15 Best Kanazawa Ryokan & Hotels Perfect for a Couples’ Anniversary Trip
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Anniversary trip as a couple…it’s so exciting, isn’t it? By spending the night together in a new place, you may be able to discover an unexpected side of your partner. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa is recommended as a possible location. There are many famous tourist spots such as Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and you can enjoy high-quality onsen. This time, we have carefully selected ryokan and hotels in Kanazawa city where couples would like to stay on their anniversary.
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Ishikawa Kanazawa City is a popular destination for couples. There are abundant sightseeing spots such as "Kenrokuen Garden," known as one of the three best gardens in Japan, and "21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa," where you can enjoy modern art. In addition, it would be wonderful and memorable for couples to rent kimonos and walk around the "Higashi Chaya" area, which still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Seeing each other in kimono is beautiful! You may even fall in love with each other again! and you may fall in love with each other all over again!
The two of us walk hand in hand at a sightseeing spot we visit for the first time... What a happy time! Buy matching souvenirs and take commemorative photos together. It seems that many memories will increase. ryokan or hotel where you stay is important as a base for your trip.
The lodgings in Kanazawa City that we will be introducing this time are fully equipped with services for couples, such as private open-air baths, anniversary plans, and a good atmosphere. There are also hotels with rooms on the upper floors where the night view is beautiful and where couples can enjoy a good atmosphere. Please use it as a reference for your couple's trip to Kanazawa.
When traveling as a couple, you want to be alone as much as possible. Sakaeya is approximately 30 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. Although it is a 5-story inn, it is a luxurious space with only 7 guest rooms in total. This is a long-established inn that was founded in 1939, and you can feel the atmosphere typical of Kanazawa. Kanazawa Yuwaku Yumejikan is right in front of you, so it would be nice to go on a date at the museum after checking in.
Yuwaku onsen is said to be colorless, tasteless, and odorless, and has a fine texture. There are also bathhouses called “Tsuki no Yu (women’s bath)” and “Hoshi no Yu (men’s bath),” but if you are traveling as a couple, you might want to take a bath alone. The guest room with an open-air bath is a semi-open-air bath with a large window, but it is large for a room bath and you can relax in it.
For dinner, you can fully enjoy the fruits of the sea and the mountains, such as wild vegetables and organically grown Kaga vegetables that the chef has personally collected, and freshly landed fish. There is also a in-room dining plan, so you can enjoy it slowly without worrying about being seen.
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Sakaeya
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 19,800
- address
- Ishikawa 161, Yuwaki-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa
- access
- Approximately 30 minutes by car from Kanazawa Nishi IC / Approximately 40 minutes by bus bound for onsen Onsen from Kanazawa Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Hyakurakuso, known as a long-established inn in Noto Kujuku Bay, is about 30 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Kanazawa Station. It is an inn like a hideout for adults with a total of 24 rooms. It is a very luxurious structure, and a splendid Japanese space that excites the heart spreads out. If you're traveling as a couple, you'll want to stay at an inn like this.
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Kanazawa Yuwaku onsen Hyakurakuso
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- address
- Ishikawa 67-1 Yuwaku-araya-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- ★ Only 20 minutes by car from central Kanazawa ★ Free pick-up service from "Kanazawa Station" and "Kenrokuen area"
Hashimotoya is about 15 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. ryokan where you can enjoy Kanazawa's creative kaiseki cuisine. Of course, no frozen food is used, and the ingredients are all Kanazawa-style, such as Noto beef and Kano crab. This is a very comfortable ryokan where you can feel the sincerity of the staff.
You want to spend your anniversary meal just the two of you. Couples like that should choose the "100th anniversary plan". You can enjoy delicious dishes such as "Wagyu Beef Kalbi Toban-yaki" and "Nodoguro Salt-grilled" in your room. Relax and enjoy your meal in a calm room full of Japanese charm.
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ryokan Hashimotoya
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 19,800
- address
- Ishikawa 3-30, Juichiya-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa
- access
- [My car] About 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station/Kanazawa West/Kanazawa Morimoto IC [Hokutetsu Bus] 20 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station (Bus stop 10), get off at Juichiya
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
The inn "Kanazawa Chaya" is in a great location, about a 3-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station. When you think of a teahouse, you may imagine a small shop, but it is a very impressive inn. You can invite your partner with peace of mind because they have inherited the "Kagaya" style, which is famous for their hospitality.
