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A recently renovated guest house situated in Nara, THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence features an open-air bath. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from Nara Station. The spacious guest house features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with city views. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Iwafune Shrine is 19 km from the guest house, while Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 22 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 double beds
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
High score for Nara

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had such an amazing time at Machiya no Yado Gu! The house gave us the feeling of traditional Japan, while being kitted out with all the modern amenities we could have wished for. Spacious, quiet, tastefully designed - and an unbeatable location...
  • Stephen
    Switzerland Switzerland
    A typical Japanese house inside a maze of streets filled with shops, bars and restaurants. All the important sights of Nara can be comfortably reached on foot. The house was spacious and had everything you might need for a memorable stay including...
  • X
    Xiao
    China China
    Very traditional Japanese house with big bed rooms. Convenient location and easy access to the town and business area. Free drinks to enjoy! Very nice host!
  • Devon
    United States United States
    Everything! The location was amazing! The gentleman who helped us was so kind and helpful and accommodating!! The space was huge!!!! Traditional elements everywhere in the home, skinny stairs though! We've been in many hotels and houses in Japan...
  • Goloza21
    Japan Japan
    土地勘のある市民として先ず、こんなに便利なロケーションに、こんなにステキなお宿があることに感動しました。町家の風情を残しつつ、3つある洗面台や小さくても脱衣所付きの独立シャワーが2つあるなど利便性もバッチリ!猿沢池もすぐなので朝や夜、静かな時間帯の散歩もオススメです。
  • Sebukun
    Japan Japan
    Service was excellent, the person on the phone was reactive and nice, we couldn't find at first but it was in front of our eyes. Everything was good, beds, cleanliness, we had free drinks in the fridge, there is a swicth available so the kids were...
  • Kie
    United States United States
    It was clean, and also the stuff who greeted us was so polite very nice. Highly recommended.
  • K
    Kazuyoshi
    Japan Japan
    一棟借りであったこと。 広くてゆったりしてたこと。 囲炉裏テーブルを良く使用したかこと。 洗面台、シャワー、トイレなど複数あること。
  • 高彰
    Japan Japan
    一棟貸しで部屋も多く、凄く広かったです。 部屋も多く、2階も使用でき、秘密の扉もあり子供達が大喜びでした。 トイレ、シャワーも2つずつあり大人数でも困りません。 立地も良くお店が宿の周辺にたくさんあります。 また奈良に行く際には利用させていただきます。
  • A
    Anonymous
    Japan Japan
    チェックイン時にスタッフが説明してくださり安心できました。お部屋が清潔で広々としていて、家族で問題なく利用できました。

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
A historic townhouse that has existed in the ancient capital of Nara for more than 100 years. The machiya was reborn as THE KAKU on November 1, 2024. The KAKU is a modern interpretation of the ancient beauty of Japan, with a tea ceremony room and an open-air bath created using Japanese techniques. THE KAKU, which includes KAKU Kin with an open-air bath and a separate Gin, is one of the most spacious suites in Nara with over 250 square meters overlooking the Kofukuji Temple in Nara Park. The suite consists of two separate living rooms and three bedrooms, a dining room with a full kitchen, a tea ceremony room, and a natural wood dining table. A separate fitness room and a room that can accommodate your dog or cat are also available for your enjoyment.
・About 3 minutes walk from Nara Park and Kofukuji Temple ・Kintetsu Nara Station about 8 minutes walk ・JR Nara station about 14 minutes walk ・About 3 minutes walk from Kofukuji Temple THE KAKU is conveniently located in a shopping district in the center of Nara. Nara Station, convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants are all nearby, and access to Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine is easy. People and deer come and go in front of the inn, and the view of the five-story pagoda and sunset from Sarusawa Pond is a must-see for your Nara memories.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Open-air bath

Bath/Hot spring

  • Open-air bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, check-in is only accepted within designated check-in hours (15:00-23:00).

Please inform THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 第12403-17号

FAQs about THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence

  • Yes, THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence is 1.5 miles from the centre of Nara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence include:

    • Holiday Home
  • THE KAKU Exclusive suite & Residence offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Open-air bath