Near Nara Park, Tenpyo Ryokan offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath and laundry facilities. Unwind in the restaurant or stay connected with in-room WiFi, while appreciating the convenience of luggage storage and a front-desk safe.
You'll be in a fantastic location at Tenpyo Ryokan, just a 5-minute walk from Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out しゃぶしゃぶ らつく, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 1148 ft (JPY 1200 per day), from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Handrails in stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Window screens
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Dining
しゃぶしゃぶ らつく - This theme restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1200 per day (1148 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Also known as
Tenpyo Ryokan Nara
Tenpyo Ryokan
Tenpyo Nara
Tenpyo
Tenpyo Ryokan Nara
Tenpyo Ryokan Ryokan
Tenpyo Ryokan Ryokan Nara
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Tenpyo Ryokan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tenpyo Ryokan?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Tenpyo Ryokan and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Nara Park (2-min walk) and Sarusawa Pond Park (4-min walk), along with Kofuku-ji Temple (6-min walk) and Nara National Museum (12-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Tenpyo Ryokan?
Yes, しゃぶしゃぶ らつく offers Japanese cuisine.
What's the area around Tenpyo Ryokan like?
Tenpyo Ryokan is in the heart of Nara, a short 2-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station and 4 minutes' walk from Sarusawa Pond Park.
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Reviews
Tenpyo Ryokan Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2026
It was so.close to Nara Park. The location is connected to a shopping street and it is close to a many food options.
Dung
Dung, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
Amazing location, close to the park and shopping street. Clean room and public bath
Anson
Anson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
Clean, Quiet, and Convenient Ryokan.
Beautiful and quiet stay. We greatly appreciate the kindness and hospitality from all the staff. We love how convenient this location is to the train station (Nara), to the shopping strip filled with restaurants, and to the Deer Park. Would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Great staff! Awesome breakfast!
rachael
rachael, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2025
Room has basic amenities and is in older condition. Public bath is small for 3 people to use at a time. Location inside the shopping street and next to train station is very convenient. Also walkable to Nara Park and Todaiji.
Julia
Julia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2026
The staff were super nice,
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2026
An authentic Japanese experience in a hundred year old building. With futon beds and mostly shared toilets and showers. 10-15 minute walk from the central walking streets of Nara (away from the crowds). Great place for the young at heart and physically able.
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Nice place to visit Nara from
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2023
Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, Ryokan is within walking distance of Nara park, plenty of dining options nearby, and it's located right outside of the train station.
Abdullah
Abdullah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Nice one night stay. walking distance to everything you want to see or need. Cool traditional room.
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2023
The Ryokan is great! It's very quiet and easy to relax. The service is very good, I don't speak much Japanese but they made sure I was taken care of. The onsen is very nice. The restaurant is amazing, they have high quality beef and also the best dessert - kintoki!!! I can't wait to stay here again!
Dale
Dale, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2023
Excellent location close to Kintetsu Nara Station and Nara Park. The room was really nice and the futons were super comfortable. Room amenities were nice.
The only complain was a weird smell coming from the room’s private bathroom.
Antonio
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8/10 Very good
May 20, 2023
Situated so close to the Kintetsu Nara station, and the middle of the shopping mall, so you can get anything you like without being wet. They have a nice public bath as well. My skin was so smooth after having a dip, and nobody else was using it! Very cost effective place to stay.😊😊
SANAE
SANAE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2023
A rainy day...
Very good location, and since the rain was pouring down when we arrived, the fact that the accomodation is under one of the streets with roof, meant we could change clothes and the walk with dry clothes to find dinner. The room was cozy and we slept like puppies :-)
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2023
Close to everything!
This hotel was really in the best location. In the middle of all the restaurants and the train station etc. We had already stayed at another ryokan so we didn't take advantage of the other amenities that the ryokan offers apart from sleeping on cozy futons. This is a slightly older hotel, but it is suitable when it is a ryokan. However, there was only one electrical outlet in the entire room and you could hear quite clearly what was going on out in the corridor. Closing the sliding door to the bedroom helped a bit but it didn't take it all away, which was a little difficult for us. The staff was super friendly and very good at English!