Only a 1-minute stroll from JR Miwa Station, the 100-years-old Japanese-style hotel Taishoro is located near Nara’s historical area. The Ryokan features a hot public bath, rooms in classic Japanese style, and free WiFi in some rooms. Ryokan Taishoro is a 15-minute drive away from Hasedera Temple and a 15-minute drive from Shorinji Temple. Omiwa Shrine is a 5-minute walk away. The starting point of the Yamanobe Road is a 10-minute walk from the property. JR Nara Station can be reached with a 30-minute train ride. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with an LCD TV, a safe and complimentary green tea. Bathroom facilities are shared, and some rooms have a toilet. All rooms are located on the first floor. Guests at Taishoro Ryokan can enjoy its historical architecture and serene Japanese garden. The hotel serves a Japanese breakfast in the dining room, often featuring a local noodle variety.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.0
High score for Sakurai
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  • Ronan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was great with a lot of thought and personal touches. The host was extremely kind and accommodating. The location was great, only minutes walk from the train station and near the town and attractions.
  • Kay
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The ryokan was very close to the JR Miwa train station. The room was spacious. The room had a small toilet attached to it. The family bathroom was big and clean. The owner, Masahiro Uda San, maintained the internal garden tastefully. It was a...
  • Bridget
    Netherlands Netherlands
    very nice owner, authentic accomodation, pretty surroundings

Hosted by Masahiro Uda

9.5
9.5
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Masahiro Uda
Ryokan Taishoro was founded in 1912. Please relax and enjoy yourself at the ryokan where you can feel nostalgic Japan. Guest rooms are arranged around a courtyard. The guest rooms are traditional Japanese tatami mats, and the bedding is futon.
We would like to offer hospitality to travelers from all over the world and help them enjoy their trip.
Oomiwa jinjya shrine, said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, is a 5-minute walk away. It is a shrine where nature worship still remains, and Mt. Miwa itself is worshiped as a god. The precincts are wide and many shrines are enshrined. There is also a hiking road, and you can walk all the way to Nara while enjoying nature.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Ryokan Taishoro

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Ryokan Taishoro takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Ryokan Taishoro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests checking in later than 20:00, please inform the hotel in advance.

    The hotel has a curfew at 22:00 and guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time. Reservations for guests who do not arrive by 22:00 and do not contact the property in advance may be treated as a no show.

    To eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel, a reservation must be made 5 days in advance.

    Guests who wish to use the refrigerator are kindly requested to ask the front desk. Items can be stored in the property's refrigerator and freezer.

    The hot public bath is accessible from 17:30 until 22:00. Guests who wish to take a bath or a shower with hot water in the morning must inform the property the night before in order for the property to prepare hot water.

    Luggage storage is available before check-in.

    Children 12 years old and below can be accommodated at an extra cost, per person per night. Please contact the property directly for more details.

    Please inform Ryokan Taishoro of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.