Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku

Very traditional style, and unique experience for those who want to experience local life

Una casa dallo charme speciale dove ogni dettaglio racconta una storia che ti aiuta ad immergerti nel glorioso passato dei samurai di Kanazawa. L'accoglienza è stata impeccabile: attenzione e deliziosi omaggi che ci hanno davvero commossi. Ideale per vivere un'esperienza dal sapore sofisticato e antico. La casa è completa di tutto quello che può servire - lavatrice inclusa. La posizione è ottima: vicino alla stazione ma situato in un quartiere dove abbondano ristoranti carini e di qualità. Raggiungibili a piedi, con delle piacevoli passeggiate, anche le principali attrazioni turistiche.

Dit huis is cultureel erfgoed. De eigenaar, Hitty, wachtte ons op, ook al was het laat in de avond toen we toekwamen. De communicatie verliep in het Engels en was erg vlot. Het huis is van een voorouder van Hitty, een samurai. Hitty geeft met veel enthousiasme uitleg over het huis en de geschiedenis ervan. Het huis ademt Japanse cultuur en authentieke geschiedenis. Een ware ervaring om hier te mogen logeren: om nooit te vergeten!

L’accueil d’Hitty a été formidable. Un grand merci à lui de nous avoir fait découvrir si chaleureusement l’histoire de sa maison et de sa famille. Toutes les petites attentions nous ont fortement marquées. Le vrai moment fort de notre séjour. Merci

Tout était parfait

Zu allererst muss man sagen, dass sich Kanazawa als Stadt absolut lohnt und vor allem wenn man sich ein Mietwagen nimmt. Die Umstellung auf Linksverkehr ist nicht so wild. Kanazawa ist ein wenig das bessere Kyoto, da es einfach noch nicht so überrannt von Touristen ist. Die Unterkunft war traumhaft schön. Man spürte zu jeder Zeit die Geschichte des Hauses. Der Eigentümer Hitty war sehr freundlich und hat sich extra für uns die Zeit genommen um uns ausgiebig über die Historie des Hauses und seinen Vorfahren aufzuklären. Generell war der Kontakt vor dem Aufenthalt, währenddessen und danach einfach sehr angenehm und hilfsbereit (Restaurantempfehlungen, Angebot über Reservierungen etc.) Die zentrale Lage der Unterkunft macht das erkunden von Kanazawa sehr einfach. Einfach eine absolut tolle Unterkunft und wir werden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen und dort nächtigen.

Da gibt es eigentlich nichts. Mit vielen Abstrichen könnte man die Futons nennen. Diese sind ungewohnt hart gewesen, aber dies liegt ja auch eher an unserer normalen Schlafgewohnheit (wir schlafen sonst sehr weich). Aber man bucht ja so eine Unterkunft genau für solche Erfahrungen.

Jolie maison historique bien préservée et traditionnelle. Bel accueil de l’hôte.

La maison est sur une grande avenue sans charme et très passante . On entend les voitures la nuit. Elle est loin du centre historique de Kanazawa. En revanche elle est proche de la gare ce qui est pratique si on vient en train mais ce n’était pas notre cas…

素晴らしい建物に宿泊でき、歴史を感じる貴重な体験をさせていただきました。 オーナーさんも素敵な方で、良い時間を過ごすことができました。思い出に残る旅になりました。ありがとうございました。

The house is absolutely fantastic: a beautifully restored traditional machiya, full of character and authentic Japanese atmosphere, yet very comfortable, spacious and perfectly cared for. What made our stay truly special, though, was our host and his incredibly warm welcome. His kindness, attention to detail and genuine hospitality made us feel at home from the very first moment.

Honestly, nothing. Everything was wonderful and exceeded our expectations.

Great property overall, very historical and felt like going back in time. Recommend it to everyone!

Amazing property. So historic and interesting. Very clean and it had everything we needed. We were traveling with three kids and were so thankful for the washing machine! The owner met us on arrival and took us on a tour of the house. It was so interesting to learn about his family’s history. The owner was helpful throughout and we really appreciated his thoughtfulness. Wonderful stay. We hope to be back someday. Book this property. You won’t be disappointed!

