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Mori no Guest House - Hostel

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Mori no Guest House - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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A small, clean room with two single beds, a chair, and a desk.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed room with wooden walls and a ceiling light.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a ladder, and a window.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a nightstand, and a wall with a blue and yellow panel.

Design Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Dormitory, Non-smoking (Shared room, free Wi-Fi)

  • Sleeps 1

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A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

Dormitory Non-smoking 6-person Dormitory Room Shared Room

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Bunk beds with wooden frames and curtains, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Dormitory Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Located in Tenri, Mori no Guest House - Hostel is in the city center. Chogakuji Temple and Hashihaka Kofun are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nara Family and Aeon Mall Kashihara. Nara History, Arts and Culture Village and Nara Kenko Land are also worth visiting. Visit our Tenri travel guide
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73-6 Kawaharajocho, Tenri, Nara, 632-0016

What's nearby

  • Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yamanobe Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tenri Ginkgo Trees
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nara History, Arts and Culture Village
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Isonokami Jingu Shrine
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tenri Station
    4 min walk
  • Yanagimoto Station
    6 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • 大和軒本店
    3 min walk
  • 信華樓
    4 min walk
  • Furusato 珈琲店
    1 min walk
  • 天雅
    3 min walk
  • らぁ麺 せんいち
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Mori no Guest House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mori no Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mori no Guest House - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mori no Guest House - Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Tenri, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Tenri Station Plaza CoFuFun, Yamanobe Street, and Tenri Ginkgo Trees. Isonokami Jingu Shrine and Nara History, Arts and Culture Village are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tenri Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mori no Guest House - Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated, staff were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very comfortable, clean and staffs are friendly. The best point is its reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, supplied lots of amenities like a towel, toothbrush, new bedsheets ect. Very quick check in even before my due time and they were very helpful, would highly recommend to anyone looking to reavel to Nara!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were really sweet and accommodating when it came to check in time! I wanted to check in early and not
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation has a good vibe. The staff is nice and adorable to take care of. I felt that nighttime was quite hectic as the residents made noise and cooked. Overall, it's great if you don't think too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a great place to stay for solo.

It’s quiet you can hear anyone in the lobby. Everything is clean but the kitchen has a particular bad smell. I did not like my other roommates who leaves a lot of washed clothes here and there, and they do not turn on the fan/airconditioning unit that the room is very hot even after I take a shower at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best Hostel to book on any budget. Since it is also a cafe the interior is upper nice and modern looking. As in the name, the interior is all made of wood and has that amazing wood smell that makes you feel so welcomed and at peace. The boy at the counter was super helpful and great at guiding me through the check in/ check out process. They have free amenities such as towels, toothbrushes, and even have washing machines and dryers. Their WiFi works super well, and overall I had an amazing stay. It was super quiet and you could sleep in peace. This was the best nights sleep I’ve had in all of Japan :) thank you so much, I will be staying here the next time I’m in Japan FOR SURE!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
エアコンの必要ない日でした。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは非常にフレンドリーで良かったです
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
おすすめのお店を幾つも教えてもらえてありがたかった
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ホテル内も綺麗でスタッフの対応がよかったです。これからもよろしくお願いします。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
良い宿泊ができて満足している。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

寝具類に清潔感がありました。　 エアコンのフィルターは埃が溜まっていたため､少し寒いですが､使用を見送りました。　
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から歩ける距離、施設は清潔で問題なく過ごせました。部屋にゴミ箱、キッチンに箸、ダスターが無い。靴は脱いで利用するので、施設利用する際に気になる方はスリッパ持参されるといいのかなと思いました。時間外の出入り口は暗いです。広々し、静かで清潔に整えられ、ヒノキの香りにリラックスできました。また利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。
ロビー
シャワールーム
個室
廊下
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

おすすめです

自転車旅行でしたので、屋根付きの駐車スペースと、物干しがあり、大変助かりました。 建物内にランドリー(洗濯・乾燥)があったのもありがたかったです。 廊下、共有スペースは広めの空間なので、ゆったりくつろげました。 水回りも清潔で換気に配慮されているのもとても良かったです。 自分が利用したベッドには、プラグ差し込み口が複数あり快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ツインルームを利用しました。 お安いのにホテル並みでした。タオルは有料（50円）水のペットボトルなし、トイレとシャワールームは共用でしたが、男女に分かれていて、個室のシャワールームの外で着替えができて鍵付きで安心。ドライヤーはやや風量が弱めでしたが、あるだけありがたい。 駅近でお店が多く、また利用したいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全体通じて、非常に良かった。 オーナーは優しい人で質問に素直に答えてくださった。 1階の共有スペースは、木の香りがする空間であり癒しを与えてくれるものであった。 2階の宿泊スペースは普通のドミトリーであり、不満はなかった。 共有のキッチンスペースは、IHコンロがあり、冷蔵庫も大きいものがあり、長期滞在もできそうである。 また、交通の便も良く、天理駅から徒歩5分ほどであり、直ぐにチェックインできたのは良かった。 その上、周囲は良好な飲食店（二代目　山嵐）があり、有名な宗教施設（天理教＆石上神宮）もあり、見ものである。 ※なお、各宗教（天理教、神道等）での礼拝方法があるのでよく調べられたい。 最後に、いい宿でした。 また、機会があれば来ますのでよろしくお願いします。 Very good throughout. The owner was kind and answered questions honestly. The shared space on the ground floor, was a woody space that was soothing and relaxing. Accommodation space on the second floor, It was a normal dormitory and we had no complaints. The shared kitchen space has an induction hob and a large fridge, so a longer stay would be possible. The location of the dormitory is also convenient for transportation: it is a five-minute walk from TENRI Station, and it was good that we could check in immediately. In addition, there are good restaurants (NIDAIME YAMAARASHI: Yama-arashi 2nd) and famous religious facilities (Holy place and Headquarters of Tenrikyo & Isonogami-Jingu Shrine) in the surrounding area, which are a sight to see. In attention, each religion (Tenrikyo, Shinto, etc.) has its own way of worship, so please check carefully. Finally, it was a nice place to stay. I would like to come again if I have the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応はよかったですが、ユニットバスが使えなかったり夜中でも壁からキューとかボーっと大きい音が聞こえて眠れなかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフさんがしんせつで大変で良かった！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしいはじめての天理訪問となりました。ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
木の香りが建物中に香り心地良かった。 設備は古いがレンジ・トースター・食器も揃っていてとても快適に過ごせました。また泊まりに行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とってもオシャレだし、駅近だし、木の香りも心地良いし快適でした！
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔で便利な宿です。 海外ゲストは、深夜まで大騒ぎするので要注意。夜眠りたいなら、他の宿へ。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
個室で使わせていただきましたが、備え付けのユニットバスが設備不良で使えなかったのがとても残念でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023