Name: Via Inn Kanazawa
Address: 1-1 Kinoshimbo-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, Kanazawa, JP

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

oscar

The location is right at the station and there are plenty of restaurants right at the station. The only issue is if you’re planning to wash and dry clothing, the dryer is not very strong. Other than that, everything else was good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

jeff

Great location right in Kanawana Station. Wonderful staff.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

David

No breakfast provided

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Daphnei

Nothing to complain about. Great room, friendly staff, great location. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

MIYAKO

Room is too small

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Louis

Room was clean and amenities extensive

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Sarala devi

Very convenient in all aspects

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

LING

Room was clean and the location was perfect. The only comment I have was the check in process. Too many questions!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Bharani

Clean rooms

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

philip

Extremely small bed and room Breakfast sub contracted to station retailer and poor.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

philip

Very good location and staff excellent However the room was extremely small and there was little atmosphere in the place. Alright for a night but that’s all

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

KIN BONG

Small room but the location and staff made up for it. Just right inside the station with access out of JR gate is just excellent especially during snow days which we experienced end of Jan 2026. Excellent staff very nice and friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Reiko

It's directly connected to the train station building, so you don't have to walk outside with your suitcases.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Sandra

Yes to both

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Cindy

Staff was very helpful and accommodating. The array of amenities provided was great! Location was the best in terms of selection restaurants and shopping for sovenirs and sweets!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

W

Helpful staff, good location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

maureen clarisse

Entrance is a bit not visible but you do not have to exit the station. Room was clean with nice view, no bottled water included. Kanazawa station is a big shopping mall as well so eveything you need is here. You can buy the Kanazawa bus loop at the tourist info centre.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Derek

Check in was very easy; staff spoke English and was very gracious. The room was clean and amenities were available in the lobby. Great location since it was inside Kanazawa Station.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Reginald

I love that this hotel is right in the train station. The station has a lot of shopping and restaurant options. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel offers a variety of items near reception in case you forgot anything.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Jenny

The hotel is suitable for those who don’t want frills or space . The room was tiny with no window, the pillows seemed to be made of impacted straw and the hardest I’ve ever slept on . I’m glad I was only there 2 nights . The shower however was great and the cleaning ladies lovely , really polite and courteous.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2025

May

The location is ideal as it’s located right in the train station.
Surprisingly there were not many English speaking reception staff

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

David

The hotel is good - the room is a bit on the small side (but that is fairly normal for Japanese hotels)

The hotel can be accessed directly from the Kanazawa train station (no need to go outside - very helpful on rainy days).

The area around the station is very tourist friendly - and a quick bus ride can get you all the attractions.

It is a great hotel if you like me don’t have a lot of time to visit Kanazawa, but do want to see some this interesting city.

I would definitely recommend this hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Brian

Very friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Ching I

The hotel is right on top of the train station and that makes the travelling super easy. Lots and lots of shopping and dining within the train station. Kanazawa castle, museum, Cha Ya districts and temples are easy to get to via the loop tour bus. The location of the hotel made travelling easier and more enjoyable. Definitely the first choice of accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

kevin

Location Location Location

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Ivana

Hotel is inside JR Kanazawa station and very convenient. Room is a bit dated but it's really good value.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2025

Mary Jane

Good location inside train station.

4/10

Poor

17 May 2025

Verified traveler

Room facilities not user friendly for disabled

Not user friendly for people with disabilities. There is a huge gap between bathroom and the room. I need to request a step riser in order for me to enter the bathroom. Also I requested whether they have a room with easy access for disabled people. They found one but I need to pay extra of 5000 yen per night for a special room.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

David A

The hotel is in the train station. Very convenient, but my room was a bit noisy from the trains going by

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Theresa

The hotel is inside the train station, so it is a little noisy in the early morning and late evening , but we like the location, no need to get up early to catch the train

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Ana Paula

Great value for money. Inside the station, with good size rooms (for japan standards), new facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Kristine

Really friendly staff. Easy check-in and check-out. Luggage storage big plus!! Great stay! Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Philippe

Nice that the hotel is right in the train station.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

