Comfortable Accommodation: The guest house offers two bedrooms and a living room with a tatami floor. Each room includes air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, and microwave.
Essential Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, laundry service, family rooms, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available.
Convenient Location: Located in Nara, the property is 2 km from Nara Station and 55 km from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Iwafune Shrine (20 km) and Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church (25 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“The scale 1-10 doesn't do this place justice - it's a 15! An amazing and truly unique place, excellent hospitality. Everything was absolutely wonderful - what a way to end a great adventure in Japan with my 9 yr old.”
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Petr
Czech Republic
“Very nice, helpful and attentive hosts. We didn't want to leave at all. We will remember them for a long time”
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Thomas
United Kingdom
“Renjoji surpassed our expectations in every way. The guest house is a beautiful traditional Japanese house in the back garden of this small Pure Land temple in the centre of Nara. Our hostesses were extremely attentive, and the breakfast was...”
Kulzinder
United Kingdom
“It is such a nice way to spend some time in Nara. The venue has a kitchen, dining area and modern bathroom suite, with a washing machine. So although the bedroom and living space are old japanese style, you still get enough modern Japanese living...”
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Samantha
Australia
“We travelled with our 7 and 5 year old sons. Staying in the temple grounds, participating in the morning prayer, and having a beautiful breakfast by the zen garden was wonderful, and our children were welcomed and included throughout the whole...”
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Wonderful stay in a beautiful Japanese house with very kind hosts. The traditional rooms are very atmospheric and the house has great kitchen and bathroom facilities. Convenient to a supermarket and bus stops to the centre- but also a pleasant...”
Jason
Malaysia
“Beautiful home with all the facilities available, serene experience and wonderful hosts!”
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Nicole
United Kingdom
“A stunning little gem, owned by wonderful people. So many lovely extras that really made it an authentic stay. The owners were so kind and helpful and we really enjoyed attending the service. I’m so glad we stayed there. I’d highly recommend it...”
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Andrew
New Zealand
“The stay at the temple was amazing, especially joining morning prayers (optional!) with the centuries old statues, and breakfast in the garden room. A real highlight of our Japan trip. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Exceptional.”
Nicolas
Chile
“Since we arrived we loved the place, it is very calm and the hostess was super nice, it was an unforgettable stay. She took great care of us since we arrived in Nara, if you are looking for a traditional Japanese house to stay this is the perfect...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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This is an accommodation where you can spend your time at a quiet small Buddhist temple located in Kidera-cho, on the edge of the Naramachi (old city) area.
Renjoji Shukubo is a temple lodging that consists of a renovated old house in the back garden of a lovely small Buddhist temple with a very rare statue of a female Amida Buddha sided by other Buddha statues dating back to the Nara period.
The renovated old private house retains the goodness of the Showa-era buildings.
There is a clean bathroom with a shower, a separate wash basin, and a toilet in the house.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
If you wish, you can participate in the morning service at the temple hall with the priest.
Kintetsu Nara Station is about a 15-minute walk, and Kofukuji Temple and Gangoji Temple are a 10-minute walk away.
Nara Park and Todaiji Temple are within a 20-minute walk, and Kansai International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes away by limousine bus.
It is a popular area in Nara City that has received favorable reviews.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese
Property surroundings
House rules
宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform 宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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