Experience world-class service at Tsukihitei

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 en suite bathroom. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres 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 specialities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Nara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anita
    India India
    Its a ryokan that gives you real authentic experience, the staff is very polite and ever willing to help and the environment around is heavenly
  • Ian
    Ireland Ireland
    A really wonderful experience. Everyone there was so welcoming and lovely. The rooms, bath and dinner were all incredible. Genuinely one of our favourite stays anywhere.
  • Brion
    United States United States
    Our room, Sakuri, was great. Like living in small tea house with sliding walls and floors made of mats. Had our own wooden bath tub for private onsen. Traditional Japanese dinners and breakfasts were superb. Thanks so much to the chef for...
  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    A magical stay in the forest. Quiet and relaxing. Comfortable room for a family of 4. The hospitality was warm and welcoming and the food delightful and impeccably prepared. Well located for walking in the forest and to some temples and...
  • Dylan
    Australia Australia
    Property was in an amazing location away from all the people and noise, very quiet and peaceful location but only an approx. 15 min walk and your at the main park. Staff were so friendly, probably the best service I’ve ever had in my life....
  • Debra
    Australia Australia
    Every aspect of our stay at Tsukihitei was special. The staff were incredibly attentive, the extraordinary food and the location stunning.
  • Thomas
    Canada Canada
    All of it. The location in the woods is special - where else do you get to watch a bunch of flying squirrels scamper through the trees while you head to dinner? Relaxing in one of the private baths after a busy day pounding the pavement. The...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    The location in the forest The very friendly and attentive staff The food was special
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room. Lovely staff. Wonderful food. Nice cedar bathtub.
  • Kristin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff were very obliging, even drove us down to see the Nara lanterns after our amazing dinner. Yukatas were high quality as was everything in the room, down to last detail. There was a cute bag for us to take home. Forrest location is serene!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tsukihitei
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

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

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Tsukihitei