Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku

Hitty-San has lovingly restored an old samurai house and it shows. The property is unique with all kinds of decorative touches. It’s conveniently located near the train station and local sightseeing. Most of all, Hitty-san’s gracious hospitality made for a memorable trip. Thank you Hitty!

This place was super unique in its look, culture, and history. It was clean and updated with modern amenities while keeping its Japanese aesthetic. The host was the one of the nicest people we have come across and you can tell that he is passionate about Japanese history. There are a good amount of places to eat, along with Omicho market being a close walk. Definitely recommend this place for a stay in Kanazawa.

Hitty was an extremely great host! He met us directly at the house and walked us through the place. He gifted us with sweets upon arrival (which were very yummy!) and even offered to fetch us to our destination on our first day. He is quick to respond to messages and provided help promptly when needed. He even helped us reserve seats at a local restaurant since we did not have a local number and didn't speak Japanese. The place looks better in real life than in photos. Although the place is old, it is extremely clean and has everything you need. Kitchen was small but modern and all you need. The house is split into 2 levels, with the sleeping area being on the 2nd floor. The stairs are steep and might be hard to climb for elderly and kids. It is also hard to carry heavy suitcases up the stairs. Regardless, the futons were super comfortable and warm for winter! Hitty even prepared Yukata sets for each of us, along with towels for each day and toothbrush sets. There was also complimentary tea and coffee for us to enjoy throughout our stay. Super convenient location close to the train station, the bus stops and convenience stores, all of which take only about 5 mins on foot. There are also many restaurants nearby of the Izakaya style where Japanese office workers gather for drinks after work. But the food and drinks were delicious and we enjoyed our visits to the eateries. Overall, a great stay and I would definitely recommend for everyone to book this!

We had an excellent stay at this home in Kanazawa. The traditional Japanese-style gave us an authentic and memorable experience, exactly what we were hoping for. The Japanese-style beds were surprisingly comfortable and the facilities were outstanding. Service and check-in were seamless and the host was incredibly welcoming and helpful, providing all the information we needed for an amazing stay and even a thoughtful welcome gift. We booked this stay especially for our two teenage kids to experience Japanese culture and it exceeded our expectations. The property was spotless and fully equipped including a very convenient washer/dryer. Highly recommend to anyone looking for genuine and comfortable Japanese stay. A warm thank you to our wonderful host for making our stay so special, and for recommending all the sights and restaurants.