Namimatsu Vacations from $839

Absolutely fabulous stay in Kocho, with particularly traditional ryokan with kaiseki dinner and breakfast. It embraces the natural greenery in the surroundings - constituting holistic experience that I have never had before.

Staying in Higashi Chaya was unlike simply visiting a historic neighborhood. For a little while, it felt as though we were actually living inside a piece of Kanazawa’s history, not just looking at it from the outside. The machiya itself made that feeling even more special. We had the entire house to ourselves, and the original wood and traditional character were beautifully balanced with a calm, contemporary design. The house was beautifully kept and very comfortable, with local art and craftsmanship thoughtfully integrated throughout the space. Self check-in was simple, and whenever we needed anything, the team was easy to reach online and very helpful. One of our favorite experiences was making matcha ourselves. The traditional tea utensils were beautiful, and an easy-to-follow guide was provided, so even as beginners we could enjoy it at our own pace. Preparing tea together in the quiet machiya became one of those small moments that stayed with us after the trip. Very few places have made us feel so connected to the destination itself. Staying here didn’t just give us somewhere beautiful to sleep, it changed the way we experienced Kanazawa. We would happily return.

Clean, newer hotel. Modest rooms. The restaurant has an international menu and decent breakfast. Excellent location

This was my favorite hotel of our entire vacation. The décor was beautiful, everything was exceptionally clean, and the room had a very well-thought-out floor plan with great amenities. The bathroom and shower were wonderful, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and I absolutely loved the pillow. I would happily stay here again.