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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. Parking is free and 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 private 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 1.2 mi away. JR Nara Train Station is 2789 feet away. The inn is located on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood. 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.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nara, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Nara

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    Authentic. True loving care. Esthetic. Great location

Area info

Amenities of Tsubakiso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

Tsubakiso takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must check-in by 21:00. Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance.

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.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tsubakiso of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).