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Asukasou

Name: Asukasou
Address: 1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301, Nara, JP

★★★·9.0/ 10Recommended

·Ryokans

📍1113-3 Takabatake-cho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630 8301 · Nara ↗

📞0081742262538

Luggage storageFree WiFiMultilingual staffElevatorParking (limited spaces)Breakfast available (surcharge)All 15 facilities +

Review

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Enjoy a central Nara location at Asukasou, a traditional Japanese ryokan just steps from Nara Park and a short walk from Kofuku-ji Temple. Indulge in onsite massages or unwind in the common area with complimentary Wi-Fi and television. Savor delicious meals at Kachomon restaurant, and start your day with a full breakfast (available for a fee). The ryokan offers 30 individually decorated guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and convenient amenities like a safe and electric kettle. Free self-parking, luggage storage, and multilingual staff are also available.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests consistently praise the prime location near Nara Park, attentive staff, spacious clean rooms, relaxing onsen, and delicious Japanese meals. Minor drawbacks include an aging building with worn public areas, poor winter insulation in some rooms, small bath sizes, and obstructed pagoda views due to renovations. Overall highly rated.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.7

Location9.7

Wi-Fi9.6

Rooms9.5

Cleanliness9.5

Surroundings9.4

Facilities9.2

Value8.6

＋ PraisedPrime location near Nara Park and attractions · Spacious, new, and clean rooms · Excellent dining with kids' menus · Good onsen experience

－ ComplaintsInconsistent or cold staff service · Unfair early checkout fees · Paid early check-in · Pagoda renovation affects views

KEYIdeal for Nara sightseeing and traditional stays. Winter visitors should verify heating, and those sensitive to older facilities should manage expectations regarding public area wear.

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Room types · 14

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

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Sofa bed / 1 × Futon Mat65 ㎡up to 5

2 Large Twin Beds, 2 Twin Sofa Beds and 1 Twin Futon700 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Sofa bed / 1 × Futon Mat65 ㎡up to 5

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

4 × Futon Mat / 2 × Twin bed65 ㎡up to 6

4 Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds700 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking

2 × Twin bed / 2 × Futon Mat60 ㎡up to 4

2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons646 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed55 ㎡up to 3

2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed592 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

1 × Sofa bed53 ㎡up to 3

2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed579 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

2 × Twin bed49 ㎡up to 4

2 Large Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds527 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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

4 × Futon Mat37 ㎡up to 4

4 Twin Futons398 sq feet Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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

4 × Futon Mat37 ㎡up to 4

4 Twin Futons398 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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

1 × Futon Mat32 ㎡up to 3

1 Twin Futon344 sq feet Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Superior Room

31 ㎡up to 6

2 Large Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons334 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, a toilet with electronic bidet, slippers, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Modern Twin Room Japanese Style, Non Smoking

2 × Twin bed29 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds312 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

26 ㎡up to 6

6 Twin Futons280 sq feet Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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Single Room, Non Smoking

1 × Twin bed12 ㎡up to 1

1 Large Twin Bed124 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a toilet with electronic bidet, and slippersPractical - Safe, phone, and window screensComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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akordu

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Okada

Japanese · ★ Michelin

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185m

Oryori Hirooka

Japanese · ★ Michelin

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254m

Hoshino

Japanese · ★ Michelin

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The detached house looks at home amid the venerable townscape of old Nara. Enter the traditional wooden townhouse, however, and a modern atrium greets you, juxtaposing old with new. Offering ‘cuisine that reflects the milieu of Nara and the four seasons’, the owner-chef shines a spotlight on local ingredients, arranging them according to the flavours of the season. Wagyu from Uda is char-grilled; spring is celebrated with Japanese pepper flower, and autumn with matsutake mushrooms. Antique dishware brings out the beauty of simple presentations.

421m

Naramachi Kuko

Chinese · ★ Michelin

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‘Kuko’ is the goji berry, reputed to be a natural drug granting longevity and perpetual youth. A devotee of traditional Chinese medicinal cuisine, the chef follows the principles ‘You are what you eat’ and ‘Healthy food can help prevent and support recovery from illness’. Thus guided, he takes up Nara ingredients to prepare dishes that minister tenderly to the body’s needs. Prix fixe meals revolve around both Nara and Chinese vegetables, all grown in the restaurant’s own garden. Dishes arranged on Jingdezhen porcelain are a gorgeous sight. Music of the guqin, the ancient Chinese seven-stringed

540m

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Asukasou

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 14

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

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

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

Deluxe Room - Temple View, Non Smoking

Junior Suite with Private Balcony - Temple View, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

Suite Room with Private Bathroom - Temple View, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Superior Room

Modern Twin Room Japanese Style, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Family Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Facilities · 15

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