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Guesthouse Naramachi

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Kitakyobate-cho 30

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Friendly owners of the hotel-museum, told everything, helped to get to the next …

The host was extremely polite, and it was a pleasure to meet him

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

It’s a beautiful house with great rooms and a very friendly atmosphere

Very comfortable, spacious room

Great location
6 mentions

The location is really good, near to a bus stop that takes you to Nara park

Property’s location is quite near to the deer park

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Our accommodation was exceptional, the traditional house is cosy, tidy, clean an…

The Guesthouse was homely with clean facilities and great amenities

Good value
1 mentions

Very authentic Japanese guesthouse at a very reasonable price

Overview

The 100-year old Guesthouse Naramachi offers simple Japanese-style accommodation just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyobate Train Station. The property is completely non-smoking. It offers massages, bicycle rental and free Wi-Fi throughout. The World Heritage registered Nara Park is a 10-minute walk away. Guests at Naramachi can choose a private room with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon beds. All rooms are air-conditioned, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Bath towels, washclothes and Yukata robes can be rented. JR Nara Train Station is a 20-minute walk, and Kofuku-ji Temple is a pleasant 10-minute walk away through the traditional streets of Nara. Gangoji Temple and three public baths are available within a 5-minute walk. Various types of bicycles can be rented. A free-use kitchenette is provided, with a microwave, fridge and electric kettle. At time of booking, you must inform the hotel what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel. Guests who require parking must inform the hotel at time of booking.

Traveller reviews

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Argyros

couple

February 22, 2025

10

The location is really good, near to a bus stop that takes you to Nara park! Our accommodation was exceptional, the traditional house is cosy, tidy, clean and very comfortable. Mr. Shunju and Mike are very welcoming and nice people that provide you with information, recommendations and comforts that make the whole trip an unforgettable experience! I would definitely go back again at Naramachi Guesthouse for my next staying at Nara!

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Inna

family_with_children

February 19, 2025

10

Atmospheric historical house

A unique opportunity to get acquainted with the beautiful culture of Japan. Friendly owners of the hotel-museum, told everything, helped to get to the next place of the trip. Thank you very much!

D

Dagmara

extended_group

January 2, 2025

10

Wonderful traditional japanese house and a lovely host

The host was extremely polite, and it was a pleasure to meet him. The house was lovely, and I recommend it to anyone to stay in a traditional japanese house.

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Akshat

extended_group

May 15, 2024

10

The host was amicable and friendly and helped us in deciding our food options as well places to explore in Nara. The pro

Amicable host and traditional style Japanese house. Property’s location is quite near to the deer park.

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Brian

family_with_children

April 25, 2024

10

Wonderfully charming and erudite host in Mr. Anzai. Beautiful 110 year old house once a calligraphy school. Many artifacts to admire. Good location short walk to wandering streets near Nara Park.

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Frida

couple

April 15, 2024

10

Friendly and beautiful

It’s a beautiful house with great rooms and a very friendly atmosphere. The owner is very kind and welcoming! The location is great for exploring Nara. We loved Nara, both for cozy Naramachi and the beautiful nature and temples, especially in the upper parts of Nara park. Bike rental from the guesthouse was also great!

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Nieva

couple

February 20, 2024

10

Exceptional value, facility and host.

Very comfortable, spacious room. Exceptional host. He is so friendly and recommended an amazing sushi restaurant. You can tell he really takes pride in his ryokan. The common area was lovely to spend time in and it was no issue storing our bags. The location is also easy to get to by bus from the JR station and it's a short walk to the main Nara sights (or you can rent his bikes for cheap). So welcoming and comfy. 10/10 recommend.

M

Meret

couple

January 22, 2024

10

Perfect place to discover Nara.

We really loved to stay here. Lovely host, nice area and a really comfortable and cozy room.

J

James

extended_group

January 11, 2024

10

Fantastic accomodation with a great host!

The host was kind, welcoming and friendly. The Guesthouse was homely with clean facilities and great amenities.

V

Vincent

extended_group

January 7, 2024

9

Great place to stay a night or more in Nara. Very authentic.

Very authentic Japanese guesthouse at a very reasonable price.

L

Lauren

family_with_children

January 2, 2024

10

Fabulous place, great location and incredible staff.

Bed comfortable - lovely to stay in a ryokan. Marginally stressful with rambunctious 10yo and paper walls! The owner was amazing and exceptionally kind. My husband needed medical attention and he rang around to find out what was open on public holiday and then drove him to hospital, translated and drove him home. Incredibly kind and far far exceeded our expectations. Thank you so much!

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ALIX

solo_traveller

November 19, 2023

10

Incredible place to stay with a very warm staff.

Very friendly staff. Incredible traditional house and beautiful room. Peacefulness.

S

Stuart

family_with_children

November 11, 2023

9

A great ryokan experience

Extremely friendly host

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Cyndi Claire

family_with_children

October 17, 2023

9

The host was hospitable. Lovely place

Accessible to the train station and walking distance to some of the tourist spots

A

Annette

extended_group

September 19, 2023

10

Lovely

Lovely host and history of building.

S

Susanne

couple

August 5, 2023

10

The host is amazing, and there is bike rental

F

Frances

family_with_children

July 31, 2023

7

Lovely older style small house / ryokan

Lovely old wooden house ryokan style The proprietor is so kind and lovely Lots of information given The beds were very comfy

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Adam Balogh

couple

June 5, 2023

10

The Japan style house, the rooms, proximity to Nara park, possibility to rent bikes

P

Piotr

extended_group

June 4, 2023

9

Great experience

The owner knows english quite well and was eager to give us a little tour around the house. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing making it a great experience.

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Bridget

solo_traveller

May 30, 2023

10

Room was large for just one person, the lighting was great, no harsh lights. It was quiet. Bath and tea facilities were great. Host is friendly and helpful. Will stay again if in Nara. Close to sights and restaurants.

Facilities

Activities

Games room, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Full body massage, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Picnic area, Garden

Parking

Parking, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Ironing service, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Four-Room Apartment

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment is comprised of 2 living rooms, 4 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. The well-equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious apartment offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a washing machine, tatami, soundproof walls as well as garden views. The unit offers 13 futons.

Max 13 guests 98 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Japanese-Style Deluxe Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Bathing facilities and toilets are shared. Maximum Occupancy: 4 people (3rd-4th guests are provided with additional sets of futon bedding; see Hotel Policies for charges).

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Bathing facilities and toilets are shared.

Max 2 guests 15 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Features tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Bathing facilities and toilets are shared. Maximum Occupancy: 3 people (3rd guests are provided with an additional set of futon bedding; see Hotel Policies for charges).

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printChildren under the age of 6 cannot be accommodated at this property. Check-in is strictly until 22:00. Guests arriving later cannot be accommodated and treated as a no-show. The property's entrance closes at 22:00, but staying guests can freely come and go, using their key. The hotel is closed daily from 13:00-16:00.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:43 AM

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Guesthouse Naramachi - 2 Star Hotel in Nara