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Guest House KURA Reviews

39, Suzaka, Suzaka city, Nagano prefecture, Japan, Nagano, Japan

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93%Overall Rating

From 10 ratings
  • 96%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 100%Staff
  • 98%Atmosphere
  • 96%Cleanliness

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100%

Best place we stayed at in all of Japan !!!! Staff was amazing we loved it there. Room was very unique and special.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment! We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed staying at Guest House KURA!! And thank you for trying traditional Japanese breakfast:D Enjoy your staying in Japan!! Arigato-!!

100%

Thank you for such a wonderful experience! I loved joining you for dinner and I really miss the wonderful food we had here. I can't wait to come back again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us!! I also enjoyed the dinner with great wine:D Next time, we will be able to ready Sri Lanka curry for you. haha Thank you again, and we are looking forward to seeing you again in the near future!! Arigato-!

80%

Was a very nice Japanese home type experience, & Marina was SOOOO nice & sweet! Kitchen was WELL equipped & there was a washer/ dryer. Keep in mind you are staying in a Japanese home, so the walls are literally paper doors= not a ton of privacy between neighbors. Location good if you go to Snow Monkey Park or day trip to Nagano or Matsumoto. However, if you want to go to Nagano for a few days in a row, not as convenient. Overall was a wonderful “cultural” experience, and what a WONDERFUL host!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for staying at Guest House KURA!! During your world trip, we are very happy to having you! And we are very sorry for all the concern about the security of your items and the sound that surround.　As for the valuables, we have the security locker, and each rooms can be locked.(sorry, but I think I forgot to tell you how to lock the room...sorry) As your comment, this house was really old type, more than 100 years old, and was renovated in a way that retained the building's Japanese quaint atmosphere. We didn't make a wall instead of the traditional paper doors. We hope the guests can enjoy the atmosphere! Thank you again for staying with us. We enjoyed talking with you!! We also enjoy your world trip blog:D Hope you are enjoying your world trip!! Have a woooonderful experience!! Arigato-!! Marina

93%

Me and my friend had a great time at Guest House Kura, this was the first hostel we stayed at on our 3 week trip to Japan and was easily the most memorable. Marina and Sameera who run the place are extremely friendly and will jump at the chance to help in any way they can. The house is beautifully authentic baring one beautiful thing, the western style toilet with heated seat. There is something amazing about sitting on a heated toilet seat on a cold day. Friendly, homely and in a beautiful area

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your staying with us!!　We didn't realize that you liked our toilet! haha:D The owner of Yukata shop always talks about you! Another guest also bought a Japanese Yukata there. We hope your girl friend like them!! Thank you for coming to Suzaka! Arigato-! Matane:D

90%

Kura is a great hostel with a lot of character. If you want to experience staying at a real traditional Japanese house you should make sure to stay here. The staff is very helpful and friendly and they have many ideas on how to spend your days. The location is good, close to Nagano, Onsen and snow monkey park. It is possible to do a day trip to Hakuba if you want. Finally, I loved the atmosphere in the common room where some great guitar players played during my stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your staying with us for a long time! We had a great time with you! The young guitar player often come here, and he still continue to try to make an English song. We are always talking and laughing at the story of his English lyrics. Thank you for your advice!! Keep studying Japanese Kanji!! And next time, let's talk in Japanese:) Thank you for everything! Have a wonderful trip in the next country!!

97%

Amazing stay. Friendly and hospitable owners. Went out of their way to make us comfortable and to see the sights without hitch. Will be back next year for sure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your staying with us!! Next time you have chance to come here, I am sure I will make "Kinpira Gobo" for you!! Hope you are having a wonderful New Year and you are enjoying snowboarding! Thank you for everything! We are looking forward to seeing you and your sister again!!!

100%

My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Guest House Kura!! The staff were a warm and friendly family who went out of their way to ensure that we had a great time. The atmosphere was authentic and beautiful in its simplicity. It was an incredible deal for such a low price! The location was cool too, with the snow monkey park and onsens being just a short drive or train ride away. I would highly recommend this hostel for those wishing to experience traditional Japanese culture at its finest.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your staying here with us!! We also had a wonderful day and enjoyed that night!! We never forget singing together, eating Basashi and your comment Uma Ume-!! Thank you for everything! And we are really happy to hear that you liked the atmosphere of this Guest House KURA. Next time, let's take a picture with KIMONO!! If you have chance to come back to Nagano, please drop by Suzaka again!!! We are looking forward to seeing you again!!



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