Nothing. It was great. Just to note that if you have mobility issues you might struggle to go up the stairs to the bedrooms.

The host Mr. Hitty was very pleasant and helpful throughout the stay. The handover was personal and very professional. The equipment was very stylish and met our expectations - accommodation in a historic house, but with sufficient comfort. A big bonus for us was the allocated private parking space. If you are looking for an authentic historical experience and a connection to ancient Kanazawa, we recommend this place.

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The host made this property special. He spent time explaining the history with his samurai ancestors and getting is acquainted to Kanazawa. We even had special sweets he got us to try! If you care about culture, history and Japan - this is a great stay. We also loved eating at Shogun nearby! Great staff and food.

It’s an historic home so low ceilings for my 6”3 husband but bathrooms were completely modern.

Все было просто идеально! Во-первых, нас никогда и никто так не встречал (это отдельный вид удовольствия). Во-вторых, это настолько невероятные ощущения жить в старинном доме, полном старинных музейных экспонатов! Ты ощещаешь себя перенесенным в другую эпоху — эпоху настоящих самураев. Хозяин дома Хитти — невероятный отзывчивый и любезный человек. Он посоветовал множество классных мест в округе, а также нашел потрясающего учителя по икебане! Мы остались безумно довольны проведенным временем в Каназаве, и, в особенности, в этом уютном доме. Благодарим еще раз Хитти за все и делаем процветания ему и его семье ❤️ Мы обязательно вернемся!

Так как мы любим модничать, не хватило зеркала в полный рост.

Hetti is one of the most generous and thoughtful hosts we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He’s taken such care with this property. We appreciated how easy it was to enter the house with its keyless entry. There was a beautiful ikebana floral arrangement that his wife made that was such a nice touch. If you’re looking to stay in an interesting, well-designed place with a great nod to history, then definitely consider staying here.

É um verdadeiro museu samurai na cidade de Kanazawa. Casa muito acolhedora e confortável! O anfitrião foi exemplar ao nos receber.

Tolles Machiya Haus mit viel Geschichte, viele kleine Details, tolle Dusche. Gute Lage in der Nähe des Bahnhofs. Hitty ist ein rührend-bemühter, liebenswerter Gastgeber, einzigartig.

Laute Hauptstraße vor der Tür, mehere lärmende Izakayasnin der Nachbarschaft

This was, without question, one of the most special places we have ever stayed. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much love, care, and attention has gone into both the home itself and the experience of staying here from the wonderful host Hitty. The house is absolutely beautiful - full of history, warmth, and thoughtful detail - and made our time in Japan feel genuinely unique and unforgettable. Alongside this, it’s spacious, comfortable and has every facility a guest could need. We happened to get engaged during our trip, and the kindness and generosity shown to us by Hitty to celebrate this completely blew us away. He went so far above and beyond to make this moment feel personal and memorable, and we were deeply touched by the warmth and hospitality we experienced throughout our stay. More than just accommodation, this felt like being welcomed into somewhere truly meaningful. It became one of the highlights of our entire trip and somewhere we know we will remember for the rest of our lives. Thank you again for such an extraordinary experience. We could not recommend staying here more highly.

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Very friendly and helpful host. Hitty went above and beyond. Also his wife provided beautiful ikebana flower arrangements for our stay. So many nice touches

The authenticity of the place, we felt like samurais.

The home was absolutely beautiful. The little extra touches of the flower arrangement that Hitty’s wife displayed and the introduction of the historic home was a bonus .

There was nothing to not like we will definitely recommend and book here again

SO glad we added a stay at Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku to our Japan itinerary - what a lovely chance to slow down a bit at the end of a packed few weeks and feel at home as we explored the city. Would recommend to anyone looking to visit Kanazawa! ❤️ Hitty is such a lovely host. He was in touch in advance to make sure we were ready ahead of our arrival and was waiting at the property when we got there. We can't overstate how warm and welcoming he was. Not only did he walk us through the property and local area, but he took the time to have a genuine conversation with us, sharing his family's stories, the history of Kanazawa, showing us a series of family heirlooms, and even giving us a beautiful gift. The property itself is charming; a little piece of old Kanazawa, like you'll see in the wider Samurai district further into town. It's cosy and homely and you'll find yourself moving around with a sense of reverence as every little nook tells a story. But it also has everything you'll need for a comfortable stay, from a nice powerful shower to a full kitchenette, TV, air con/heating in all the main areas, etc.

