Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 171 reviews.
Bernadette
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
+From the moment we made our booking, we felt so welcome. We were contacted straight away to ask if we had any special requests, which immediately gave us a wonderful first impression. My partner is vegetarian, and the team were incredibly accommodating, thoughtfully substituting meat with alternatives such as seafood, tofu and vegetables. On arrival, we were warmly greeted by the Oi family, and welcomed with a simple yet beautiful tea ceremony before being escorted to our spacious, traditional room. A special thank you to our nakai-san, Mukumura-san for her flawless hospitality and kindness during our stay. Staying at Shikitei truly felt like immersing ourselves in Japanese culture. Everything, from the traditional architecture and warm hospitality to the dining experience and the beautiful robes provided, felt authentic and thoughtfully considered. It was a genuinely special experience. The location was perfect, too! Just a 10-15-minute walk from the train station, Shikitei sits right on the edge of Nara Deer Park. From there, it was another 10-15 minutes on foot to the temples, and Sanjo Dori Street was also within easy walking distance. Overall, we had an incredible stay and are
−Everything was great, thank you🙏🏽
Clay T.
United States · Couple · October 2026
+We had a great time at this ryokan. Very welcoming staff, greeting us with a tea and cake, wonderful breakfast (accommodating for vegetarians), and comfortable futons. Very large room. The baths were very nice as well. Location couldn't get any better.
−Room needs some work (water stains) and upgrades, but the charm of our room accommodated for this. The bathroom and tub are great, but more privacy is needed so that we can keep the shades up while using the vanity and tub etc.
Robert
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
+Great spot by the park entrance. It was a great way to experience a traditional Ryokan. The room was very traditional. Nice tea ceremony to welcome you.
−Something lighter for breakfast!
ORY
Israel · Couple · October 2026
“Practically in the Deer Park, comfortable traditional inn with very attentive staff”
+Traditional inn with a remarkable attention to detail. Peaceful location facing the park. Excellent breakfast! We stayed for three nights and loved every moment of it.
Karlijn
Netherlands · Family · October 2026
“What a special experience for our family!”
+The people here were so helpful and friendly! From the moment you step inside they make you feel welcome. Location is great, just outside Nara Park and easy walking distance to the bus terminal and trains. Our room was large and had a separate ‘living room’ so we could stay up after our son slept. We used the onsen and enjoyed it. Having breakfast and dinner in a yukata was also a good experience. They provided a small yukata for our 4-yo son and he loved wearing it. The dinner was very elaborate and prepared with care (mine vegetarian). Our son was served a special kids’ meal which was amazing (although way too much for him to finish).
−There were no curtains or blinds; we were woken up very because of daylight. The futons were thin, we weren’t super comfortable on them. Our room was in a busy road, which we had not expected and caused quite some noise - we were also bothered by headlights shining into our room during the night. At breakfast, we were able to choose one drink, which was served only after we finished our breakfast. We would have liked both a juice and a coffee and to have a drink a bit sooner. Our stay here was a special experience, but I feel at this price point room comfort could be improved a bit!
ADELA
Spain · Couple · November 2026
“Fantàstic”
+És típic japonès. Viatges a una altre època.
−Res
CATHERINE
Belgium · Group of friends · October 2026
+Le charme authentique
−Très froid comme ambiance La chambre en bordure de route et pas du parc
YUICHI
Japan · Couple · October 2026
“満足してます”
+スタッフ様の対応が丁寧
Lukas
Switzerland · Couple · October 2026
“Japanische Sitten kennenlernen mit sehr nettem Personal.”
+Authentisch - Japan pur. Das Essen ist sehr gut.
Takashi
Japan · Solo · October 2026
“気分転換になりました”
+朝食が素晴らしかった。