HARUYA Naramachi

I did like the location. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The water hot. Would consider staying again but would choose the very end room and sleep in the 'lounge' area at the rear. Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance of everything we wanted to see.

It is a traditional Japanese guest house that is run similar to a hostel with different types of things, including private rooms. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed our time there. They provide towels and robes for a small rental fee. The price was really great for the area and they have private family rooms with shower and toilet, which is what we chose. Check in was easy and done with a key pad on our own, which was nice because it was quite flexible. The rooms were clean and the small garden in the back was pretty.

We had unbelievable experience living in traditional Japanese house. Hundred years old wooden building preserved all details from old stove to sleeping on tatami using futon. Even feeling cold of the house during our stay in winter was needed to feel ourselves closer to what people where experiencing living in the old times in traditional buildings. Separate story of how grate and comfortable all organised inside, how detailed and attentive. It is a perfect location for exploring old town Naramachi and historical sites. Very close to the station and many stores around in five to ten minutes walk. Also great experience for us were few workshops, pottery classes, calligraphy and traditional ink making. Small local museum of the traditional toys is amassing, couple old houses open for free entrance to investigate all details including the inside garden is a very good possibility. And it's all located in couple minutes walk.

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.

While booking I didn't see that the bunk beds have the normal sleep floor and a relaxing area on top. Was a nice surprise. Other than that I liked the interior/exterior, the staff was friendly and the location is great.