Renovating a Japanese-style private house with a 100-year history, Guest house Tamura offers an accommodations in Fushigazushi-cho, Nara. Kintetsu Nara Station is a 13-minute walk away, while Kasuga Taisha Shrine is a 20-minute stroll. Every room comes with a shared bathroom. Some rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Vegetarian meals can be offered upon request. Kofuku-ji is 8 minutes on foot from Guest house Tamura, while Nara Park is a 20-minute stroll away. Osaka Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Asian

Private parking available


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Nara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Megan
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location close to Nara Park and not too far from the Kintetsu station (JR station is also walkable if you don't have too much luggage but it is further). Good clean facilities, comfortable bed. Overall very good value for money.
  • Wong
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The owner is an environmentally conscious, nice and helpful person. The breakfast they served was great. There was plenty of tourism info at the front desk. They provided free cool tea too.
  • Kanita
    Australia Australia
    Stayed in a private room which was very spacious and nicely decorated and very clean. Fantastic morning breakfast. Nice host. Close to Nara deer park. Great value accomodation.
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    David
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were incredibly friendly and the breakfast they made for me was delicious! The hostel is right next to a gate leading towards the park and fairly close to the shopping streets and Kintetsu-Nara station, so dragging my luggage to the...
  • Alex
    Spain Spain
    Had a wonderful stay in the guesthouse, one of the best ones out there. The owner preparea a bathtub everynight for the guests. Overall the place is very cozy
  • Canas
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone is so nice and it’s perfectly located near by the Nara park
  • E
    Erica
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was clean. Stayed in a Japanese style room which was very spacious. Bathroom was clean and great shampoo products. The breakfast is an awesome deal and delicious!! Get it!!
  • Trae
    United States of America United States of America
    Really nice, the staff were friendly, spoke great English, and cooked great food.
  • Ashwary
    India India
    Excellent experience, very humble and cooperative staff. .
  • Kareem
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    everything is clean and organized also a great location

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi we are traveling with 1yr and 5yr old kids, can we stay in japanese style room?

    はい、できます。 当店はお子様も歓迎いたします。 お子様料金は設定しておりませんが、布団セットが必要でないお子様は無料です。
    Answered on 14 August 2023

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 338 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

貴施設のスタッフ・メンバーを紹介しましょう!スタッフの人柄を知りたいと思うゲストも多いので、趣味などについて書いてもよいでしょう。

Property info

At the heart of old Nara town, Guesthouse Tamura offers you quite accommodation with Japanese style private rooms and dormitory at reasonable rate. Tamura is aprivate house built about 100 years ago and recently refurbished as a cozy guesthouse maintaining original atmosphere. Occasionally, deer can be seen from the window. Home made breakfast of house grown rice can be available by order for 300yen.

Neighborhood info

Nara park, Todaiji, Kohfukuji and many other spots are within walking distance.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Tamura
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Guesthouse Tamura takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages 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
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

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

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 奈保生第40-15号

    FAQs about Guesthouse Tamura

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Tamura is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Guesthouse Tamura offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental
    • Guests staying at Guesthouse Tamura can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian
    • Guesthouse Tamura is 1.7 miles from the center of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Tamura include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Bed in Dorm