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Tsubakiso

Nara · Japan

35 TsubaichoView location

8.4/10Excellent15 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition7.6/107.6
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
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About Tsubakiso

With a stay at Tsubakiso, you'll be centrally located in Nara, within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. This guesthouse is 3. 5 mi (5. 6 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple and 6. 9 mi (11 km) from Nara Kenko Land.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. At Tsubakiso, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters. Computers, complimentary wireless Internet access, and satellite programming provide entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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A stay at Tsubakiso places you in the heart of Nara, a short 3-minute walk from Nara Park and within 3 minutes by car from Todaiji Temple. This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sarusawa Pond Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters. Computers, complimentary wireless internet access, and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Prior to check-in, guests with children must notify the hotel of children's ages and number of children.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 to 2500 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

Nearby attractions

Sarusawa Pond Park 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nara Park 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Nara Information Center 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kofuku-ji Temple 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Gango-ji Temple 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nara Prefectural Art Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nara Woman's University 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nara National Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Ukimido Hall 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Isui-en Garden 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Shiga Naoya Former House 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Todaiji Temple 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • guest house
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Restaurant: 1
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Tsubakiso

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV

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    Room GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.GV

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  • TWIN GARDEN VIEWTWIN • GARDEN VIEWTWN.GV

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    TWIN GARDEN VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.GV

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Tsubakiso

8.4
Excellent
15 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
14 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2015
Simon

Something new

Hirosawa was very welcoming but make sure you go to the right door! She took us to the room which was warm and looked comfortable, and made tea for us while explaining all about Nara (all the major temples/shopping etc are within a short walk). The ryokan facilities are relatively basic but that is probably the point of staying in one. The shower, however, was amazing and rarely have we slept in such comfortable beds. But the high point was the outstanding Japanese-style breakfast (costs extra) which isn't to be missed. But even the standard breakfast the last day was very pleasant. Overall, a very welcome change from the corporate hotel alternative.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

A home away from home- a highlight of our trip

Morioka was the added extra at our stay. She was so welcoming friendly & generous. The beds in this ryokan were XTRA good. To stay in a home that had seen 3 generations was so warm. It was very convenient to the station & up the street to all the eaterys of Nara. A highlight of our trip.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Oct 2015
Sharon

Wonderful owner, overpriced.

The bed was really comfortable. The location is great. The place is a bit funky and rundown. It was worth maybe $100/night if breakfast had been included. It is hard to write this review because the owner is a lovely person, but $200/night was an outrageous price.
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2015
ooi

old traditional ryokan but friendly host

the host cant speak well English but can understand. She is old friendly lady. we stay at the ryokan for 1 night only. The location is nice and close to the nara park with about 10-15min walking distanct.The room was big and the tatami bed was very comfort.WiFi works very well and is complimentary. The Japanese style breakfast is something special but expensive even after giving discount(2k yen per person) by the host. If you drop at JR nara station, there will be 10-15min walking distanct with big luggage. but there is 5min walking distanct only if you drop at kintetsu train station. The price of the room we book is pretty expensive if compare to ryokan pricing. So if you don mind the higher price of the ryokan I would recommend you to stay here.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Dec 2016
日本人

奈良公園アクセスべんり

歩いて数分で、猿沢池に、いけるロケーションです。。お宿の主の、こころくばりも、すてきで、また、伺いたいと、思います。朝食の和食は、十分すぎるくらい満足しました。
6/10
Pleasant
26 Nov 2015
Nina

minshuku accueillant dans maison ancienne

l\"hôtesse est particulièrement aimable (et bavarde), nous remmet à notre départ de jolis cadeaux. Lepetit-déjeuner, quoiqu'un peu cher, est particulièrement soigné et délicieux, nous avns pris la formule un peu moins chère, 2ooo yen, qui était superbe. chambre agréable, toute petite salle de bain.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Überteuerter Ryokan

Grundsätzlich war das Gästehaus in Ordnung und die Besitzerin sehr freundlich. Allerdings ist der Preis pro Nacht jenseits von dem, was es wert ist.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

Cerca del paruqe de Nara

Muy agradable y recomendable, si buscas una estancia tradicional
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2014
Verified traveler

Hospitality from the host is extraordinary great!

The hospitality from the host is extraordinary great! The location is nice close to the sightseeing points around the city. Easily accessible by train or bus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2014
quailegg

非常好的體驗

店主婆婆人特別好,剛進房間婆婆就準備了冰茶和點心,第二天出門時為我們準備了裡面可以塞冰袋的毛巾!圍在脖子上用來祛暑!還準備了便攜菸灰缸讓我們帶出門去(雖然我自己也有準備)!臨走時候又送了我們好多小禮物,有明信片和茶巾。地點很方便,去奈良公園走走就可以到,旅館是85年的老式建築,房間裡床墊很舒適,我們在二樓的房間裡乾淨整潔,櫃子裡毛巾浴衣和洗衣袋都整齊疊著。推開窗戶看到整個旅館就是一個小花園,非常好的傳統奈良體驗!極力推薦!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2014
Olivier

A nice old house in Nara

This old house in the center of Nara is a perfect place to enjoy the traditional way of living in Japan. The owner is very welcoming and service oriented. The traditionnal Japanese breakfast is amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2014
Torgeir

Fantastisk service

Fantastisk service på dette hotellet, kanskje fordi jeg var den enste gjesten. Gammel Ryokan, kun ni rom, meget koselig. Jeg anbefaler dette hotellet.
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2013
Yuji Fujimura

奈良の古刹が徒歩圏内

奈良出身なものですから、現地でこのタイプの宿泊をしたのは初めてでしたがとても良い経験になりました。
友人や外国からの知り合いが奈良での宿泊機会がありましたら、是非勧めたいと思います。
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2013
nathalie

Ryokan agréable

La propriétaire est d une grande gentillesse, elle aime s occuper de ses hôtes

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Tsubakiso
35 Tsubaicho, Nara, Japan

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