We are proud of our creative Japanese cuisine, and you can also enjoy Kanazawa's specialty "Jibuni". “Kanazawa Chaya” not only has different dishes, but also many plans with different benefits. There are also plans that are perfect for couples' anniversaries, such as the "Luxury Plan with 8 Special Benefits" where you can receive Wajima chopsticks as a memorial, and the "Birthday Plan with Whole Cake".
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Kagaya Group ryokan Ryokan Kanazawa Chaya
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 33,000
- address
- Ishikawa 2-17-21 Honmachi, Kanazawa City
- access
- 3 minutes walk from JR Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
The detached "Seiransou" has only 3 rooms. Each room has a luxurious structure with its own private bath. The bath has a nice atmosphere, including an open-air bath with rocks, which will soothe your mind and body. In the main building, there are also rooms with semi-open-air baths or cypress baths.
Is a Japanese-style room better when traveling as a couple? Do you like Western-style rooms? At the detached room "Yamaboshi", in addition to the Western-style bed that makes you feel the romance of the Taisho era, there is a room with a hearth full of emotion. You can enjoy both Japanese and Western atmosphere.
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Yuwaku Onsen Kanaya in Kanazawa, a onsen inn popular for its detached rooms and private baths
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 37,425
- address
- Ishikawa 56, Yuwaku-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Kanazawa
- access
- 45 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Yuwaku onsen" and walk 2 minutes. About 30 minutes from the Hokuriku Expressway Kanazawa Morimoto IC via the mountain loop line.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
Hotel Nikko Kanazawa, which is directly connected to the station via an underpass, is about a 3-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station. The hotel is very accessible. Moreover, not only is it close, but if you compare it with Kanazawa Station, which has a lattice pattern in front, you will be able to feel its height. At 130 meters above ground and 30 stories, it is the tallest building in Kanazawa. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a wonderful night view from the upper floors. This is a couple's coveted spot.
It's still a long night, so if you don't want to sleep, let's go to the Sky Lounge on the 30th floor. The night view of Kanazawa spreads beyond the window. The interior is stylish, so you can spend a relaxing time here. Spending time with wine, champagne, and seasonal cocktails is an irreplaceable time.
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Hotel Nikko Kanazawa
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/City Hotel
- address
- Ishikawa 2-15-1 Honmachi, Kanazawa City
- access
- Directly connected by underground passage from JR Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit), about 3 minutes on foot / About 40 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport
The hotel, whose design was supervised by Ryuzo Shirae, the architect who designed the drum gate, the symbol of Kanazawa, is about a 5-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station. The sky gallery inside the museum is decorated with sculptures that give a sense of dynamism as if they were alive. The guest rooms on the 2nd to 12th floors are designed using traditional Kaga colors and patterns. You can feel the culture of Kaga even during your stay at the hotel.
I don't usually have the chance to wear a kimono, so just wearing it makes me feel excited. Both women's and men's kimonos can be rented at the rental kimono shop affiliated with the hotel. You can choose your favorite design and color. Kimonos look good in the city of Kanazawa. It's perfect for a commemorative photo of your trip!
Some of the bedrooms have Japanese patterns on the comforters and walls, creating a space that truly combines Japanese and Western culture. Part of the fun is experiencing this kind of atmosphere. Late check-out and day use (up to 5 hours) are available for a fee, so please take advantage of them depending on your travel schedule.
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Hotel Wing International Premium Kanazawa Ekimae
Ishikawa / Kanazawa / Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 3,645
- address
- Ishikawa 8-13 Horikawa Shinmachi, Kanazawa City
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from JR Hokuriku Main Line Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kanazawa Station" Kenrokuen Exit. About 50 minutes by limousine bus from Komatsu Airport.
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Even though it's a couple trip, bad weather can be disappointing. However, if your schedule is full and you can't change the schedule, you'll want to enjoy it at your inn. Good for a rainy day! "Uan Kanazawa" offers various ideas that make you think. It takes about 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station.
It's good to buy commercially available souvenirs, but if you're a couple, why not bring home matching handmade items as a souvenir? So let's take part in the workshop. You can experience painting on plates and making cute mizuhiki. The schedule has been decided, so please check the official website in advance. (As of December 2023, the workshop is suspended)
The gallery has a variety of items, from traditional crafts related to Kanazawa to works by famous artists. You can appreciate works such as "Rainbow Thread" with a motif of rain, and the calligrapher who wrote the title of NHK Taiga Drama "Ryomaden" without leaving the inn. You can feel like you are on an art museum date.
