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Guesthouse Naramachi

Nara · Japan

30 KitakyobatechoView location

8.8/10Excellent87 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Guesthouse Naramachi

With a stay at Guesthouse Naramachi, you'll be centrally located in Nara, a 9-minute walk from Gango-ji Temple and 14 minutes by foot from Sarusawa-ike. This guesthouse is 1. 4 mi (2. 3 km) from Todaiji Temple and 1. 6 mi (2. 6 km) from Nara Woman's University.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Limited parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Guesthouse Naramachi, you'll be centrally located in Nara, a short 9-minute walk from Gango-ji Temple and 12 minutes by foot from Nara Park. This spa guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sarusawa Pond Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nara Woman's University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. 45-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

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 15

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No alcohol served onsite Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • 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.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property only accepts cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Nearby parking fee: JPY 800 per night (131 ft away)
    • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 1000.0 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Nara Information Center 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Gango-ji Temple 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Nara Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sarusawa Pond Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kōfuku-ji National Treasure Hall 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kofuku-ji Temple 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Ukimido Hall 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nara Prefectural Cultural Hall 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nara Prefectural Art Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nara Woman's University 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Shiga Naoya Former House 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Nara City Museum of Photography 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Shinyakushiji Temple 2 km / 1.2 mi
Nara National Museum 2 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • guest house
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Meeting room
Show 5 more facilities & services
  • Business centre
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Upon availability

Room types

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  • HOUSE TWO BEDSHOUSE • TWO BEDSCTG.2B

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    Guesthouse Naramachi

    HOUSE TWO BEDS

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    HOUSE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

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

    Room code: CTG.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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

  • Room NON SMOKINGRoom • NON SMOKINGROO.NM

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    Guesthouse Naramachi

    Room NON SMOKING

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

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

    Room code: ROO.NM

    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 Guesthouse Naramachi

8.8
Excellent
87 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
John
Awesome
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
John
Always amazing
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
John
The owner and staff were amazing…so sad we were there only for one night for a music show. Gracious and amazing
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2018
Angela

Photo show the view outside our window.

Wonderful place to stay in Nara, a beautiful traditional Japanese house, quiet, nice neighborhood, about 10-15 minutes walk to shopping and restaurant area, but we don’t mind the walk through the peaceful and beautiful alleys.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2017
Mahmoud
Clean place and warm people, I would totally stay there again. Kumiko and Shinju really make you feel home.
4/10
Poor
14 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Otherwise a great place to stay.

Review of Guesthouse Naramachi

The introduction and tour by the proprietor as well as the officious explanation of the myriad of strict rules might leave you feeling you have just landed on a prison farm. He may ask for your passport four times if you do not hand it over within ten seconds. The piano music, which plays until 11PM, (doors locked at 10) might be flattered to be described as sappy and is on a perpetual repeat cycle. If you want an early night it isn’t possible. A good pair of ear plugs is strongly recommended - the sound barriers between the rooms are less than paper thin.

All paths from bathroom to bedroom pass through the only living area which is charming. There are only two bathrooms and two showers, insufficient for the number of guests. The stairs to the sleeping rooms are steeper and longer than most temples so bring climbing slippers bigger than size 8 men’s – the proprietor will insist you wear them. If you are anywhere close to six feet tall you may want a hard hat – there are low ceilings in some areas.

After you have stripped your bed (rule 62) in the morning, the wife (or helper) of the proprietor will ask you to account for your bedding and towels as though you might slip them into your luggage. Towels will cost you extra.

Otherwise a great place to stay.

6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2016
KATHLEEN

Fine, but Out of the Way

I needed a bus to get there from the train station.
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2016
Verified traveler

Great experience

My wife and I stayed here for one night and wish we could have stayed longer! The couple that owns this place are extremely nice and helpful. The Naramachi area is great for walking around and checking our the shops. And the building itself is beautiful with a ton of history. We booked a private room and it was well worth it.
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2016
Carly

Guesthouse with a friendly ambience

Although this guesthouse has more dorm-style accommodation we stayed in a private traditional room, with two Japanese futons and lots of space ('deluxe room'), which I would highly recommend. There are only two showers downstairs with limited times to use them (early morning to 10am & 5pm-10:30pm) and food must be kept and eaten downstairs. This meant that the guests and hosts socialised quite a bit in the evening, either drinking tea whilst waiting for the shower to free up or eating snacks together.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2016
Kevin

