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Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens. All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an private bathroom. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 1312 feet away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away. Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialties.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chris
    United States United States
    Beautiful accommodation, wonderful staff, delicious food. Everything I could have wanted like out of a dream. Scenery and setting is gorgeous.
  • Karyn
    United States United States
    This is an oasis of beauty in the Nara woods. The dinner was delicious - and the breakfast somehow was even more delicious! The staff were attentive and gracious. And the private onsen was gorgeous.
  • Steven
    United States United States
    Lovely staff, delicious food, and beautiful room and setting
  • Lenna
    United States United States
    I am not sure what exactly I was expecting (this is a very pricy place, one night was as 2 nights at a very expensive Kyoto hotel we stayed in before that). The place felt a bit outdated, the sleeping accommodations were not comfortable at all...
  • Asher
    Israel Israel
    Secluded in the forest with easy access to hiking but also to Nara sites. Excellent service and a magical atmosphere . The meal was amazing, and it was prepared with attention to our many allergies and food restrictions
  • Paul
    United States United States
    This is a traditional ryokan hotel/inn. We booked the traditional Japanese room and meals, so the rooms had tatami mats, traditional furnishings, and a floor futon for sleeping. The experience is spa-like and relaxing, and you really feel...
  • Kavita
    United States United States
    This ryokan is amazing! Away from the crowds, in the woods, scenic and serene. The pictures and descriptions do not do justice to this place. The rooms, onsen, amenities, staff and the highlight - 10 course Kaiseki dinner were exceptional. Highly...
  • Damon
    United States United States
    Beautiful location. Wonderful amenities. Friendly staff. Amazing food.
  • Maximilian
    United States United States
    We stayed in the Japanese style room for our honeymoon and we loved every second of our stay. We only wish we could have stayed for more time! It is right next to the path to hike to the top of the mountain which I wish we could’ve have done. The...
  • Anand
    United States United States
    Food, experience, staff hospitality, location was central

Area info

Amenities of Tsukihitei

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you prefer Western meals for breakfast, please inform the property in advance.

FAQs about Tsukihitei