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Tenpyo Ryokan

Ryokans Interwar & Early Modern Heritage
2-Star 7.9(216 reviews)
Higashimukinaka-cho 9 , 630-8215 Nara, Japan
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Overview

Set on Higashimuki Shopping Street, Tenpyo Ryokan keeps you inside the bustling heart of Nara. There are plenty of restaurants and shops to explore while staying here, and of course, you can even dine at the property with their on-site restaurant. Both Western-style and Japanese-style rooms are available here. There's an onsen as well so that you can have a rejuvenating holiday.

Popular places in the vicinity include Bar Amberjack, where you can head for a drink, Manshodo, where you can get some unique sweets, and Grancha, a Yamato tea daifuku store! Make sure to drop by the nearby sake breweries. For an authentic stay, read on for details about Tenpyo Ryokan, a traditional ryokan in Nara.

History

Tenpyo Ryokan was built over 70 years ago and has a simple and straightforward exterior. If you thought the indoors would be the same, you'd be mistaken, as it is here that the idea of ryokan comes to life!

Design and Architecture

Most of the rooms here have tatami mats, chabudai, tatami chairs, and sliding doors, immersing you in a traditional Japanese stay experience.

The public spaces embrace historic ideals, especially with the large display cases with ō-yoroi, samurai armor, (which they have a full set of, inclusive of the helmet, shoulder guards, and body armor), yumi (large bows), and other ancient military paraphernalia. They even have a full set of katanas. Of course, the public spaces are adorned with tatami mats and gorgeous paintings.

History
Historic artifacts in display cases
$81.00 /night for 2 adults
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Amenities

Rooms

Japanese-Style Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Guest
Room 2 Bed Type 7
Room size 12 m2

Price per night

$81.43
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Dining

Ratsuku Restaurant

The on-site restaurant offers great breakfast options. Their beef sukiyaki course is sure to delight, especially with the finest Japanese black beef served. The light sauce is perfect for the morning and sure to fill you up with energy for the new day! The beef shabu-shabu is another popular dish, and barbecue meals and seafood options are available as well. Make sure to try out the unique Chagayu, a type of tea porridge that's a part of Nara's heritage.

Lunch usually involves pork and beef shabu-shabu, and you can savor some of that premium 'go pork' (Nara brand).

Dining
Ratsuku Restaurant at Tenpyo Ryokan
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Events & Experiences

Cultural Experiences

You can't skip an onsen experience when in Japan, and you wouldn't have to go anywhere else for the experience while staying at Tenpyo Ryokan. Their Koumeiseki natural mineral bath lets you have that quintessential hot spring experience right in the middle of the city. Although the hot spring is artificial, the property uses Koumeiseki mineral to provide healing qualities to the water, and it is said to alleviate fatigue and body pain in general. If you're planning to go with a student group, special packages (inclusive of meals) are available.

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Events & Experiences
The on-site onsen at Tenpyo Ryokan
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Cultural etiquette

  • Bowing (ojigi): It's advisable to bow to show respect when greeting someone. It can also be done to show gratitude or convey an apology.
  • Shoe etiquette: You must remove your outside footwear before stepping on the elevated area of the genkan (entrance) and entering a house. You should also ensure not to step on the lower area of the genkan without your shoes on. Shoes must be kept facing the entrance. If you wear socks, they should be clean and without any holes.
  • Slipper etiquette: It's usually better to wear fresh socks or slippers inside the house, especially for formal situations. Make sure to remove your slippers before stepping into a room with tatami mats on the floor. There should also be a separate set of slippers for the washroom.
  • Dining etiquette: How you hold and place your chopsticks while dining is crucial. For example, they shouldn't be held upright when eating rice. You must also place them on a holder when you're not using them. It's good to say "Itadakimasu" before starting a meal and "Gochisousama deshita" after completing it.
  • Tipping etiquette: Tipping isn't a common practice in Japan and may be considered rude.
  • Luggage etiquette: Luggage, especially those with wheels, should be carried instead of being dragged across the floor as it might damage the tatami mats or wooden flooring.
  • Photography etiquette: Photography rules can change from place to place, so make sure to check for signs or ask the staff before taking pictures anywhere.
  • Queueing etiquette: Make sure to maintain queues and never cut in line.
  • Onsen etiquette: Some onsens don't allow tattoos, so check with the staff before getting into one. You must also shower and be clean before entering a shared onsen bath.
  • Bathing etiquette: Japanese baths include separate areas for washing while the tub itself is meant only for soaking. This means bathers must first wash, scrub, and rinse themselves before entering the bath tub.
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Local Info

Kōfuku-ji

8th-century Buddhist temple, one of the oldest in the country, famous for its pagoda and main hall. (2-minute walk)

Higashimuki Shopping Street

Covered shopping area with great eateries and souvenir shops. (Property is situated on the street)

Nara Park

Popular park famous for its docile free-roaming deer that guests can feed! (10-minute walk)

Nearest Airport

The nearest airport to Tenpyo Ryokan is Osaka Itami Airport, which is a 70-minute drive away.

Nearest Railway Station

The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station.

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Customer Reviews

Location

Location is prime for both the train station and walking to the amazing temples and shrines

Dining

The breakfast tastes AMAZING with great service.