Traditional experience

Enjoyed our one night stay. It was fun staying in a ryokan. The place is well taken care of and the couple that runs the place takes great care and pride in their guesthouse.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2016
Kay

Friendly and warm guest house

It's an awesome stay so far in Kansai, love this guesthouse, it's really friendly and feel like u are home. Things are so pretty in the house and very cleans
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2015
Edward
We are a couple just reach 60yrs old and this is our first experience staying in a guest house. It definitely suits young travelers with budget in mind. we pay approximately A$ 87 something and get the only room on ground floor.
Share bathroom, toilets and public area is clean, coffee and tea is provided in the public area. I like the nearby which I feel like living in the local residential precinct.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2015
Richard

Excellent value and a warm welcome in Naramachi

On the southern edge of Naramachi, but convenient for exploring all of Nara's attractions.Shunju-san and Kumiko-san couldn't have been more welcoming, and the calligraphy-themed room overlooking the garden is all you could want for a traditional guesthouse stay.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2015
bettina

Very friendly guesthouse

Very, very friendly owners who took their time to introduce us to their home, the rooms and the area. We could even choose between the two Japanese-style rooms. Luggage can be deposited beyond check-in/check out times. Spacious, clean room (we chose one of the deluxe room for 2 people which was a bit more expensive but definitely worth the price). Nice lounge area which makes you feel at home immediately.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2015
Holly

Wonderful spot!

We had an amazing two nights in Nara staying at Guesthouse Naramachi! The owners are so kind and helpful. The house is a beautiful 100 year old house and it felt really unique and special to stay there, as opposed to some hotel. Our room was beautifully setup, and though we slept on the floor the mats were extremely comfortable! I highly recommend staying here if you decide to visit beautiful Nara.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2015
Aizhu

good stay

It's near KYBOATE STATION and you can take a train to JR NARA STATION. The guesthouse is really great. But at night, there are no restaurants around and it is dark. But there is a familymart nearby.
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2014
Verified traveler

Nice experience

It's nice place to stay. We stayed in the deluxe double room on the first floor. I think it would be hard to take your luggage upstairs if you choose the double room on the second floor. The owners are friendly. It's close to bus stop and Family Mart.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

Personal Touch at Unbeatable Value

Our only small grouse is the late check in and early check out. Love the quiet and peaceful Naramachi area which has Machiya houses dotting narrow alleys. Guesthouse owner Shunjju and wife were helpful, spoke good English and gave us a wonderfully spacious heritage room on the ground floor. The personal touch was definitely there. It would be helpful if mainlander tourists kept the spotlessly clean (before use) bathrooms and toilets clean after use.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2014
Manuel

The perfect guesthouse?

When I arrived the owner did all the paperwork swiftly and showed me around. From a European point of view, this is spectacular:clean, modern, small yes but you get your own space when closing the curtains of your bunk bed, there's wifi, a power socket and a shelf for your bags. Air con works perfectly. Downstairs in the commons tea, coffee and ice water is available. Towels and Japanese yukata are available to hire, 100y each and all the rest of the toiletries are available and free to use.
The owners are talking to everybody, keeping updates on weather, visits to do and events in town. The 100 years old building is located south of the old nara, a bit of a walk from the station but still a great place to stay. Highly recommended!
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2024
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ならまちの近くで、観光に便利、リーズナブルなのに部屋があてがわれる。そして近くに24時までやっている数軒の銭湯があり、そこにサウナがあるのがすばらしい。ホストの方が親切でアットホームである。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
Avelino
El anfitrión super amable , me explico y me dio el recorrido es pequeño pero muy hogareño recomendado si te quieres sentir como un japonés en su casa
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2019
Karen

Guest house très agréable

Notre séjour a été très agréable ; les gérants de la guesthouse étaient très prévoyants surtout qu’ils nous ont aidé à modifier et planifier la suite de notre séjour au japon à cause du passage du super typhon hagibis. Très gentils et attentionnés !
Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2019
Phil&Gal
We loved the old house.Having to pay for towels was a bit akward. The host was nice but the house rules presentation was heavy during check in
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2019
Ming

