920-0831 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Higashiyama 1-31-25, Japan
#6 of 119 hotels in Kanazawa
Guests' ChoiceBased on 79 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 September 2024
Kim
AustraliaSteeped in history like fine wine.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Daniella
AustraliaNothing to dislike
The tranquil setting, the staff, the sleeping arrangements, the views, the bath, everything! Do yourself a favour and book the kaiseki breakfast and dinner, it was an experience we will remember for forever. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Sibele
BrazilOne of the finest ryokans in Japan. The property is beautiful, very well cared for, and the location is perfect, right by Higashi Chaya district. The food is amazing, very delicate and creative.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Joe
United StatesJust a couple more modern Japanese culinary options.
Location was peaceful. Breakfast was a little to traditional for my liking.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Suzanna
United StatesIt was a very unusual stay in a good way and had the feel of what I imagined a Japanese ryokan experience would be. The rooms were beautiful and elegant. I felt very pampered. The food was amazing and so well presented. The location is right by the old Higashi Chaya geisha district.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Keith
United StatesI wish I could have stayed longer. Yamanoo was perfect and relaxing. The food was delicious. The service exceptional.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Donna
United StatesGreat traditional Japanese experience. Outstanding food and service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Ronald
United StatesThis ryokan is up a very steep hill and there are a lot of stairs to navigate.
This is a very small, traditional ryokan. The rooms are in individual units clustered around an attractive garden. The rooms have been beautifully renovated. Meals, which are served in the main building, are outstanding.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Na
SingaporeFood was incredible (freshest most tastiest ingredients prepared with so much love and care), room was very comfortable and clean, staff was extremely caring.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Said
United StatesI took a star away because of the dinner, which was easily the worst meal I have had in Japan. It is an attempt at fine dining that is a little too extra. The dinner was 8 rounds dishes that were mostly distasteful, bland, or otherwise gross. For example, one of the dishes was a ball of shrimp in a bowl of green pea soup. Another dish was fish tempura, but here’s the kicker, the fish wasn’t cleaned. My wife bit into the fish and but into the heart and guts, and was close to throwing up right there. She had to spit it out into a napkin. The worst destruction of a dish that could have even amazing was their wagyu. Wagyu is not a difficult dish to create. Grill it for a short time, maybe a little bit of a char, and a small amount of salt and it will melt in your mouth. But no, what did the chef do? He steamed the wagyu until it was soggy and flaccid and then placed it in a bowl filled with tomato juice and diced tomatoes. We were instructed to eat the meat together with the diced tomatoes and it was utterly disappointing. 9/10 for the location and venue. 1/10 for the dinner. Whoever created the dinner menu needs to be taken to the back and beaten with a bamboo stick.
Wonderful Ryokan experience with a fantastic view. The wooden, very deep bathtub, was one of the best bathing experiences I’ve ever had.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Josh
United KingdomNothing
The onsen bath, the location, the view of the geisha district, the service was exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Annabelle
AustraliaThis was a gorgeous experience. The food was a little wild, lots of raw fish, even jelly fish, we gave everything a go. Perhaps breakfast could have been a little more conventical, or maybe a ramen rather than more raw fish. Just eggs would have been great.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
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SingaporeNot accessible while carrying luggages without taxi.
Everything was impeccable, quite possibly the best accommodation we have stayed in. The meals in particular were prepared with great finesse using the freshest ingredients. Nothing to fault.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Narelle
IndonesiaThe staffs are extremely nice and caring. We were very well looked after during our stay. The hotel is charming and quaint. The whole experience was exquisite and memorable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Abbie
AustraliaEverything was perfect
Beautiful authentic ryokan experience. Amazing service and hospitality. Very relaxing stay, ideal for couple, highly recommend. Beautiful traditional dinner and breakfast, like nothing we had ever experienced.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Xuzhi
United KingdomNothing
Great beautiful room with the most traditional tatami, peaks over the old town of Kanazawa. We were blessed to bath over the sunset our first night! The food (dinner and breakfast) was amazing!!! One of the best we have had in a long time. The chef really values on season local materials. Every dish was done at such a humble way but extremely high standard. They also cater to dietary requirements with advance notice.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Annabelle
AustraliaFantastic experience. Rooms were beautiful, very traditional. Hot sauna like bathrooms were fabulous. The dining experience was certainly one to remember. We even tried puffer fish. Staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Robert
CanadaNothing, really.
Excellent and ample.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Johann
United StatesFood was excellent
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Greg
United StatesNot a thing. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the property of our time in Kanazawa.
This ryokan is beautiful. The property with its winding paths and gardens feels like you're staying in a piece of history. The staff is impeccable - attentive, polite, and helpful. And the food is incredible – all of our meals were fresh, delicious, and had great variety. We tried many different traditional Japanese dishes and loved the experience every day. The location is perfectly located, especially for those that enjoy to get around on foot. The historic Higashi Chaya District is footsteps away and other major sites like the Castle and Gardens are a reasonable walk. I cannot recommend Yamanoo more. After spending multiple weeks throughout Japan, this was our favorite accommodation.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Jewell
United StatesFriendly staff, beautiful property, excellent experience
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Kyle
United StatesThe food and staff were mind blowing, the room was a tranquil respite, the garden and grounds were like from a dream.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Devon
SwitzerlandEverything. The room, the privacy, the staff, the food… amazing experience
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Jose
PortugalThe room and the gardens are really good
Stayed in October 2023
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