We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Kanazawa, Japan. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, historic buildings, guest houses, apartments and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great bar.Opened October 2020. Set in Kanazawa, 2 km from Kanazawa Castle, HOTEL 101 KANAZAWA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy garden views. At the hotel, all rooms include a balcony. All guest rooms in HOTEL 101 KANAZAWA are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa Ongakudo and Kazuemachi Tea House Street. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from HOTEL 101 KANAZAWA.Show full description
Holiday Home.Unique. Nice surroundings. Situated in Kanazawa, in a historic building, 2.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is a holiday home with a garden and shared lounge. This holiday home features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Kanazawa Castle. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is available. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa Ongakudo and Ozaki Shrine. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 30 km from Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great location. Situated in Kanazawa, 1.4 km from Kanazawa Castle, Maki No Oto Kanazawa features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free hotel has a hot tub. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine and an iPad. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at Maki No Oto Kanazawa have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available each morning at Maki No Oto Kanazawa. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kenrokuen Garden, Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum and Utasu Shrine. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 34 km from Maki No Oto Kanazawa.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Kanazawa.
Ryokan.Cool. Popular among women. Offering free Wi-Fi and free-use bicycles and in-room Japanese meals, Sumiyoshiya is a traditional Japanese-style hotel. It features a garden, hot public baths and coin-operated laundry facilities. A free-use internet PC is available at the lobby. Rooms feature paper sliding doors, Japanese futon bedding and a seating area. All come with an LCD TV, a tea/coffee maker and a sink, and some have a private bathroom. Sumiyoshiya offers laundry services, luggage storage and free parking. A Japanese and a Western breakfast are served in the hotel’s dining room, while Japanese dinners featuring local ingredients can be enjoyed in either the guest room or the dining room. Sumiyoshiya is a 10-minute walk from Kenroku-en Garden, and a 15-minute walk from both JR Kanazawa Station’s East exit and the historical Higashi Chaya-machi district. Omicho market is only a 1-minute walk.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Offering inner courtyard views, Kanazawa Seiren Le Lotus Bleu is an accommodation set in Kanazawa, 700 metres from Kanazawa Castle and less than 1 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The property is close to Izumi Kyoka Museum, Oyama Shrine and Kazuemachi Tea House Street. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the allergy-free holiday home features a hot tub. The spacious holiday home with a patio and garden views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a hot tub and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Kanazawa Station, Ozaki Shrine and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 33 km from Kanazawa Seiren Le Lotus Bleu.Show full description
Ryokan.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set 2.5 km from Kanazawa Station, 3.7 km from Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and 200 metres from Utasu Shrine, UTAIMACHI offers accommodation located in Kanazawa. The 3-star ryokan has inner courtyard views and is 1.4 km from Kenrokuen Garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kanazawa Castle is 1.5 km away. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a stovetop and kitchenware. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum, Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum and Kazuemachi Tea House Street. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 34 km from UTAIMACHI.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND WELL DESIGNED ryokans in Kanazawa.
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great bar. Popular among couples.Opened October 2021. Set in Kanazawa and within 1.4 km of Kanazawa Castle, Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi all rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near Hotel Kanazawa Zoushi include Kanazawa Station, Ozaki Shrine and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 31 km from the hotel.Show full description
Ryokan.Lively. Great location. Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station, Ryokan Yamamuro offers Japanese-style guestrooms with free WiFi. Omicho Market and Kanazawa Castle Park can both be reached with a 5-minute walk. Kenrokuen Garden is 10-minutes’ away on foot while the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a 15-minute walk away. Guests can stroll around the Higashi Chaya District, a historical entertainment district with various shops, located a 8-minute walk away from Yamamuro Ryokan. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is a 10-minute drive from the property. With heating and air-conditioning facilities, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and feature Japanese futon bedding. One room comes with a private bathroom. Free services offered at the property include luggage storage, newspaper and daily maid services.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Offering a garden and quiet street view, Ryu TABI-NE is set in Kanazawa, 1.4 km from Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and 3.2 km from Kanazawa Station. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1 km from Kenrokuen Garden. Suzuki Museum, Nakamura Memorial Museum and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kanazawa Castle is 1.4 km away. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include D. T. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from Ryu TABI-NE.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming holiday homes in Kanazawa.
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. UAN kanazawa is located a 5-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Ohmicho Ichiba Bus Stop and Omicho Market. JR Kanazawa Station is 12 minutes by bus from the property, while Kanazawa Castle is 13 minutes on foot. There is a complimentary handy Smartphone and desk in all the rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. A wheelchair accessible room can be found at this property. Each room at this hotel is air-conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Enjoy a cup of tea from your terrace or patio. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and high-tech toilet, with slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes are also provided for the comfort of guests. A Japanese or Western-style breakfast featuring local specialities is available upon prior request. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. The property offers free soba noodle at night. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and free luggage storage is available. Guests can work out free of charge at the hotel's fitness gym. Kenrokuen Garden is a 15-minute walk from UAN kanazawa, while Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is a 15-minute bus ride away from the property. The nearest Airport is Komatsu Airport, a 55-minute bus away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. So, KANAZAWA is situated in Kanazawa, within 3.1 km of Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and 1.3 km of Ozaki Shrine. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.3 km from Kenrokuen Garden. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. At so, KANAZAWA each room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa Station and Ishikawa Ongakudo. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 31 km from so, KANAZAWA.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest and most creative boutique hotel in Kanazawa.