Only wish we could've stayed longer, so maybe we'll be back some day!

The opportunity to stay in a beautiful old Samauri house and experience a very authentic Japanese stay

We loved absolutely everything

Amazing place to stay if you’re looking for a ryokan experience. Beautiful ryokan with a lot of attention to detail. Our host Hitty was great, he gave us a brief introduction to the history of the place which was very interesting and a lot of great tips where to go and what to do at Kanazawa.

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Lovely to stay in a piece of history period house. Wonderful explanation of the artefacts by the kind and helpful host.

It has character, charm and excellent facilities. A wonderful, warm host, Hitty was on hand to talk me through the check in process, explaining the house to me, its history and amenities. In addition to taking the time to recommend places and restaurants in Kanazawa. A wonderful host and a wonderful stay.

一棟貸しということで友人たちだけとの宿泊でのんびりできました。宿の方の心配りもありがたかったです。

こちらの設定ミスだったのですがお風呂のお湯の温度を確認をしなかったので少しぬるかったです。今の季節だったら大丈夫だったのですが冬だったらと思うとちゃんと確認しなくちゃいけなかったなぁと思いました。

This is one of the best host introductions to a historical hotel we've ever had. With direct familial lineage, learned a lot about the background and provided an another level of a connection rarely found in other. The location is prime. Being roughly equidistant from all relevant points means there's always a little walking but it's always convenient. This is exactly what we wanted in this town.

Little to not like about this place. Know what you're booking, a traditional samurai-era home that's been upgraded with modern amenities.

Location to station and sights was very good. House is extremely clean.

Some road noise as located near a main intersection.

Everything about our stay was exceptional. Such an honour to stay in a place with so much history. Hitty (the owner) is a relative of the samurai that lived in this home and is so generous and attentive. We will definitely be coming back to kanazawa and definitely stay here. Loved it.

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The host Hitty was amazing - told us all about the history of the house. The house itself was amazing and a great base for a week in Kanazawa. Amazing shower and bath. Nice thick futons. Great location, in a walkable location to the train, buses, food, 7-11.

Absolutely nothing. Would not be a great place for people who struggle with knee/hip issues due to the steep stairs (but we had no issues)

The host, Hitty, was so welcoming and responsive. He shared some great local recommendations and was able to meet us at the house at the time we needed. The house itself is very comfortable even in the cold weather as you can control the heating everywhere. Very comfortable futons which was a welcome surprise as sometimes they can be too firm!

Nothing, it was what I would expect from such accommodations and was lovely.

Hitty goes above and beyond when you check in. You get a tour of this beautiful historic house, he shows you family heirlooms that are museum quality, he gave us local snacks and a beautiful tablecloth to take home to remember this place by. This is a must experience and slept so comfortably here and enjoyed the bath. Hitty gave recommendations to amazing restaurants nearby. This place is truly special and will be in my top favorite places I have ever stayed. Truly an honor to stay here so thank you Hitty!

I cannot fault this property. Hitty was in contact with us before we arrived and met us at the property. He took time to give us an introduction to Kanazawa and shared his family’s history. The property was fantastic - spacious, clean, comfortable and the most interesting place we have stayed in Japan.

The property was close to the train station and very easy to access. Hitty was an amazing host and led us through an introduction on the history and memorabilia contained in his ancestral home.

Amazing property. The history was fascinating. The facilities so comfortable. So much space. The location was perfect for access to JR station for Shinkansen. Hitty our host was wonderful explaining all the history of the building and his family.

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Unbeatable location near the main station, the charm of the authentic Japanese house, and the incredibly welcoming hosts!! Everything was perfect!

