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Guesthouse MakuravsSeikanso
Both Guesthouse Makura and Seikanso are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Seikanso is preferred by most professionals compared to Guesthouse Makura. Seikanso has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Guesthouse Makura
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
27-1 Imamikadocho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8374
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet "This atmospheric stunner in Naramachi has just three quiet guest rooms in a one-time Edo-period ink-maker's workshop." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Naramachi and close to the sights, Guesthouse Makura occupies a 90-year-old wooden machiya...it's very well-maintained and the English-speaking owner goes out of his way to make guests feel at home" Full review
Seikanso
Fodor's
Frommer's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
29 Higashi Kitsuji-cho, Nara, Nara Prefecture 630-8327
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "Of the many inexpensive, small ryokan in Nara-machi, this family-run establishment is the best pick for its spotless rooms and attentive service." Full review
Frommer's "This is a lovely choice in inexpensive Japanese-style accommodations." Full review
Lonely Planet "This traditional ryokan has reasonable rates and a good Naramachi location. The rooms are clean and spacious with shared bathrooms and a large communal bathtub."
DK Eyewitness "Conveniently positioned in the center of Nara, Ryokan Seikan-so is close to major tourist attractions such as Kasuga Shrine, Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji Temple... Helpful, English-speaking staff."
Frommer's "A lovely choice in inexpensive Japanese-style accommodations, this former geisha house boasts a beautiful garden, complete with azalea bushes and manicured trees—the kind of garden usually found only at ryokan costing twice as much" Full review
