Guesthouse Naramachi  

In the heart of historic Naramachi, this guesthouse sits on quiet lanes minutes from temples and wooden machiya shops. You’re a 9-minute walk from Gango-ji Temple and about 12 minutes on foot from Nara Park. Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum, Sarusawa Pond Park and Todaiji Temple are all close by. A true Nara base for exploring, family-friendly and walkable.

Housed in a 100-year-old merchant’s townhouse where calligrapher Tahara Setsuzan once lived, the property keeps traditional Japanese architecture at its heart. There are five individually decorated rooms with air conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves and 45-inch LCD TVs. Use the shared kitchen, sip tea in the garden and borrow a bike to ride the neighborhood streets.

Full-service spa and a massage room for downtime. An arcade/game room and a library for light fun. Garden, picnic area and bicycles to rent. Complimentary wireless internet throughout. Playrooms for children make this a family-friendly spot. Limited onsite parking and luggage storage available.

Business center and event facilities on site. Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Luggage storage and concierge services help keep things smooth.

Prepare meals in the shared/communal kitchen or use in-room coffee/tea makers. The downtown location puts you close to spots serving traditional rural-style meals and local Nara flavors just steps away.