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HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

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Hostel near Nara Park in Nara

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a garden with a wooden gate and cherry blossoms.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, a wooden gate, and cherry blossoms.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, sliding shoji doors, and a bed with white bedding.
A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami mats, a wooden reception desk, and a person working at a laptop.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden fence, a stone pathway, and various plants and trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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31-4 Minamifukurocho, Nara, Nara, 630-8342
  • Place, Nara Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarusawa Pond Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kofuku-ji Temple
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with bars.

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

A room with bunk beds, wooden shelves, and a small bedside table.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with a white cloth, two cushions, a small shelf with cups, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Japanese Style Room, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a whiteboard on the wall.

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

Classic Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

Classic Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, cushions, and sliding doors.

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a futon.

Comfort Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Classic House

Room

Classic House

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Nara

Naramachi stay.You'll be steps from Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Nara Information Center with a stay at this Naramachi hostel. Nara Park and Gango-ji Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sarusawa Pond Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gango-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kyōbate Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪博多小料理くみ子 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪キラメキノトリ 奈良店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店 奈良中央本店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ボリクコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪杉ヶ町ラーメンSOSHIJI - ‬4 min walk

About this property

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

Hostel near Nara Park in Nara
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Nara hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Nara hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel to the airport?

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel is 40.5 mi (81-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel on Dec 8, 2026 start from $42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel.

Does HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel offer free breakfast?

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel have a pool?

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel to downtown Nara?

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel is 1.4 mi away from Nara.

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 222 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my favourite place we stayed on our trip so far. It was so quiet and peaceful both in the hostel and the neighbourhood. It’s about a 20 minute walk to get to Nara Park and you’re likely to run into some deer on your way there as they tend to come right into town in addition to hanging in the park. There are laundry facilities and a smoking area in the back garden. Rice porridge is served each morning and there are free and paid beverages available. There was no staff on site due to the financial repercussions of the pandemic, but the autonomous luggage storage and check-in instructions were easy to follow. I will definitely be returning in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable host ! But we just stayed one night. Next time we will stay a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice traditional japanese hostel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a beautiful room and loved the ambiance and architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very traditional place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a converted home of a merchant. 125 years-old. Great yard/garden and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice place for a short stay at Nara

Nice place for a short stay at Nara. About 10 mins. walking from Nara Station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a heritage house in Nara area. We booked a three person room and had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy. Storing baggage before and after stay possible
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience of our large Japanese style rooms. For a ‘hostel’, it was above what I expected. It was dead quiet at night, even the overgrown garden in the back had its charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s was great as I stayed in the dorme most the time alone. Very convenient! The wi-fi was bad. Overall ok !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set in an amazing old house. Seems more catered towards private groups than it is for backpackers - the hostel facilities were pretty sparse so would not stay for more than one night unless I had a private room. Place was otherwise very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I know there was a prior notice regarding shortage of staff. However, navigating the check-in and check-off would feel a lot less confusing if there is a staff at the Reception at the usual operating hr (7 am -7 pm). So cuatomers could ask questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a bit far from train station. Less maintain the property. Price is low but...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Acceptable for one night

Not a comfortable hostel. Spent three nights in a bunk bed (pot style) but really small. Only one shower/ toilet inside the room (so you hear everything) Check in/ out quite slow. Cleanliness ok.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice, authentic and good value ryokan in Nara

This is a splendid Ryokan, authentic (all-wood structure), clean, spacious. The best I had in 3 weeks travel around the Kansai-Tokyo area. Very helpful staff when present in the Ryokan. A little bit far though from the Kintetsu-Nara station (in particular with luggages) and off restaurants. Most of it, but this is not a problem of the Ryokan itself, the issue are the other guests who don't understant what a wooden structure and thin paper panels are and act up to very late as if they were in a bunker. A continuous presence of some staff at night during high season may allow to mitigate unproprer guests behavior. Or a very clear written statement and explanation handed out when checkin-in in several of the main touristic languages asking guests to be as discrete as monks meditating (that should avoid extra costs that would anyway put on the room prices if hiring a night guard...) after 10pm. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extension to our stay, and unfortunately these last 3 nights were unbearable, as the guests staying in the rooms on the 2nd floor were very noisy when walking on the wooden floors. Furthermore, we tried to contact the hotel staff, who are NOT on the premises, but never received a response. The hostel is left unattended so if anything goes wrong there is no one to address it. The front door was left unlocked by most other guests, so the sense this is not a secure and safe place. Also, the posting says there is housekeeping, but we received no service during the 5 nights we spent there. One of the two mllaundry machines are not working, and we had to buy our own detergent even tho this was supposed to be provided. As for cleanliness, our room's drawers and closets were very dirty, with lost of dust and what appeared to be nice feces. This could be a beautiful place, however it has serious issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hostel suffers a few major problems. For.one, there is no one there most of the time, so check in must be done after 4pm, regardlesa if your room is ready (like hours was). Also we had issues with the guests staying upstairs stepping too hard on the wooden floors and there was no one there to respond for it. The pictures on the app are not accurate (at least for our room), making it look much brighter and nicer. Also, it is clearly stated that towels are not provided, so we carried our own, only to find out the hostel does offer towels are a very reasonable cost. Laundry facilities are available within the premises, however laundry detergent could not be found (although it is included in the cost). Lastly the common areas need a facelift as they get messy and cluttered very fast. If you want to experience a more realistic stay at a traditional Japanese house, this could be the place. However, mindful of the fact the place is mostly unsupervised and other guests may not share your understanding of basic rules in an old wooden structure. Overall we really liked the authentic feel of an old wooden Japanese house, the tatami floors and futons, the paper window panes and the somewhat neglected but beautiful garden. This place needs a little attention and it could be a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
スタッフさんには、一度も会いませんでした。駐車場は、一本表通りに出れば入庫後24時間800円のパーキングが有ります。宿泊者を信頼しての集金方法にびっくり😲安く利用出来、大変助かりました‼️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Okej ställe, skulle kunna vara bättre!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
このたびは同行者が間違えて別の方の案内をとってしまうという大変なミスをし、ご迷惑をおかけしました。しかしご対応は完璧で、こちらも精神的な負担なく、素晴らしい旅をさせていただくことができました。朝粥も大変心に沁みるおいしさでした。また機会がありましたら、よろしくお願い申し上げます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service
駅近で便利だけど入り口がわかりにくいので注意。朝ごはんは、小西通り斜め向かいのシャトードールのモーニング税込み605円をいただきました。 ホームページにチェックイン22:00までって言うから急いだら名前書いてある封筒が受付に置いてあって。あわてんで良かったのに。
キッチンは無いけど電子レンジと冷蔵庫
共用スペース
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
スタッフの方にお会いしていないので評価は出来ません。(無人です) 設備も良く、入室するとポットに入ったお茶のサービスが嬉しかったです。普通のビジネスホテルより安いし、古民家風なのにシャワールームも便利でした。強いて言えば、共有スペースの粉末のミルクが固まっていた事と、朝粥に入れる塩がほぼ空だった事です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お部屋も広くて、様々なサービスも行き届いていて、素晴らしいお宿でした！また次回も利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026