Guesthouse Yougendo

Yougendo - A Real Deal Beautiful Japanese Property.Why bother to stay in a drab hostel or BnB when visiting Nara? Most people opt to stay at Yougendo, our huge stately house - located just 1 min from the station at Oji city just a few minutes away by train from JR Nara station, a good opportunity to see the real 'local' Japan.Chris, Shuko, Yuica and the team have welcomed over 4,500 guests in the past three years since opening. We are featured in several major guidebooks and have appeared on Japanese TV and in a number of large publications such as Elle magazine U.K. and the Guardian newspaper. Nara prefecture is a huge area (Nara city is just one small part).There are countless places to visit from Yougendo including a lot of places that are hardly visited by foreign tourists. Got a JR pass? Yougendo is the ideal place to base yourself for a whole tour of the Kansai area.We can promise you modern facilities, a very traditional feel and a spick and span environment. Let our young English speaking staff give you their first hand knowledge of the area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------5 PRIVATE ROOMS ONLY in a very traditional setting, enclosed in our large gardens. [! NOTE !] We regret to say that at present it is not possible to choose the room type when you book a room through Hostelworld or other affiliated online booking sites - try contacting us directly?[! NOTE !] We only accept children over 6 years of age.------------------------------------------------------------------------AROUND YOUGENDOEverything in close range: 1 minute from train station (JR / Kintetsu Line), all amenities close by. (supermarket, bank, post office, lots of restaurants etc..) Nice river and scenic views.Horyuji Temple - enjoy a 15 minute cycle or short bus ride to Japan's FIRST world heritage site and the world's oldest wooden building!Mt. Shigi - a beautiful sprawl of nature and temples on the local mountain top, good for hiking, great views of Osaka and HOT SPRINGS!FROM YOUGENDO Very convenient access to Nara City (15 mins), Osaka (17 mins), Kyoto (58 mins) Koyasan (75 mins), Iga Ueno Ninja village (70 mins) and The beautiful areas of Yoshino/Asuka (1 hour) by JR.Very quick access to Kansai International Airport (52 mins) by JR.BAR YOUGENDOA converted storeroom dining and bar facility.Beer terrace, BBQs and Mediterranean foods open to the public - very popular place in the area and highly rated food and drink - get to know the locals!------------------------------------------------------------------------INCLUDED AT YOUGENDO+ 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.)+ shared Western style toilets and powerful showers + Free Luggage Storage (Long Term Available)+ Laundry Room (Coin-Operated)+ Bicycle Hire------------------------------------------------------------------------Check In : 3 PM - 10 PM Check Out : 11 AMBreakfast : 8 AM - 10 AMStaffed around the clock.*Night entrance is available 24 hours.*Please inform us if you wish 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. Longer term luggage storage is available for returning guests.

Directions

---------------------------------------------------Train: JR OJI station on the Yamatoji Line.We are situated on the border of Nara and Osaka.From Kansai International AirportTake JR airport rapid service to Tennoji station, change to Yamatoji express train (platform 3) bound for Nara we are 17 mins from Tennoji station.From NaraTake any train bound for Osaka or Namba from JR Nara station. We are 4 stops down the line - 15 mins. CAUTION: Do not take beige trains with a red stripe bound for Oji from platform 1 - They go an indirect route and take a long time to reach Oji station.At OJI station you will alight at platform 1 or 2. Walk up the stairs and proceed to the central exit of the station.Turn left and go down the escalator in front of the Seiyu supermarket. Go around or through the supermarket, cross the road and turn right then turn left at the antique shop. Walk down the street past the restaurant on the right hand side and you will see us on the left.