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Located in Nara, 4.8 km from Nara Station and 23 km from Iwafune Shrine, HAT byakugoji, Japanese traditional fireplace HAT白毫寺 自然豊富な別荘地にある囲炉裏付き一軒家 offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

One of the best experiences we've had on our trip to Japan. The house is located in the mountain with a limited access (only car) as it's on a toll road. Owners were extremely nice, sweet and helpful. They gave us a lot of tips and tricks for Nara (which we used) so we had even better experience. Very easy to communicate with owners, they text back very quickly and are very nice. The house is very well equipped, the fireplace is amazing, you can easily prepare a hotpot or grill some fish or steaks (owners have amazing equipment for both). The house is equipped with a traditional Japan style hottub which is a must try! The house was very nice and clean, enough space for everything, nice kitchen, living room and beautiful view. Bathroom was spacious and clean. Traditional bedrooms were very comfortable. We really enjoyed staying in this accommodation! Definitely worth it!

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9.4
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

Situated just 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, Residence Ferie Nara station provides accommodation in Nara with access to an open-air bath, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. The property has mountain and city views, and is 700 metres from Nara Station. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

Excellent location- couldn’t get any better

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9.3
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£300
per night

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 Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Nara Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Iwafune Shrine.

The hosts are exceptionally kind and friendly. The house is well equipped, spotless clean and really comfortable. The location was also fantastic, just a few minutes from the station and close to the center and the park as well. I wouldn't stay anywhere else when coming to Nara!

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9.2
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is offered. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Absolutely beautiful place, quiet and close to everything

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9.5
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
£253
per night

HAT Huruichi, near from Nara park, more than 5 parking space, 築3年の一軒家, 駐車場5台以上可, グループでの宿泊に offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 5 km of Nara Station and 23 km of Iwafune Shrine. The air-conditioned accommodation is 24 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Suehiro Park.

10 mins drive away from Nara Park, quiet little house away from the crowd. Clean and comfortable with free use of its facilities. The host is accommodating and even provides recommendations on food around the area. He speaks good English, so communication is easy. As we are unable to reserve a slot at the strawberry farm over the phone, he did so willingly despite being outstation in Tokyo. We had a good stay in this peaceful and lovely house.

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9.4
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Set in Nara, 2.8 km from Nara Station and 20 km from Iwafune Shrine, Nara Family HOUSE provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The property is around 24 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, 24 km from Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore and 26 km from Aeon Mall Shijonawate. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

Warm, comfortable, thoughtfully furnished house.

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

肖舎 Shoya, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Nara, 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, as well as 22 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Nara Station.

Such an amazing place to stay. The location was very convenient, the house is so clean and well stocked. Shoya is very helpful and accommodating. He answered all of our questions so quickly. We highly recommend this stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
61 reviews
Price from
£276
per night

Situated in Nara, less than 1 km from Nara Station and 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, Yuzan apartment Sanjo offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

It s seems to be a well renovated tipical japanese house, made with good taste .

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9.5
Exceptional
71 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Boasting a game console, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub. The unit is air conditioned and is comprised of a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£387
per night

Ferie Nara is set in Nara, less than 1 km from Nara Station, 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

Everything was great, it was clear the host put in a lot of effort and it was greatly appreciated. There was food in the fridge for us to make breakfast, the rooms were very clean. Very close to the station.

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8.8
Fabulous
283 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

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  • Ferie Nara
    Breakfast options
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 283 reviews

    Ferie Nara is set in Nara, less than 1 km from Nara Station, 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, as well as 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

    waling distance to train station and temples/castle

  • 肖舎 Shoya
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 61 reviews

    肖舎 Shoya, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Nara, 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, 21 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, as well as 22 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

    The house is big and very convenient. Owners are very kind.

  • Nara Imai House
    Breakfast options
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 18 reviews

    Nara Imai House is located in Nara, 21 km from Iwafune Shrine, 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, and 25 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church.

    部屋が広くてきれい。ベッドも清潔。キッチンに食器、調理用具や、調味料もあり助かりました。 お風呂やさんが近くにあり沢山の子どもを連れて行ったので助かりました。

  • naramachiの宿
    Breakfast options
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station and 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, naramachiの宿 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

  • 徐宅
    Breakfast options
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated just 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, 徐宅 features accommodation in Nara with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security.

These cottages in Nara have options with FREE cancellation

  • Residence Ferie Nara station
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Situated just 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, Residence Ferie Nara station provides accommodation in Nara with access to an open-air bath, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Spacious residence with lots of entertaining areas

  • Guesthouse Kaede Annex
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    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...

    Séjour parfait dans une vrai maison japonaise spacieuse, bien situé, propre. Les personnes s’occupant de la maison sont adorables

  • Nara Park Blue Sky
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 46 reviews

    Situated 19 km from Iwafune Shrine, 23 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and 24 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church, Nara Park Blue Sky features accommodation located in Nara.

