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NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel

2.0 star property
This peaceful hostel in Naramachi offers a quiet garden retreat with easy access to ancient temples and shrines that define Nara's historic landscape

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NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel offers a serene garden, onsite coffee shop, WiFi, bar, and terrace. Guests can relax and enjoy the proximity to Kasuga Shrine and Todaiji Temple.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Female Dormitory (Available for Adult: 18 years old over) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory (Available for Adult: 18 years old over)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Male Dormitory　(Available for Adult: 18 years old over) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Male Dormitory　(Available for Adult: 18 years old over)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Japanese Style Inner-Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Inner-Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Garden view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, Tokonoma, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room, Tokonoma, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, Tokonoma, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, South, Non Smoking

Japanese Style Room, South, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, South, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nara, NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel is in the historical district. Shiga Naoya Former House and Kofuku-ji Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Yamanobe Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Naraden Arena or Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Visit our Nara travel guide
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1054, Kidera-cho, Nara, Nara, 630-8306

What's nearby

  • Gango-ji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage elements
    Gango-ji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nara Park which includes a park and heritage elements
    Nara Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarusawa-ike showing signage and a lake or waterhole
    Sarusawa Pond Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nara National Museum showing heritage elements
    Nara National Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Todaiji Temple featuring interior views, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship
    Todaiji Temple
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station
    18 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • 奈良ホテル ティーラウンジ
    5 min walk
  • カナカナ
    3 min walk
  • ラサ ボジュン 奈良店
    4 min walk
  • 花菊
    5 min walk
  • udon and cafe 麺喰
    1 min walk

About this property

NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel

Hostel near Nara Park
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Communal kitchens, griddles, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,000 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 880 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Microwave on request
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 880.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1000 per night (262 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI Hostel
Guesthouse KAMUNABI Hostel
NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI
Guesthouse KAMUNABI
Nara Kamunabi Hostel Nara
NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel Nara

Frequently asked questions

Is NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel located?

Located in Naramachi, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gango-ji Temple and Nara Park. Kojindo and Nara Information Center are also within 10 minutes. Kintetsu-Nara Station is 18 minutes by foot and Nara Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

NARA Guesthouse KAMUNABI - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHIA-PAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nara for the Win!

The major "must-see" cites are within walking distance (Nara Park and Todaiji-temple). The staff was super friendly and accommodating. As of Nov. 2016 they have been open for 1 month - rooms are super clean and the share space isn't a great way to meet travelers. If you have 1-2 possibly 3 people I would stay but bed space is limited. That being said the beds are very comfortable. I'll be going back for sure!

10/10 Excellent

みみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
古民家に泊まれて良き！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

YOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
思ってたより静かで綺麗で 過ごしやすくて良かったです(^｡^)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

しおり

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1泊だけでしたが、とても良かったです。 朝食もお願いして、タオルはレンタルしました！ しっかり寝れましたー！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Jundendherberge mit sehr sympatischen Angestellte. Wir waren zu zweit und haben (allein) im traditionellen japanischen Zimmer auf Futons geschlafen, eine sehr gute und günstige Alternative zu Hotels in Nara. Das Frühstück war auch sehr fein.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chieko

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応がとても良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

てつき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタフの方の対応が大変良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

お安く泊まりたい人向け

チェックインの時間が早く（2100）、それ以降になる場合は1000円のチャージが発生します。Pが無いこともチックイン時に知ると言う流れ。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Motoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
チェックイン時の丁寧な説明と朝早いチェックアウト時に気持ちのいいお見送り、ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Logement typique, habitants très accueillant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Théo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and nice place

Nara is a very nice and peaceful place! The guesthouse is very well located (Closed to the Bambi Park). Comfortable and thé breakfast is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard to get to without good transit options if you have luggage. House is fairly old and there was a smell in the room. Overall, it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

良かったです！

今回は宿泊人数が少なかったようで、静かに過ごせました。ただ、他の方も書かれているとおり、隣部屋が壁一枚で声がダダ漏れなので、その辺 気になる方は注意です。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Safed by the manager’s quick action.

I’ve had a couple of issues with my bed the first night I stayed there. My body and face were covered in mosquito bites. I woke up and wanted to find someone to hand me a spray but was unable to. I mentioned it next morning being quiet sick from all the bites. Management moved me immediately into a different area and the following night was much better. I really appreciated the manager’s help. Breakfast is excellent. Price incredible value for money. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

快適でした。

１階一番奥の右の部屋に二人で宿泊。家にいるみたいで快適でした。朝はコンビニで買って共用冷蔵庫に冷やしておいたお豆腐にねばねばサラダをかけて食べました。食器や調理道具、塩、コーヒーやお茶セットはありますが欲しかったお醤油がなかった・・・
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

PacoG, CDMX, México

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El staff excepcional, súper amables. El hostel es tradicionalmente japonés, con un excelente restaurante. Cuenta con restaurante, hay que degustar el sake en tres presentaciones, sublime. El desayuno delicioso, aunque fuera con cargo. Muy cerca del parque de Nara y todos los atractivos del lugar. Limpio, agradable lugar. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jocasta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay.

Twice as comfortable as a the corporate hotel we stayed at for well under half the price! Really helpful staff with good English. Great location near the park with bicycles to hire for a small charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

鹿

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
広くて良い！ トイレはみんなで使うので時々床が濡れてることがあったけど、それ以外は気にならなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

I CHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
不錯，位置地理交通很棒！
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
スタッフの方は大変親切でした。値段も良心的で良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Chang Geun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
게스트하우스 안에 마실거라던가 간단한 음식도 살 수 있는 식당도 있어서 좋아요
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A decent and neat guesthouse in Japanese style, with nice food and facilities that's necessary for your stay at Nara. 10 min walking distance to the Nara Park and the Nara station. Good option for a budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
京都・大津を回り、本日帰京いたしました。お世話になりました。 街なかから少し離れているせいか、とても静かでゆっくり良く眠れました。オーナーの対応も優しいし、有料の朝食も美味しく、お腹いっぱいになり満足しました。 ごめんなさい、朝食の時間を記したカード入れを持参してしまいました。郵送した方が良いですか？ 又、利用させて頂きたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

잘못된 숙소 선택

밤12시에 도착을 했뎌니 계산기를 들이밀며 2000¥을 더 내라고 했다 벌금이란다 난 벌금에 대해 알지 못했고 처음 듣는 소리라고 말 했다 그러자 이 여자는 눈을 이상하게 치껴뜨며 일본어로 계속 욕설을 해됬다 그러면서 경찰에 신고 중이며 in or out 라며 2000¥을 내 놓지 않으면 나가라는 식으로 나를 몰아세웠다 결국 돈을 지붏했고 그래도 마지막에 늦게 와서 미안하다고 하자 눈을 흘기며 욕을 하는 듯 했댜 결국 난 그 충격으로 새벽 4시 쯤에 얕은 잠을 겨우 잤다 일본 여행하면 이 일이 가장 먼저 생각이 나니 내가 왜 이런곳을 선택을 했는지 뼈저리게 후회스럽다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018