RADU

Very convenient and cost effective

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2025

Mark

Good location in some ways, as it is within the railway station. You need earplugs though, as it's noisy at nighttime and in the early morning hours - you can hear street noise and trains and bells etc. But that's the only real downside to it. Wearing earplugs reduces the noise level - didn't completely block it out though. Just be aware of that...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Umang

We recently enjoyed a 3-night stay at the JR Via Inn Kanazawa, and we couldn't have been happier with the location and overall experience. The hotel's direct connection to JR Kanazawa Station is an absolute game-changer. Getting around Kanazawa was a breeze, with easy access to buses right outside the station and effortless train connections to places like Fukui.
The surrounding area is a vibrant hub of shopping and dining, offering a plethora of options right at your doorstep. Despite its proximity to the bustling train station, I was amazed at how quiet the rooms were. I never experienced any noise disturbances, ensuring a peaceful and restful stay.
The rooms themselves were impeccably clean and thoughtfully designed for functionality. While not overly spacious, they provided everything I needed for a comfortable stay. I was particularly impressed with the cleanliness.
If you're looking for a super convenient and comfortable hotel in Kanazawa, the JR Via Inn Kanazawa is an excellent choice. I recommend it for its unbeatable location, quiet rooms, and overall value.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

Soniya

Well, it's right at the station, so this might be the most convenient place to be at. I stayed here just for a night, and i found everything up to my mark.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

DHANANJAYA

The Hotel is situated right in the Station Building. As such that makes it very convenient for stay as well as visiting nearby sights.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

David

Very convenient location as the hotel is practically on top of the train station. Staffs can speak English and we're very helpful. Beside the check in counter is a table of free basic needs like toiletries, accessories, drinks, ect. We really like this approach as this cut downs on waste and we only need to take what we need.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Toshio

Definitely will be back here next time!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2025

Peck

Though it is small but it is comfortable and very very convenient for short travels to kanazawa. It is well equipped for travellers.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

MIYAKO

good hotel

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Sylvia

convenience and accessibility are really excellent.

the air con was frequently switching on and off throughout the night, so i was awaken by the noise for several times.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2024

YVONNE

1 day stay. Crump outdated but in a good location to connect to buses trains and shopping

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2024

Yaz

I asked staff to move my luggage to my room but the young staff said I’m alone here, I can help to take your luggage with you. I wondered why he can’t go and move my luggage by himself if he can go with me, so I said I’m okey and asked other staff to look after mine. She was politely said sure and I could leave the hotel with my family. I think the young staff was student or something as he said 僕は, not 私は(more professional).
Location is good as it is just above of the station. However, the bathroom is not the same level. The room was okey but small. I paid 17000mish yen but I felt it is rather a budget hotel and over price.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Hector

The pillows on the be are hard as a rock. Everything else is okay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Yukito

Inside the station very covinient.

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Fang

I enjoyed the service that the hotel provide, but the room is to compact for two people. I wish the hotel room be bigger.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2024

Norman

Not likely to go back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

TIMOTHY

Right in Kanazawa Station. Very convenient and quiet.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Marilou

We love this place. Very nice location. Our only issue was that the room was extra small. You could barely get into the room. I guess the moral of the story is try to check the room size before booking. That's on us. But overall everything was beautiful and convenient.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2024

Kitako

Smaller room as I expected as a Japanese Hotel room. Nice and clean. The location was perfect for people with large luggage because the hotel entrance was in the train station terminal and adjacent to the station shoppingand dining building. Still, it was very quiet. Complementary toiletries, drip coffee packs and tea bags were in the lobby to hunt. If you ask, they have some free magazines for sightseeing information and they were very helpful info.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

IMAN

Right inside the train station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2024

Fu Lin

nice inside the station

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2024

George

Didn’t know it was a business hotel. Rooms were small fof 2

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2024

Thanh Truong

Sound proof is not really good. You can hear people walking in the hall way and all the noise from outside come through the window although it was closed.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2024

Joshua

Property was easy to find from station and I was able to check in late, around 11pm. Free amenities were generous and the drip coffee was very nice. My biggest issue was the pillow provided. Upon entry I had only been given one pillow so I had to request a second. Both pillows were Japanese style which I found quite uncomfortable. The room was small but clean, there was just about enough room for myself and two cases which was fine. The staff were friendly and check in was easy and in English. Overall, if you’re in Kanazawa for a short stay and want a conveniently located, easy to access hotel, this was perfect.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Roman

