Your stay — Hotel CUBE
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 猿田彦神社 (道祖神) (23 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 南市恵毘須神社 (117 m · ~1 min walk)
- Place of worship: 住吉神社 (130 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 率川地蔵尊 (164 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
町家空間 — 165 m · ~2 min walk
川之上町街区公園 — 684 m · ~9 min walk
奈良市杉岡華邨書道美術館 — 300 m · ~4 min walk
奈良町屋文化館くるま座 — 569 m · ~7 min walk
中辻町街区公園 — 913 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 588 m · ~7 min walk
松井薬局 — 33 m · ~1 min walk
デイリーヤマザキ — 215 m · ~3 min walk
近鉄奈良 — 669 m · ~8 min walk
Good to know — Nara-shi
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥161.79 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
Nara-shiDial 119 for fire or ambulance; 110 for police. English-speaking operators available; say 'Help' in English if needed. For non-urgent tourist help, call the Nara Visitor Center at 0742-27-2300.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nara-shi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel CUBE
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 588 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · 松井薬局 — 33 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → Guest House Route53, Nara
💡 Fixed-price shared taxis (about 9000 yen) run until midnight. Book through MK Taxi for English support; otherwise, the meter rate after 22:00 jumps 20%.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → Kintetsu Nara Station
💡 Buy the Kintetsu Rail Pass if you're heading to Kyoto or Osaka later; skip the airport bus which is slower.
JR Nara Station → Guest House Route53 (stop: Kasugasha-mae)
💡 It's a clockwise loop only—check the direction. The bus stops right at the foot of the hill; from there it's a 3-minute walk uphill. No IC card accepted on this bus; cash only.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) → JR Nara Station
💡 Less luggage hassle than trains—99% of passengers sit. Guest House Route53 is a 10-min uphill walk from JR Nara Station, so budget for a short taxi if you've got heavy bags.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel CUBE?
Check-in at Hotel CUBE is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Nara-shi
💡 The pagoda is best photographed in late afternoon from the pond near the Three-storied Pagoda. The museum is worth the fee if you like Buddhist art.
💡 Arrive by 8am to avoid crowds and see deer wandering through the main gate. The walk from the station through Nara Park is pleasant.
💡 Present your passport at the entrance for free entry. The moss garden is especially beautiful in rainy season. Go weekday mornings for near-solitude.
💡 Wander off the main street into side alleys. Stop by the Naramachi Koshino Ie house (free) to see how merchants lived. Best early morning before shops open.
💡 Buy crackers from official vendors—they're the only food the deer should eat. Keep bags and loose items secure; the deer will sniff out any food.