    Absolutely beautiful place, quiet and close to everything

  • HAT Huruichi, near from Nara park, more than 5 parking space, 築3年の一軒家,駐車場5台以上可,グループでの宿泊に
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    HAT Huruichi, near from Nara park, more than 5 parking space, 築3年の一軒家, 駐車場5台以上可, グループでの宿泊に offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 5 km of Nara Station and 23 km of Iwafune Shrine.

    とても綺麗で清潔でした。 オーナーさんもとてもフレンドリーで親切な方でした。また機会がありましたら是非利用したいです。

  • Nara Family HOUSE
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews

    Set in Nara, 2.8 km from Nara Station and 20 km from Iwafune Shrine, Nara Family HOUSE provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

    おもてなしが最高でした。まず手書きでのオーナーさんからのメッセージに感激し、様々な配慮をしていただけて、綺麗なお家で過ごすことができました。

  • Yuzan apartment Sanjo
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews

    Situated in Nara, less than 1 km from Nara Station and 18 km from Iwafune Shrine, Yuzan apartment Sanjo offers a garden and air conditioning.

    房间位置很好,离jr奈良站走路三分钟。房屋也很整洁,厨房很好用,有咖啡豆可以自己冲泡咖啡,工作人员服务也挺棒

  • Guesthouse Yoshikawa
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 202 reviews

    Situated in Nara, 1.4 km from Nara Station and 17 km from Iwafune Shrine, Guesthouse Yoshikawa offers free WiFi, a bar and air conditioning. A hot tub is available for guests.

    The Mama-san was so nice and cooked an excellent breakfast!

  • Ranjatai Premium
    Free cancellation options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 55 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Ranjatai Premium is located in Nara. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    ならまちの中にあり、色んなお洒落なお店が徒歩圏内で駐車場も無料で1台ついていた。部屋も清潔で簡易掃除機があったのが良かった。

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Cottages that guests love in Nara

  • Avg. price/night: £35.72
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 794 reviews
    The two rooms were simple, but clean and comfortable and a generous size for three people. We stayed in the family rooms with private bath. One room has two beds, and in the living room, you can put another bedroll at night. The hot tub was lovely with good hot water. The location is perfect for visiting the sites of Nara and really close to both the Craft museum and toy museum. Very close to a number of restaurants and the shopping streets but in a very quiet area.
    Suzanne
    Group
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 248 reviews
    A comfy guest house tucked between the narrow streets of Nara, walking distance to Nara park. The house is traditionally fournished, the room was spacious and very cozy. The host spoke excellent english and was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Would recommend to stay here 100%!
    Veronika
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 274 reviews
    Perfect The staff was really nice, the place cute and cozy, felt like home. Bring your earplug if you book the dormitory. Breakfast is cheap ans tasty. Close to the park. In a quiet area. Hot bath was nice at the end of the day! And cheap.
    K
    Karolina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £94.14
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,211 reviews
    Excellent location, so convenient to walk across from the JR Nara station, so close to buses and public transport, inviting interiors and decor, expansive reception lobby, cosy welcome drink space to relax and feel refreshed, great facilities, spacious rooms, warm staff - very guest friendly
    Sunderraman
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 248 reviews
    I had such a lovely stay when I was passing through Nara. The owner (I didn't catch her name) was so lovely and made me feel so welcome- I was very tired and not in a social mood but we still had a lovely chat and she even came in and offered me extra snacks when she realised I hadn't gone out for dinner. Walking distance to the station and Nara park, very cosy and great shower facilities. I would recommend to anyone.
    Eleanor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 756 reviews
    Charming inner courtyard and common kitchen! Very cozy and relaxing stay. Right near the deer park and both train stations.
    Adams
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £53.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 759 reviews
    One of the best deals you can get in Nara -- low priced room with free breakfast buffet and sauna. And the room, if you're used to the modern Japanese architectural scale (i.e. small size), is all you can ask for. Clean and cozy.
    Frank
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £275.52
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    Nara Setre Naramachi exceeded our expectations with its charming wooden exterior and cozy interior. The staff's kindness towards my children added a personal touch to our stay. The culinary experience was exceptional, and the added bonuses of complimentary drinks at the lounge and a visit to the chicken farm made our stay truly delightful. Highly recommend for a memorable and family-friendly getaway.
    Albert
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 544 reviews
    Hotel is bit old and have some mountain lodge vibes, yet I felt very cozy and comfortable during my 2 nights stay. Room is large, location is very convienent and as a bonus I got great view from 4th floor double’s window. Overall very good deal.
    Darius
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 540 reviews
    loved loved loved the heritage of this hotel. it literally oozed from every timber beam (of which there are many!). charming and beautiful both the interior and exterior and superbly located for both Nara park and local eateries and walks around the old town with beautiful buildings. beds are very comfortable. would definitely stay again
    Lisa
    Young couple

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