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Kankaso
At a Glance
- long history of serving foreign guests
- traditional Japanese building
- beautifully decorated
- very convenient to Nara Koen
Pros
- English not spoken
Cons
Kankaso Review
At once exquisitely refined and delightfully friendly, Kankaso exemplifies the best of Japanese hospitality. Beautiful gardens surround this peaceful ryokan near Todai-ji, and inside, elegant ikebana arrangements adorn the alcove. Each room is decorated with scrolls and pottery. Although the building has been renovated over the centuries, its 1,200-year-old central beam testifies to its longevity. The communal baths look out onto the gardens. A delicious kaiseki dinner is included, as is breakfast.
- Address: 10 Kasugano-cho, Nara, 630-8212
- Phone: 0742/26-1128
- Website: www.kankaso.jp
- Location: Nara Koen
Contact Information
- 9 Japanese-style rooms, 5 with bath.
- Rate includes some meals.
Hotel Details
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