Lonely Planet Review

This YH is older and less pristine than the Nara Youth Hostel, but the warm and friendly staff more than makes up for this. The rooms are large and fairly well maintained; breakfast/dinner is available. From bus stand 9 at JR Nara station or bus stand 13 at Kintetsu Nara station, take bus 12, 13, 131 or 140 and get off at the Ikuei-gakuen bus stop, from which it's a five-minute walk. The information offices have maps and directions.