My elderly parents couldn’t sleep in the bedroom upstairs as the stairs are quite steep. But it wasn’t a problem for us as we set up the futons for them downstairs.

The historical beauty of it is pretty mind-blowing. To get to stay in a home that steeped in history is very special. Hitty and his team who run this house are very hospitable and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing !

We loved the atmosphere of the house ! We felt as if we were back to the Samouraï period. Beautiful Japanese decoration. Hitty was very welcoming. The house is very well located, near the station, and we walked to all the places we wanted to see (samouraï district, Kenroku-en garden, Omicho market, etc)

Stayed in July 2025

Very lovely host! Loved hearing about the history of the house and Kanazawa. The house is beautiful and one of my favourite experiences from my trip. 100% worth it.

Stayed in June 2025

Only downside is that the futon beds are tough to get used to, but they were fine in the long run, and good for the back :).

The property was gorgeous and well situated in Kanazawa. It's a fun place with wonderful history and an incredibly helpful host. I'd highly recommend it to families traveling in the area.

Stayed in July 2025

Our whole experience, from check-in to our last moments was incredible. HittySan met us at the door after confirming our arrival time and lead us on a wonderful, informative tour of the home and area. He provided an EXCELLENT map with details of local attractions, touring tips, and restaurant recommendations. We carried it with us while exploring. Kanazawa was lovely and safe - the loop bus made touring the city a breeze and taxis were plentiful when needed. Coming back to this home after a long day exploring was so relaxing and refreshing. If we are in the Kanazawa area again, we would love to stay again at this incredible historic property.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was perfect.

The place was so wonderful and the host was so kind. We loved our stay and highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.We felt very fortunate to get to stay there.

The place is gorgeous. It feels so cozy and homey and like stepping back on time in a traditional Japanese home.

Stayed in June 2025

The stay felt like you were back in time This isn’t for someone who expects luxury. It has narrow steep stairs so you must be in shape for that. This is all about the experience of the samurai life. We had 5 of us and it worked well for us.

Stayed in June 2025

We had a wonderful stay. The house is ideally located near Kanazawa Station, the downtown area, and a variety of local restaurants. Hitty graciously took the time to share the history of the house, which added a meaningful touch to our visit. It is truly a hidden gem and was an exceptional experience. Thank you, Hitty, for being such a thoughtful and accommodating host.

Stayed in May 2025

Because it's an historic house the stairs are steep and taller people need to watch their head in parts. But we didn't mind as it was part of the character of the house. There was some street noise at night but it was no problem for us as good sleepers.

We chose this property for its location, suitability for our family group and the positive reviews about the hospitality - we were not disappointed. Hitty was a marvelous host - responsive and attentive to making our stay enjoyable. Little touches such as Hitty's explanation of the house's history (including showing us some artefacts!) and welcome sweets were lovely. Hitty had organised a cot for the baby which was appreciated. The location was excellent, just 7 minutes walk from the station transport hub. Plenty of convenience stores and restaurants nearby.

Stayed in May 2025

It was a bit noisy and the boys (1.90) kept bumping their heads.

This was so nice! The host was super friendly and gave us so much information. Including the really nice background story if the house and his family. We saw some nice object as well. The house is nicely decorated and the flowers were gorgeous. He also helped us make a reservation at the best Teppanyaki restaurant we have ever been to! This was our best stay in Japan so far!

Stayed in April 2025

The fact that i stayed just for two nights.

One of the most exceptional accomodations i ever stayed in. Higly recommended! Hittori-San is a very kind landlord and took his time to talk about the rich history of this house and the changes his ancestors had to go through during the Meji-Restauration. The interior is kept as traditional as possible with modern confy additions as the restroom and the shower.

Stayed in April 2025

I was a little late finding lodging for our trip, so we regrettably only stayed for 1 night as this place was booked for the rest of our time in Kanazawa - but WOW. Truly amazing place, and Hitty was so incredibly kind to us. He shared the house’s history with us & even brought us up into another part of the house to share some samurai era relics with us. We were personally met by Hitty & given sweets when we arrived, so make sure you give him an accurate time of arrival - we ran late on a tour but he was so gracious and kind about it. He made us a dinner reservation at a nearby restaurant and we had an amazing meal. 10/10, highlight of our trip so far & we will be back!!

Stayed in April 2025

The stairs were a little steep but we were adequately warned

Lovely traditional building with all the modern conveniences required

Stayed in April 2025

It is such a special place, it's hard to think of anything! One thing perhaps to be aware of is that is it is an old house, so low ceilings, steep stairs, etc which may be a deal breaker for some people.

Our host was so hospitable and kind. He was waiting for us on arrival with gifts and gave a wonderful tour showing how the traditional house worked; but also sharing traditional family heirlooms and cultural items used to decorate the house such as the flower arranging, tea and antique tea sets to use, kimono and other art. It was a wonderful introduction for our children to learn about Japanese traditions in such a personal way. This was our favorite place we stayed, and our children still talk about it!

Stayed in February 2025

The kitchen is tiny so cooking was a bit limited.

We loved staying in this little townhouse. The location was great as it was close to all the facilities at the train station but was within walking distance of everything we wanted to see. There was a lot of character to the house with its steep stairs and tatami mat rooms but it had the conveniences for our 6 night stay including the washer/dryer.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Beautiful machiya home located near Kanazawa station. All modern facilities and beautifully decorated. The host was welcoming, extremely helpful and shared so much of the samurai history in his family- amazing!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Stunning Machiya home formerly inhabited by a samurai. Wonderfully decorated with ultra modern heating, toilet, AC etc located just 5 mins from Kanazawa station. Hitty the host was so kind and welcoming- wonderful memories of Kanazawa

Stayed in March 2025

Great host! The house is very interesring and well decorated.

Stayed in February 2025

Absolutely nothing.

This beautiful place was one of the highlights of our trip. The personalised welcome by Hitty, who explained the significance of the home to his family, was really special. This impeccable home is a perfect blend of history and modern amenities and is well situated close to the station and other key sights. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kanazawa.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing. It was perfect and we wish we stayed longer.

Hitty our host greeted us and showed us through his amazing ancestral home. We loved the small touches like a special floral arrangement and local fresh sweets on arrival. The home was steeped in tradition and had a special quality that made us feel honoured to be staying there. Kanazawa and this accommodation was the highlight of our Japan trip. We will visit again.

Stayed in February 2025

We had an amazing time staying at Hitty's place. He was extremely kind, gave us an entertaining tour of his historical house, recommenced local places to visit, booked a local restaurant for us, and very generously left a few gifts for us. The accomodation is historical, beautiful and well equipped. Floor heating and aircon to keep the house warm in the cold weather as well. Very comfortable stay for 4 adults (one couple in each room). We had a wonderful stay in Kanazawa. Staying at Hitty's was definitely once in a lifetime experience!

Stayed in December 2024

Although the hallway from the bathroom to the room is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning, it still feels a bit cold on snowy days.

The environment is clean and tidy, Mr. Hitty is warm-hearted and friendly, and the space is spacious enough for five adults.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing. It was perfect for us!

Such a unique accommodation and so cosy and gorgeous. It was fun for the kids to experience samurai culture, and I loved all the little design features and homely gestures.

Stayed in January 2025