This hotel was one of our most memorable parts of the trip, with the property being amazing, beautiful and clean with all the necessary amenities provided. Hitty-san, our host, gave us a tour of the property which was enriched with history being 300 years old from the Edo period. It was formerly owned by his Ancestors as well and Hitty-san showing us his precious family heirlooms that he has kept made the experience even more memorable. Hitty-san was also very knowledgeable about the area, providing us recommendations on locations to visit in Kanazawa. Hitty-san was also very responsive, and offered recommendations to local restaurants depending on which cuisine we were craving and called them up to reserve seats for us, in which we thoroughly enjoyed eating at. He also recommended us a way to get to Takayama from Kanazawa when we asked him about it, even calling up Taxi companies on our behalf to try to get it booked. Hitty-san had also left us parting gifts, in which we are so ever thankful for and will remind us forever of our stay at the property. The hospitality and service provided by Hitty-san will never be forgotten, it was unique compared to any other stay we had in Japan and we honestly wished we had booked more nights at Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku. If you are looking to visit Kanazawa, this is 100% the property to book for a group of friends or family and if we ever visit again, we will definitely make sure to book with this property!

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The location in relation to the train station is very good, only a short walk. The interior is very well appointed, underfloor heating. Very clean bedding

However, the house is on a very busy road and the noise in the morning was pretty loud.

Charming Host, great authentic home experience, located close to the subway. Worth every Yen!

Hitty was a great host and gave us a great tour of the house. The facilities were great, especially the laundry, bathroom and the thick futons. Lots of personal touches in the house, like the ikebana Hitty's wife had made and the fresh sweets which made our stay extra special. Staying at this machiya was certainly one of the highlights of our trip!

The upstairs creaking was a little scary at night, as was the steep ladder to the attic but both are fine if you're careful.

Steeped in History and extremely welcoming and knowledgeable host, Hitty who gave us presents and spent a lot of time explaining the history of his Machiya.

It might have been a little cramped in the sleeping quarters especially with luggage.

La maison est incroyable ! On avait vraiment pas envie de partir et on a reçu un accueil très chaleureux. On reviendra dans la machiya pour passer plus de temps à Kanasawa.

Rien à dire

This place was incredible! The host hitty was the best, nicest human being ever! The house is like living in a piece of history. We were given a tour which was amazing. Would love to stay here again and again!

Nothing it was amazing.

The property is a beautiful historic Japanese inn conveniently located close to the Kanazawa Station. It was clean with excellent facilities. The property was beautifully decorated. The host was extremely generous with his time, sharing his family samurai history, and showing us around the property and assisting us with our time in Kanazawa. We would highly recommend this property to visitors to Kanazawa.

Staying at Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. The home is a short walk from the train station and we were met by Hitty on arrival. Hitty is such a generous and gracious host! He showed us the home and took the time to tell us about the history of the house and his family. It felt like an honour to be staying in such a beautiful place with so much history. I wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Hitty, I hope we will come back one day!

We had a wonderful time in Kanazawa. We loved the experience to stay at a Samurai house. Hitty is a fantastic snd very generous host. He took the time to explain about the house and his ancestors. Thank you again!

We loved that it was traditional and in a great spot close to everything It is decorated beautifully a wonderful feeling as soon as you step inside

There was nothing we didn’t like it was excellent

Great welcome by the host and explanations about the property. For those who want to have a real Japanese experience in a historic house rather than simply staying at a hotel I loved the history of the place.

Le propriétaire est d'une gentillesse et d'une aide incomparables L'histoire de cette maison qui nous ait partagé Les cadeaux de bienvenue Les détails qui nous permettent de nous sentir très bien accueillis Vivre dans une maison authentique, avec une âme La qualite de la literie.

Malheureusement une des chambres donne sur la rue et l'insonorisation et la lumière ne sont pas optimales pour bien dormir L'emplacement suf une rue très passante et un peu éloignée des centres d'intérêt (elle reste toutefois à 5 min à pieds de la gare et des arrêts de bus !) Sinon tout était parfait un grand merci !

Beau logement atypique Bel accueil par Hitty Gentille attention pour notre arrivée Futons confortables

Escalier étroit, ne convient pas à tout le monde Un peu bruyant Pas de volets, luminosité forte pour dormir côté rue

La maison dégage un charme fou et propose un espace très intéressant pour le couple que nous étions à l'occuper. On conjugue le charme de l'ancien (sol en tatami, boiseries, panneaux de séparation des pièces) avec la modernité des commodités (WC et salle de bains) par ailleurs. La maison est très bien équipée et tout est à disposition pour les 3 jours que nous y avons passé. La communication avec notre hôte a été très fluide et chaleureuse. Nous nous sommes sentis très bien accueillis et très bien conseillés.

