Kohaku is located in the centre of the historical Naramachi area, full of traditional houses remaining since the 17th century. This charming hostel offers both private and dormitory-style rooms and a cosy lounge area where guests can relax with a cup of tea or coffee. Free WiFi is accessible throughout Kohaku. The property offers traditional activities such as sutra transcription upon request at a surcharge. All rooms here are air-conditioned and has clothes racks. Dormitory rooms are fitted with personal lockers and bunk beds with a reading lamp and electronic sockets. Private room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Bathrooms and toilets are share for all rooms. From the hostel, it is within a 15-minute walk to JR Kyobate, JR Nara and Kintetsunara stations. Naramachi Museum and Gango-ji Temple are within 6 minutes’ walk. Osaka is a 70-minute train ride away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
10
High score for Nara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tsubasa
    Japan Japan
    食堂も姉妹店に徒歩で行けて、モーニングも美味しい。 夕食にオススメしていただいたお店やお寺も素敵でした。また泊りに行きたいです!
  • Kuniharu
    Japan Japan
    全て良し 趣の良いものを望む方ならきっと満足できます 反対のものを望むのであれば大型の観光ホテルに行くのが良いと思います
  • Florian
    Germany Germany
    Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Kohaku sehr genossen und bereut, nur eine Nacht gebucht zu haben. Das Haus ist schön gelegen, jeweils etwa 15-20 Minuten zu Fuß vom Bahnhof und Nara Park entfernt. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gemütlich, modern...

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Property surroundings

Facilities of Kohaku
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, this is an adult-only property. Adult rates are applicable to children 13 years and older. Please contact the property for more details.

Please note, the property cannot accommodate groups of 4 guests or more. Please contact the property directly for more details.

If guests do not check in by 21:00, the booking may be treated as a no show.

Lights at the shared areas are turned off at 23:00. Guests are requested to keep the noise level down after this time.

Please contact the property directly for luggage storage service before check-in or after check-out.

Toothbrushes are available at a fee.

Please inform Kohaku in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kohaku

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    • The prices at Kohaku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kohaku is 1.5 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kohaku is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.