Stayed there in the mixed dorm for a night at end of December. A little far from the JR station but close to Naramachi area, many attractions nearby. The owners are very nice and kind. We had a good time sitting at the first floor talking with them and other guests. There's only one bathroom so you'd better reserve the... More

Stayed here one night in July. It is a very nice hostel, old japanes style. So there's a lot of wood, and there's an original Japanes room that the host is very willing to show. Don't miss that opportunity as he'll explain a lot about ancient Nara and traditions. The dormitories are pretty small but equipped with Western style beds.... More

A mate and i stayed here for a two nights in May 2011. We had a very large private room to ourselves with only one other person staying in the place. The owners were great people and I very much enjoyed sharing a few stories over some sake with them. I am very much looking forward to staying here again... More

Mr. Shunju Anzai and his wife made us feel very welcome into their home. They were able to help us with anything we needed. He even drove us to the restaurant for dinner in case we couldn't find it! After dinner, we had a sit-down meeting regarding our sightseeing plan. That was quite unexpected, since we had basically come to... More