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Nara IROHA

Nara

Nara IROHA is set in Nara, 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, 24 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, as well as 24 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore.

A
Adelaide
From
United Kingdom
This was by far my favourite stay of my Japan trip. Not only was the guest house absolutely stunning and tastefully furnished, within very close proximity to the deer park, I was welcomed so warmly and it really felt like home for the night I was there. This is more than just a guest house- this is a beautiful place to bring people from all around the world together.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$177.03
1 night, 2 adults

宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara

Nara

Situated in Nara and only 2 km from Nara Station, 宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Domenico
From
Switzerland
We had a wonderful stay in this traditional Japanese house within a Buddhist temple. The service was excellent in every respect, the guest contacted us beforehand to make sure everything was ready and also offered to pick us up at the train station. The temple is beautiful, as the pictures on Bookings testify, and is maintained alive by the faith and the passion of the Guests. Living a traditionally furnished house has been an exceptional experience for us, and we could appreciate how rational and intelligently furnished were the Japanese houses. Our kids had a lot of fun in the garden and jumping on the trampolin. We could have spent in Nara, in this nice and peaceful location, more than the 2 days we booked (that's our regret).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$142.99
1 night, 2 adults

Terrace Kyobate (Vacation house in Nara)

Nara

Offering a terrace and inner courtyard view, Terrace Kyobate (Vacation house in Nara) is located in Nara, 21 km from Iwafune Shrine and 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

D
Dominique
From
Japan
I was very fortunate that there were no other guests staying in the house and I had the whole space to myself, very spacious and comfortable, and the hostess Kyoko was so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place, close to Nara Deer Park.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$208.35
1 night, 2 adults

Nara Guesthouse 3F

Nara

Offering quiet street views, Nara Guesthouse 3F is an accommodation located in Nara, 1.6 km from Nara Station and 18 km from Iwafune Shrine.

E
Elena Ramona
From
Japan
I traveled with my family (7 people in total) and we loved how spacious and cozy was Nara Guesthouse 3F, offering both Japanese and Western rooms. We also loved the location - central, within walking distance from Kintetsu Nara Station, Nara Park, supermarkets, and dining facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$285.30
1 night, 2 adults

Comfy Stay Sarusawaike

Nara

Set in Nara, 1.6 km from Nara Station, Comfy Stay Sarusawaike offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. It is situated 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and features full-day security.

J
Jochen
From
Germany
had a very comfy stay. everything you can imagine was there. even some drinks for free in the fridge so you could help yourself every time you need to. this would have also fit for a longer stay than just a few days!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 392 reviews
Price from
US$89.59
1 night, 2 adults

Dormitory Omitsu

Nara

Offering city views, Dormitory Omitsu is an accommodation located in Nara, 1.5 km from Nara Station and 19 km from Iwafune Shrine.

T
Tom
From
United Kingdom
Dormitory space was excellent and the whole place was clean. Very friendly owner. Extremely enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$91.92
1 night, 2 adults

HARUYA Naramachi

Nara

Situated in Nara, a 15-minute walk from Kofuku-ji, HARUYA Naramachi offers a 100-year-old traditional Japanese-style townhouse. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

M
Melanie
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful, calm and peaceful, truly gave us a feel for living in a traditional Japanese house. Everything we could want was there including being able to hire Yukata to relax in. The shared areas work really well, we enjoyed drinking well water and Haruya’s rice porridge 😀
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$57.88
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse法華寺Yoshikawa

Nara

Situated 2.7 km from Nara Station, 16 km from Iwafune Shrine and 20 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Guesthouse法華寺Yoshikawa provides accommodation set in Nara.

A
Ahmet Bal
From
Turkey
She is a lovely Japanese lady. She is talkative and helpful. She guests you on a typical Japanese house. If you want to experience a Japanese house, this is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$61.28
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Base Nara

Nara

Situated in Nara, Hotel Base Nara is a recently renovated accommodation, 1.2 km from Nara Station and 18 km from Iwafune Shrine.

T
Tobias
From
Finland
Clean, practical, easy, perfect,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$72.03
1 night, 2 adults

natomi宿

Heguri (Near Nara)

8.9 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, natomi宿 is located in Heguri and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

L
Lauren
From
France
Very nice traditional Japanese house, conveniently located near the metro that goes to Osaka, Nara and Kyoto. Staff was incredibly kind and even lent me their umbrella when it was raining. The place was clean, the bathroom was spacious, and the futons were very comfortable. I also enjoyed the Japanese traditional breakfast. I would definitely recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$109.62
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
    The place was well located, close to Nara park and the train station but tucked away on a quiet street. The beds were huge and comfortable, very clean and it felt like home. I only stayed one night but wish I stayed longer. Yoko is one of the warmest and friendliest hosts I’ve had, she shared stories with me about her experiences owning a guest house, she made everyone feel very welcome, and she shared her tofu with me in the morning. My most wholesome stay in Japan by far.
    Guest review by
    Sam
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
    Yoko the owner is the best! She welcomed me so warmly with tea and a snack and introduced me to all the guest! She gave me a small tour and really made me feel welcome. The guesthouse is really beautiful traditional style with really comfortable beds with spacious rooms. The guesthouse is also in a great location, but at the same time quiet and peaceful, it's a shame I could only stay one night. I look forward to staying here again one day. Thank you Yoko! - Andrew
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$64
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews
    Great location near temples right in the park. Quiet, friendly, clean place. Not fancy but comfortable as a hostel should be:) Very cheap for such place. Sweet stuff.
    Guest review by
    Vero
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    Very well located next to the park. Quiet and small garden all around the house. Our host was very attentionnate. Excellent japanese breakfast. Very cheap for sleeping in a very nice neighborhood. Free bikes. We loved cycling around the small old streets of Naramachi, which is as nice as old Kyoto and lest touristic.
    Guest review by
    Laurent
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$74.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 706 reviews
    We loved the tatami room and the futons were very comfortable. The guest house was in a great location, on a quiet street but within walking distance of all the major sites and shopping areas. The breakfast was delicious and great value.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$245.12
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
    A very charming guesthouse, ideally located 5min walk from the JR station (Kyobate). From Nara station, it takes around 20min walk to get there. The host was amazing, so helpful and nice, giving his advice on the places to go out for dinner, public baths, etc. He helped us to send our luggage to our next step location, and we are so grateful he did. Thank you so much for this great stay, we strongly recommend this place to stay ! :)
    Guest review by
    Hoang Yen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$47.19
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
    An exceptionally clean and well-kept guesthouse in a quiet street with some shops and restaurants, still within walking distance of the park, city centre and the railway stations. There is a shared common space with TV, microwave oven, refrigerator and free coffee and tea as well as various information brochures about Nara in several languages. The owner takes care of the house herself and is incredibly nice and helpful. I enjoyed my stay here a lot!
    Guest review by
    Moritz
    Solo traveller