If you're a couple who likes to drink, how about comparing local sake brewers (for a fee)? Even if you get drunk, all you have to do is return to your room, so you can enjoy alcohol without worry. There is also a free service of Kanazawa bar tea, Japanese sweets, and soba noodles as a late-night snack.
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Uan Kanazawa
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/City Hotel
- address
- Ishikawa 6-30 Oyama-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- From Hokuriku Shinkansen "Kanazawa Station", take a bus from Kanazawa Station Kenrokuenguchi Bus Terminal (8), (9), (10), get off at "Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market", and walk for about 5 minutes.
Yuyaru Ruru Saisai is about 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. Standing on the banks of the Sai River, you can spend a quiet and relaxing time here. It is also within walking distance to "Kenrokuen", which is a must-visit Kanazawa sightseeing spot, and "National Crafts Museum", which exhibits ceramics and lacquerware.
Breakfast is a semi-buffet style where you can enjoy home-cooked meals made with local ingredients. Enjoy it at the meal on the first floor of the building. The menu changes daily to either Japanese or Western food, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors even if you stay multiple nights. Please enjoy the refreshing morning while looking at the scenery from the window.
The suite room with an open-air bath has a wooden deck with a view of the Japanese garden. It is a private space with a sense of openness. You can stretch out your limbs and take a relaxing bath while being soothed by the scent of cypress in the observatory bath. You will want to stay overnight and enjoy both baths.
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Kanazawa Inn Yuyaru Rurusai
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,000
- address
- Ishikawa 7-1 Kiyokawa-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- ■ 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station, 20 minutes by bus (get off at Sakurabashi) ■ 60 minutes by bus from Komatsu Airport ■ 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa Nishi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"Yamane" is located on the hillside of a mountain village and is about 30 minutes by car from JR "Kanazawa Station". It is located at Yuwaku onsen, which is said to have been frequented by the feudal lord of the Kaga clan. It is a quiet inn surrounded by nature, and the time spent relaxing and talking together will surely become a wonderful memory.
There are 10 guest rooms in all. Each room has its own personality, such as a room with a bedroom and a room with a living room. The photo shows "Takehisa", which has a spacious Japanese-style room. Listening to the voices of wild birds and frogs in a room surrounded by mountains is a luxurious way to spend your trip.
The inn has a hearth dining area with limited seating. Enjoy charcoal-grilled delicacies from the mountains and seas of Ishikawa carefully selected by our head chef. All of the dishes, such as local fish caught that morning and large rock oysters, are seasoned to make the most of the ingredients. If you stuff your mouth with local Koshihikari rice cooked in a kamado, your stomach and soul will be satisfied.
onsen at Yamane are natural onsen that are gentle on the skin. An open-air bath with a jacuzzi or hot spring water is nice, but if you're traveling as a couple, we recommend booking a private open-air bath. Taking a bath in a bathtub carved out of a large Tomuroishi stone produced in Ishikawa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Official details
Kanazawa Yuwaku onsen Yamane
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 18,700
- address
- Ishikawa 105, Yuwaki-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- 30 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
After sightseeing, how about spending a relaxing time at the Japanese-style "Yunode"? Located in Yuwaku onsen, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, about 25 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. It is a beautiful inn with a tea room that follows stepping stones and a courtyard full of greenery. There is also an espresso machine in the "Hartning Room" where you can read books.
The guest room is a calm space of Sukiya style. The photo is "Nadeshiko", a guest room with an open-air bath. The rooms are lined with traditional Kaga crafts and works by local artists, and you can feel the splendor of Kaga Hyakumangoku. The water in the open-air bath is, of course, onsen. You can enjoy Yuwaku no Yu without worrying about time.
The cuisine is authentic kaiseki cuisine that makes use of seasonal ingredients. The fresh fish shabu-shabu in the photo is a dish where you can enjoy the exquisite texture of fresh fish that can be eaten raw by dipping it in hot water. The seasonal course meals change every month, so you'll want to visit again and again.
Detailed information
Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen onsen Yunode Ryokan
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- address
- Ishikawa 77-2, Yuwaku-araya-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- Approximately 50 minutes by bus from JR Kanazawa Station / Approximately 40 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station / Approximately 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway "Kanazawa Morimoto IC"
Takitei is a single-family inn nestled in a landscape that Japanese people feel nostalgic for, surrounded by countryside and satoyama. It takes about 30 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. There is also a spot where you can see the Meotodaki Waterfall, which is the symbol of the inn, from Takimidai with a footbath. If you look at it side by side with your partner, it will be a memorable scene.
