TsubakisovsRyokan Matsumae
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Ryokan Matsumae is the choice of most reviewers compared to Tsubakiso. Ryokan Matsumae ranks #10 in Nara with positive reviews from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Insight Guides.
Tsubakiso
 Fodor's
35 Tsubaicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8343
From $195/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Air Conditioning
 - Fax / photocopying
 - Baggage storage
 
 "Friendly service and delicious meals make for a relaxed stay... Tsubakiso is down a quiet side street in central Nara, about a 10-minute walk from either of the main train stations." Full review
Ryokan Matsumae
 Insight Guides
 Lonely Planet
28-1 Higashi Terabayashicho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8362
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "A friendly ryokan in the old quarter of town, there is a choice of rooms with bath or communal bathing. Close to Nara Park." 
 "This friendly little ryokan lays claim to an incredibly convenient location in Naramachi, a short walk from all the sights... The feeling here is warm and relaxing." Full review