Wonderful location as it was right next to Nara Park. If you are a foreign visitor and not too familiar with the Japanese language, this is the place to stay. They have English (as well as other language) speaking staff. There is a travel center located in the lobby, a convenience store on the bottom level, cultural activities (some of which re free), bike rentals, foreign money exchange, and just about anything else you, as a foreign visitor, might require for a pleasant visit to Nara. I believe the center and inn are operated by Nara City.