Une maison décorée avec soin et un hôte très accueillant et disponible. Nous y avons passé un excellent séjour. Fortement recommandé !

The historical beauty of it is pretty mind-blowing. To get to stay in a home that steeped in history is very special. Hitty and his team who run this house are very hospitable and helpful.

My elderly parents couldn’t sleep in the bedroom upstairs as the stairs are quite steep. But it wasn’t a problem for us as we set up the futons for them downstairs.

We loved the atmosphere of the house ! We felt as if we were back to the Samouraï period. Beautiful Japanese decoration. Hitty was very welcoming. The house is very well located, near the station, and we walked to all the places we wanted to see (samouraï district, Kenroku-en garden, Omicho market, etc)

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Very lovely host! Loved hearing about the history of the house and Kanazawa. The house is beautiful and one of my favourite experiences from my trip. 100% worth it.

The property was gorgeous and well situated in Kanazawa. It's a fun place with wonderful history and an incredibly helpful host. I'd highly recommend it to families traveling in the area.

Only downside is that the futon beds are tough to get used to, but they were fine in the long run, and good for the back :).

Our whole experience, from check-in to our last moments was incredible. HittySan met us at the door after confirming our arrival time and lead us on a wonderful, informative tour of the home and area. He provided an EXCELLENT map with details of local attractions, touring tips, and restaurant recommendations. We carried it with us while exploring. Kanazawa was lovely and safe - the loop bus made touring the city a breeze and taxis were plentiful when needed. Coming back to this home after a long day exploring was so relaxing and refreshing. If we are in the Kanazawa area again, we would love to stay again at this incredible historic property.

The place was so wonderful and the host was so kind. We loved our stay and highly recommend.

Everything was perfect.

The place is gorgeous. It feels so cozy and homey and like stepping back on time in a traditional Japanese home.

Nothing.We felt very fortunate to get to stay there.

The stay felt like you were back in time This isn’t for someone who expects luxury. It has narrow steep stairs so you must be in shape for that. This is all about the experience of the samurai life. We had 5 of us and it worked well for us.

We had a wonderful stay. The house is ideally located near Kanazawa Station, the downtown area, and a variety of local restaurants. Hitty graciously took the time to share the history of the house, which added a meaningful touch to our visit. It is truly a hidden gem and was an exceptional experience. Thank you, Hitty, for being such a thoughtful and accommodating host.

We chose this property for its location, suitability for our family group and the positive reviews about the hospitality - we were not disappointed. Hitty was a marvelous host - responsive and attentive to making our stay enjoyable. Little touches such as Hitty's explanation of the house's history (including showing us some artefacts!) and welcome sweets were lovely. Hitty had organised a cot for the baby which was appreciated. The location was excellent, just 7 minutes walk from the station transport hub. Plenty of convenience stores and restaurants nearby.

Because it's an historic house the stairs are steep and taller people need to watch their head in parts. But we didn't mind as it was part of the character of the house. There was some street noise at night but it was no problem for us as good sleepers.

This was so nice! The host was super friendly and gave us so much information. Including the really nice background story if the house and his family. We saw some nice object as well. The house is nicely decorated and the flowers were gorgeous. He also helped us make a reservation at the best Teppanyaki restaurant we have ever been to! This was our best stay in Japan so far!

It was a bit noisy and the boys (1.90) kept bumping their heads.

One of the most exceptional accomodations i ever stayed in. Higly recommended! Hittori-San is a very kind landlord and took his time to talk about the rich history of this house and the changes his ancestors had to go through during the Meji-Restauration. The interior is kept as traditional as possible with modern confy additions as the restroom and the shower.

The fact that i stayed just for two nights.

