A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Train Station, Tsubakiso is an 85-years old Japanese townhouse with a lovely garden and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Free mineral water is provided.
All rooms are air-conditioned and include a low table with floor cushions, an LCD TV and an electric kettle with green tea. Each room has an en suite bathroom. The sliding paper screens open onto a small patio or garden views in some rooms.
Kofuku-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk from the inn, and Kasuga Shrine and Todai-ji Temple are about 2 km away. JR Nara Train Station is 850 metres away.
The inn is located on a quiet street in a residential neighbourhood. Guests can enjoy the peace of the garden and take in the traditional Japanese architecture. Free laundry services are available.
A Japanese-style kaiseki breakfast as well as a Western-style breakfast can be requested at time of booking. A vegetarian breakfast can be arranged upon request.
We offer one free breakfast for guests staying for two days or more.
“This was a wonderful Ryokan in a great location, only a ~6 minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara station. Furthermore, the host (Noriko) was absolutely wonderful. She was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. As for food, we ordered a traditional...”
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Timothy
澳大利亚
“Very authentic feeling home, situated in what feels like a quiet neighbourhood. The view was fantastic, even on a rainy day. The garden is wonderful and the accommodation was lovely. The Japanese breakfast was a whole experience and the lovely...”
Jie
荷兰
“Tubakiso was probably one of our most favourite highlights on our trip. What a lovely place, and our host was so friendly and welcoming. The Japanese style breakfast was also a must-to-do. It is perfectly clean and stylish. Highly recommend.”
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Burcu
匈牙利
“It was an absolutely an amazing experience to stay at Tsubakiso. They were really kind and helpful with everything during our stay even we were spoiled with some snacks and breakfast even though we booked the room without the breakfast option:)”
Gratsiela
丹麦
“We really enjoyed the traditional housing—it offered a unique experience and a great opportunity to get to know a traditional Japanese home.”
Deborah
澳大利亚
“This is the most divine place, central location but quite and easy to reach on foot with luggage. Breakfast was amazing. Host was so generous.”
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Owen
澳大利亚
“This was a beautiful old Japanese style building. The balcony room had this lovely little entry way, and the tatami mat and futon was lovely. The garden is beautiful with manicured trees. The location is right in the middle of town, but is...”
Amcobos
法国
“Accueil fabuleux par une dame adorable parlant quelques mots d'anglais. Petits cadeaux de bienvenue, boissons dans le frigo, café, thé...
Petit déjeuner excellent, on peut laisser ses bagages en gardiennage. Auberge traditionnelle, très bien...”
Yu-shan
日本
“Notre séjour était excellent : l’hôtel était très bien situé, la chambre était très confortable et surtout, Mme Hirasawa, la propriétaire était super sympa et très attentionnée (elle a rendu notre séjour inoubliable)!
Merci Mme Hirasawa :)”
Guests must check-in by 21:00. Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance.
Guests arriving before 16:00 are requested to inform the property prior to their expected arrival time.
To eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel, a reservation must be made at least 3 days in advance.
Guests with children who are 12 years and younger must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.
Additional futon mattresses can be provided in guest rooms on the first floor for an additional fee. Please send a request via the special requests box at the time of booking.