推薦

由奈良車站就有環線公車可直達民宿,班次也多,同時也可達重要景點。附近的巷弄隨處就可看到很美的古老房舍。
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
パーキングは近所のコインパーキングでした。
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
充滿傳統日式住宅的民宿,很棒。
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2018
Lou

Guesthouse japonaise traditionnelle et confortable

Un couple de japonais tient cette guesthouse depuis une dizaine d’années. Très bonne organisation et accueil chaleureux. Cette ancienne maison de calligraphie centenaire a été réaménagée en logement traditionnel japonais. Les chambres sont très soignées et confortables. Les futons posés à même le tatami font office de lits, comme le veut la tradition japonaise. Cela peut surprendre mais on y dort très bien. La maison est très bien située, au cœur des petites ruelles de Nara. Le propriétaire propose des locations de vélos, ce qui est très pratique. Je recommande vivement !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2018
Marion

Traditionnelle et confortable

Guesthouse très agréable! Très traditionnelle tout en disposant de tout le confort nécessaire. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et à l’écoute. Je recommande vivement!
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2018
Suzann

Séjour Coup de cœur à Naramachi

Mr et Mme Kanzai sont des hôtes extraordinaires et généreux. Mon séjour chez eux et dans le quartier Naramachi sont mes coups de cœur du Japon.
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2018
Heinz

Recht gut

Leider war eine Baustelle gleich nebenan!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Ihana majoitus

Vanha tunnelmallinen talo kävelymatkan päässä juna asemalta, jota pyörittää mitä ystävällisin vanha pariskunta. Majoitus yksityishuoneissa on perinteisillä futoneilla, tunnelmallisissa huoneissa. Suihkut ja vessat ovat jaetut, ja suihkujen käytölle on tietyt ajat, mutta ruuhkaa niihin ei tule missään vaiheessa. Talo on upea!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

推荐体验

民宿这一对认真生活、充满爱的老夫妻最值得怀念!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

I loved being there and it felt like family.

You need to be aware of other people. That´s it, just like you would do at home :)
They helped us in all they could and were truly interested in sharing with us.
If you decide to go, share with them your plans and things you would like to do, they know a lot of people and can point you in the right direction.
Would definitely go again!!!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2016
YEONGUK

Soooooo clean

very well organized, clean, comfort, best guesthouse I have been. Alomost 100 years buiding is renovated and become the good hostel equped with modern conveniency by the owner.
I made a mistake with my booking but the owner showed generous with smile.
I will come again if i have a chance to visit Nara again.
Do book this hostel !
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2016
FUMIKO

快適な京終のゲストハウス

無料でPCが使えたので、タブレットを忘れた身でとてもありがたかったです。
シャワーも特段支障なく、冷蔵庫、無料のティーバッグ、お湯、食器などもありがたかったです。北京終町バス停からほど近く、京終駅も歩いて行けます。桜井線、バスを使うのであればよいと思います。
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2016
Eva
Casa antigua con mucha historia. El propietario es muy agradable, te da buenos consejos. Alquilan bicis por 500Y o 1000Y (dependiendo del tipo). Hay que coger un bus para ir a la estación de tren. No hay paredes por lo que aconsejo tapones por la noche!
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2016
MINSHAN

特殊的日式旅馆体验

公共浴室略有不便;房子由于是木制结构,隔音效果比较差
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2016
Jianjun
酒店老板英文很棒。。老板娘会详细告诉周围推荐的旅游景点
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2016
Dagmar & Ralf

Haus mit Charme und herzlichen Gastgebern

Das Guesthouse Naramachi hat traditionellen Charme und eine interessante Geschichte. Wir waren als Paar fünf Tage in Nara und hätten kein besseres Quartier wählen können. Wunderbar: Unser Zimmer hatte eine verglaste Veranda zum romantischen kleinen Garten. Perfekt: Gemeinschaftsraum mit Kühlschrank, heißem Tee und Kaffee, Info-Broschüren in vielen Sprachen. Bequem: Die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß erreichbar; quer durch die Stadt zum Nara-Park braucht man etwa 20 Minuten.

