About this property
Kakimotoya is located near Mount Shigi, a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Oji Train Station. Featuring traditional architecture, public baths and seasonal cuisine, it provides Japanese-style rooms with a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Some rooms have a private outdoor bath. Each air-conditioned room has sliding paper screens, a low table with floor cushions and views of the surrounding forests and mountains. An LCD TV, an electric kettle with green tea and an en suite bathroom are included. Guests can relax with a massage or browse the gift shop, and luggage can be stored at the front desk. Kakimotoya Inn is a 10-minute walk from Shigisanchogo-ji Temple and a 20-minute drive from Horyu-ji Temple. JR Nara Station and Nara Park are about a 40-minute drive away. On-site parking is free. Set Japanese meals with varying menus are served for breakfast and dinner at a private dining area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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Breakfast info
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Free private parking available on-site
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Public Bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cosimo
Italy“Amazing food and incredible views. A proper temple of Japanese hospitality.” 
Glaucia
Australia“Amazing meals, and modern facilities, comparing to other ryokans we visited during our trip. View was amazing, but location can only be accessed by car or bus”
Kate
United Kingdom“Amazing Japanese food, impeccable service (attentive yet non intrusive) , quiet location lovely peaceful views. The temple, turn right outside the door and walk for 10 mins was incredible, virtually no one there and more impressive than the...”
Salma
France“Parfait ! Rien à redire. Vue magnifique, service impeccable, chambre confortable, expérience culinaire mémorable et onsen tremble propre.”- Ota
United States“The staff was incredible. So very nice and gracious, and very helpful. Limited English, so knowing basics and apps came in handy. Food was delicious! Way too much, but rather have too much than be left hungry. Views and seclusion was nice. ...” - Jeremy United States“Beautiful and tucked into the mountains. Staff was very kind and respectful. They were helpful when we needed anything.”
- Tiffany United States“We were pleasantly surprised by the meals provided at the Ryokan. Meals were beautifully prepared. We didn't get to experience the bath but we hope to next time. Very clean, comfortable, and accommodating. The staff were all so kind.”
- Isabel United States“This place is up on the mountains and has beautiful view, clean, nice and quiet. Temple near by (walking distance) is beautiful and must visit. Food is excellent both breakfast & dinner. private onsen in our room patio”
Anthony United States“Was exactly what we needed. A gorgeous, incredibly relaxing experience after walking a ton for a week. The staff was incredible and dis their best to ensure we were comfortable. Would absolutely recommend for the ryokan experience and a good...”- Kazuhiro
Japan“接客も良く、清潔でした。料理についても相談にのって頂き対応も良かったです。 朝夕飯も美味しく頂きました。周りも静かで良く眠れました。”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Public bath operating hours: 06:00-09:00, 16:00-23:00
Please inform Kakimotoya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
