9 Best Kanazawa Vacation Rentals for a Refined and Relaxing Trip

The castle town of Kanazawa is also known as Kaga Hyakumangoku. Through history, the townscape, where culture and tradition remain, still retains its unique atmosphere. If you travel to Kanazawa, we recommend staying in a townhouse where you can fully immerse yourself in this atmosphere. Machiya is an urban residence of the time, and it was a building where townspeople lived as residences based on Kanazawa's unique samurai culture, which flourished as a result of the fusion of Edo's samurai culture and Kyoto's aristocratic culture. Start your adult journey at an inn that retains the charm of the times.

Built in the early Showa period, Inui-an is a machiya inn with good access, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station. Sightseeing spots such as Kenrokuen, Nagamachi Samurai Houses, and Omicho Market are within walking distance. The building has a retro feel and atmosphere, but the bathroom has been beautifully renovated, and it is fully equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There is a kitchen so you can enjoy cooking.

A spacious space that makes you feel the history. There is a living room in the back. An inn with beautiful lighting, such as old chests of drawers, paintings on the alcove, and vases on the decorative shelves. It will be a time to once again feel the preciousness of the traditional skills that have been passed down.

There are two Japanese-style rooms and a hall on the second floor. Spread the futon on the tatami mats and go to bed soundly. Please take a rest in the calm Japanese space where gentle light leaks through the shoji screens.

The hall that connects the two Japanese-style rooms is an atrium space. It's nice to visit with family and friends and hear lively laughter echoing from downstairs. Sit in a stylish chair and spend a luxurious time.

Machiya Hotel Machino Odoriba is located on the banks of the Asano River in Kanazawa, about a 12-minute walk from Kanazawa Station. Once you pass through the old-fashioned gate and enter the building, you will see a tasteful building that was renovated from a 150-year-old samurai residence, and you will be excited about your future stay at the townhouse. It's also within walking distance to Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya District, which are essential for sightseeing in Kanazawa, so you'll be happy to know that it's easily accessible.

The room in the photo, "Kumo no Yukue," is a lovely space with modern furniture and tatami flooring. There is also a dirt floor on the veranda, from which you can view the room's private garden. The Japanese-style living room is also equipped with underfloor heating, so you won't have to worry about the cold winter weather that is unique to old buildings. Enjoy a relaxing, quality time here.

Both rooms have onsen baths. Since it's in your room, you can use it whenever and however you like. Spend a blissful time soaking in onsen while looking out at the garden from the window. After taking a bath, we recommend cooling off on the veranda while feeling the pleasant breeze.

Japanese breakfast is served in a renovated warehouse with antique furniture meal. Enjoy the fluffy meringue-like white rice with egg, warm somen noodles and boiled noodles with a special soup stock, and other meal dishes that are kind to your body after you wake up. The inn also has a "Kura Café" where you can enjoy a cup of tea. The nostalgic music from the gramophone creates a relaxing atmosphere. The store's homemade, water-brewed coffee, brewed for about 10 hours, is a speciality of the store. Please enjoy it with Japanese and Western sweets such as fromage and monaka.

The quaint "Teramachiya Fushinan" is over 100 years old! This inn is a renovated townhouse that was originally a tatami store. It is located in an area where 70 temples and shrines gather, and every Saturday you can hear the sound of bells rung by the local volunteer ``Shion Lovers' Association.'' It's also nice to be able to walk to tourist spots such as Kenrokuen and Ninja Temple.

If you make a reservation, you can also participate in a workshop where you can make your own Kanazawa wind chime. Would you like to make an original wind chime that is the only one in the world as a memento of your trip?

The combination of the 100-year-old beams (the material that supports the roof) and the vermilion walls is wonderful. There are also many other points that give you a sense of history, such as the retro Showa era tiles.

The second-floor bedroom also has a red Juraku wall that gives a sense of formality. There are many temples across the street and around. From the window of the bedroom on the second floor, you can see the majestic temple gate. Teramachi is a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, along with Higashi Chaya District and Kazuemachi Chaya District. It's also nice to go on a historical sight-seeing in your free time.

An inn that follows the atmosphere of Kanazawa's traditional "tatami room". Attention to detail has been paid to the entrance, which evokes the culture of tea, and the vermilion walls. One of the attractions is that you can go to Higashi Chaya District in about 10 minutes, which retains a strong trace of the Edo period.

The living room is spacious and has a relaxing atmosphere. A garden spreads outside the window. It's a floor heating, so it's also in the cold season. It is a space that makes you want to doze off while feeling the soft light through the shoji screens.

There are two bedrooms separated by fusuma. The vermillion walls are typical of Kanazawa. It's just the right distance from busy tourist spots, so you should be able to relax and unwind.

There is a spacious Japanese garden on the premises, and you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere when the lights are lit at night. The shadow of the stone lantern makes the scenery even more atmospheric. Enjoy the beauty of a Japanese garden that changes from moment to moment. Please monopolize the Japanese space.

This townhouse inn is located about 10 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station. There is a free parking lot, so you can rest assured even if you are traveling by rental car or private car. It's nice to be able to go to "Higashi Chayagai", which has the atmosphere of Kanazawa, in about 5 minutes on foot.

The photo shows a room on the first floor. Although it is a Japanese-style room, the tatami mats, paintings on the walls, and the steep staircase leading to the second floor all give it a modern Japanese feel. The living room continues to the back and can also be used as a bedroom. It is connected to the second floor by an atrium, so the ceiling is high and it has an open feel.

