Relax under the Nara sky.

Under the sunset sky, a deer stands on the hill of Wakakusayama in Nara, with the distant view of Nara city spreading out below.
Under a clear blue sky, a magnificent panoramic view of Nara city can be seen from near the summit of Mount Wakakusa.
The silhouettes of Nara's deer stand on a hill against the crimson sunset sky.
A night view of Nara city from Mount Wakakusa. Beneath the deep blue sky, the lights of the vast city stretch out into the distance.

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Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city,
and into a place of open skies and greenery.
Outside your window, the natural beauty of the Manyo era
and the historic cityscape of Nara unfolds.
The soft light and tranquility
gently soothe your soul.
Turn your time away
into a moment of true indulgence—by staying with us.

Nara deer

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A ryokan nestled midway up Mount Wakakusa

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Decorative clouds

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Decorative clouds

Decorative clouds

This is the view from the guest room by the window during the day. There is a wooden chair and a small table in the foreground, and through the window you can see Japanese-style rooftops and the mountains and city beyond.
The view from a guest room by the window at dusk. There are wooden chairs and a small table in the foreground, and beyond the window you can see Japanese-style rooftops and the dimly lit cityscape in the distance.
A nighttime view from a room by the window. The table and chairs in the foreground are dark, and through the window you can see the cityscape at night, with countless twinkling lights.

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Take in the landscape of Nara, the ancient capital that has woven a thousand years of stories.
In the morning, soft light gently filters through.
In the afternoon, the cityscape stands out against the clear sky.
And as night falls, the city lights sparkle like stars—.
With each passing hour,
you’ll discover a new beauty.

Information about MIKASA

The lobby is fitted with sofas by the windows, offering a view of the blue sky and cityscape.

Terrace seating at night. Tables, chairs, and lights are visible.

A tatami room with a long table and a view of the cityscape outside the window.

Chairs and tables by the window offer a view of the nightscape. Indirect lighting creates a warm atmosphere.

Night view and the lit-up corridor of an inn.

A Japanese Room banquet hall with a long table and windows offering city views.

A window seat with a table and chairs set with ceramic teacups.

A view of the forest and city from a high-rise building. A window seat with a cushion.

Information on the Mount Wakakusa Night Tour

The Night Tour allows you to enjoy a different side of Nara than during the day.
All overnight guests can participate free of charge.

About the Night Tour

A deer stands on a hill with the night view in the background.

A hill with a moonlit night view, people standing and a single tree.

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The bathtub in the open-air bath in the guest room is There are two types: cypress and Shigaraki ware.
Feel the gentleness of nature, Please enjoy your stay.

The open-air bath has chairs next to it and is surrounded by lush trees in the garden.

There are two types of tubs in the open-air bath of the guest room:
cypress wood and Shigaraki pottery.

A collage of four photos of open-air baths, showing different types of baths, including a wooden bath, a blue bath, and a green bath.

Relax and savor
the gentle touch of nature.

A black table and low chairs are placed in a tatami room, and through the shoji screens and large windows you can see the blue sky and the expansive cityscape.

Rooms

Find peace in a guest room overlooking the city of Nara.
Each of our two wings offers a distinct atmosphere,
so you can choose the stay that best suits your travel style.

About accommodation

A modern Japanese room with twin beds. Outside the window you can see a terrace with an open-air bath.

Kaze Wing

We offer a variety of guest rooms,
including ones with open-air baths and maisonette-style layouts.
Take in the beautiful views and the gentle chirping of birds—
time flows slowly here, in a way only this place can offer.

See the Kaze Wing

A Japanese Room with a table and chairs. In the back, there is a guest room with a view of the terrace with an open-air bath.

Tsuki Wing

Our guest rooms offer a nostalgic charm and a sense of relaxed comfort.
Unwind and let the calm surroundings ease the weariness of your journey.

View the Tsuki Wing

A Japanese-style Japanese Room separated by shoji screens, equipped with a low table and zaisu chairs, and a window overlooking lush greenery.

Cuisine

A variety of dishes are carefully prepared using seasonal ingredients.

View the dishes

A black table is filled with Traditional Japanese cuisine, including a hot pot filled with meat and vegetables, and meat dishes grilled on a stone slab.

Bath

"Komeiseki no Yu" is gentle on the skin and rich in minerals,
warming both body and soul.

View the bath

The open-air rock bath is surrounded by a bamboo fence and offers a view of the garden beyond the bath.

Facilities

Each visit brings a gentle sense of ease.
At night, take a deep breath under the quiet light.

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MIKASA Ryokan's facilities

Tourist Information

Our ryokan is situated along the Wakakusayama Driveway, providing convenient access to many of Nara’s renowned attractions, including Todaiji Temple.

See Nara sightseeing

A woman's back view as she looks out from her balcony on a sunny day at the cityscape, with mountains in the distance.

Tourist information center near Nara Station

Drop off your luggage at Nara Station and enjoy a hands-free stroll.

On a map of the Japanese archipelago, access times from Nara are shown as approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes by train and 6 hours and 40 minutes by car from Tokyo, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by train and 1 hour and 5 minutes by car from Kyoto, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from Kansai International Airport.

On a map of the Japanese archipelago, access times from Nara are shown as approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes by train and 6 hours and 40 minutes by car from Tokyo, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by train and 1 hour and 5 minutes by car from Kyoto, and approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from Kansai International Airport.

Transportation

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The entrance to the inn is surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.

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