Shikitei
Location: 1163 Takabatakecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8301, Nara, JP
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Ryokans
About this Property
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and explore the on-site gift shops/newsstands. Room service is also available during limited hours for your convenience.
Featured Amenities: Benefit from services like dry cleaning/laundry, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self-parking is provided, making your stay hassle-free.
Comfortable Guestrooms: Relax in one of the 9 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and digital programming. The private bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries and hairdryers for your comfort.
Stay at Shikitei for a memorable experience in Nara Park. Embrace the tranquility of the national park and explore nearby attractions like Todaiji Temple and Ukimido Hall. Book now for an unforgettable stay.
Important Information
- 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.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: 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.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Couples/private dining
- Tea service
- Kaiseki meal
- Genkan (entryway)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Traditional Suite
5 Twin Futons
721 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Classic Suite, Garden View, Ground Floor
5 Twin Futons
603-sq-foot room with garden views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Superior Room
5 Twin Futons
323 sq feet
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Superior Room
5 Twin Futons
323 sq feet
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Deluxe Room
5 Twin Futons
344 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, tokonoma (alcove), and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Superior Room
5 Twin Futons
323 sq feet
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Superior Room
5 Twin Futons
323 sq feet
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Superior Room
5 Twin Futons
323 sq feet
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
-
Standard Quadruple Room, Park View
4 Twin Futons
280-sq-foot room with park views
Layout - Tokonoma (alcove) and fusuma (room partition)
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, local maps, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Restaurant dining guide
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Guest Reviews
- Martin (10/5): - 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.
- Ronald Yuen (10/5): A 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.
- Manuel Angelo (10/5): - The care of the staff and the quality of our meals made our visit, a rare splurge, excellent and unforgettable.
- Brittany (10/5): - 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.
- Stefano (10/5): - Amazing and unique experience
- Ron (10/5): - Beautiful hotel, great location, amazing staff. Highly recommend.
- Damon (10/5): Matcha 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.
- jing jing (8/5): - 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。
- Anthony (10/5): - Amazing experience. Staff were super attentive. Can't beat the location next to Nara park. Highly recommend.
- Michael (10/5): - Well run Ryokan hotel with spacious rooms and amazing food. Service was top notch, and the building was gorgeous.
- Fabienne (8/5): - 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.
- Naomi (10/5): - 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.
- Michelle (10/5): - Fantastic location
- Dayana (10/5): - 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.
- Ellen (10/5): - Staying 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!
- Frida (10/5): - Fantastisk upplevelse, personalen var varm och omhändertagande, vi bjöds på matcha på traditionsenligt sätt i ett te-rum innan incheckningen fullbordades på rummet med ännu en kopp te och traditionella sötsaker. Fina rum i riktig gammal japansk stil, rymligt för fyra vuxna. Frukosten var fantastisk. Något hårda/tunna futons, men är man van vid dem är det inga problem.
- Stefano (10/5): - Ottimo ryokan esperienza fantastica. Personale gentilissimo e disponibile
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