Name: Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku
Address: 9-10 Showamachi, Kanazawa, JP

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Natalia

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Erick

Host was very gracious sharing the unique history of the property. The shower was great as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

Raghav

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!

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Hunter

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2019

FY

This property was lovely. Only a few minutes away from the train station where you can get a bus to the main attractions and the property is a 15 minute walk away from the fish market. It is also close to many izakayas so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food. There is a small kitchenette and groceries can be bought from the supermarket at the train station. Hitty San was a generous host and truly demonstrated the Japanese spirit of omotenashi. Although the property is not a conventional hotel, it was very clean and well set up. The tatami floors were heated which made spending time downstairs a delight during our visit in winter. Air conditioners were placed everywhere including the walkway and laundry room which made the whole house very comfortable. If you have very young children or elderly persons travelling with you, do note that the staircase is very steep. Apart from that, it was a great experience!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Wow what can I say.. this house was beyond perfect and without a doubt the best place we stayed in Japan. How often do you get to stay in the house of a samurai? The owner Hitty is one of the nicest people we’ve ever met. So warm and hospitable, he really made our visit memorable from start to finish. The house and decoration is stunning - everything is well thought out and made us feel at home. The location is great only 5 mins walk to the station and within walking distance of all major sites. Hitty gave us great tips on things to do - we especially loved the D T Suzuki museum. Kanazawa is a wonderful place to visit with lots to see from contemporary art to historic geisha and samurai districts. I 100% recommend choosing to stay here if you visit Kanazawa.. we are grateful to have such fond memories of Kanazawa. Thank you Hitty for your amazing hospitality.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

麻美

オーナーさんに何回か現地の状況についてお尋ねしましたが、いつもとても親切に返信いただきました。
歴史ある建物に泊まる機会はなかなかないので、みなさんにもぜひおすすめしたいです。

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Pierre Gordon

Amazing authentic samouraï house

If you want to live an authentic Japanese experience, this is the best place for it. It is well located and comfortable with two floors. It is the house of a samouraï built 150 years ago but with all the modern conveniences: air conditioned in every room, TV, WiFi, fonctional kitchen and even a washer/drier. But the best part is the owner Hitty. He gave us great information about Kanazawa and Kyoto like what to see and where to eat. He even showed us some of the family heirloom from his great-great-grandfather who was a samouraï. And he came over immediately when I could not operate the microwave oven. He is friendly, helpful and speaks English well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2024

MASAKO

Amazing Japanese historic house!

Very enjoyable stay at in a historic building. The rooms were clean, well maintained, and traditional Japanese. There were two tatami bedrooms on the second floor, and on the fist floor a comfortable sitting area, dining room with a large table and roomy seats for six, along with a functional kitchen, washer/dryer unit, and a nice deep ofuro (Japanese style bath for soaking) with separate shower for washing.
What made the stay truly exceptional was the owners attention to details and ensuring our enjoyable experience. The rooms included tokonoma with beautiful ikebana flower arrangements provided by the owners wife, as well as a walk through of the rooms including the home’s ‘treasure room’ which contains fascinating artifacts from the Edo and Meiji periods.
Definitely enjoyed and will stay here again if visiting Kanazawa.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2022

TATSUKI

オーナーさんがとても親切な方で楽しい旅になりました！

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2022

Yukimasa

面白い造り。秘密基地のようで楽しい。
五右衛門風呂が快適。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2022

浩平

宿もご主人もとても良く最高でした！

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2022

Motohiko

登録有形文化財の町屋一棟貸なので、昔にタイムスリップしたような気分を味わいながらも、Wi-Fi、エアコン、畳床暖房、空気清浄機、IH調理器などなど文明の利器もしっかり備わっており、ほかの人の目も気にならないので、自宅のような快適さでゆったりと過ごすことができました。チェックイン時に、オーナーさんによるお部屋＋ロフトに貯蔵されている歴史的調度品のクイズ形式のご説明も楽しくて良かったです。なかなかお目にかかれない旗竿や鐙など手に取って見させていただけたり、江戸時代から使われている食器類も普通に使用可とのことで嬉しかったです。ほかにもオーナーさんのお心遣いがありがたく、こちらに宿泊してとても良い旅となりました。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

