An older place in central Nara. A short walk to the shrines, dinner, shopping etc. Many of the reviews remarked that this was an older place. It is. Deal with it. If they remodeled to have the latest bathroom and room features, they'd have to double their prices. It's clean, quiet, roomy, comfortable, and a bargain. Use your savings and splurge on a great dinner (off the main street). Parking, if you need it,is 50 yards away - for about $7/night