Reviews of Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku
920-0856 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Showamachi 9-10, Japan
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Thank you very much for your warm review. We are truly honored that you appreciated the historical beauty of this house and that your stay felt special. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We’re sorry that the steep stairs made it difficult for your parents to sleep upstairs, but we’re glad to hear that setting up futons downstairs allowed them to rest comfortably. Your thoughtfulness toward them was very touching. We were also deeply moved by the beautiful illustration of a bird soaring through the wide sky that you left behind. It felt as though the bird symbolized your family, journeying across the ocean on a great adventure. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again someday.
Thank you very much for your warm review. We are truly honored that you appreciated the historical beauty of this house and that your stay felt special. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We’re sorry that the steep stairs made … Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe 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)
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Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of the house and felt transported back to the Samurai era — that is exactly what we hope our guests experience. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and I’m glad the location made it easy for you to explore Kanazawa’s highlights like the Samurai district, Kenroku-en, and Omicho market. I hope you made many wonderful memories here. You are always welcome back anytime!
Thank you so much for your lovely message! I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of the house and felt transported back to the Samurai era — that is exactly what we hope our guests experience. It was a pleasure to welc… Show more
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery 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.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy you enjoyed the house and your time in Kanazawa. It means a lot to know it became one of your favourite experiences. Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead.
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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 :).
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I’m so glad you enjoyed the history of the house and your time exploring Kanazawa. It was a pleasure hosting your family. Yes, the futon beds can take a bit of getting used to, but I’m happy to hear they worked out in the end (and hopefully helped your back too!). Wishing you many more wonderful family adventures, and you’re always welcome back whenever you visit Kanazawa again!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I’m so glad you enjoyed the history of the house and your time exploring Kanazawa. It was a pleasure hosting your family. Yes, the futon beds can tak… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOur 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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and I’m glad the map and recommendations were helpful during your exploration of Kanazawa. I’m happy to hear you found the home relaxing after your days of sightseeing. It would be an honor to welcome you back to our historic machiya if you visit Kanazawa again! Best regards, Hitty
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and I’m glad the map and recommendations were helpful during your exploration of Kanazawa. I’m happy to hear you found the home relaxing after your days of sight… Show more
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe place was so wonderful and the host was so kind. We loved our stay and highly recommend.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt warmly welcomed. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again someday!
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe place is gorgeous. It feels so cozy and homey and like stepping back on time in a traditional Japanese home.
Nothing.We felt very fortunate to get to stay there.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt the warmth and charm of a traditional Japanese home. It was our pleasure to welcome your family, and we feel equally fortunate to have hosted such kind and thoughtful guests. We hope to see you again someday!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt the warmth and charm of a traditional Japanese home. It was our pleasure to welcome your family, and we feel equally fortunate to hav… Show more
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Thank you sincerely for choosing to stay with us as a three-generation family. It was a true honor to host you. We have great respect for families who travel together across generations, sharing experiences and creating lasting memories. Your visit added a special warmth to our home, and we are deeply grateful that you chose our samurai townhouse for your time in Kanazawa. We hope the spirit of this historic place stays with you all.
Thank you sincerely for choosing to stay with us as a three-generation family. It was a true honor to host you. We have great respect for families who travel together across generations, sharing experiences and creating lasting memories. … Show more
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review. It was truly an honor to host you on such a special occasion—your birthday! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and its history, and that the location worked well for your time in Kanazawa. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I’m so glad your stay felt meaningful. Wishing you happiness and good health in the year ahead. Please come visit again anytime!
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review. It was truly an honor to host you on such a special occasion—your birthday! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and its history, and that the location worked well for your … Show more
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
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.
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your warm review. It was truly an honor to welcome your family from New Zealand, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed both our hospitality and the unique charm of our machiya. We’re glad the location, the history of the house, the welcome sweets, and the baby crib helped make your stay more comfortable. We also appreciate your kind understanding of the steep stairs and low ceilings, which are part of the character of a traditional samurai townhouse. We would be honored to welcome your family again if you ever return to Kanazawa. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you very much for staying with us and for your warm review. It was truly an honor to welcome your family from New Zealand, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed both our hospitality and the unique charm of our machiya. We’re g… Show more
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis 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!
It was a bit noisy and the boys (1.90) kept bumping their heads.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the flowers, and our house. It was a pleasure to help you with the teppanyaki restaurant reservation — I’m glad you liked it! I’m sorry to hear that the tall boys kept hitting their heads. I hope you will visit Japan again someday. You are always welcome here! Have a nice trip.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the flowers, and our house. It was a pleasure to help you with the teppanyaki restaurant reservation — I’m glad you liked it! I’m sorry to hear … Show more
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI 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!!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Even though your stay in Kanazawa was short, we’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the local food culture here. It means a lot to us that you chose to stay at our place during your journey. We hope you’ll have a chance to come back someday and explore even more of what Kanazawa has to offer! Safe travels and best wishes to both of you!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Even though your stay in Kanazawa was short, we’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the local food culture here. It means a lot to us that you chose to stay at our place during your journey. W… Show more
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLovely traditional building with all the modern conveniences required
The stairs were a little steep but we were adequately warned
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to welcome your family from the UK to our machiya. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we truly appreciate your warm words. We hope to welcome you back again someday!
