Guest out style typical Japanese amazing welcome

Stayed in August 2025

The staff did everything to make our stay amazing. The location right next to the park was superb... We even had deer in the garden! What an amazing place!

Stayed in August 2025

Slight smell

Location, ambiance, staff, service, room

Stayed in June 2025

Liked it all!

We liked the authentic property and attention to detail.

Stayed in June 2025

Really nothing.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Shikitei. The service was exceptional from the time we were greeted at arrival until the time we departed. It is in an excellent location and right at Nara Park where we can see deer from our room. Staying at Shikitei made our Nara visit more memorable!

Stayed in June 2025

Top position and a really intriguing experience. Staff is really kind. We suggest this hotel to anyone wants a typical and charming solution to stay in Nara

Stayed in May 2025

Absolutely incredible place to stay. The staff were impeccable in every way and the tea ceremony was beautiful. The Shikitei is a must stay when visiting Nara.

Stayed in May 2025

It didn’t really matter but maybe communication could have been slightly better. When we arrived we found out there was a tea ceremony included that we didn’t realise so didn’t end up having time for. Communication before check in was probably less than we had from other places in Japan but again no issues at all when we arrived. Maybe check in earlier than 3pm would work better if there’s lots of activities for people to do in the accommodation otherwise there’s no time when you’re only in Nara for one night.

Amazing friendly service and a gorgeous authentic Japanese room with tea and snacks on arrival. Perfect location right next door to Nara park. Bags taken to room for you, shoes heated and dried. Really professional and luxury.

Stayed in May 2025

Free breakfast!?

The staff were delightful and the room was very spacious with multiple areas. We were welcomed with some tea and sweets. There was an option to have a massage in our room which we booked. It was fabulous!

Stayed in May 2025

None

It’s the best of Japanese style Ryokan hotel that we have experienced in Japan so far. The personalised service is warm and wonderful. It reflects Japanese culture in a respect of people who are ultra-polite, diligent, thoughtful, meticulous and artistic tasteful. good location - Nara Park… etc. and local specialty shopping streets nearby.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing in particular. The food is traditional Japanese food and might not suit everyone.

Very traditional Japanese Ryokan. Traditional Japanese food served. Staff members were very friendly and polite.

Stayed in May 2025

We had to walk through the Nara park and through the wave of tourists and deer with our luggage which was a bit if a struggle, but fortunately it’s only a 10 minute walk.

Had an amazing time at this Ryokan in the middle of the Nara deer park. Location is great. I’d highly recommend going here for a night in the middle of your trip to rewind and relax. We picked the traditional dinner and breakfast which was a unique experience. The food was indeed very Japanese as mentioned in some reviews, and with that I don’t mean fried katsu or loaded ramen. You need to have a bit of an open mind for different foods as the flavors and textures can be very unusual to Westerners. But I really liked the experience! Staff is extremely friendly and calm, the bath was nice, the public bath allowed for tattoos and the room and sleeping on the tatami was also very cozy! This was a highlight of our trip.

Stayed in May 2025

Right beside Nara Park. Nice atmosphere, nice staff

Stayed in April 2025

Everything! The atmosphere was magical — peaceful, authentic, and deeply connected to the history of Nara. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The traditional dinner and breakfast were exquisite, beautifully presented and full of flavor. The location is perfect — walking distance to Nara Park and temples, yet quiet and serene. The room was spacious, elegant, and very comfortable

Stayed in April 2025

Very traditional

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great since the moment that we arrived. The service was extraordinary and the facilities were great. The ryokan is beautiful!

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast time has to be booked in advance, with the last possible time 8:30, which might be a bit strict for jet-lagged guests. The room can’t be made fully dark, which however is almost always the case for traditional Japanese houses

Outstanding service even by Japanese standards. The superior family room was nice and spacey

Stayed in April 2025

You couldn't lounge in the bedroom. As I have arthritis it was difficult to get up and down, but that is not a fault of the hotel. It's just me..

Everything was great.

Stayed in April 2025

The food is also traditional style - it is great to try as an experience, but the taste could be very different from the modern style Japanese food.

The location is great, as well as the service and staffs-very traditional and professional.

Stayed in March 2025

can have more meat in dishes hahaha. a bit pricey.

awesome service. too much food!

Stayed in April 2025

Cosy establishment next to Nara park

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing really

Everything! Staffs are so nice and thoughtful.thank you again Mr OI for the wonderful service🥰 Everything is fantastic except location is a bit far from the station.we are a little bit lazy to walk hahHahha

Stayed in April 2025

The most beautiful breakfast,

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

It was a dream come true to stay in Shikitei, a traditional inn with so much history. I loved the service-mindedness of the staff, the exquisite rooms, and the location.

Stayed in April 2025