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Ryokan

Shikitei

Nara, Nara

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.75 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/531 Dec 2025

Patrick • Couple Trip

Extraordinary location , right in the park and 5 minutes from a bunch of restaurants. Great, very large suite and so Japanese. Good breakfast, and super nice staff

5.0/58 Dec 2025

Max • Family Trip

Fun experience in a traditional Japanese hotel. The dinner and lunch were great. Being right in the park made it super easy to visit the temple and feed the deer. The public bath is on the smaller side, but does the job. They called us a cab to the train station when we checked out which was nice.

5.0/520 Nov 2025

marc • Couple Trip

Beautiful place with the friendliest and most accommodating staff. Great spacious and comfortable traditional rooms.

5.0/531 Oct 2025

Clement • Couple Trip

Everything was perfect !

5.0/530 Sep 2025

Martin • Solo Trip

The Shikitei is right on the edge of Nara Park - essentially it is in the park. In terms of position it couldn't be better. It had all the comforts of a ryokan including a great onsen bath,, and wonderful staff. I can't recommend it more highly.

5.0/522 Sep 2025

Ronald Yuen • Trip with Friends

The location of this ryokan at the edge of Nara Park is super, make it walkable right outside the gate. The small ryokan showed its past glory with a bar/restaurant and natural hotspring onsen. The service staffs were very attentive and professional. The breakfast and dinner were both impressive. We were very happy with our stay.

5.0/56 Aug 2025

Manuel Angelo • Couple Trip

The care of the staff and the quality of our meals made our visit, a rare splurge, excellent and unforgettable.

5.0/53 Aug 2025

Brittany • Couple Trip

This property was one of the highlights of our trip, and an experience that we will remember for many years. The service was excellent and property was beautiful. We especially enjoyed the kaseki meal set. Every course was beautifully prepared, and the chef paid special attention to my partner's shrimp allergy. I opted to add a massage after the dinner servcie, and it was honestly one of the best massages I have ever had. The masseuse used the perfect amount of pressure and I slept like a baby afterward. The baths were lovely, with a variety of amenities available for after. Having a cold beer after a hot bath was amazing, especially in the comfy yukatas provided. The provided breakfast was beautiful, and served with care. I enjoyed every bit. The staff had limited english, but this did not diminish the service quality at all. Be respectful and use a translation app and you should be okay if this is a concern. It was a very hot week in Nara, and on our way out they filled our bottles with water and ice. The service here was exceptional and I hope to be blessed enough to visit again.

5.0/530 Jul 2025

Stefano • Family Trip

Amazing and unique experience

5.0/517 Jul 2025

Ron • Family Trip

Beautiful hotel, great location, amazing staff. Highly recommend.

5.0/52 Jul 2025

Damon • Family Trip

The ryokan had an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. They began our visit with a tea ceremony. The room was spacious and the public bath was enjoyable. They provided cool towels and ice water in the evening. They also provided very nice wagashi. We loved the location in the Nara Park. We could see deer just outside our window. The futnons were very comfortable and rooms clean.

5.0/55 Jun 2025

Anthony • Solo Trip

Amazing experience. Staff were super attentive. Can't beat the location next to Nara park. Highly recommend.

5.0/54 Jun 2025

Michael • Family Trip

Well run Ryokan hotel with spacious rooms and amazing food. Service was top notch, and the building was gorgeous.

5.0/57 May 2025

Naomi • Couple Trip

The hospitality, the property and the food were exceptional! If you have the opportunity to take the dinner and breakfast option, I would highly recommend it, absolutely fabulous! This is a great property for those wanting to submerge themselves into Japanese culture.

5.0/521 Apr 2025

Michelle • Family Trip

Fantastic location

5.0/531 Mar 2025

Dayana • Family Trip

Our stay at this traditional ryokan was a highlight of our journey, offering an authentic immersion into Japanese hospitality. Upon arrival, we were welcomed at a picturesque, temple like entrance and promptly greeted by attentive staff. Following the custom, our shows were stored downstairs before we were guided into a tranquil tea room. There we were offered hot towels, matcha tea, and delightful snacks, while the staff efficiently transported our luggage to our room and prepared it for our comfort. The Ryokans personalized service extended to dining arrangements allowing us to select our preferred times for breakfast and dinner. Additionally they facilitated hourly massage sessions through reputable third party service, enhancing our relaxation during the stay. Situated adjacent to Nara Park, the location was unparalleled. We enjoyed leisurely walks amidst the freely roaming deer, known for their charming bows to visitors offering crackers available from local vendors. The proximity to numerous shops and restaurants further enriched our experience providing ample opportunities for exploration and dining. The only minor drawback was the absence of air conditioning. Fortunately, during our late March visit, the evening air was pleasantly cool, allowing us to comfortably crack a window for ventilation. Overall, our stay at this ryokan was a memorable and culturally enriching experience.

4.0/54 Jan 2026

Muneki • Family Trip

広く清潔感ある和室と五感を養える和食

4.0/57 Jun 2025

jing jing • Couple Trip

地点绝佳，饭店的服务人员太好了，非常热心。推荐包晚餐和早餐，就在奈良公园旁边，唯一的缺点就是楼梯较高，如果你的膝盖有问题肯定无法承受。

4.0/526 May 2025

Fabienne • Family Trip

Great location in a typical ryokan. Loved the comunal baths. The bathroom is small but has a bath and shower too. The lighting in the main room (ie the bedroom) (stark white light on the ceiling) and in the restaurant was unpleasant. One of the restaurant staff was very unpleasant - insisting we arrive before time and leave before the restaurant was closed. The japanese typical dinner course was very japanese, ie beautiful but tasteless and just plain weird.

3.0/525 Nov 2025

Pernilla • Couple Trip

Room was cosy and the staff very acommodating and nice! Language barriers were easily overcome with Google Translate when needed. Unfortunately neither dinner or breakfast was to our liking, and we consider ourselves to be quite open for new food and tastes. It was our first meal with food of this kind, so difficult for us to rate if this is what it should taste like, or if the chef had a bad day.

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1163 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, JP

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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 onsite parking and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

About Shikitei

Shikitei Location
When you stay at Shikitei in Nara, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Nara Park and 5 minutes by foot from Kofuku-ji Temple. This ryokan is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Todaiji Temple and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nara National Museum.

Shikitei Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.

Shikitei Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the ryokan's room service (during limited hours).

Room Type and Price

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - Sat, 06 Jun 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children