Tsukihitei

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

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About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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4 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tamulewicz
United States United States
“Amazing location in the forest. Close to Nara park, yet secluded. Food was excellent. Room was comfortable and of good size. All that being said, the staff is what sets this place apart. From the moment we were greeted upon arrival we were...”
David
United States United States
“Perfect experience. Beautiful building, comfortable room. No TV. Traditional and elegant. Meals were superb.”
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.”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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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.

License number: 第39-40号