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Seikanso

29 Higashi Kitsuji-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8327, Japan
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Ranked #3 of 26 Nara B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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pierreber
Paris, France
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

unforgetable memories of our travel in japan in the old typical house around a garden More

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Austin P
Denver, Colorado
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13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

This inn is only a short distance from the train station via a local bus, which travels in a seeming circle and comes quite frequently. There are very helpful tourist information center attendants at the station who know the location of many of the local inns and can tell you the easiest way to get to whatever inn you are... More

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MelanieRP
Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

My husband and I came to Japan 5 weeks after the tsunami and there were not many guests at any location we stayed. Other than the owners, as far as we could tell there was only one other guest staying in the ryokan. The owners were nice, but were not very involved in our stay and had quarters in part... More

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Melga W
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

We arrived in Nara on a long weekend with nowhere to stay. This was the only place to have any accommodation available. We arrived early and left our bags to walk around town and when we came back at check intime our bags had been taken to our room and or beds made for us. It is a wonderful character... More

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Mandogirl
Scotland
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2010

Spent one night here for visit to Nara...easy walk from town centre, through old neighbourhood - happy with the location and interesting to explore the back streets around Seikanso. Although the frontage of this ryokan is fairly unassuming, inside it is all built around a fabulous garden area. Comfortable enough room, clean and tidy, with tea making facilities and separate... More

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timpaws
London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2010
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We loved everything about Seikanso. The courteous proprietors were so kind and accommodating, the smell of the wooden building, delightful garden and wonderfully authentic rooms, meals served in a traditional setting, tiny balconies overlooking the cloistered courtyard . . . all made for the most memorable stay in Nara. This is the place to stay for a genuinely relaxing taste... More

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TravelJones_10
San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2010

I chose this Ryokan because of its historical significance as a Geisha house and its location in Nara, which I believe is the oldest settlement in Japan. The gardens are stunning. I did not mind sharing a bath down the hall, nor that the building was old. This added to the charm. Location was superb, easy walk to bus and... More

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tellithowitis2
Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2010

Based on the reviews on tripadvisor we expected better facilities. It was the 3rd ryokan we had stayed in and it was by far the poorest. It was not expensive but I would not say it was good value for what it was. Times for check in were restrictive ie. from 4pm and the reason is because there are no... More

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The_Last_Unicorn
London, UK
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22 reviews
38 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2010

I stayed at Seikanso with 2 friends for 1 nights in June 2010 and was satisfied with our choice. Location: Okay. You'll need a map, so try asking at the Tourist Info booth at Nara station. Bus/taxi ride from station, then down a small side street. Some small shops and restaurants nearby. Apperance: Resonably large for a Ryokan. Very pretty... More

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MXLondon
London
Top Contributor
79 reviews
80 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2009

We stayed for one night in the Seikan-so as part of a sightseeing holiday. This is the only Ryokan I have ever stayed in so have nothing to compare it to, but we found it a fun experience for one night. I was expecting it to feel like a UK/North American B&B, but the atmosphere was much more like a... More

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