10/10 Exceptional
Jonathan
Jun 4, 2026One of, if not the top, hotel experience I have ever had. Phenomenal hospitality, and a truly unique and lovely atmosphere. Food was spectacular as well.
Shikitei
Ryokan with restaurant, near Nara Park
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Shikitei puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple are within a 15-minute walk.
VIP Access9.8
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry facilities
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (7)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry service
- Gift shops/newsstands
- Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Digital TV service
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free self parking
CA $360
CA $396 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Room options
Check availability for these dates
Traditional Suite
- 67 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor
- Garden view
- 56 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Deluxe Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Superior Room
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Superior Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Superior Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Superior Room
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Superior Room
- 30 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Futons
Standard Quadruple Room, Park View
- Park view
- 26 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Futons
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About the area
1163 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8301
What's nearby
- Nara Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Kofuku-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Sarusawa Pond Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Nara National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Todaiji Temple - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
- Itami Airport (ITM) - 78 min drive
- Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 84 min drive
- Kobe Airport (UKB) - 103 min drive
- Kintetsu-Nara Station - 12 min walk
- Nara Station - 21 min walk
- Kyōbate Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 7 min walk
- PARK桃谷樓 -PARK TOKOKURO- - 7 min walk
- まめじか食堂 - 7 min walk
- カフェ 葉風泰夢 - 6 min walk
- ラサ ボジュン 奈良店 - 8 min walk
About this property
Shikitei
- Shikitei puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Nara National Museum and Todaiji Temple are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
- Onsite parking available only on request
- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Limited onsite parking (max 7 spaces per unit)
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Private dining
- Tea service at check-in
- Kaiseki meal
- Room service (limited hours)
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Luggage storage
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- 2 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
- 32-inch flat-screen TV
- Digital TV channels
Home comfort
- Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
- Electric kettle
- Slippers
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- In-room massage
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
- Mini-fridge
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Daily housekeeping
- Tatami (woven mat floors)
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- Local maps
- Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
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 3:00 PM to midnight.
Fees & policies
Parking
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Shikitei Nara
Shikitei Ryokan
Shikitei Ryokan Nara
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Shikitei?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shikitei?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shikitei?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Shikitei and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nara Park (1-min walk) and Kofuku-ji Temple (5-min walk), along with Nara National Museum (7-min walk) and Todaiji Temple (14-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Shikitei?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Shikitei like?
Shikitei is a short 1-minute walk from Nara Park and 5 minutes' walk from Kofuku-ji Temple.
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Shikitei Reviews
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Tianxiang
Apr 10, 2026Clean room, accommodating staff members, excellent location beside the park
10/10 Exceptional
Dave
Mar 17, 2026The hotel staff was amazing.
10/10 Exceptional
Anna
Mar 30, 2026Excellent service and staff
10/10 Exceptional
Nikki
Jun 2, 2026The staff went out of their way to not just accommodate our needs but anticipate them. I have stayed at hundreds of lodgings in my life and have never experienced such perfect customer service and hospitality.
10/10 Exceptional
Akiko
Apr 13, 2026We had a very nice experience. Everything was great. The staff were excellent.
10/10 Exceptional
Patrick
Dec 31, 2025Extraordinary 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
10/10 Exceptional
Michelle
Apr 21, 2025Fantastic location
10/10 Exceptional
Cabinet
Apr 2, 2026I am enjoying traditional accommodations in Japan for almost 20 years. This hotel is providing a truly premium service. One of the best experience I had.
10/10 Exceptional
Werner
Mar 23, 2026A true and well located ryokan right next to Nara Park and 10 minutes walking from the Kintetsu train station. Wonderful experience incl the keitatsu dinner experience. Sleeping was ok as it’s more of a cushion than a mattress on the floor
10/10 Exceptional
Michael
Jun 4, 2025Well run Ryokan hotel with spacious rooms and amazing food. Service was top notch, and the building was gorgeous.
10/10 Exceptional
Ron
Jul 17, 2025Beautiful hotel, great location, amazing staff. Highly recommend.
10/10 Exceptional
Max
Dec 8, 2025Fun 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.
10/10 Exceptional
Ronald Yuen
Sep 22, 2025A small ryokan almost inside Nara Park.
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.
10/10 Exceptional
Anthony
Jun 5, 2025Amazing experience. Staff were super attentive. Can't beat the location next to Nara park. Highly recommend.
10/10 Exceptional
Julia
Apr 10, 2026This was such a beautiful, luxurious and calm home for our stay in Nara. The park with bowing deer and magnificent giant Buddha are less than 5min walk away. The atmosphere is magical and calming.
The Kaiseke dinner is very authentic - there were several dishes my teen would not eat and some I didn’t either - but it was an experience worth having once. Otherwise best to go for a local tavern style restaurant or sushi place for a fraction of the price.
The public bath at the hotel is regular water not Onsen - natural spring - and it’s fine but rather basic.
Nara is a must for any trip to Japan. We booked only one night but wish we could have had two for an even more relaxed experience.
10/10 Exceptional
Ellen
Mar 26, 2025Staying at Shikitei was a wonderful experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities were tranquil and beautiful. Nara Park is so close, we were able to get my grandaughter feed the deer and run around even on our walk to the train station. Our stay matched the pictures and reviews that I read - such a great experience!
I had a Shiatsu massage there - it was very reasonable and so good that I wish I could have a massage like that at home!
10/10 Exceptional
Damon
Jul 2, 2025Matcha tea and deer
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.
6/10 Good
Pernilla
Nov 25, 2025Room 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.
8/10 Very good
Fabienne
May 26, 2025Great 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.
10/10 Exceptional
Dayana
Mar 31, 2025Our 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.
10/10 Exceptional
Crystal
Jul 20, 2026Beautiful traditional ryokan. Stayed for two nights with the full kaiseki dinners and breakfasts. Meals did not repeat. Staff were incredibly kind. Highly recommend for a traditional Japanese experience.
10/10 Exceptional
marc
Nov 20, 2025Beautiful place with the friendliest and most accommodating staff. Great spacious and comfortable traditional rooms.
10/10 Exceptional
Manuel Angelo
Aug 6, 2025The care of the staff and the quality of our meals made our visit, a rare splurge, excellent and unforgettable.
10/10 Exceptional
Clement
Oct 31, 2025Everything was perfect !
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