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to welcome your family from the UK to our machiya. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we truly appreciate your warm words. We hope to welcome you back again som… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewOur 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!
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.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku during your recent visit to Japan. We were truly delighted to welcome you and your lovely family from Europe. It brought us great joy to hear that your children were able to experience the charm of traditional Japanese culture through their stay in our machiya townhouse. Our hope is always to provide memorable experience, and knowing that your family felt a connection to the old ways of Japan means a great deal to us. We sincerely appreciate your visit and hope your time in Kanazawa was full of wonderful memories. Should your travels bring you back to Japan in the future, we would be honored to welcome you again.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku during your recent visit to Japan. We were truly delighted to welcome you and your lovely family from Europe. It brought us great joy to hear that your children were able… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
The kitchen is tiny so cooking was a bit limited.
Thank you for writing such a nice review. I'm in Sydney now. So in Cairns, Australia, I enjoyed the great outdoors, and in Sydney, I enjoyed the city. The people in your country were kind and generous.Unlike the brick building, our inn is an old one hundred fifty building made of wood.I am very happy that we both enjoyed the culture. See you again. Have a nice day.
Thank you for writing such a nice review. I'm in Sydney now. So in Cairns, Australia, I enjoyed the great outdoors, and in Sydney, I enjoyed the city. The people in your country were kind and generous.Unlike the brick building, our inn is a… Show more
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful 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!
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Thank you for giving us your daughter's adorable drawing as a gift. Seeing Mount Fuji, a Japanese cat, and the warmth of spring depicted in it, our entire staff was deeply moved. Our country, like yours, is an island nation with a long history. However, since your people were active around the world in the past, English remains the global common language today. In contrast, our country was closed off during that time, developing a unique culture with samurai and other traditions. Despite such differences in culture, both of our nations share a deep appreciation for beauty in the details. Your family's curiosity is truly wonderful. We sincerely hope that your journey in Japan will become a cherished memory for your family.
Thank you for giving us your daughter's adorable drawing as a gift. Seeing Mount Fuji, a Japanese cat, and the warmth of spring depicted in it, our entire staff was deeply moved. Our country, like yours, is an island nation with a long… Show more
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStunning 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
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Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m very sorry for the delay in replying—I just saw your message. It truly means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay. Our house was originally built in the early Meiji era, right after the end of the Edo period. Staying here offers a unique chance to experience the charm and culture of traditional Japan. We would be very happy to welcome you again someday. Please come visit us again when you have the chance!
Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m very sorry for the delay in replying—I just saw your message. It truly means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay. Our house was originally built in the early Meiji era, right after the end of … Show more
Reviewed: 28 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat host! The house is very interesring and well decorated.
You're great guests. I'm glad you love Japanese manga (Gintama). Thank you for enjoying your trip to Japan. I'd love to visit your country, the country of passion, someday. Please come again. Have a nice trip.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThis 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.
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Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review. I was also moved to learn about part of your family's long history. I was also inspired by your family's trip to enjoy a different culture. Please come to Japan again. I will also go on a family trip to your country.
Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review. I was also moved to learn about part of your family's long history. I was also inspired by your family's trip to enjoy a different culture. Please come to Japan again. I will al… Show more
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewHitty 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.
Nothing. It was perfect and we wish we stayed longer.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate your thoughtful words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our machiya hotel. I especially felt your son's deep love for Japanese culture, as he speaks Japanese. Since there is no time difference between your country and Japan, I hope that we can continue to deepen our mutual understanding. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate your thoughtful words and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our machiya hotel. I especially felt your son's deep love for Japanese culture, as he speaks Japa… Show more
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe 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!
Thank you for writing a wonderful review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed winter skiing, hot springs, and food culture in Japan. I think you are experts at enjoying cross-cultural travel. Finally, I'm honored that you chose us as your hotel for your four travelers.
Thank you for writing a wonderful review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed winter skiing, hot springs, and food culture in Japan. I think you are experts at enjoying cross-cultural travel. Finally, I'm honored that you chose us as… Show more
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe environment is clean and tidy, Mr. Hitty is warm-hearted and friendly, and the space is spacious enough for five adults.
Although the hallway from the bathroom to the room is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning, it still feels a bit cold on snowy days.
Thank you for writing a review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay in Kanazawa in winter. This building was built in the early Meiji period, shortly after the Edo period. The kitchen was at the end of a long corridor that was built to separate the living room and bedroom from the smoke from cooking rice. When it was renovated into a hotel, the kitchen was converted into a bathroom. We apologize that it was a little cold in winter. Thank you for experiencing a traditional Japanese house. We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you for writing a review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay in Kanazawa in winter. This building was built in the early Meiji period, shortly after the Edo period. The kitchen was at the end of a long corridor that was built to … Show more