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4.6

Exceptional

23 reviews

23 reviews

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4.1

Excellent

Location rating score

Popular neighborhood
Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Kofuku-ji Temple 340 m
Nara National Museum 700 m
Isuien Garden 900 m
Nara Park 1.3 km
Todai-ji Temple 1.3 km
Kasuga Grand Shrine 1.6 km
Nigatsu-do Temple 1.6 km
Heijokyu Ruins 3.7 km
Toshodai-ji Temple 4.2 km
Yakushi-ji Temple 4.4 km
Nearby landmarks
Tamura Seihoen 90 m
Nara Visitor Center & Inn 130 m
Yu Nakagawa honten 150 m
Sarusawa Pond 150 m
Mochiidono Center Gai 160 m
Naramachi 160 m
Fresh Mart 180 m
Gangoji Temple 190 m
Kikazaridokoro Miyabi 190 m
OK est 200 m

Ryokan Matsumae

28 Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8362 - View map
Highlights

Located in heart of Nara

Inside city center

120 meters to Nara Visitor Center & Inn

Laundry service

Facilities

Car park [free of charge]

Laundry service

Large indoor bath

Service4.9
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.1
Closest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance from airport37.8 km
Overall rating:

4.6

Exceptional
23 reviews
Location
4.1
Room comfort and quality
4.4
Service
4.9
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More about Ryokan Matsumae

This is a small hotel located in the quiet town of Naracho, offering heartfelt service to each of its guests. Repeat guests come from both Japan and overseas.

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Amenities and facilities

Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces
  • Elevator for wheelchair
  • Gravel path at entrance
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair
  • Wheelchair accessible
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Laundry service
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor]
  • Car park [outdoor]

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Location

28 Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara-shi, Nara, Nara, Japan, 630-8362
Excellent
Location

4.1

Airports
  • Osaka International Airport (ITM)
    37.8 km
  • Kobe Airport (UKB)
    55.3 km
Public transportation
  • Kintetsu Nara Train Station
    600 m
  • Kintetsu Nara Station
    600 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Konishi-drug store
    360 m
Shopping
  • Higashimuki Shopping Street
    420 m
Convenience store
  • Circle K
    290 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    190 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kofuku-ji Temple
    340 m
  • Nara National Museum
    700 m
  • Isuien Garden
    900 m
  • Nara Park
    1.3 km
  • Todai-ji Temple
    1.3 km
  • Kasuga Grand Shrine
    1.6 km
  • Nigatsu-do Temple
    1.6 km
  • Heijokyu Ruins
    3.7 km
  • Toshodai-ji Temple
    4.2 km
  • Yakushi-ji Temple
    4.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Tamura Seihoen
    90 m
  • Nara Visitor Center & Inn
    130 m
  • Yu Nakagawa honten
    150 m
  • Sarusawa Pond
    150 m
  • Mochiidono Center Gai
    160 m
  • Naramachi
    160 m
  • Fresh Mart
    180 m
  • Gangoji Temple
    190 m
  • Kikazaridokoro Miyabi
    190 m
  • OK est
    200 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Number of restaurants0

    Reviews of Ryokan Matsumae from verified guests

    4.6
    Exceptional
    Location4.1
    Room comfort and quality4.4
    Service4.9
    Access4.5
    High score for Nara
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    4.9
    Katherine from Canada
    Group

    Exceptional”

    This is a very lovely Ryocan in a great location for walking and exploring lovely Nara. The accommodation was comfortable, safe and clean. Breakfast was a delight. My calligraphy class was a highlight and is a very special memory for me. We also had the de

    Reviewed October 27, 2019

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    4.0
    Jack from United Kingdom
    Group

    Very good”

    The Ryokan was lovely, very sweet, perfect for visiting Nara. The absolute best part was calligraphy with the owner. Without exaggeration this may have been the highlight of our trip and I couldn't recommend this place higher just for the calligraphy lesso

    Reviewed September 21, 2019

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    5.0
    Melissa from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The ryokan is easy to find from the train station, super close to Nara Park, and close to restaurants and shopping. Breakfast was delicious and the hospitality fantastic.

    Reviewed August 04, 2019

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    4.7
    Kerstin from Germany
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Wonderful stay and very warm atmospehere. Great western and japanese breakfast.

