Tsubakiso

2.5 star property
Guest house near Nara Park in Nara

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Photo gallery for Tsubakiso

Conference room with a long table and four chairs, offering a view of the surrounding greenery.
Traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this serene courtyard features a stone lantern, plants, and a traditional gate, set within a stone wall with a small water feature.
Stroll through lush gardens to a traditional building with a sloped roof.
Enjoy a peaceful view of the surrounding neighborhood from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed and a cozy potted plant.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
35 Tsubaicho, Nara, Nara-ken, 630-8343
  • Nara Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nara National Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Todaiji Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Garden View - Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Twin Room with Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Twin Room with Garden View - 2F

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Nara

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Naramachi guesthouse, you'll find Nara Park and Sarusawa Pond Park. Naramachi Mechanical Toy Museum and Nara Christ Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Nara Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kofuku-ji Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nara National Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Todaiji Temple - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kasuga Shrine - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kintetsu-Nara Station - 6 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ORCHIS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brighton Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪奈良 オモテナシ食堂 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉の牛太郎 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LIGHT - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tsubakiso

Guest house near Nara Park in Nara
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tsubakiso also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nara guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Tsubakiso offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with computers and safes. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 to 2,500 per person
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Computer
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 to 2500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International.

Prior to check-in, guests with children must notify the hotel of children's ages and number of children.

We should mention

  • 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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Tsubakiso House
Tsubakiso House Nara
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Tsubakiso Guesthouse Nara
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tsubakiso to the airport?

Tsubakiso is 29.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tsubakiso have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tsubakiso.

Does Tsubakiso offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Tsubakiso, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between JPY 2000 and 2500 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tsubakiso?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Tsubakiso?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Tsubakiso?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Tsubakiso have a pool?

Tsubakiso does not have a pool.

Does Tsubakiso have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Tsubakiso have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Tsubakiso to downtown Nara?

Tsubakiso is 1.3 mi away from Nara.

Tsubakiso Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon, Oxford

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

Something new

Hirosawa was very welcoming but make sure you go to the right door! She took us to the room which was warm and looked comfortable, and made tea for us while explaining all about Nara (all the major temples/shopping etc are within a short walk). The ryokan facilities are relatively basic but that is probably the point of staying in one. The shower, however, was amazing and rarely have we slept in such comfortable beds. But the high point was the outstanding Japanese-style breakfast (costs extra) which isn't to be missed. But even the standard breakfast the last day was very pleasant. Overall, a very welcome change from the corporate hotel alternative.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A home away from home- a highlight of our trip

Morioka was the added extra at our stay. She was so welcoming friendly & generous. The beds in this ryokan were XTRA good. To stay in a home that had seen 3 generations was so warm. It was very convenient to the station & up the street to all the eaterys of Nara. A highlight of our trip.

6/10 Okay

Sharon, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful owner, overpriced.

The bed was really comfortable. The location is great. The place is a bit funky and rundown. It was worth maybe $100/night if breakfast had been included. It is hard to write this review because the owner is a lovely person, but $200/night was an outrageous price.

8/10 Good

ooi, singapore

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

old traditional ryokan but friendly host

the host cant speak well English but can understand. She is old friendly lady. we stay at the ryokan for 1 night only. The location is nice and close to the nara park with about 10-15min walking distanct.The room was big and the tatami bed was very comfort.WiFi works very well and is complimentary. The Japanese style breakfast is something special but expensive even after giving discount(2k yen per person) by the host. If you drop at JR nara station, there will be 10-15min walking distanct with big luggage. but there is 5min walking distanct only if you drop at kintetsu train station. The price of the room we book is pretty expensive if compare to ryokan pricing. So if you don mind the higher price of the ryokan I would recommend you to stay here.

8/10 Good

日本人, 福岡

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

奈良公園アクセスべんり

歩いて数分で、猿沢池に、いけるロケーションです。。お宿の主の、こころくばりも、すてきで、また、伺いたいと、思います。朝食の和食は、十分すぎるくらい満足しました。

8/10 Good

CHE YUEH

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Nina, France

Liked: Staff & service

minshuku accueillant dans maison ancienne

l"hôtesse est particulièrement aimable (et bavarde), nous remmet à notre départ de jolis cadeaux. Lepetit-déjeuner, quoiqu'un peu cher, est particulièrement soigné et délicieux, nous avns pris la formule un peu moins chère, 2ooo yen, qui était superbe. chambre agréable, toute petite salle de bain.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Überteuerter Ryokan

Grundsätzlich war das Gästehaus in Ordnung und die Besitzerin sehr freundlich. Allerdings ist der Preis pro Nacht jenseits von dem, was es wert ist.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cerca del paruqe de Nara

Muy agradable y recomendable, si buscas una estancia tradicional

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hospitality from the host is extraordinary great!

The hospitality from the host is extraordinary great! The location is nice close to the sightseeing points around the city. Easily accessible by train or bus.

10/10 Excellent

quailegg, China

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

非常好的體驗

店主婆婆人特別好,剛進房間婆婆就準備了冰茶和點心,第二天出門時為我們準備了裡面可以塞冰袋的毛巾!圍在脖子上用來祛暑!還準備了便攜菸灰缸讓我們帶出門去(雖然我自己也有準備)!臨走時候又送了我們好多小禮物,有明信片和茶巾。地點很方便,去奈良公園走走就可以到,旅館是85年的老式建築,房間裡床墊很舒適,我們在二樓的房間裡乾淨整潔,櫃子裡毛巾浴衣和洗衣袋都整齊疊著。推開窗戶看到整個旅館就是一個小花園,非常好的傳統奈良體驗!極力推薦!

8/10 Good

Olivier, Paris

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

A nice old house in Nara

This old house in the center of Nara is a perfect place to enjoy the traditional way of living in Japan. The owner is very welcoming and service oriented. The traditionnal Japanese breakfast is amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Torgeir, Trondheim

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

Fantastisk service

Fantastisk service på dette hotellet, kanskje fordi jeg var den enste gjesten. Gammel Ryokan, kun ni rom, meget koselig. Jeg anbefaler dette hotellet.

8/10 Good

Yuji Fujimura, 横浜

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

奈良の古刹が徒歩圏内

奈良出身なものですから、現地でこのタイプの宿泊をしたのは初めてでしたがとても良い経験になりました。 友人や外国からの知り合いが奈良での宿泊機会がありましたら、是非勧めたいと思います。