Koto no yado Musashino

🦌Nara's oldest inn, unbroken since the Edo period

Nara · Koto no Yado Musashino

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Nara's oldest purely Japanese ryokan

• 🏯The oldest inn in Nara, standing on this spot since the Edo period
• 🖌A house beloved by writers and artists including Junichiro Tanizaki and Tesshu Yamaoka
• 🌿A small traditional ryokan set in deep greenery facing Mt. Wakakusa

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Twelve rooms, no two alike

• 🛏Every one of the twelve rooms is designed differently, each with a character of its own
• ♨Rokumei Sanso in the annex is a luxury room with an open-air bath, half-open-air bath and private lounge
• 🌸Asunaro, the main building's special room, has a hinoki bath framed by borrowed scenery from Mt. Wakakusa

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Special rooms in both wings

• 🌄Asunaro sits closest to Mt. Wakakusa, with deer roaming the slope in view
• 🛁In the annex, the luxury rooms Matsu, Take and Ume have open-air baths, while Sakura and Ayame have half-open-air baths
• 🍵Annex guests have a private lounge in which to let the hours pass

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Seasonal kaiseki served in your room

• 🍲The head chef's uncompromising seasonal kaiseki, served in your room for both dinner and breakfast
• 🥢Dishes built on Nara ingredients, prepared fresh and paced to your table
• 🍁Special kaiseki menus for early autumn, early summer, spring and winter

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Fumoto no Yu, where the Wakakusa breeze rests

• ♨The main bath is named Fumoto no Yu for the breeze off Mt. Wakakusa
• 🎋Shigaraki-yaki ceramic panels on the bathhouse walls depict wind and flowers
• 🛀A family bath for up to three is available by reservation at 1,100 yen for 40 minutes

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Banquet rooms and amenities

• 🎎A large banquet hall (20–60 guests) and a medium hall (8–15 guests) host parties, meetings and receptions
• 🪑Seating can be arranged tatami style or with chairs and tables
• 🎁A souvenir corner with Nara picks chosen by the okami, from Shirayuki Yuzen bath towels to Gyoja salt candy and Nara-zuke pickles

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In the middle of Nara Park

• 🦌Inside Nara Park: 1 minute on foot to Mt. Wakakusa and about 15 minutes to Todai-ji's Great Buddha Hall
• ⛩About 15 minutes on foot to Kasuga Taisha's main shrine, in greenery where you can hear the deer
• 🚗Free parking for 8 cars by reservation; the park has traffic restrictions, so guests are guided in through the gate

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Special rooms in both wings

• 🌄Asunaro sits closest to Mt. Wakakusa, with deer roaming the slope in view
• 🛁In the annex, the luxury rooms Matsu, Take and Ume have open-air baths, while Sakura and Ayame have half-open-air baths
• 🍵Annex guests have a private lounge in which to let the hours pass

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Seasonal kaiseki served in your room

• 🍲The head chef's uncompromising seasonal kaiseki, served in your room for both dinner and breakfast
• 🥢Dishes built on Nara ingredients, prepared fresh and paced to your table
• 🍁Special kaiseki menus for early autumn, early summer, spring and winter

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At Nara's oldest purely Japanese ryokan, running since the Edo period, twelve rooms face Mt. Wakakusa in near silence, with seasonal kaiseki to match. The call of the deer and the warmth of Fumoto no Yu take the road out of you.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Koto no yado Musashino?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Koto no yado Musashino located?

It is in Nara Nara. Address: 90 Kasuganocho, Nara-shi, Nara.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩467,342 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.