Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 102 reviews.
Bianca
Australia · Couple · December 2025
“Be sure to stay here in Nara!”
+Location was fantastic and from the moment we pulled up in our car the staff were so attentive! Our room was a traditional tatami mat room with balcony overlooking the deer park. Everything was easily within walking distance and although we didn’t this stay, they do meals etc as well. There was an onsen onsite too! All round amazing two night stay in Nara.
−N/a
Jennifer
United States · Family · November 2025
“Classic aging onsen hotel in a central location with Japanese breakfast and futons. Great value.”
+Great central location near Sarawasa Pond (steep walk though), Kofuku-ji and the Nara Kintetsu Station. Walking distance to all three. Very nice hospitality, attentive staff and nice Japanese breakfast. Small onsen. Great value. Room had a large patio with views of the 5 story pagoda at Kofuku-ji. Unfortunately in November 2025, the pagoda is under restoration and was completely obscured by scaffolding.
−The bathroom in our room had a bad odor. The hotel is aging and could use some upkeep (stains on tatami, etc). It can be hard for elderly travelers to get up and down from the floor (futons).
Ann
New Zealand · Couple · November 2025
“Excellent, comfortable, central inn with friendly staff”
+The location of the Inn was excellent- close to transport, shops and across road from deer park. Room was very comfortable with an alcove overlooking the park and street. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good 🙂
−As mentioned by others…the bathrooms needing renovating. Shower is fine with plenty of hot water but bath needs retiling. Onsen room again needs renovating. Onsen Bath is small but adequate and clean.
Edita
Czechia · Couple · October 2025
“Daibusukan was a very nice dot for our japanese travels. We wnjoyed the japanese style of accommodation. The breakfast w”
+Absolutely fabulous breakfast, very polite staff, clean, spacious room.
−The bathroom is quite tiny, but still clean and efficient.
Sgherza
Spain · Couple · October 2025
“Old property, very dusty, not worthy the price, however the staff was nice,”
+The property is quite old.
−The property cleanliness levels were low. very dusty and furniture old. Not a good quality price ratio.
Guest reviews
United States · Family · October 2025
“Wonderful location and kind employees.”
+Wonderful location and very friendly helpful staff.
−Nothing. I wish we would've spent more time in Nara.
Sandra
Germany · Solo · October 2025
+The location
−Felt a bit like there was only three rooms filled in total. The hotel is very old would need a bit of a new paint and an update of facilities.
Learners and Makers
United States · Family · August 2025
“Memorable family experience”
+Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay in Nara. The location of this hotel is so great. Right next to the park, temples and deer. We booked 2 rooms and enjoyed the delicious traditional Japanese breakfast. The staff were so helpful and the service was wonderful.
−Some of the areas are a little dated. Did not bother our stay. Everything was very clean even if it was a little older.
lucilla
Italy · Couple · November 2025
+La struttura è vicinissima al parco monumentale di Nara, e questo è senz'altro il pregio più altro e il motivo per cui scegliere di pernottare qui. E' anche in posizione centrale rispetto a ristoranti e negozi. Lo staff non parla quasi per niente l'inglese, ma sono stati tutti così gentili ed accoglienti che è stato facile comprendere tutto. Una struttura un po' old stile ma proprio per questo con un suo fascino specifico.
Liliane
France · Solo · November 2025
+Nous avons passé 2 nuits à Nara dans ce Ryokan qui peut paraître un peu désuet mais tout y est charmant : l'accueil des propriétaires, le personnel, le onsen, le yukata en coton et la veste épaisse pour aller au bain,de bons futons, le petit déjeuner traditionnel qui change chaque matin. En prime, nous avions la vue sur le parc et les cerfs et les biches venaient jusqu'à la porte du ryokan le matin vers 7h.