This is the "Harare Saigawa" guest room, which overlooks the "Sai River" that flows in front of the inn. The open-air bath, where two people can soak together while listening to the murmuring of the river, is a relaxing and relaxing time. If you open the living room window, you can hear the chirping of birds and the croaking of frogs.
Dinner is Kaga Kaiseki, which uses seasonal local vegetables. If you make a reservation at least 5 days before your stay, you can order additional items such as the high-grade fish "Nodokuro-yaki" and the winter-only "Kano crab". It will be a fun time to consult about which dish to make before the trip.
Detailed information
Kanazawa Saikawa Onsen Kawabata onsen Hotel Takitei
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/ ryokan
- address
- Ishikawa 23-10 Sue-machi, Kanazawa City
- access
- ・About 30 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station ・From the east exit of JR Kanazawa Station, take the Hokuriku Railway Bus bound for Tobu Shako or Kanazawa Gakuin University, get off at the end, and walk for about 12 minutes.
About 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station to Hotel Sanraku, where you will be fascinated by the stained glass that represents the four seasons of Kaga. You will feel like you have traveled back in time to this hotel filled with the atmosphere of the Taisho era. You can walk to "Omicho Market" and "Higashi Chayamachi", so it's a perfect base for sightseeing.
All guest rooms are over 30㎡. It is fully equipped with a coffee maker and cups made from Kutani ware, a traditional craft from Ishikawa. Taisho Roman decorations can be found in the stained glass windows and interior. Even if you don't go out to the cafe, you can enjoy the feeling of relaxing in a retro cafe while staying in your room.
Breakfast is a buffet featuring locally produced ingredients. You can also enjoy ``Kanazawa Oden,'' which has a gentle soup that permeates your body, and ``Morning Curry,'' which uses about 20 types of vegetables, including Kaga vegetables. There are two restaurants and a tea lounge within the hotel, so you don't have to worry about looking for a place to eat. Enjoy your date to your heart's content.
Detailed information
Kanazawa Hakuchoro Hotel Sanraku
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/City Hotel
- address
- Ishikawa 6-3 Marunouchi, Kanazawa City
- access
- ■ Free shuttle bus available ■ 10 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station East Exit ■ From Kanazawa Station East Exit ⑥ or ⑦, get off at the [Kenrokuen-shita/Kanazawa Castle] bus stop and walk for 5 minutes.
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ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa
Ishikawa /Kanazawa/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,900
- address
- Ishikawa 16-3 Showa-machi, Kanazawa City
- access
- 1 minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station East Exit. Arrive at the hotel without getting wet from the rain from the hospitality dome. 40 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport. 1 minute walk to convenience store.
``Hotel Forza Kanazawa'' is a convenient hotel located about 10 minutes walk from JR ``Kanazawa Station'', right next to the Musashi intersection, which is the central access point to ``Kenrokuen'' and the East-West Chaya District. Behind the front counter, there is art made with gold leaf that uses the scenery of the gorgeous Kenrokuen Garden as a motif, increasing the couple's expectations for their stay in Kanazawa.
There are 12 types of guest rooms, but this corner twin is recommended for a couple's anniversary. They are located in the corner of each floor and have beds and sofas, so you can relax. They also have refreshing items such as foot massagers and face steamers! There are also two king-sized beds and a king twin that is spacious enough to roll around.
This hotel has a reputation for having a delicious breakfast! With a menu that gives you a Kanazawa feel, such as ``sashimi'' made with seafood directly delivered from the Omicho market and the local dish ``Jibuni'', you'll feel excited from the morning.Dessert is also ``two types of grilled dumplings''. "Local egg pudding" is full of Kanazawa-ness.
Detailed information
Hotel Forza Kanazawa
Ishikawa / Kanazawa / Business Hotel
- address
- Ishikawa 2-10, Yasue-cho, Kanazawa City
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from Kanazawa Station. Excellent access to sightseeing spots such as Omicho Market, Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and the 21st Century Museum of Art!
If you have a good time at the inn or hotel, you will have the impression that it was a good trip even if the weather is not good. Kanazawa's ryokan and hotels that couples will want to revisit for anniversaries, etc. Please make Ishikawa a place of memories for both of you.