variety of Japanese dishes, including sashimi and sushi, served on decorative plates.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a view of a pagoda.
A modern bathroom with a large window, a shower, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Interior

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, individually decorated

Single Room No View Specified

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with 8 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

Japanese-style Room with 8 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with blinds.

Modern Twin Room Japanese Style, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - City View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television, sliding shoji doors, and a view of the outside.

Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - City View, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with 12 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view of a pagoda through large windows.

Japanese-style Room with 12 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Japanese-style Room with 10 Tatami-mats - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of buildings, and a wall with a textured design.

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese-style outdoor seating area with a tatami mat table and a low cushioned sofa.

Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small kitchen area, and a seating area with chairs.

Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View-A Type)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a bed.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View-A Type)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 2 Single Sofa Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View- B Type)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Residence,No View- B Type)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds, 2 Single Sofa Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Room - Temple View, Lounge included, Non Smoking

A modern bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

Suite Room - Temple View, Lounge included, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Asukasou

This ryokan features a restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and a TV in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff assistance.
Asukasou offers 30 accommodations with safes and 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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
During your stay at Asukasou, you're just a quick walk from Nara Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Steps from Nara Park and 4 minutes by foot from Kofuku-ji Temple
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Asukasou also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nara ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Kachomon - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

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 self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Spa

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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: approximately JPY 3850 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
Guests arriving after 7 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Asukasou Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hospitality, traditional ryokan style
You have a view of five storied pagoda from the room. Though it is currently in restoration work and all covered up.
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shiva

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

10/10 Excellent

margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, warm staff. Delicious dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My favorite hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful! Good position touching Nara deer park, walkable from train station. Good ryokan, albeit the 90’s feeling of the overall deco. Decent indoor and outdoor pools (medium-small); self-service rooftop bar for a moderate fee. Didn’t try breakfast or other meals, just a one-night break between Kyoto and Osaka.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a clean and comfortable Japanese ryokan style hotel. It's conveniently located within walking distance of many great sights and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. Friendly, helpful and so kind. I could live here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to Nara park! Authentic Japanese hotel. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are friendly, warm, and professional. The property is very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Émilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience in a traditional Japanese hotel, would absolutely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fariba

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hotel certainly needs renovation, the carpeting is stained and worn out, the furniture La are outdated and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been my favorite hotel since I began coming to Japan it was super nice and the staff was awesome and very helpful. Loved the open air bath and the break was amazing. We stayed an extra night because it was so awesome. Close to many attractions too. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very professional and polite. They also explained everything you needed to know about the services provided at the hotel. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast though expensive was a unique experience for us. I recommend it for someone never tasted a genuine lavish Japanese breakfast. The bath facility was nice; definitely worth trying out. I liked the massage chair in the lobby as well. Everything worked as expected. My room was the smallest in the building but it still felt reasonably spacious. The staff was very attentive. I asked for help to arrange airport transport. They went above and beyond to make sure i got all the details right.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nara

Wonderful, unique experience. Very friendly staff. Great onsen & breakfast. We will come again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A top notch experience with amazing staff and service. Exceptional rooms and beds. The only negative, and I’m searching here, would be the carpet in the common area needs to be cleaned. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous. Could not have been better. Across the street from the tourist office and within walking distance of all the gorgeous shrines, museums, and historic points of interest. Also easily walked to very special restaurants after using the hot baths. Most important, the staff could not have been more wonderful. They went above and beyond on every occasion — including escorting us to our cab with umbrellas in the rain. Our favorite so far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chihaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
興福寺から近く、素敵なお宿でした。また行きたいです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fumie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方のお心遣いが素晴らしいです。 また、泊まりに来たいです。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

kokubun

Liked: Staff & service
食事が大変美味しい
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yohei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフの人が丁寧で、屋上の露天風呂が掛け流しで気持ちが良い
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HOZUMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
5つ星ホテルより親しみやすい暖かいおもてなしがあり結局いつも飛鳥荘に泊まってしまいます。食事は美味しいです。館内清潔でアットホームです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025