About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Misenkan in Tenkawa offers a ryokan experience with tatami floors and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a private open-air bath with mountain and river views, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Guest Services: The property provides housekeeping service, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak Japanese. Local Attractions: Located 88 km from Kansai International Airport, Misenkan is near a hot spring area. Guests can relax in the on-site private baths and enjoy scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Genn
Spain Spain
The food was absolutely amazing and it was nice that they explained what every component was and where it was from. The staff were also super friendly and made us feel at home. On top of all this, the room was really spacious and well-designed, we...
Kristina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It is a calm and clean space, wonderful and attentive staff, with loads of knowledgeable about the area. It felt like you’re staying with friends.
Bruria
Israel Israel
dinner and breakfast were amazing the service was perfect the room and all other facilities were wonderful it was really a pleasyre to stay there
Sid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The private onsen was amazing! Luxury and relaxing and absolutely amazing views of the forest. Hearing the river helped us sleep. Kontatsu table was a nice touch. The food is probably the best quality local food you can get in Japan, all prepared...
Céline
France France
Everything Best hospitality, owner are very Nice people and kind. Very good sake too. Everything local. Clean The room with outside bathub was really stuning The area was Nice, slow Life japan. With an amazing smell of Cedar wood. Nice Onsen...
Man
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Everything perfect, very nice and helpful staff, beautiful and cozy room and bed, you can hear the sound of river when you sleep, very good and yummy food, host even cook more dishes for us
Anna
Italy Italy
Lovely guesthouse next to a brook with amazing food (it's no wonder they are a Michelin recommended restaurant). They were also accommodating for a vegetarian diet. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Vivian
Australia Australia
Amazing care and hospitality in every aspect of our stay. Beautiful nature and approach to creating a welcoming atmosphere for all of my group. The nearby nature trails are the most spectacular I have seen in Japan.
Madleen
Germany Germany
Das Essen !! Ich habe wahrscheinlich noch nie so feines Essen gehabt. Abendessen und Frühstück vom Michelin Koch und Hotel Besitzer liebevoll Sterne Küche gezaubert. Alles feine lokale frische saisonale Zutaten. Der Tofu wird 40m weiter mit dem...
Ivan
Turkey Turkey
Классное место. Жили в номере с ванной и туалетом, который большой. Еда просто восхитительно. Сакэ рекомендую брать, который 507. Тихо, красиво, уютно. Могут вас отвезти в онсэн, если захотите. В номере есть чай, чтобы приготовить. Хозяин...

Hosted by 畠中 稔

9.9
Host review score
畠中 稔
Misenkan is in Tenkawa village in Nara prefecture. Tenkawa is a small village with more than 1,300 years of history. We are located far from Nara city and any other big cities. It’s seclusion has allowed us to preserve our traditional culture and blessed us with natural wonders. (please check transport access before booking!) Our inn is facing the river. We don’t have an elevator in our inn. If you require assistance going up and down stairs, please let us know upon making the reservation. The price includes two meals (dinner and breakfast), taxes, and a service charge. We provide delicious meals with ingredients obtained locally. For example, wild boar hot pot, roast venison, deep fried sweet fish, and tofu. This village is famous for its pure tasting water. Even the flavor of rice and tea are enhanced by the crisp water. There is a special available for reservations made on Booking. Guests can enjoy a grilled “yamatonikudori”, which is a premium‐brand chicken from Nara; served for dinner. And a cup of coffee will be served after breakfast. ・At Misenkan, you can relax and enjoy food in the room with a tatami while wearing a yukata and listening to the sound of the river.
Experience a small inn with warm hospitality! Our inn accommodates 4 groups and serves hearty home cooking. Although there are no luxurious facilities or equipment, each room has a flush-toilet and a hot water washbasin. A small open-air bath can be reserved for each room free of charge (for about 45 minutes). Tenkawa village is famous for its delicious water! At Misenkan, you can enjoy delicious cold "super soft water". There is no need to buy mineral water! Tenkawa is a small mountain village and is said to be a sacred place that contains “power spots”, “where one’s heart returns to one’s self”. It is famous for being a place to start anew and reset. How about an opportunity to spend a relaxing time and reconsider your daily life while feeling the difference between water and air? At the inn, you’ll meet a hostess who is always smiling and a master who is familiar with the nature and history of Tenkawa village. We will always try to provide warm hospitality to make your trip comfortable and full of enjoyable memories. We are looking forward to seeing you at Misenkan!
Around the inn * Mitarai Gorge: A beautiful river that shines emerald green. (Approximately 3 km from the inn) * Tenkawa Daibenzaiten Shrine: A shrine famous for its power spots, which are said to be the three largest Benzaiten in Japan. The god of water, also famous as the god of entertainment. (About 3 km from the inn, about 8 minutes by car) * Tennokawa Hot Springs: One-day public baths. (700yen. Closed between 20:00 from 11:00 to 19:30. Closed on Tuesdays.) * Ryusenji: A place in the birthplace of Shugendo. 【access】 From Nara Park By car: Approx. 75 km 2 hours (via Keinawa Expressway, at R309) Train / Bus: Take a train at Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at Shimoichiguchi Sta. Get on the bus and get off at Tenkawa kawai bound for Dorogawa Onsen or Nakaiosumi. From Osaka By car: Approx. 90 km 2 hours (From Hanwa Expwy. via Minami-Hanna Expwy., Keinawa Expwy., at R309) Train / Bus: From Kintetsu Abenobashi Sta., get off at Shimoichiguchi Sta. bound for Yoshino and get on the Bus same as the above. * By car: In winter, studless tires must be installed. Train / Bus: Please note that there are few Nara Kotsu buses departing from Shimoichiguchi Sta.!
Language spoken: Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Misenkan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 502101