Kotonoyado Musashino

9.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.1/10, based on 263 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 Current ryokan	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	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

National Park Forest Surroundings Mountain Setting Garden Setting Temple District Public Onsen

Location

630-8212 Nara, Nara, Kasugano-cho 90, Japan

Staff 9,8/10

Facilities 9,1/10

Cleanliness 9,4/10

Comfort 9,6/10

Value for money 7,5/10

Location 9,6/10

Nara Park SettingSet in Kasugano-cho beside Nara Park, with temples, greenery, and deer nearby.

Historic Ryokan FeelA long-established inn with classic Japanese architecture, tatami rooms, and traditional ambiance.

Refined Kaiseki MealsSeasonal kaiseki dining is a standout, often highlighted as a memorable part of the stay.

Scenic Room ViewsSome rooms look toward Wakakusa Hill or the forested edge of Nara Park.

Warm HospitalityGuests frequently praise the attentive, welcoming service and authentic ryokan hospitality.

Relaxing Bath TimeTraditional communal bathing adds a calm, restorative ritual to the classic ryokan experience.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsIts strongest driver is the Nara Park setting: arrive for afternoon park walks, soak before dinner, enjoy kaiseki, then use the quiet early morning around Wakakusa/Todai-ji before day-trippers build. A second night works if you want a slower Nara pace and time for Kasuga Taisha, museum area, and relaxed meals, but the city is not strong enough for a long ryokan base.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a high-character Nara Park stay for travelers who want temple access, evening atmosphere, and ryokan dining, not as a transport-efficient regional base.

Know before booking

Weak station convenienceIt is inside the Nara Park area, so arrivals with heavy luggage are less convenient than staying near Kintetsu or JR Nara.

Not an onsen townBaths are part of the ryokan stay, but this is not a hot-spring resort destination with multiple public bath options.

Can feel overlongMore than two nights risks wasting time unless you specifically want a slow Nara retreat with repeated park walks and ryokan meals.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Traditional kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast, sometimes served in-room.

Self-Service Bar (on-site)

on-site

Small guest bar noted for some annex room stays.

Izasa Yumekaze Square (nearby)

nearbynear the ryokan

Useful nearby stop for Nara specialties near Todai-ji approach.

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 at Kintetsu Nara Station first, then continue by short taxi ride or local bus toward the Kasuga Taisha/Todaiji area. If carrying luggage, a taxi from either Kintetsu Nara or JR Nara Station is usually the simplest final approach.

Kintetsu Nara Stationstation
1.8 kmabout 25–35 min on footabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by bus or taxi depending on stop and traffic
Usually the most convenient rail arrival point for central Nara and sightseeing-focused stays; best overall station for reaching the ryokan.
JR Nara Stationstation
2.6 kmabout 40–50 min on footabout 15–20 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by bus or taxi depending on stop and traffic
Useful if arriving on JR lines, but the ryokan is farther from here than from Kintetsu Nara; taxi is practical with luggage.
Kasuga Taisha Hondenbus
360 mabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxiabout 8 min from Kintetsu Nara or about 12 min from JR Nara, then a short walk
Very convenient for travelers specifically heading to the Kasuga Taisha side of Nara Park; often one of the closest practical bus stops.
Todaiji-Daibutsuden / Kasuga Taisha-maebus
730 mabout 10–15 min on footabout 5–10 min by taxiabout 4 min from Kintetsu Nara or about 8 min from JR Nara, then a short walk
One of the most useful bus stops for this area if you want to avoid a full walk from the stations while still approaching on foot.
Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)airport
39 kmabout 1 hr to 1 hr 20 min by car, traffic dependentabout 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 15 min using bus and rail combinations, best checked locally
Useful mainly for domestic flights; a reasonable airport option if fares or schedules are better than Kansai International.
Kansai International Airportairport
62 kmabout 1 hr 15–1 hr 45 min by car, traffic dependentabout 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr 30 min via direct airport bus or rail combinations
Best airport choice for many international visitors to Nara; direct airport-bus access to Nara city makes it especially practical.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Inside the Nara Park atmosphereThe inn sits at 90 Kasugano-cho in the Nara Park area, giving the stay a calm, wooded feel rather than a typical city-hotel setting. It works especially well if you want early or late access to the park’s historic surroundings.
Rooms with real ryokan characterThe property emphasizes traditional Japanese-style rooms, and some are set apart like quiet cottage-style accommodations facing greenery. This gives the stay a more intimate, old-Nara mood than a standardized hotel room.
Dinner feels like part of the experienceThe ryokan is known for seasonal kaiseki-style dining served with a classic ryokan sensibility, making meals a key reason to stay rather than an afterthought. It is a good choice if you want the cultural ritual of a full ryokan evening.
Artful baths add personalityIts communal bath is styled with works by artists and craftspeople, so the bathing area feels designed rather than purely functional. Some rooms also offer private bath features, including open-air jacuzzi-style baths in select categories.
A quieter, more adult-oriented retreatThe inn does not accept children under twelve in at least some room categories, which helps preserve a peaceful atmosphere. Couples or mature travelers may appreciate the calmer tone this creates.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the easiest base for station accessIt is not right by Nara Station, and access typically involves a short car or taxi ride from JR or Kintetsu Nara. If you want to move around with minimal transfers or luggage hassle, this may feel less convenient.
Limited fit for families with young kidsThe property is not a flexible option for many family trips because children under twelve are restricted in some accommodations. Travelers with younger children should be cautious before booking.
Traditional style may feel less practicalFuton bedding, ryokan meal service rhythms, and more classic room layouts can be charming but less convenient for guests who prefer a modern hotel setup. The experience is more about atmosphere than efficiency.
Bathing facilities are intimate, not expansiveThis is a boutique-style ryokan, so the bath offering is part of the charm but not a large-scale spa complex. Travelers expecting multiple pools or a resort-like wellness area may find it modest.
Some rooms trade space for authenticityCertain rooms, including cottage-style options, lean into traditional design and quieter seclusion rather than spacious luxury. Guests wanting big contemporary rooms or highly uniform layouts may find the experience a bit compact or idiosyncratic.

Current position: 13th out of 37 ryokans in Nara.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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 Current ryokan	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