Homestays in Nara Prefecture, Japan

I stayed at this hotel in 2019, and this was a return trip. Two days before departure, I received an email from the hotel asking when we would arrive. They kindly informed us that there were no dinner options nearby after 5:00 PM. The staff at the hotel spoke English. The hotel is located inside Nara Park, and the restrooms and showers are shared. There is a large common area, and the kitchen has a microwave and oven. Mount Wakakusa is right next door, but unfortunately, it's still closed for the day. It's very close to Todai-ji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. There are many deer in the park; in the morning, when I opened the window, I could see deer on the grass below. Check-out time is 10:00 AM the next morning. After check-out, you can leave your luggage at the hotel and pick it up when you leave.

I loved it! My favorite stay in Japan! You just live like traditionell Japanese, which is just a nice experience. Although the showers etc. were shared, they were super clean and one person showers you could lock. There was rice porridge breakfast includes, which made the stay completely perfect. And though you sleep on the ground, i didn‘t thought it was that hard:)

Located in a quiet quaint neighborhood. It was storming so I didn't get an opponent to enjoy the river and it's surrounding which the accommodation was just next to. But the spacious room came as a joy but unfortunately the beddings were not comfortable. Could feel the bed springs and the pillow overly soft. Wished that they provided tatami beddings instead. Check in details were not provided via booking on trip.com but thankfully could easily contact the owner via WhatsApp. Overall still a great experience.

Excellent hostel. The location is perfect: a park and a tourist street are 5 minutes away, and the train station is 10 minutes away. There are plenty of cafes around. It's very clean. The bed is comfortable. Everything you need is provided: towels, robes, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, a disposable razor, and earplugs. There's a small communal kitchen with a microwave, hot water, tea, coffee, sugar, and cream. There are plenty of hair dryers, and even a hair straightener. We were also pleased with the small library. Check-in is contactless; we didn't meet any staff, but everything is clean and functional. Special thanks for the umbrellas.

Overall, I was quite satisfied, meeting my expectations. The price was relatively reasonable, and the value for money was good. The facilities were complete, with a bathroom and shared washing machine within the B&B. Although there was only one bathroom, I didn't have to worry about long waits. There was also a kitchen available, and the overall cleanliness was excellent. The nearest bus stop is 300 meters away, so transportation and the surrounding area are acceptable. The owner is Chinese and speaks Mandarin without any issues. Room 201 was quite small, practically covered entirely with mattresses, and only accommodated a 28-inch suitcase, though the owner had explained in advance. Note that there are few people nearby, and most of them are elderly, so please keep your voice down both on the way and in the room.

An absolute 10/10 stay in Nara City! Yamatonoyado KITAKYOBATE is a beautiful, 2-story property that is kept incredibly clean. The layout is perfect for families or groups, giving everyone plenty of room to relax. I was blown away by the number of amenities provided right in the room—they have thought of absolutely everything to make your stay comfortable. The location in kitakyobate-cho is peaceful yet convenient. Checking in was seamless, and the overall experience was flawless. Will definitely book this place again on my next trip to Japan!

It was my first time to experience a youth hostel. The beds were bunk beds. I was lucky to be assigned to the upper bunk. After all, if I wanted to get out of bed, it would affect the passengers in the lower bunk. The hotel staff are quite friendly. Excluding the queues for bathing and the fact that it is quite far from JR Nara, the hotel is pretty good. After all, it is a youth hostel. Those who need a separate space for their light sleep and fear of noise should think twice.

We love the special Japanese style rooms. The garden is big. But this property is a bit too cold in winter time. Owner locked one aircon in the room. Only left one aircon on, which is not enough during night time. We were suffering all the nights and early morning. I suggest owner to provide at least one mirror at the property, we couldn’t find any mirror for make-up.

Nice and chill reception. Really feels cozy and informal. Room was clean and simple, tatami mat floor and futon, very comfortable. The warming blanket was amazing! Toilet was super clean, which was such a relief. Very quiet neighbourhood. Close to buss tops and a giant bookshop/starbucks.

It was a nice inn. I thought it was a clean and old folk house renovation type cute inn. I was sick in the middle of the night and changed my schedule and turned U the next day, but I asked for an extension of １ time early in the morning, but I was happy to receive it, and I was worried, and I brought intestinal rectification. .. He drove me to the station on my way home. Thank you very much. I would like to stay again.