I was a little late finding lodging for our trip, so we regrettably only stayed for 1 night as this place was booked for the rest of our time in Kanazawa - but WOW. Truly amazing place, and Hitty was so incredibly kind to us. He shared the house’s history with us & even brought us up into another part of the house to share some samurai era relics with us. We were personally met by Hitty & given sweets when we arrived, so make sure you give him an accurate time of arrival - we ran late on a tour but he was so gracious and kind about it. He made us a dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant and we had an amazing meal. 10/10, highlight of our trip so far & we will be back!!

Lovely traditional building with all the modern conveniences required

The stairs were a little steep but we were adequately warned

Our host was so hospitable and kind. He was waiting for us on arrival with gifts and gave a wonderful tour showing how the traditional house worked; but also sharing traditional family heirlooms and cultural items used to decorate the house such as the flower arranging, tea and antique tea sets to use, kimono and other art. It was a wonderful introduction for our children to learn about Japanese traditions in such a personal way. This was our favorite place we stayed, and our children still talk about it!

It is such a special place, it's hard to think of anything! One thing perhaps to be aware of is that is it is an old house, so low ceilings, steep stairs, etc which may be a deal breaker for some people.

We loved staying in this little townhouse. The location was great as it was close to all the facilities at the train station but was within walking distance of everything we wanted to see. There was a lot of character to the house with its steep stairs and tatami mat rooms but it had the conveniences for our 6 night stay including the washer/dryer.

The kitchen is tiny so cooking was a bit limited.

Stunning Machiya home formerly inhabited by a samurai. Wonderfully decorated with ultra modern heating, toilet, AC etc located just 5 mins from Kanazawa station. Hitty the host was so kind and welcoming- wonderful memories of Kanazawa

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Beautiful machiya home located near Kanazawa station. All modern facilities and beautifully decorated. The host was welcoming, extremely helpful and shared so much of the samurai history in his family- amazing!

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Great host! The house is very interesring and well decorated.

This beautiful place was one of the highlights of our trip. The personalised welcome by Hitty, who explained the significance of the home to his family, was really special. This impeccable home is a perfect blend of history and modern amenities and is well situated close to the station and other key sights. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kanazawa.

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Hitty our host greeted us and showed us through his amazing ancestral home. We loved the small touches like a special floral arrangement and local fresh sweets on arrival. The home was steeped in tradition and had a special quality that made us feel honoured to be staying there. Kanazawa and this accommodation was the highlight of our Japan trip. We will visit again.

Nothing. It was perfect and we wish we stayed longer.

We had an amazing time staying at Hitty's place. He was extremely kind, gave us an entertaining tour of his historical house, recommenced local places to visit, booked a local restaurant for us, and very generously left a few gifts for us. The accomodation is historical, beautiful and well equipped. Floor heating and aircon to keep the house warm in the cold weather as well. Very comfortable stay for 4 adults (one couple in each room). We had a wonderful stay in Kanazawa. Staying at Hitty's was definitely once in a lifetime experience!

The environment is clean and tidy, Mr. Hitty is warm-hearted and friendly, and the space is spacious enough for five adults.

Although the hallway from the bathroom to the room is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning, it still feels a bit cold on snowy days.

Such a unique accommodation and so cosy and gorgeous. It was fun for the kids to experience samurai culture, and I loved all the little design features and homely gestures.

Nothing. It was perfect for us!

It is one of a kind experience! The kindness of the owner and the excitement to share his heritage with you is something I have never experienced (and I travel all over the world). When you stay there you feel like you are at home, I didn’t even leave the place for a while because I wanted to explore every corner of this house. So traditional, so unique. So much history. Everything you could possibly need for an amazing comfortable stay. From the moment the owner met us and showed around the house, told us the stories of his predecessors and fed us some sweets to the traditional bath and sleeping on the traditional and comfortable mats, having the kitchen and heated floors. And the location is absolutely perfect! Book this place and you will not regret it!!

We had an exceptional stay at Hitty san’s (Host)place. Hitty san was very kind and even prepared a gift to welcome us, which was a lovely gesture. He also spent time explaining the history of Kanazawa Japan, the samurai, and his family, which added a unique and enriching aspect to our visit. The house is very unique and full of fascinating history, making it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone seeking an authentic and warm stay.

