What are the check-in and check-out times at 료칸 고센?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is 료칸 고센 located?

It is in Nara Nara. Address: 1125 Takabatakecho, Nara-shi, Nara.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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Ryokans in Nara

료칸 고센

Ryokan Kosen

Nara onsen ryokan — Fifty-Two Stone Steps Beneath a Five-Story Pagoda

★ 3.0TrustYou 87/100 · 664 reviews|Nara

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About this ryokan

🏯Fifty-Two Stone Steps Beneath a Five-Story Pagoda

Nara · Ryokan Kosen

Location and First Impression

🏯Climb the 52 stone steps at the entrance and the World Heritage five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji comes into view
🦌On the east bank of Sarusawa Pond, a fine base for strolling Nara Park and Naramachi
🚶About a 7-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station

Rooms

🛏️All 23 rooms are traditional tatami Japanese-style
🚽14 rooms have both bath and toilet, while 9 rooms have a toilet only
📺Calm Japanese rooms equipped with the basics, including a fridge and flat-screen TV

Rooms with a View

🌇Some rooms offer views over Sarusawa Pond and Nara Park
🪟The scenery of ancient Nara unfolds beyond the shoji screens
🍵Neat Japanese rooms furnished with a low table and floor chairs

Large Baths

♨️Separate large baths are operated for men and women
🛁Ease away travel fatigue in the spacious tile-and-stone indoor tub
🚿Both large baths offer plenty of washing space

Breakfast and Cuisine

🍲Breakfast comes with yudofu, simmered tofu hot pot
🥢A Japanese-style breakfast set with simple, homey Nara side dishes
🍚Plans include breakfast as standard

Facilities

🛋️A spacious lobby lounge on the first floor
🎎Large (about 39 mats) and small (about 16 mats) banquet halls are available
👥Accommodates up to 60 general guests, or up to 100 for student groups

Nearby Sights

🗼About a 3-minute walk to the five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji
🏛️6 minutes on foot to the Nara National Museum, and about 1.1km to Todai-ji
⛩️Kasuga Taisha and Naramachi are also within walking distance

Access

🚆About 33 minutes on the Kintetsu limited express from Kyoto, then a 7-minute walk
🚉About 40 minutes by rapid express from Kintetsu Namba in Osaka
🚌Tour buses can drop off and pick up right at the entrance

A warm, tatami-room ryokan on the shore of Sarusawa Pond, with the World Heritage five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji right at hand. Walk through Nara Park and Naramachi and take home lasting memories of a night in this ancient capital.

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Property Location With a stay at Ryokan Kosen in Nara, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Kofuku-ji Shrine and 6 minutes by foot from Nara National Museum. This ryokan is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Todaiji Temple and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kasuga Shrine. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Business Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Sarusawa-ike - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Naramachi - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Kofuku-ji Shrine - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Gango-ji Temple - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Nara Christ Church - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Nara Information Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Nara National Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Nara Prefectural Art Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Denkoji - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Ukimido Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Himuro Shrine - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Kozenji Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Nara Woman's University - 1 km / 0.6 mi The nearest airports are: Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 80.7 km / 50.1 mi Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 47.7 km / 29.6 mi Kobe (UKB) - 70.1 km / 43.6 mi

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What are the check-in and check-out times at 료칸 고센?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is 료칸 고센 located?: It is in Nara Nara. Address: 1125 Takabatakecho, Nara-shi, Nara.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.

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Ryokans in Nara

료칸 고센

Ryokan Kosen

Nara onsen ryokan — Fifty-Two Stone Steps Beneath a Five-Story Pagoda

★ 3.0TrustYou 87/100 · 664 reviews|Nara

📍 View on map

PHOTOS

Photos

1 / 20 · Tap a photo to view it full screen

ABOUT

About this ryokan

🏯Fifty-Two Stone Steps Beneath a Five-Story Pagoda

Nara · Ryokan Kosen

Location and First Impression

🏯Climb the 52 stone steps at the entrance and the World Heritage five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji comes into view
🦌On the east bank of Sarusawa Pond, a fine base for strolling Nara Park and Naramachi
🚶About a 7-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station

Rooms

🛏️All 23 rooms are traditional tatami Japanese-style
🚽14 rooms have both bath and toilet, while 9 rooms have a toilet only
📺Calm Japanese rooms equipped with the basics, including a fridge and flat-screen TV

Rooms with a View

🌇Some rooms offer views over Sarusawa Pond and Nara Park
🪟The scenery of ancient Nara unfolds beyond the shoji screens
🍵Neat Japanese rooms furnished with a low table and floor chairs

Large Baths

♨️Separate large baths are operated for men and women
🛁Ease away travel fatigue in the spacious tile-and-stone indoor tub
🚿Both large baths offer plenty of washing space

Breakfast and Cuisine

🍲Breakfast comes with yudofu, simmered tofu hot pot
🥢A Japanese-style breakfast set with simple, homey Nara side dishes
🍚Plans include breakfast as standard

Facilities

🛋️A spacious lobby lounge on the first floor
🎎Large (about 39 mats) and small (about 16 mats) banquet halls are available
👥Accommodates up to 60 general guests, or up to 100 for student groups

Nearby Sights

🗼About a 3-minute walk to the five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji
🏛️6 minutes on foot to the Nara National Museum, and about 1.1km to Todai-ji
⛩️Kasuga Taisha and Naramachi are also within walking distance

Access

🚆About 33 minutes on the Kintetsu limited express from Kyoto, then a 7-minute walk
🚉About 40 minutes by rapid express from Kintetsu Namba in Osaka
🚌Tour buses can drop off and pick up right at the entrance

#NaraRyokan#RyokanKosen#KofukuJi#SarusawaPond#NaraPark#Naramachi#JapaneseStyleRyokan#LargeBath

🔗 Official website

Read the property's own description▾

* This description is the property's own text, in English.

GUIDE

New to ryokans?

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

♨️ Onsen bathing etiquette 🩹 Onsen with tattoos?✅ First-timer checklist All guides →

ROOMS

Available rooms

FACILITIES

Facilities & Services

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객실 초고속 인터넷

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at 료칸 고센?: Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Where is 료칸 고센 located?: It is in Nara Nara. Address: 1125 Takabatakecho, Nara-shi, Nara.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?: Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.