Sarusawaike Yoshidaya vs Shikitei
Both are in Nara, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Ryokan★★★★Ikenocho
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★★Fushigazushicho
Shikitei
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Sarusawaike Yoshidaya
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose Sarusawaike Yoshidaya if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 26 / 9)
Choose Shikitei if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 26)
Why is Sarusawaike Yoshidaya better than Shikitei?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2More guest reviews (113 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×7.5
Why is Shikitei better than Sarusawaike Yoshidaya?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.9)+0.5
- 2Later 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.
| Sarusawaike Yoshidaya vs Shikitei: which hotel is better? | Sarusawaike Yoshidaya | Shikitei |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 +0.5 |
| Location | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 7.8 +1.4 | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.4 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 113 +98 | 15 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.5/5 +0.3 |
| Google reviews | 164 +15 | 149 |
| Rank in Nara | top 33% | top 31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 450 m −290 m | 740 m |
| To public transport | 560 m −260 m | 820 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m −200 m | 480 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 +18 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 31 | 32 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 9 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1899 |
| Listed amenities | 9 +3 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
290 m apart
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya: city centre: 450 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 37 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 31 sights within 1 km.
Shikitei: city centre: 740 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 38 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.
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Sarusawaike Yoshidaya or Shikitei: common questions
Which is better, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya or Shikitei?
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Shikitei is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Sarusawaike Yoshidaya or Shikitei?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Sarusawaike Yoshidaya is closer: 450 m from the centre, against 740 m for Shikitei.
How far apart are Sarusawaike Yoshidaya and Shikitei?
The two hotels are 290 m apart in a straight line.
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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