The hotel is right at the train station. Pros are larger rooms, coffee and other supplies at reception. The only con for me was the extra thin toilet paper.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Thomas

The location directly on top of Kanazawa Station is super convenient for access to trains and buses. The room is small but very clean, as is the bathroom. It’s suitable for travelllers who plan to be out and about most of the day and just need a clean, quiet place to sleep and rest.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

Jaz

Cannot beat the location! Highly recommend for trip to Kanazawa.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Joanne

Very handy for a one night stopover. Comfortable bed but hard pillow.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2024

Grant

So I went to kazanawa as a last minute decision and conveniently enough, this hotel is located inside the station. The place itself is in great shape, good location to walk to places, kind staff etc… But man, the room was so small. Like prison cell small. Mind you, that’s not an issue and it’s the room I bookend. What killed me was the cement hard pillow and paper thin walls. I could hear my neighbors talking at a reasonable volume. I couldn’t sleep due to the rock hard pillow and hearing all the sounds of next door/above and outside. It was bad. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for convenience but I did not rest well during my stay. And I did ask for a softer pillow but they ended up giving me another of the same pillow. If you stay here, bring something comfy to lay on and ear plugs. Everything else was ok outside of that.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2023

Lisa

The one thing I didn’t like was the bed pillow. It was very hard and I had a poor night’s sleep as a result.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Hiromi

Good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Yee

Unbeatable location. Courteous staff. Basic but practical

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

Portia

Can hear some train noise

Very easy to find, couldn’t be more convenient. Room a reasonable size. Can hear the train noise but not enough to stop sleep.

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Apr 2023

Naomi

Handy right in the JR station.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2023

Sam

It was very convenient to everything from food to travelling.What I didn’t like is the shower drain was very slow, need cleaning

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2023

Mei Ling

It was the best location as the hotel was inside the Kanazawa station with the various restaurants, grocery and 7-eleven stores, malls ,JR office and entrance, tourist information and buses terminal for local and out of towns just a few steps away.
The hotel staffs were nice and helpful, room was nice and clean.
I highly recommended to stay in this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Location, location, location!

The location of the hotel is the best selling point. Right smack above Kanazawa Station, with lots of food and shopping options available right downstairs. The room prices are extremely reasonable considering the convenience and the rooms are not shabby either. Rooms are clean with basic amenities. The day when I was supposed to leave Kanazawa for Tokyo, it was raining extremely heavily and I was really absolutely glad that my hotel is IN Kanazawa station itself - totally couldn't imagine carrying my heavy backpack to get to the station while getting wet under that kind of weather condition.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2023

MAN YING IRIS

Convenient location
Just at the jr station

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2023

Jim

Only one problem…very small room for 2 people with luggages..no place for anything with 2 standard sized luggage bags…otherwise fantastic location and accessibility to hotel at train station and nearby shopping and dining restaurants..and very helpful staffs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2022

Steven

Tripping on a JR pass in and around the area, this location within the Kanazawa station itself made it easy and convenient. The staff was excellent in helping me extend my stay so I could enjoy the area further.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

It was very convenient because the hotel is inside the station’s building.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2020

ANDREAS

I wish they had more comfortable bed and pillow

The location is amazing as it’s located within the Kanazawa station, so it’s very convenient.

Unfortunately the bed and pillow are too hard and not comfortable. I got body pain and headache after two-night stay there.

