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title: "EDOSAN vs Shikitei: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Shikitei. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. EDOSAN or Shikitei in Nara? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/edosan-nara-vs-shikitei-nara/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# EDOSAN vs Shikitei

Both are in Nara, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · Fushigazushicho
## [EDOSAN](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/edosan-nara/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1377413/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Fushigazushicho
## [Shikitei](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shikitei-nara/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2092532/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Shikitei

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 80 m apart.

### Choose EDOSAN if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is EDOSAN better than Shikitei?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 1899) (+111y)

### Why is Shikitei better than EDOSAN?

1.  38 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+38)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | EDOSAN | Shikitei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 6.0 | 6.4  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 15  (+2) |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 149 |
| Rank in Nara | top 34% | top 29%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.4  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Fushigazushicho centre | 360 m | 300 m |
| To public transport | 880 m | 820 m |
| To the airport | 38 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 112 | 150  (+38) |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 32 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 9 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010  (+111y) | 1899 |
| Listed amenities | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

80 m apart

## EDOSAN or Shikitei: common questions

### Which is better, EDOSAN or Shikitei?

Shikitei leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, EDOSAN or Shikitei?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are EDOSAN and Shikitei?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/edosan-nara-vs-shikitei-nara/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/