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Boasting a 200-year history, Motoyu Ishiya features classic architecture, an original Noh stage and a garden. Surrounded by tranquil mountains, it offers luxurious Japanese accommodations with outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is available at the lobby, and guests can shop at the souvenir store on site. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and low furniture. Some offer beds, while other rooms come with traditional futon bedding. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Yukata robes are provided. Twice a year, Ishiya Motoyu hosts a genuine Noh play on their stage. The inn also houses drinks vending machines and free parking. Guests here can indulge on seasonal Japanese dishes featuring colourful Kaga vegetables and fresh seafood gathered from Nanao Bay each morning. The meal also includes local delicacies like Jibuni, a hot pot dish featuring duck and flavourful stock. Motoyu Ishiya is around a 20-minute drive from Kanazawa Castle’s Ishikawa gate, Higashi-Chaya Town and Omi-cho Market. Morimoto Train Station is a 7-minute drive or taxi ride.Show full description
This is likely one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC ryokans in Kanazawa. It also has beautiful surroundings!
Apartment.Cosy. Great value. Featuring city views, W&M House features accommodation with balcony, around 2.6 km from Kanazawa Castle. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the apartment complex, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Each unit is equipped with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kenrokuen Garden, Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and Nishi Tea House Street. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 30 km from W&M House.Show full description
This apartment has great affordability and outstanding views.
Holiday Home.Great location. Located in Kanazawa and only 1.6 km from Kanazawa Castle, Kaga House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 1.1 km from Myoryuji - Ninja Temple and 1.9 km from Kanazawa Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Nagamachi Bukeyashiki District, Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum and Nishi Tea House Street. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 31 km from Kaga House.Show full description
Great views. INOVA Kanazawa Station Hotel Suite is located 600 metres from Kanazawa Station. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. The property offers private parking. Featuring a balcony, all rooms have a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kitchen with an induction stove, a fridge and a microwave. Each room has a living room, toilet and private bathroom with a TV. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 29 km from INOVA Kanazawa Station Hotel Suite.Show full description
Opened May 2023. SOKI KANAZAWA - Vacation STAY 40333v provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kanazawa. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Izumi Kyoka Museum, Kanazawa Phonograph Museum, and Ozaki Shrine. Myoryuji - Ninja Temple is 2.8 km from the hotel and Kazuemachi Tea House Street is 700 metres away. All units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near SOKI KANAZAWA - Vacation STAY 40333v include Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Station. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Set in Kanazawa and only 800 metres from Kanazawa Castle, Sofuan offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.6 km from Kanazawa Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. The unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Ozaki Shrine, Oyama Shrine and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from Sofuan.Show full description
Guest House. 宿樽 is situated in Kanazawa, 700 metres from Myoryuji - Ninja Temple, 2.5 km from Kanazawa Station, and a few steps from Muro Saisei Kinenkan Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.8 km from Kanazawa Castle, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Nishi Tea House Street, Nagamachi Bukeyashiki District and 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The guest house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the guest house. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 31 km from 宿樽.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. Surrounded by four gardens that change colours throughout the seasons, Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel offers spa facilities and an on-site restaurant. Private parking is possible on site and free WiFi is available in all guest rooms. All rooms here are non-smoking, carpeted and equipped with air conditioning and an air humidifier. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV. Selected room include a seating area with a sofa and a working desk. Private bathroom is fitted with bath and shower while free toiletries and Samui, Japanese traditional wear, are provided. Guests at Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel can enjoy spa on the ground floor. The on-site restaurant serves a buffet for breakfast. Drinks and snacks vending machines are locate throughout the hotel. From the hotel, JR Kanazawa Station is within a 15-minute walk. Guests can take a free shuttle from JR Kanazawa Station for 5 minutes to arrive at the property. The picturesque Kenrokuen Garden is under a 20-minute drive and Komatsu Airport is a 40-minute drive away.Show full description
Ryokan.Historic. Great location. Popular among women. Just 100 metres from the tea houses of the Higashi-Chayamachi district, Minshuku Ginmatsu features free Wi-Fi throughout and offers Japanese-style rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and shared bathrooms. A Japanese breakfast is available. Each room includes green tea and has a heated leg-warming table (kotatsu) for use in cold weather. Toilets are shared. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. A 10-minute bus ride from JR Kanazawa Train Station, the inn is a 20-minute walk from Kenroku-en Garden. Free parking is provided. Guests luggage can be left at the front desk.Show full description
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