Ein ganz großes Dankeschön an die liebevollen Gastgeber Shunju und Kumiko, die immer ein offenes Ohr für uns hatten und uns mit tollen, individuellen Tipps fürs Essen und für Besichtigungen versorgt haben.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2016
SAETBYEOL

일본의 문화를 느낄 수 있었던 따듯하고 예쁜 나라마치!

엄마와 함께 한 여행이였습니다.
침구도 너무 푹신했고 일본 전통 다다미방이였는데
깔끔하고 인테리어가 소박하고 예뻐 엄마가 너무 좋아하셨습니다 역에서 도보로 걷기엔 거리가 있지만 근처에 버스 정류장이 있습니다 주인분께서 나라지도로 친절하게 여행 안내도 해주셨습니다 숙소로 오는길이 한적한 동네였는데 너무 운치있고 예뻤습니다 일본의 문화를 느껴보고 싶으시다면 나라마치 게스트하우스 추천합니다!
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2016
Max

十分好的民宿

房東十分親切,有電腦可借用,房間十分乾淨。
有地圖提提供,可以租用單車,房東會為你推介旅遊的路線
可事前通知,先放下行李到附近遊覽,再辦check in 。
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2016
Yi Chun

Home-like, cozy stay.

We spent a cozy night here with comfortable bed. Warm greeting from the host and casual chatting with other guests did make this a home-like stay. Surely a nice place when we came to Nara next time.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
旅行は土地のものを食べるのも楽しみの一つでありまして、奈良の中心街から大阪や京都に繰り出しいろいろ楽しむ中継点としても、また奈良の観光拠点としても最高でした。またぜひ寄らせてもらいたい旅館です。非常に丁寧な対応をしてくださるご夫婦で気持ち良く過ごせました。またどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
6/10
Pleasant
22 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

舒適的住宿

這次入住的是兩人房的和式,是間乾淨、安靜、且大間的房間。但若是背包客住宿,可能要多考慮一下,我有偷瞄一下合宿的背包客房間,感覺會較擁擠。

住宿地點附近除了一間全家便利商店外,好像沒有其他地點可再去遊玩。所以除了和其他房客在一樓聊天外,就只能早早洗澡、上床睡覺去。
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2015
Yasuko

親切

お部屋の狭さは気になりますが、スタッフさんの親切な対応はとても好感が持てます。
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2015
Verified traveler

Excellence

Excellence. The most pretty good Japanese interior design mixed western concept is really good looking. Clean very where and good facilities arrangement is very nice to care about all travelers. The staff can speak English very well. I recommend all travelers to consider this guest house. Not only focus on \"value for money\". This is very nice place for all travelers take a break for relaxation.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2015
MITSUO

高齢者には辛いところもあるが面白さもある。

65歳の仲間3人で一泊の滞在でした。通常利用する旅館やホテルのような自由度や気楽さはありませんが、町屋ゲストハウスには昔利用したユースホステルに近い雰囲気を感じました。お金を節約したい若者には重宝な宿でしょうね。セルフサービスの紅茶やWiFiが無料なのは有難く、シャワー設備も綺麗でした。ウォシュレットトイレが使用不可だったのはマイナス点。まあ宿泊費の安さと立地の良さ、それにオーナーの対応の良さを加味すればコスパは合格点でしょう。
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2015
Verified traveler

너무 아늑하고 편안했습니다!

내 집 같은 느낌, 주인 내외분께서 너무 친절하셨고 깔끔하고 단정한 시설 또한 마음에 들었어요, 그리고 무엇보다 전통 일본식 주택을 경험할 수 있어서 좋았습니다^^
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2015
TAKAKO

抜道沿い!

部屋が、交差点迄の抜道に為っている道沿い。夜中はもちろん、朝早の車の音が安眠を妨げます。
Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Sep 2015
Akemi

リラックスできるゲストハウスでした

駅からは結構遠いですが、値ごろ感はあります。スタッフの対応は親切で、一人で利用しましたが程よい距離感を保ってくれたので、共有スペースでもリラックスして過ごせました。
ただしシャワーを含む共有スペースの利用時間は夜11時迄など夜に遊びたい人には不向きかも知れません。私にとっては静かな夜を過ごせたので良かったです。

Location & surroundings

Guesthouse Naramachi
30 Kitakyobatecho, Nara, Japan

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