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Reviews of Minshuku Ginmatsu 3 stars

920-0831 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Higashiyama 1-17-18, Japan

#30 of 113 hotels in Kanazawa

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Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, but make sure you don't bring too big a car if you'd like to park there. The streets are super narrow.

    It was a nice room with some nice details, made you feel very much at ease. Everything was very clean and it's around the corner from the old geisha district which is really cute. They also have parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A friend and I shared a family room. Although it did not have a private bathroom, it was comfortable and spacious with a sink just outside the room. The family was very accommodating and friendly. The Higashi Chaya area, where the inn is located is a great place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Best chose in Kanazawa!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff spoke very little English and did not accept card payments. But these are two very common problems throughout Japan.

    Very comfortable facility, very helpful and nice staff (two nice grandparents). Very clean rooms, especially the bathrooms. Excellent area, not very central but still in a great location. Room equipped with every comfort, cleaned every morning and you always found tea.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Good value to stay in a quiet room with tatami floors in great neighborhood. Hosts were exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Located very close to destinations to be seen but far enough that it is quiet when you want it. Everything was clean and the hosts were fantastic. Close to Cafe Kuroneko.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very warm and comfortable place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, clean place, well located, hosts are really nice. Had a pleasant stay, recommended it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, in the Geisha district. Excellent value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can here other guests talking because of thin walls

    Authentic and cool place, nice manager

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Felt really authentic and traditional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit cold in the shared areas in the winter.

    Nice host, pleasant room, good facilities.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Unique experience in the best neighbourhoods in Kanazawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location is perfect! It was very very clean!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you like Japanese style hostel, with location extremely near to the famous sightseeing place "East Tea Street", I highly suggest you to select here!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was perfect for a family and larger than we expected. Staff was very nice and flexible.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good location and large convenient room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no breakfast and the staff can not speak English

    Very large room with futon beds and place for the baggages in the wardrobe was very convenient inspite of the lack of private bathroom. The location is excellent the staff is very kind

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    good surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    all good for us

    The location was really good in the historical center. We did everything by foot from the fish market to the castle to the sento ! The room looked traditional and was even bigger than most hotels we've been too :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely place, the tatami was comfortable and the room very spacious (expecially for japanese standards). our hosts were very cute. great location if you want to immerge yourself in the old district of Kanazawa, but keep in mind that the town centre is 15 min away across the river. location is great thought, very beautiful and quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a kettle, but the dining room where the fridge was did not. Because it's traditional Japanese accommodation, it can be noisy, but fortunately our fellow guests were quiet.

    Location in the old geisha district. It was quiet yet atmospheric. Great hosts who were eager to please.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Such an incredible, authentic Japanese ryokan experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The innkeepers are so fantastic. The room was comfortable and very calming. Breakfast was very traditional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    9.0
    Best value for money. Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tatami bed a bit old and overused

    Great location in geisha district, still walkable from the Kanazawa station. Great value for money. All facilities shared but very clean and private. Owner very friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    The hosts were friendly and kind and helped us have an excellent stay in Kanazawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a fire escape outside the door which was a bit dangerous

    The room was gorgeous, it was clean and comfortable, spacious and homely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Super location, comfortable and good breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location of the minshuku is excellent, closely located to the geisha quartier and 15 minute-walk to the castle and the gardens. Very welcoming staff and good breakfast. Excellent quality/price value.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location in Tea District!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom was downstairs from us. Don't mind sharing a bathroom, but hard to walk down stairs in middle of night.

    Right in the middle of a beautiful neighborhood of ancient lanes. Great air conditioning in rooms.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Amazing location and super nice owners! Comfortable, clean and nice rooms in Japanese style.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing location and super nice owners! Comfortable, clean and nice rooms in Japanese style.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building is already old, those floor give you some creaking sound while you walk. And at night, it's a little dark in the main hall on the first floor.

    The location is right next to the famous higashi chaya street, not hard to find. Room was bigger than i thought, lovely tradition tatami floor. Everywhere is quite clean. You may used the shared fridge. Warm welcome from the owner.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly couple, excellent place in one of rhe historic quarters

    Stayed in July 2023

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