Sarusawaike Yoshidaya

The people who run the front desk here are amazing! Especially the woman who greets you when you first arrive. She was a constant friendly face and very enjoyable to talk to. The rooms are clean, the view is beautiful and the private bath is amazing!

An older hotel with exceptional staff and a fantastic location. The check-in service was phenomenal and I was given thorough explanations of facilities and recommendations for sightseeing and restaurants nearby. I had a Japanese style room with view of the pond out front and while the interior was a bit dated that in itself has its own charm and everything worked as it should. And waking up to a view of the pond with deer casually walking along it was very refreshing! The breakfast was Japanese washoku and was really good, I was served in a private room and got completely different selection of food both days and they were both delicious and exactly the right portion size. A lot of Nara's more popular attractions were just a few minutes walk away and staying here allowed me to beat the crowds and enjoy the spots without any queues. I am really glad I ended up staying in Nara and not just make it a daytrip, I got way more enjoyment out of it this way and will definitively recommend it.

The staff are extremely nice and helpful that made you feel you are truly welcome. I'd like to appreciate Mrs Asano because she made me and my wife feel particularly warm.