Hitty, the host, was very gracious and welcoming, presenting us with some local snacks. His wife had also made beautiful ikebana displays in the house. He then showed us around his machiya, which kept the steep stairs, tatami floors and shoji walls typical of a townhouse in centuries-past Kanazawa. Fortunately for us the shoji flooring was heated and ac was installed in all rooms. There was a tea cabinet with an ecletic collection of cups and our own means to brew matcha and hojicha, (roasted tea). We also liked the large soaking tub in the wet room, felt very luxurious to have a bath! Hitty also showed us his ancestral heirlooms. He kept in communication before we arrived and offered to make any dining reservations if we required them. In short, we liked our stay a lot.

Hardly anything, if only we could stay longer! Though taller tourists beware, the stairs are quite narrow and steep.

Stayed one night at Machiya Kenroku to break the journey from Takayama to Osaka. It was a nice and pleasant stay at Kanazawa. Kanazawa deserves a visit for her Omicho Ichiba market, castle and Kenroku-en garden. We managed to end the evening with a walk through the Geisha district. Hitty’s hospitality was warm, sincere and genuine. Kanazawa was cold and wet when we visited and he heated up the place prior our arrival. It was easy to communicate with him via WhatsApp. As what many travellers mentioned, he would give a brief history of the house and it felt like a learning journey through Japan’s history on Samurais. This additional personal touch allowed us to know and understand Japan’s history much more! There’s a lot of heart and care put into the house. Every detail was looked into. Bedding was comfortable and warm. This is a traditional house so there is a need to understand that steps up to the bedroom are steep. Japanese houses are small and petite. So movement has to be small and not loud. Not an issue for us but we had to remind the teenagers to be “gentler” with the wooden sliders. What touched us most was Hitty’s graciousness. We broke one of the glasses (we felt so bad about this) and offered to pay for it. Hitty replied with a Japanese proverb, “Something with a form will break someday." And he added, “On the other hand, the memories of your trip and your family will not be destroyed. Have a nice trip 😄”. Once again, we have been recipients of Japanese hospitality, kindness and warmth with our stay here. Thank you Hitty and we wish you well and we look forward to you visiting our country soon!

Our host was so generous and shared his family history and his family home. Happy to help with restaurant and site seeing recommendations. The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and clean. It had everything one could need or want. Location to transport was perfect. We loved our stay in Kanazawa and want to come back.

This was our favourite accommodation of the whole trip! Walking through the front door of the unassuming facade you are truly transported to a different time and culture. Hitty was a wonderful host and we felt so honoured to be trusted with his family's treasures and loved the stories and history that he took the time to tell us. Hitty was very helpful in recommending places to eat and things to do, and his wife had created the most beautiful ikebana for us. The location was great with easy access to the train station, restaurants and the all important konbini.

The house is much bigger on the inside - lots of beauty and interesting details to discover. Wonderful and helpful host. Beaucoup de cachet, plein de petits détails a découvrir dans la maison. Many thanks!

An amazing place to stay. We loved the history behind the place and loved that Hitty san took the time to share with us his family history. The accomodation was in a perfect location and was comfortable for four adults. Would highly recommend.

The house is great and full of history, nice location 5 minutes from the station and within walking distance of the highlights of Kanazawa. Hitty was an amazing host, he left us plenty of helpful information on the city and recommendations for food and things to see. Can't recommend a stay here enough, the house was really clean and well kept.

Everything was great, 5 minute walk from the station, lots of restaurants nearby, and Mr. Hitty was the beat host I’ve ever had. He left us with some gifts and awesome recommendations.

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We we're blown away by the effort and kindness shown by our Host, who welcomed us with gifts and a little tour through the House and History of his ancestor. He gave us recommendations for Restaurants and even booked us a dinner reservation. The House is a perfect Mix of all the technical Equipment you expect from Japan with a deep root in the History you can See/feel in every corner of the House.

The house had a story, it was a Samurai house! The host told us lots about it and he was very kind. He also send us recommendations for where to eat and where we can go for Sightseeing. He also gave us some presents which was so nice we also returned a gift. We had his number so we could always send him a message and he was very helpful to us. We could also try on a yukata, we really liked that.

Because it was an old house, the floor board was a little creaky, but it wasn't that bad tbh