設備、サービスともに素晴らしかったです！次の予約がない関係でだと思いますが、チェックアウトも帰りの時間まで延長して頂き本当に助かりました！金沢行く際はまた利用させて頂きたいと思いました！

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2021

Verified traveler

歴史ある貴重な建物に魅力を感じ利用しました
スタッフの方が楽しく丁寧に館内を説明くださり、建物について理解が深まります
行き届いた心遣いにとても居心地よく過ごすことができました
お風呂やキッチン、トイレはリノベされていて気持ちよいです
たいへん満足の宿泊となりました

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

めちゃめちゃオススメ！！

今まで泊まった宿泊施設の中で1番非日常感を味わえました。お部屋も見た目以上に広く、2人で持て余してしまうほどでした。
こちらの宿の後に和倉の全国的に接客No.1の旅館に宿泊させて頂きましたが、そちらよりもオーナーさんのご対応が配慮もあり、温かく良い思い出ができました。
オススメ頂いた、写真スポットも最高でした！また次回金沢に旅行行く時は、利用させて頂きます。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

とても素敵な純和風の施設でした！抹茶がたてれたり、釜風呂にはいれたり、良い旅行ができました！

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Die Machiya ist einfach genial! Ein wirklich schönes altes Haus, das sehr liebevoll mit antiken Details und modernen Annehmlichkeiten vom Gastgeber eingerichtet wurde, es gibt soviel darin zu entdecken! Zusätzliche zum schönen Haus ist Hitty ein wirklich großartiger Gastgeber, der sich bereits im Vorfeld um uns bemüht hat und uns sehr herzlich empfangen hat. Er hat uns sehr bei der Suche nach medizinischer Betreuung für unsere plötzlich erkrankte Tochter geholfen, was keine Selbstverständlichkeit ist und wir ihm dafür sehr dankbar sind.
Fazit: ein toller Ort und ein wunderbarer Gastgeber also die besten Vorraussetzungen, um sich sehr wohl zu fühlen!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2019

KENICHI

お勧め！優しいオーナーさんのセンスが光る旧き善き日本家屋の一棟貸し家！

金沢駅から歩いてすぐの立地。建物両隣や周辺には美味しいお店が沢山あり、探すのが苦手な方でも朝昼晩対応の食事どころリストを用意して下さり、非常に気が利いていました。旧き善き日本家屋を残したいと仰るオーナーさんのセンスが光る一棟貸し家。明治頃の和モダンで畳が気持ちよく、トイレの床も畳！など、随所赴きを楽しみながら大事に泊まらせて頂きました。水回りは完全にシステマチックにリフォームされており、洗濯機はドラム式全自動乾燥まで完璧！ピカピカで使いやすかったです。出来れば一週間位は滞在すべき、快適な住み心地でした。私のお気に入りはお風呂場へ行く曲がり内廊下と二階に飾られているオーナーのお祖母さまの紫の羽織です。素晴らしい刺繍が施され、総絹でした、多分。二階の道路側和室には、窓側に(昔ながらの旅館によくある二畳ほどの縁側的な)和モダンな読書スペースがあり、ビロード張りの洋椅子が２脚、それぞれにサイドテーブルが備わっていまして、お洒落な空間で非常に寛げました。7名まで泊まることが出来るそうですから、お友達家族とご一緒するのもたのしいですね。外国からの方などは日本家屋を満喫出来ること間違いなしです！アップした写真は畳敷きのトイレと坪庭を堪能できる素敵なキッチンと便利な電子レンジ、十分な大きさの冷蔵庫です。

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