    Reviewed May 22, 2019

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    4.8
    Nicole from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    We really loved staying at this ryokan. They owners were so welcoming and accommodating- it was so nice to be greeted with a smile. It was incredibly close the Nara deer park and the rest of the temples and attractions, and in a convenient location between

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

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    5.0
    Edward from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    We absolutely loved it here. Our hosts were kind, thoughtful, professional, and thorough. The ryokan was charming and immaculate, and all the facilities were wonderful. We really enjoyed the breakfasts here, and the location was perfect for exploring Nara.

    Reviewed April 09, 2019

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    4.4
    FREDERIC from France
    Couple

    Excellent”

    Very nice people, helpfull (good advices), efficient. Rooms are fine (except bathroom a bit outdated), possibility to park for free a car, option for Japanese or Western breakfast. Very well located to visit Nara.

    Reviewed April 01, 2019

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    5.0
    AJ from Australia
    Solo traveler

    Exceptional”

    What a little gem Ryokan Matsumae was! Conveniently located in the old quarters of Nara, within easy walking distance to the shops, temples and pagodas, super helpful and friendly staff and really clean and quiet room. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed November 26, 2018

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    4.0
    Japan from Australia
    Group

    Very good”

    This is a good place if you want a traditional ryokan experience. They are delightful people who run the place, but for me, I found the futon uncomfortable, and did not want to bathe publicly.

    Reviewed June 10, 2018

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    4.4
    Ema from France
    Couple

    Excellent”

    Vert cheerful welcome on a Nice and peaceful ryokan. No hôtel Springsteen un this ryokan but à large Nath to relax.

    Reviewed May 17, 2018

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    4.7
    osandpo from Thailand
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Friendly, helpful, welcoming people and clean, pleasant rooms. Breakfast (we had the Japanese option) was excellent each day Location is fantastic for the park and good for the two main stations

    Reviewed April 22, 2018

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    5.0
    JPB0201 from France
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Parfait

    Reviewed April 02, 2018

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    3.9
    sb from United Kingdom
    Couple

    Very good”

    Good facilities,comfortable, good breakfast. Authentic japanese ryokan

    Reviewed March 19, 2018

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    4.5
    Pumpkin from Australia
    Couple

    Excellent”

    Staffs are very friendly, location is great close to town and all Nara top sightseeing spots and yet is quiet. We 've been traveling around in Wakayama prefecture in winter and is only this place had hot water in the basin as toilet in the room, all othe

    Reviewed March 12, 2018

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    4.4
    nmichaelis from Indonesia
    Group

    Excellent”

    A great ryokan in the center of Nara. The location is near Naramachi, we passed the shopping streets every time we went to/from Kintetsu Nara station. The staff had good English and informed us about the festival happening during our stay, Otateyama and Wa

    Reviewed February 11, 2018

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    5.0
    A from Poland
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Wonderful place, very good location exactly where one wants to be in Nara. Plus great people are running the place:)

    Reviewed December 04, 2017

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    4.8
    Jofre from Netherlands
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Beautiful ryokan very close to Nara park. Extremely friendly and helpful reception. The tatami room was just perfect. The common hot bath was very clean and very very hot I can recommend this ryokan to anyone.

    Reviewed August 16, 2017

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    5.0
    Liliana from Australia
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Everything about Ryokan Matsumae was amazing! From the location (right near Nara Park), to the room itself. The breakfast provided was delicious, and the friendly service we received during our stay will have us recommending this place to all our friends

    Reviewed May 16, 2017

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    4.7
    Brent from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    We enjoyed our stay at Matsumae. The host was wonderful and helpful and the breakfast was great.

    Reviewed December 03, 2016

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    5.0
    XUE from China
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    很典型的日式旅馆,位于奈良JR线和近铁站走路大约10分钟,附件有很多餐厅、居酒屋,超市,药妆店。去往奈良公园、东大寺、春日大社都不远,步行就可以到达。酒店的工作人员非常平易近人,必须英语交流。酒店基本是和式客房,非常干净,榻榻米,桌子都是盘腿坐,洗手间在屋里,洗澡是公用的,有时间限制。住宿含早餐,有和餐和西餐可供选择,和餐非常精致,可以一试。

    Reviewed December 11, 2017

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