Kankaso

We stayed at a terrific ryokan (traditional inn) called Kankaso in Nara. It’s near the Todaiji Temple and surrounded by a quiet and lush private garden.

The accommodations are simple but elegant – just tatami and a table. The hostess serves meals in your room and pulls the table away at bedtime to lay out mats on the floor.

The first photo is our breakfast of rice, miso, tofu, grilled fish and some pickled vegetables. The next photo is an exterior shot of our room. The last is the main entrance.