A 15-minute walk from the Kintetsu Nishinokyo Train Station, Yamashiroya features Japanese-style rooms with a garden view and free Wi-Fi access. Japanese craft experiences are available at the inn, and bicycles can be borrowed for free to tour the city of Nara. The air-conditioned rooms feature Western-style beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. An electric kettle and TV are equipped. A Kotatsu (heated leg-warming table) is available during the winter season. The bathroom and toilets are shared among all guests. Origami, calligraphy and Oshie (crafts made from fabric) can be experienced for a fee. A laundry machine and a shared-use fridge can be used for free. Luggage storage and photocopying services are available as well. Japanese dishes using fresh local food are served at the hotel’s spacious dining room. Yamashiroya is a 15-minute walk from Yakushi-ji Temple and a 19-minute walk from Toshotai-ji Temple. Kintetsu Nara Train Station is a 15-minute public bus ride away and JR Nara Train Station is a 30-minute drive away. Osaka Station is a 1-hour train ride away, while Kansai International Airport is a 100-minute limousine bus ride away from Kintetsu Nara Train Station.