Tenpyo Ryokan

8.3

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.3/10, based on 291 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Nara Inn Japanese Ryokan	9.9/10	25
🥈 2nd	Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei	9.4/10	464
🥉 3rd	Ryokan Taishoro	9.4/10	104
4th	Gyokuzoin	9.3/10	693
5th	Misenkan	9.4/10	55
6th	Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park	9.2/10	1,089
7th	Hanaya Tokubei	9.3/10	51
8th	Minshuku Kawarabi-so	9.2/10	197
9th	Kasuga Hotel	9.1/10	1,262
10th	Mikasa	9.1/10	955
11th	Kanko Ryokan Kuboji	10.0/10	5
12th	Hotobil B&B 潤 An inn that enjoys breakfast	9.1/10	295
13th	Kotonoyado Musashino	9.1/10	263
14th	Hôtel touristique Tōnomine	9.1/10	167
15th	Wakasa Annex	9.0/10	418
16th	Yoshinoonsen Motoyu	9.1/10	23
17th	Kanko Ryokan Yamato	9.0/10	153
18th	Nara Ryokan	8.9/10	1,438
19th	Kinokuniya Jinpachi	8.9/10	103
20th	Monzen Okagero	8.9/10	98
21st	Tsubakiso	8.9/10	39
22nd	Ubusuna no Sato TOMIMOTO	9.1/10	1
23rd	Shiroyama Ryokan	8.8/10	150
24th	Ryotei Jyusouya	8.2/10	3
25th	Kakimotoya	8.7/10	69
26th	Hotel New Wakasa	8.7/10	111
27th	Yoshidaya Ryokan よしだや	8.7/10	699
28th	Hotel Nosegawa	8.6/10	121
29th	Hotel Mimatsu	8.4/10	30
30th	Marubun, auberge thermale à Dorogawa Onsen	8.3/10	24
31st	KAMENOI HOTEL Nara	8.5/10	186
32nd	Itaniya	8.4/10	103
33rd	Kanko Hotel Tamaru	8.1/10	41
34th	Tenpyo Ryokan Current ryokan	8.3/10	291
35th	Miharu-en, source thermale pour une peau douce	8.0/10	66
36th	Hotel Asyl Nara	8.1/10	622
37th	Nara Park Hotel	7.6/10	894

Check-in from 4:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

City Center Station Access Old Town Temple District Shopping Area

Location

630-8215 Nara, Nara, Higashimukinaka-cho 9 , Japan

Staff 8,4/10

Facilities 7,6/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 7,8/10

Value for money 8,3/10

Location 9,2/10

Central Nara BaseSteps from Nara Park and close to Sarusawa Pond, Kofuku-ji, and other key sights.

Easy Rail AccessVery convenient for Kintetsu Nara Station, with Nara Station also reachable on foot.

Traditional RoomsTatami flooring and futon-style bedding give the stay a distinctly Japanese feel.

Public BathAn on-site communal bath adds a relaxing ryokan touch after a day of walking.

Dining On SiteGuests often note convenient in-house dining, with meals rated positively in reviews.

Good Value LocationA practical pick for travelers prioritizing walkability, station access, and classic ryokan atmosphere.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsStation access is the main driver here: arrive by Kintetsu, drop bags, walk Nara Park and Kofuku-ji, enjoy dinner nearby, then use the next morning for Todai-ji, Naramachi, or onward travel.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or light 2-night central Nara stay for walkable temple sightseeing and easy rail access, not as an onsen retreat or long rural ryokan escape.

Know before booking

Not an onsen ryokanThis appears to be a simple city ryokan with standard bath facilities, not a hot-spring stay.

Can feel too short for NaraDay-trippers often rush Nara; one overnight stay helps with early park access and calmer evening walks.

Can feel too longCentral Nara sightseeing is dense but limited enough that many travelers run out of must-see targets after two nights.

Ratsuku (on-site)

on-site

First-floor shabu-shabu and sukiyaki dining.

Bar Amberjack (nearby)

nearby1 min walk

Bright cocktail bar with light snacks.