The room and bathroom is also very cramped.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The location is the best when you are traveling by bus since everything happens there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Very good location, entrance is in the JR station. Close to supermarket, convenient store and shopping mall. Room is clean, size is ok for single room. Price is not expensive. Staff are helpful and polite. Very nice stay here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location is great. Train station below got everything you need. Walkable distance to all the tourist sites. Wish they can put a safe in the room to keep valuables.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Good Location the entrance connect the JR KANAZAWA Station.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2019

Eric C Mc Gee

Convenient location

Nice location, friendly staff and clean. Very small room but modern and clean. Easy access to tourist attractions. Breakfast in small eatery independant from hotel and can be better. You need to choose between juice and coffee.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2019

Benjamin

Really near to the JR train station. Once exit, you'll see the entrance within 1 min walk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2019

jennifer

100% good

Excellent. Perfect location right in the station. Good choice of places to eat. Room was small but perfect for one night. super clean. Helpful team on reception. 100% good!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2019

Glory

Enjoyed our stay

Very convenient location, the hotel is inside the train station, clean and good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2019

Christopher

2 Rooms smelled of heavy odor from kitchen exhaust

We stayed at Rooms 738 and 739. Both rooms, we felt, were at the end of an exhaust piping from a kitchen of a restaurant in the same building because 85% of the day and night, our rooms smelled of cooking and food - even when we kept the windows open. I refer to very heavy odor, as if our rooms were just beside or close to the kitchen. We told the reception about it once but we didn't get any feedback. We had a busy schedule so decided not to pursue a possible transfer of rooms, and chose to go on with the experience. Apart from this, everything else was great, especially the location.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The room was quite small and didn't have anywhere to sit except on the bed, however I liked that the room had a kettle and mini fridge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2019

Lisa Yi Peng

Nice hotel and very convenient location

The location is amazing and super convenient. Just right at the kanazawa Jr station. The rooms are on the small side and the bed is really small, but expected of Japan. Staff are really nice and friendly. And hotel is very clean and new

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Location in the railway station is fantastic! Great range of shops within the station. Staff welcoming and helpful. Room very small but clean. Room had a wonderful view of the entrance to the station and the streets lined by trees that were turning their autumn colours.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location very handy being inside the station.
Comfortable beds, absolutely hated the pillows. Quite small rooms for western standards but wasn't an issue.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2019

Tom

very helpful staff, on site laundry, easy to get around

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2019

Wei Liang

Coming out from the entrance you have immediate access to 7-11, supermarket, a mall, and even JR station. Right inside the building of Kanazawa station.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Fiona

Very nice stay, close to station and very convenient.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2019

Amy

Convenient location

Great value for small (it is Japan), clean, modern and comfortable room. Location in the Kanazawa train station made it so convenient. We used the tourist office in the train station to buy all our tickets, eg hop on hop off bus, and then walked right outside to catch our bus every morning for the day of sightseeing. Also did take out pizza one night when we were too tired to go out from great pizza place in the station. Plenty of other stores right in the station too. Would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Rac

Small hotel but very convenient. You can find many restaurants nearby. Staff are helpful.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Unfortunately the staff can not speak English (very limited). The room is clean but unfortunately at night time or early in the morning it smelled cigarettes smoke, though we book a non smoking room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is ideally situated within the Kanazawa Train Station, making it central to everything Kanazawa has to offer, including bus and train services. An excellent hotel for any reason.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

It’s good hotel within the station. Easy to get around with bus station just outside train station. Plenty of food stores.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

CHIN NIAN

Great location, fast wifi.

New and clean hotel. I believe it's owned by JR, which explains the perfect location right in Kanazawa JR station. Nothing much around the station after 8pm, but the huge 7 Eleven is great for cheap meals and drinks to bring up in-room. Room size is considered huge for a single Japanese room. Wifi speed and connection is best I've experienced. So fast and stable I was confident up update my iPhone's and iPad's iOS, without a hitch. HWill recommend and stay in this hotel again if prices stay this way.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2019

Holly

Convenient location for nearby exploration

Excellent place to use as base of operations in Kanazawa. We did have a little trouble finding it. When we read that it was virtually inside the train station we figured that meant just outside the train station. We actually flagged down a nearby apartment resident who kindly walked us around trying to find it. The entrance is unobstrusive and is indeed inside the train station near the 7-11. Excellent bakery across from 7-11 for breakfast.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2019

Verified traveler

It’s a great location, just metres from the train gates, and good for a short stay.
No train noise at all.
But, the tiny bathroom has a high step up into it, and the pillow was the hardest I’ve ever come across in Japan, I slept without it after the first night.
Having said this, I will still return in future - and bring my own pillow.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great location

Partner