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Experience world-class service at Tsukihitei
Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens. All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an en suite bathroom. Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away. Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kiera
United Kingdom
“We spent one night in Tsukihitei and it was the absolute highlight of our trip to Japan! The food was amazing and the location in the primeval forest was magical. The staff were extremely attentive and catered well to allergies.” - Barlow
Australia
“My favourite place to stay on my 2 week trip to Japan” - Monika
Singapore
“This property is unreal. In the middle of the world heritage forest which makes it that much more special. I had the best time staying here for two night, it was bliss. Food was 5 star for me as a specially because I am vegetarian and it’s hard...” - Anita
India
“Its a ryokan that gives you real authentic experience, the staff is very polite and ever willing to help and the environment around is heavenly” - Ian
Ireland
“A really wonderful experience. Everyone there was so welcoming and lovely. The rooms, bath and dinner were all incredible. Genuinely one of our favourite stays anywhere.” - Brion
United States
“Our room, Sakuri, was great. Like living in small tea house with sliding walls and floors made of mats. Had our own wooden bath tub for private onsen. Traditional Japanese dinners and breakfasts were superb. Thanks so much to the chef for...” - Jo
Australia
“A magical stay in the forest. Quiet and relaxing. Comfortable room for a family of 4. The hospitality was warm and welcoming and the food delightful and impeccably prepared. Well located for walking in the forest and to some temples and...” - Dylan
Australia
“Property was in an amazing location away from all the people and noise, very quiet and peaceful location but only an approx. 15 min walk and your at the main park. Staff were so friendly, probably the best service I’ve ever had in my life....” - Debra
Australia
“Every aspect of our stay at Tsukihitei was special. The staff were incredibly attentive, the extraordinary food and the location stunning.” - Thomas
Canada
“All of it. The location in the woods is special - where else do you get to watch a bunch of flying squirrels scamper through the trees while you head to dinner? Relaxing in one of the private baths after a busy day pounding the pavement. The...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
If you prefer Western meals for breakfast, please inform the property in advance.
License number: 第39-40号