四季亭 Shikitei

“Fantàstic”

It was a typical Japanese experience, like traveling to another era, and there was nothing to complain about.

Adela·एक हफ़्ते पहले

From the instant we booked, we felt welcomed; the staff reached out right away to ask about any special requests, which left a wonderful first impression. My partner is vegetarian, and the team were incredibly accommodating, thoughtfully substituting meat with alternatives such as seafood, tofu and vegetables. On arrival, we were warmly greeted by the Oi family and welcomed with a simple yet beautiful tea ceremony before being escorted to our spacious, traditional room. A special thank you to our nakai-san, Mukumura-san, for her flawless hospitality and kindness during our stay. Staying at Shikitei truly felt like immersing ourselves in Japanese culture. Everything, from the traditional architecture and warm hospitality to the dining experience and the beautiful robes provided, felt authentic and thoughtfully considered. It was a genuinely special experience. The location was perfect, too! Just a 10–15‑minute walk from the train station, Shikitei sits right on the edge of Nara Deer Park. From there, it was another 10–15 minutes on foot to the temples, and Sanjo Dori Street was also within easy walking distance. Overall, we had an incredible stay and are so grateful to the wonderful people who made it special. I would wholeheartedly recommend Shikitei to anyone looking for an authentic, traditional Japanese ryokan experience. It is a beautiful place to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and hospitality. The hospitality from the Oi family, and our nakai-san, Mukumura-san, made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay; an unforgettable experience. Everything was great, thank you🙏🏽

Bernadette·एक हफ़्ते पहले

We had a great time at this ryokan. Very welcoming staff greeted us with tea and cake, a wonderful breakfast that accommodated vegetarians, and comfortable futons. The room was very large. The baths were very nice as well. The location couldn't get any better. The room needs some work (water stains) and upgrades, but the charm of our room accommodated for this. The bathroom and tub are great, but more privacy is needed so that we can keep the shades up while using the vanity and tub etc.

Clay·2 हफ़्ते पहले

The authentic charm was lovely, but the ambiance felt very cold and the room was on the roadside edge, not on the park side.

Catherine·2 हफ़्ते पहले

“満足してます”

The staff's service was very courteous.

Yuichi·3 हफ़्ते पहले