3-25 Kudo,2-Chome,Oji-Cho Kita Katsuragi Gun Nara,Japan. - Pension
Please note that:
From 1st of August 2010 room rates will be subject to Japanese consumption tax of 5%.
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*+* Old Nara Town walking Tour *+*
@ Naramachi, Nara, Every Saturdays
Access: Just 5 stops (15minutes) away from Oji station by JR !
Time: 10 AM - 13 PM
Admission: 2,000 JPY (An English speaking Professional guide will
explain and show you around the city !)
*+* FLOWER EVENT *+*
Yamato Hanagoyomi 2010 @ Umami Kyuryou Park
(Until the 14th of Nov 2010 ,9:30am - 16:00pm)
Take Kintetsu Tawaramoto line to Ikebu station from Shin-Oji station(Just ONE stop away from here!) which is located next to JR Oji station. Take a bus from Ikebu station to that park (200 JPY, 6 mins).
You will see lots of beautiful flowers and also that area is famous for having many tomb mounds from ancient times!
It is nice to have a walk around there!!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
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Very nicely off the beaten path Yougendo is one of the best experiences to be had in Japan.
You have made it all the way to this country, Now it is time to see what life is REALLY like here.
Our huge stately home is an immaculate restoration of a traditional old property of 103 years.
We have 5 private rooms all very nicely done out in both Western and Japanese styles. (sorry but when on line booking are made the room type can't be chosen)
Our concept is very comparable to a 'Ryokan' but with a young international feel and bed and breakfast rates.
We cook you a home made breakfast, service your room and have staff available to help at all times.
Other than that you are free to use the house like your own and take advantage of our kitchen, lounge areas and many facilities.
Located at the very gateway of the Nara area Yougendo has immediate access to the whole of the Nara and Osaka areas (not just Nara city!).
Let us guide you to places that will really make your stay worthwhile, feel like you are coming back to your own house on your return!
Yougendo has its own award winning converted storehouse Dining Bar on site serving European and Mediterranean style foods cooked by professional chefs.
With a garden terrace and great selection of domestic and worldwide beverages you can relax and make friends with the locals without having to go very far.
Every amenity you can think of as well as a great selection of Japanese restaurants are all within 2 minutes walk (as is the train station!) , Horyuji Temple is very close by.
Selected as one of the top 50 budget lodgings in the world by the Guardian newspaper UK.
Also featured in the Rough Guide Japan and Elle magazine U.K and Taiwan as well as being featured on Nationwide TV.
Chris and Shu are your hosts and have welcomed many thousands of guests during our 5 years of opening. We are an international couple from the UK/Japan, happy to talk to people about our 13 years of being here and what life is like.
Our Young and vibrant team of staff all speak English and at least one other language fluently (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Tagalog, Korean etc.).
While not as cheap as hostels in the area we can offer you twice the service, complete privacy, and promise you you will feel very looked after.... oh and we have proper walls in our house!
*We regret to say that we only accept children over 6 years of age - sorry.
We also provide...
+ Choice of Home Cooked Breakfast
+ Crisp, Fresh sheets
+ Towel service and hot spring towels
+ Japanese 'Yukata' Style Pajamas
+ Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap etc.
+ Extra Pillows and Mattresses
+ Computer Terminals with Printer with Internet access and Wi -Fi network
+ Safe Storage for Valuables
+ The warmth, knowledge and personal service of our team!
GREAT FACILITIES AT YOUGENDO
+ Air-Conditioned Rooms with Safes and Door Locks.
+ No Curfew
+ Smoking Areas in Garden
+ Fully Equipped Self-Catering Kitchen.
+ TV, DVD and Nintendo Wii
+ Vegetarian / Vegan Support
+ Luxury Lounge Area
+ Small Library
+ Information Space (Maps, Guide Books, etc.)
+ 2 shared Western style toilets and 2 powerful showers
+ Free Luggage Storage (Long Term Available)
+ Laundry Room (Coin-Operated)
+ Bicycle Hire
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Check In : 3 PM - 10 PM
Check Out : 11 AM
Breakfast : 8 AM - 10 AM
*Staffed around the clock.
*Night entrance is available 24 hours.
*You need to call us if you have to check in later than the above times.
* We are happy to store your luggage at the reception area from morning until check in time please inform us in advance if you can. Longer term luggage storage is available for returning guests.