宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: 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 1.2 mi from Nara Station and 34 mi from Itami Airport. Nearby attractions include Iwafune Shrine (12 mi) and Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church (16 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
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Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zi
    United States United States
    “Exceptionally is an understatement for Renjoji. Trust me, the photos of Renjoji barely does it justice as this was the most geniune, authentic, Japanese experience I’ve had in my two weeks in Japan. The homemade traditional Japanese breakfast was...”
  • Tang
    United States United States
    “Everything. The property is a beautifully designed and maintained classic Japanese home with a tranquil garden. It provides the combined benefits of modern living in a traditional setting. The house has been kept neat and tidy. The most amazing...”
  • Dmytro
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We really enjoyed our stay at the temple! The locating is perfect, the accommodation is beautiful and the hosts are exceptional. Would highly recommend this accommodation. We only wish we stayed longer! The accommodation and the hosts provide an...”
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom 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 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...”
  • Samantha
    Australia 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...”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom 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 Malaysia
    “Beautiful home with all the facilities available, serene experience and wonderful hosts!”
  • Nicole
    United Kingdom 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...”
  • Andrew
    New Zealand 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.”

Host Info

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Host Review Score
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

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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 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 06:00
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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 宿坊 れんじょう寺 奈良 Temple Stay Renjoji Nara 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.

License number: 12203-11