GRANCHA (nearby)

nearbyright in front of the ryokan

Yamato tea sweets shop with eat-in space.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Kintetsu Nara Station and walk a minute or two through the shopping arcade area. If coming by JR or from the airports with luggage, a short taxi ride or a bus to the Kintetsu Nara Station area is usually the easiest final approach.

Kintetsu Nara Stationstation
130 mKintetsu Nara, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japanabout 1–3 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Best primary rail access point; this is the most convenient station for the ryokan and for sightseeing in central Nara.
JR Nara Stationstation
910 mSanjohonmachi, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japanabout 12–18 min on footabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by local bus depending on stop and waiting time
Useful if arriving on JR lines from Kyoto, Osaka, or Tennoji; manageable on foot, but a taxi is easier with luggage.
Kintetsu Nara Station Bus Stopsbus
130 mOutside Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japanabout 1–3 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxi
Most useful local bus access point for Nara Park, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, and other city sights; also practical for travelers who prefer bus over walking from rail.
JR Nara Station Bus Terminalbus
910 mOutside JR Nara Station, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japanabout 12–18 min on footabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by local bus depending on route
Useful secondary bus hub if arriving by JR or intercity transport; better for transfers than for the final walk with heavy luggage.
Osaka International Airport (Itami)airport
37 kmToyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japanabout 60–80 min by car depending on trafficabout 70–100 min to central Nara, then a short walk or taxi
A practical domestic-flight airport for Nara; often convenient if using airport bus or rail via Osaka, then finishing at Kintetsu Nara.
Kansai International Airportairport
60 kmIzumisano, Osaka Prefecture, Japanabout 80–100 min by car depending on trafficabout 90–120 min to central Nara, then a short walk or taxi
Best international-airport choice for many overseas travelers heading to Nara; usually easiest via airport bus or rail toward Kintetsu Nara or JR Nara.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent Kintetsu Nara accessThe ryokan is about a 1-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, which makes arrival easy and day trips around Kansai very convenient.
Walk to Nara’s main sightsYou can reach Nara Park, Kofuku-ji, Sarusawa Pond, and much of central sightseeing on foot, so the location saves time every day.
Traditional rooms in the city centerTatami rooms and futon bedding give you a more Japanese-style stay than a standard business hotel, while still being in a busy, central shopping area.
Useful on-site bath and diningThere is a public bath for relaxing after sightseeing, and the building also has an on-site restaurant, which adds convenience after a long day out.
Handy area for food and shoppingBecause it sits in a lively shopping district, you have restaurants, snacks, and souvenir shopping right outside instead of needing extra transport.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

More practical than atmosphericAlthough it offers Japanese-style rooms, the setting is in a commercial shopping street, so it does not deliver the secluded, scenic ryokan mood some travelers expect.
Rooms may feel datedGuest feedback suggests the experience can feel old-fashioned in a less charming way, with simpler interiors and a more budget-style finish than the price may imply.
Noise insulation can be limitedIts central urban location and older-style construction may mean more sound from nearby rooms or the surrounding area than at a quieter countryside inn.
Not ideal for a luxury ryokan stayThis is better suited to travelers prioritizing location over refined facilities, elaborate kaiseki, or a high-end wellness experience.
Restrictions may not suit every tripThe property is not child-friendly, so families with young children should look elsewhere if they want a traditional stay in Nara.

Current position: 34th out of 37 ryokans in Nara.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
29th	Hotel Mimatsu	8.4/10	30
30th	Marubun, auberge thermale à Dorogawa Onsen	8.3/10	24
31st	KAMENOI HOTEL Nara	8.5/10	186
32nd	Itaniya	8.4/10	103
33rd	Kanko Hotel Tamaru	8.1/10	41
34th	Tenpyo Ryokan Current ryokan	8.3/10	291
35th	Miharu-en, source thermale pour une peau douce	8.0/10	66
36th	Hotel Asyl Nara	8.1/10	622
37th	Nara Park Hotel	7.6/10	894