Ryokan Asukasou at the Entrancne of Nara Park

I only stayed one night, but my experience was quite good. The room was spacious, and the indoor hot spring was a nice touch. I didn't get to try the outdoor one. I didn't book breakfast, as I'm not really used to Japanese-style breakfast.

The room was spacious, and the hot spring was wonderfully uncrowded and relaxing. Everything was very clean. There's free ice cream in the lobby, which was a nice treat after a hot spring soak! The hotel is conveniently located near tourist attractions, and it's about a ten-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. The service was excellent, and there's free coffee and tea bags available in the lobby. The only downside was that the room wasn't very warm. In winter, cold air seeped in near the windows, and even with the air conditioning set to 30 degrees, it still felt a bit chilly.

A fantastic local hotel, popular with both locals and international guests. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast for the half-board option was a bit lacking, but dinner was excellent. We had booked a Japanese suite with a view of the Five-Story Pagoda, but unfortunately, the pagoda is under renovation until 2034, so the view was a bit compromised. Otherwise, everything was great. Deer were everywhere right outside, and the location was superb.

The hotel's location is excellent, within walking distance of Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine. It's also very close to Nara-machi, which has many restaurants, and Kintetsu Nara Station. The hotel has its own hot spring baths. There used to be an open-air bath where you could see the Five-Story Pagoda of Kofuku-ji Temple, but it's currently under renovation and not visible. All the staff members were very friendly and welcoming.