Ryokan Asukasou in Nara Onsen, Kansai

Ryokan Asukasou

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Breakfast & dinner
City views
Luxury onsen
Onsen
Onsen for couples
Onsen for families
Open-air bath
Private onsen
Private onsen in the room
Tattoos allowed

Overview

Ryokan Asukasou is located at the entrance of Nara Park, just a 3-minute walk from Nara’s Kofuku Temple. Ryokan Asukasou lets you have easy access to some of Nara’s most famous attractions.

Accommodation

Choose between rooms with Western beds or Japanese futons. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, fresh green tea, and cable. To make things easier, you can rent bikes and use the free Wi-Fi in the lobby.

Dining

Ryokan Asukasou offers kaiseki dinners at Kachomon Restaurant or in its Japanese-style guest rooms. When staying in Western-style rooms you can upgrade the dinner menu to include tempura and charcoal grill dishes for an additional charge. The ryokan also features a coffee lounge on the first floor, perfect for relaxing with a warm beverage.

Onsen & Wellness

The Outlook Open Air Bath is on the roof and has a great view of Kofuku-ji Temple, which is a World Heritage Site.
The large public baths feature beautiful granite and are a relaxing place to relax.
This bath, which is available for a fee, offers a private setting with stunning views of Kofuku-ji Temple. Reservation is required and it’s perfect for guests with tattoos.

The onsen use carbonated calcium artificial hot spring water.

Guests with Tattoos

Guests with tattoos are generally not allowed in the public baths. However, the ryokan provides 8x10cm waterproof stickers to cover tattoos, allowing you to use the onsen facilities as long as the tattoos are fully covered.

Facilities

Lobby: A welcoming space with free Wi-Fi.
Front Desk Services: Luggage storage, reservable family bath, and karaoke.
Parking: Free parking available for 15 vehicles.
Library Space: Located next to the lobby for a quiet retreat.
Terrace Lounge: Offers panoramic views of Nara’s natural and historical beauty.
Banquet Halls: Various sizes available for meetings and events.

Activities

The ryokan’s location allows easy exploration of Nara’s cultural and historical sites. A short walk or bike ride will take you to Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, and Nara Park. Also enjoy a stroll around the nearby Sarusawa Pond.