Japan Guide
Around Tokyo
Accommodation
1 Azure Guesthouse 
0476/91-5708 
www.azure-guesthouse.com A popular budget choice around ten minutes' walk southwest of the train stations, this is a modern, friendly place with helpful English-speaking staff and good facilities including internet access. Price: ¥7000-10000
2 Kirinoya Ryokan 0476/22-0724 www.naritakanko.jp/kirinoya Five minutes east of the main entrance to Naritasan Shinshō-ji, is a spotless if somewhat worn Japanese-style establishment which the English-speaking owner, Katsumata-san, has crammed full with samurai family heirlooms, including gold-plated suits of armour, swords, muskets and even a palanquin. There's also a café and a small carp pond to gaze at from the communal bathroom. Price: ¥7000-10000
3 Ohgiya Ryokan 0476/22-1161 www.naritakanko.jp/ohgiya The traditional Ohgiya Ryokan is a ten-minute walk from the station towards the temple: ask for a room overlooking the lovely garden with a carp pond.Price: ¥10000-15000