Name: Takama Guest House - Hostel
Address: 27 Nashihara-cho, Nara, Nara, Nara, 630-0825, Japan
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Heating

Television in lobby

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Non-smoking rooms

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Luggage storage

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Common kitchen

Microwave oven

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

No parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hostel

Osaka Castle

Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Osaka Museum of History

Shitennoji Temple

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Kids Plaza Osaka

Abeno Harukas

Nakanoshima Park

Kuromon Ichiba

Tennoji Zoo

Tsutenkaku Tower

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade

Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel

Utsubo Park

Osaka National Museum of Art

Osaka Science Museum

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Toji Temple

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto National Museum

Sanjusangendo Temple

Umekoji Park

Kyoto Aquarium

Shoseien Garden

Higashi Honganji Temple

Kiyomizu Temple

Nishihonganji Temple

Kodaiji Temple

Kenninji Temple

Yasaka Shrine

Maruyama Park

Chion-in Temple

Universal Studios Japan

Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Nijo Castle

Itami Airport

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kobe Airport

Takama Guest House - Hostel

Nara

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

The owner was very responsive by email and when we arrived, he gave us a map of the city of Nara and even though he does not have english, he explained where we could go shopping as our luggage had been misplaced which was very nice of him. The room (and the whole house) was typically japanese so for an authentic stay it is perfect. Rooms are very clean, we had the "Nara" room upstairs and had a table in the room with kettle and tea bags. There was also a dryer in the room so you can wash small things (eg. underwears). In the shower room there is a washing machine (100¥) and dryer (100¥). A kitchen and living room with TV are also available for customers. Our second day my suitcase finally arrived and he carried it upstairs once delivered. When my partner's suitecase was planned to arrive and the guesthouse got a call, he dropped a note under our door which was very nice of him. When I sent him an email the last day to inform what time our train was, he replied saying "I'm sorry there was nothing I could do for you"...when he did so much for us! It was super cute ! Loved the place!

Very friendly stay in Nara!

First, the owner is really nice. I arrived quite late at around 11pm and he waited to let me checkin. According to my experience it's not common in Japan for hostels.
Second, the hostel is in walking distance to the subway station
Third, the dorm is nice and clean.

But as I mentioned in the header, there's are things to improve.
Only one shower for the dorm!
The shower head was not assembled properly. I had to hold it. This I expect in south east Asia or other developing countries but not in Japan and not for this price range.

The service could improve as well. I made up my bed by myself. A little bit annoying after a long journey by flight and train.

Unfortunately no breakfast is included.

Potential for improvement...

We stayed one night in Nara and this charming little homestay was perfect: good location within walking distance from all major sightseeing spots and restaurants, good price, and very very comfortable beds (we stayed in a separate private room).

Great value, great location

This guest house offer you a quick and simple Japanese home stay. It's definitely not the best but acceptable in my humble opinion. The host was friendly and speak very little English. The company of 4 of us had the 4-bed small private room and I had good sleep. Well air-conditioned and clean. the only downside was the 1-shower room and 2 toilets for roughly 14-18 people.

budget and excellent location in Nara

Takama was spacious, clean (albeit homely), the beds were comfortable, well air conditioned, quiet but sociable. Brilliant location, i didnt plan ahead and needed accommodation after all day with the deer and temples. Was very pleasantly surprised to find it 10 minutes walk from the park. Very welcoming owner. All wrapped up by an excellent price for the room! 

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