Guest House Oku

Nara, Nara, Takamaichi-cho 29, Japan
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Guest House Oku

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
324 reviews

Guest House Oku enjoys a location in Nara, 1.1 miles from Nara Station and 11 miles from Iwafune Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 14 miles away, and Aeon Mall Shijonawate is 15 miles from the guest house. At the guest house, every unit includes a shared bathroom. Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 13 miles from the guest house, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 14 miles away. Itami Airport is 33 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
3 futon beds
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Nara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sofia
    Portugal Portugal
    “Yoko-san is a wonderful host, we were only there for one night but we had some great conversations and she also gave great recommendations about nearby things to do. The guesthouse is quite small, so it feels cozy and we felt very welcome. We...”
  • Mira
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Yoko-san makes the well located comfortable guesthouse top-knotch. She choose to have this and you can tell she is very passionate and informed about the area. Gave great recommendations and ready to help with anything you need. The place is a...”
  • Piraquive
    Colombia Colombia
    “I had a great time there, The owner is a star host, I had nice conversations with her, She also introduced me to other guests which was perfect as I wanted to meet more japanese people, we had some drinks at night with the rest of the guests and...”
  • Sarah
    Canada Canada
    “Close to station, exceptional and really nice staff (we spoke half Japanese half English), spacious and comfortable bed/room.”
  • 佳
    佳卉
    Japan Japan
    “The bed is big and quite comfortable. It allows me to sleep well! The host and neighbors are so kind. They made me feel at home! As it was the end of year, the host invited me to visit Todaiji together for Hatsumoude!”
  • Akhilesh
    United States of America United States of America
    “Yoko is a very friendly host and has a really quaint and clean place. A great collection of instruments and a great player herself! Really enjoyed my chat and would recommend a stay here.”
  • Muhammad
    United States of America United States of America
    “The location was great and close to the train station and main attractions in Nara. The hostel was clean, quiet and comfortable. More than anything, the host was incredibly welcoming and kind.”
  • John
    Japan Japan
    “The owner was exceptionally friendly and kind, and the house was beautiful and full of Japanese-y charm.”
  • Jodian
    Fiji Fiji
    “It’s close to the main attractions in Nara, and very near Kintetsu station, and not too far from JR. Right by the guest house is a bike rental place, renting electric bikes is the way to go when getting around Nara and being able to see the whole...”
  • Tracy
    United States of America United States of America
    “This was a wonderful guest house stay. Our hostess was so kind and made us feel welcome. My son and I stayed in the room that slept 3 and had a small living space included. It was in a very convenient location and we enjoyed our walk to the Nara...”

Area info

Amenities of Guest House Oku
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after check-in hours (21:00) must inform the property in advance. The property entrance will be locked at 23:00. Please contact the property directly for details. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note, guests must be 6 years and older to be accommodated at this property. Please contact the property directly for more details.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 奈保生第40-60号, 奈保生第40ー60号, 奈保生第40－60号

FAQs about Guest House Oku

  • Room options at Guest House Oku include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Bed in Dorm

  • Guest House Oku is 1.2 miles from the center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guest House Oku offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Guest House Oku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Guest House Oku is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.