There are two bedrooms on the second floor, which can accommodate up to six people, making it suitable for group stays. In addition to the Japanese-modern bedroom, which is decorated in brown and white, there is also a Japanese-style bedroom where you can lay a futon. The strong beams and Japanese-style tapestries and furniture are also noteworthy.

Outside the living room is a dry landscape garden. The gravel has a beautiful ripple-like pattern. When the lights are on at night, the atmosphere changes dramatically from the daytime. Spend a soothing time in the courtyard, whose appearance changes depending on the time of day.

"Higashi Chaya District" where the charming townscape remains. Located almost in the center of such a retro townscape, it is a townhouse inn with a rich design. A stylish inn that incorporates modern Japanese items while retaining the traditional townhouse structure, you can stay while feeling the essence of Kanazawa.

There are 3 guest rooms, 2 rooms on the 2nd floor where you can see the nostalgic world of "Higashi Chaya District" outside the window, and 1 room on the 1st floor with a view of the inner garden. There is also a lounge with a modern atmosphere on the first floor. The guest rooms are fully equipped with kitchen facilities, so you can spend a comfortable time.

The guest rooms on the second floor also have Western bedrooms with beds. It is OK to sleep on the tatami mat with a futon on it. You can choose your favorite style. It's a bath, but it's a bathtub where you can stretch your legs and soak slowly. If you crawl into the futon after taking a bath, you'll feel so good that you'll probably fall asleep right away.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast with local flavors of Kanazawa in the lounge on the 1st floor. There are breads from Kanazawa's popular "Hiramipan" and coffee made under the supervision of Kanazawa's famous store "Sunny Bell Coffee".

Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is a 140-year-old townhouse that was built in the Meiji era, about a 5-minute walk from the Kenrokuen Exit of Kanazawa Station. It was refurbished as a signboard building in the early Showa period, and although it is a wooden building, it is characterized by an exterior that looks like a powerful Western-style building. You can experience staying at a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Once you enter the room through the long, narrow plastered street, you will be transported back in time to the Meiji era.

It conveys the appearance of the Meiji period as it is, such as the unique architecture of the tenement house in the back and the staircase chest of drawers. On the first floor, there is a living room, kitchen, bath, and street garden. There is also a study where you can feel the romance of a retro desk. The feeling of nostalgia as if someone would welcome you back warms your heart.

There are two Japanese-style rooms on the second floor, and there is also a small resting room, making it a spacious space. Items such as the kimono hanging on the robe will make you feel the romance of history. There is also a small collection corner, which arouses interest. If you bring your favorite book and read it, you can spend time drawing pictures.

The kitchen, bath, and toilet are all modern and comfortable. It also has a washer/dryer, so you can feel like you are living in a townhouse. Cooking utensils and tableware are also available, so it's nice to have a homely meal in a townhouse.

This whole building rental inn is located in Kazuemachi Chaya District, one of Kanazawa's three major chaya districts. Built along the Asano River, it is attractive to enjoy the seasonal scenery such as spring cherry blossoms and fresh greenery. There are geta (Japanese clogs) at the entrance.

Two chairs are placed on the quaint wide veranda, and the Asano River can be seen outside the window. It's the perfect space to forget about time and relax. Playing with Othello, which is available for free, can be a fun way to feel like a child again.

There are many good old tools and decorations, such as the hanging scroll in the alcove and the many ceramics. Surrounded by high-quality things, I feel like I can spend my time more elegantly than usual. At night, the lanterns along the streets of the Chaya District are lit up, creating an even more atmospheric atmosphere. Please take a walk before going to bed.

It is fully equipped with facilities such as a mini-kitchen (some reservations required) and a spacious bathroom with a spacious changing room. There are plenty of amenities such as a 4-piece face care set, so you can feel comfortable visiting and living here. Enjoy your stay in a townhouse in Kazue-machi Chaya District, which has a calm and mature atmosphere.

The inn is located near the Asano River, which flows through Kanazawa City, and is about a 1-minute walk from the arch-shaped Asano River Ohashi Bridge, which is designated as a national registered tangible cultural property. Perfect for group trips as it is a rental type. While retaining the characteristic old-fashioned architecture of the teahouse, the interior of the two-story building has been renovated to retain the charm of the time.

At the back of the first floor is a small garden with a veranda, creating an elegant space where you can feel the four seasons. The furniture is also retro, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and different space. The bright red walls and box stairs are a wonderful accent to the courtyard. It's a little exciting to be able to stay in a building where you can feel the Japanese atmosphere.

Since the whole building is rented, there is enough floor space for a small number of people. You can also see the inner garden from the corridor that passes through the Japanese-style room at the end of the room, which makes your heart warm. Even if you are not familiar with the futon on the tatami room, there is also a bedroom, so don't worry. Let's enjoy the elegant atmosphere of the teahouse under the subdued lighting.

The Bengara lattice is a feature of Kanazawa's machiya-zukuri style, where tea culture and geisha culture are rooted. The scenery of the alley peeking through the gap is also interesting. The inn offers a variety of hands-on programs, from tea and flower arrangement to Noh songs. If you want to experience the culture and performing arts of Kanazawa, please check it out. Also, due to the nature of the inn, meal are not included, but can be arranged with advance reservations. For breakfast, you can have a breakfast set from Hiramipan, a popular Kanazawa store, delivered to your room. In addition, the kitchen, bath, and toilet are easy to use and have been renovated, so you can have a comfortable stay.

A “Machiya Inn” where you can fully enjoy Kanazawa is perfect for an adult trip. All inns have excellent access and are perfect for sightseeing. Why don't you feel like you've traveled back in time by staying at a Japanese-style inn where you can feel the history?