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Satsuki (60min to koya, KIX)

Gojō

Offering a shared lounge and river view, お宿さつき奈良五條 is located in Gojō, 29 km from Subaru Hall and 37 km from Tanpi Shrine. It is situated 37 km from Mihara History Museum and features a shared...

H
Helene
From
Cambodia
Great guesthouse, very nice owner, the bedroom was simply but nicely decorated. The room was huge and beds very comfortable. We could use the washing machine for free which is not often the case in other guesthouses in Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Price from
US$716
1 night, 2 adults

natomi宿

Heguri

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

J
Jennifer
From
Australia
We stayed for two nights at Natomi - what a wonderful relaxing stay after 10 days of travelling in the big cities ! We stayed in the Tatami room and it was so spacious and the futon were very comfortable. The walls are are traditional walls / doors so sound does travel however it didn’t bother us in the slightest. The shared bathrooms were well appointed and very clean! The space was so relaxing and peaceful - the staff were so very helpful and accomodating ! They helped us to find our way to a golf course when there were no taxis available. We had breakfast each day which was great value for money and dinner one evening which was delicious! The location was great for us (close to golf course) and in a small village which was very peaceful, but it was a little out of the way. We had such a lovely stay and would consider returning if / when we are back in Japan !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$102.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

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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, 16 reviews
Price from
US$153.07
1 night, 2 adults

余韻 奈良宿 - yoinn narayado

Gojō

余韻 奈良宿 - yoinn narayado is a recently renovated guest house in Gojō, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

S
Samantha
From
Germany
We loved the attention to detail, especially the vintage record player with Japanese vinyls and how well stocked the kitchen was (oil, spices, rice, coffee etc. - the best we had in Japan!). Staff was very accommodating. Very spacious, perfect for our group. We had to change the group size due to a mistake of our own and it was very easy to resolve, thank you for that. We had a great time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$242.35
1 night, 2 adults

Jin

Oyodo

Offering quiet street views, Jin is an accommodation located in Oyodo, 37 km from Tanpi Shrine and 37 km from Mihara History Museum.

V
Victoria
From
United Kingdom
Our room was beautiful and all facilities were very clean. Staying in a tatami style room was a really nice change from the other hotels we have stayed at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$82.91
1 night, 2 adults

吉野長屋

Yoshino

Offering river views, 吉野長屋 is an accommodation set in Yoshino, 42 km from Tanpi Shrine and 43 km from Mihara History Museum.

j
jeremy
From
France
I really liked staying in this house, was perhaps a little too big for one but it was very relaxing ! and also the owner was very kind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$137.76
1 night, 2 adults

ARUYOguesthouse 一棟貸切 大人数でbbqと焚き火を楽しむ

Haibara

Offering a garden and mountain view, ARUYOguesthouse 一棟貸切 大人数でbbqと焚き火を楽しむ is located in Haibara, 29 km from Nara Station and 37 km from Subaru Hall.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$191.33
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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$195.16
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Kaede Annex

Nara

Guesthouse Kaede Annex, a property with free bikes, is situated in Nara, 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, 22 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, as well as 22 km from...

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Paula
From
New Zealand
Fabulous apartment. Modern, super clean and spacious. It was great to have three bedrooms, all having comfortable beds and a heat pump in each room. Very well equipped kitchen, including extra condiments which was much appreciated. Great shower and two toilets was a bonus. A few minutes walk from Nara station, which has a supermarket, restaurants and a chemist on the lower level. Only 5 minutes walk to the main tourist shopping street that leads up to Nara park. About 30 minutes walk to Nara Park. Being close to the railway line didn't bother any of us, we all slept very well. Would definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews
Price from
US$156.25
1 night, 2 adults

一日一組限定 古民家の宿 勝右衛門 御所

Gose

Located in Gose in the Nara region, 一日一組限定 古民家の宿 勝右衛門 御所 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

E
Evgeniia
From
Norway
This place is one is the most magnificent that we have ever visited. Peaceful hidden gem with very hospitable hosts. Authentic interior, stunning garden view from the room and atmosphere of traditional Japanese culture made our visit very touching, cozy and unique💗
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews
Price from
US$153.07
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews
This was a beautifully kept room in a homey guesthouse. This was my only experience at a ryokan, staying at a string of hotels in the rest of my stay, and the quiet, private and genial hospitality was a delightful change.
Guest review by
Lizzie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$45.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 593 reviews
It's a charming old house which is well-maintained and really makes you feel you are in Japan...even to a courtyard garden. The location was easy to get to either by walking from the station (15 minutes) or by bus (5 minutes), but was in a quiet and traditional part of Nara that turned out to be part of the pleasure (since, unlike most of Kyoto, Nara had retained its charm in the last half-century). We wouldn't hesitate to go back again.
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Alan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews
Very comfortable host Great location
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Farah
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$56.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
You're made to feel welcome as soon as you step through the door. Hiroko and Dane were great hosts and the place provided us with everything we needed, including a nice breakfast. We got a lift to the train station when we were leaving as it was raining - a very nice gesture.
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Klaus
Group
Avg. price/night: US$47.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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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.
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Group
Avg. price/night: US$61.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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It was a beautiful hostel in a great location. The facilities were clean and comfortable.
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Bell
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$1,403.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
We had such an amazing time at Machiya no Yado Gu! The house gave us the feeling of traditional Japan, while being kitted out with all the modern amenities we could have wished for. Spacious, quiet, tastefully designed - and an unbeatable location a stone’s throw away from Nara park. Best of all, we had one of the most incredible hosts we’ve ever encountered. He went out of his way to generously help us every step of the way. Even drove us to the train station on his actual birthday! Can’t wait to be back!
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Alina
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$44.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Staying with Yoko in her guesthouse was the best of our Japan staying experiences! Yoko is a heartwarming host, we loved the Japanese traditional room, and even the bunk bed room was fine. What made it so special was the interaction of Yoko with her guests, so we actually felt we were friends staying in her house, sharing a bit of Japanese life. We had great meet ups with other guests, talking, eating (we could use her kitchen (!) and listening to traditional music (Yoko plays the shamisen :) Thanks again Yoko!
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Claudia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Great location! Nice and clean guesthouse with everything you need to feel at home. Mitsuyo & Kiyohito went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and they gave us amazing tips to enjoy our trip. If we visit Nara again we will stay here again.
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Pamela
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
Great location, and kitchen is easy to use. Clean and quiet room.
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Kiwi777
Solo traveller