[Ishikawa] 7 Stylish Hotels and ryokan! Enjoy a fulfilling trip in a wonderful space...♡

When you hear Ishikawa, many people think of Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City. Besides Kanazawa City, the prefecture has many other attractive areas, such as the Noto Peninsula, home to the Notojima onsen, and Kaga/Komatsu, known for the Kaga Onsen hot springs. Surrounded by the sea, it's a place where you can enjoy local delicacies such as sushi made with fresh seafood and Komatsu udon noodles with a rich broth.

Even if you stay at a hotel after enjoying sightseeing in Ishikawa, you will be happy if you can feel the uniqueness of Ishikawa. Here are some stylish hotels and ryokan that will help you find accommodation in such a case, and where you can feel the charm of Ishikawa, divided into three areas. If you stay at a hotel where you can feel the romance of Taisho or an inn where you can enjoy a unique bath, you will have one more page of wonderful memories Ishikawa ♪. ♡

Located about a 7-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station, Korinkyo is a boutique hotel that was renovated from a gallery building that handled crafts from around the world. The hotel is based on the distinctive arches of the original building, and has a sophisticated yet relaxing atmosphere with a soft feel. This photo shows the distillery on the first floor. You can purchase souvenirs such as distilled water extracted from natural materials in Kanazawa and original body soap.

The 18 guest rooms are stylish spaces that continue the atmosphere of the lounge. The "High Floor Suite" comes with a sauna, so you can enjoy the sauna privately and feel like you're in a spa. The refrigerator in the room is equipped with a minibar, and local drinks are also available. All the guest room amenities are original, made using the bounty of the Hakusan water system that spans Ishikawa and the three surrounding prefectures! Please soothe your mind and body with the bounty of the local area.

Breakfast is served at the Taiwanese cuisine restaurant "karch" on the first floor of the hotel. The breakfast menu is based on the principles of Oriental medicine and offers a choice of three porridges: "medicinal chicken porridge," "soy milk porridge with dried scallops," and "mixed grain porridge with seasonal vegetables." It also comes with "steamed Kaga vegetables" and "Noto pork stew buns," making for a healthy yet satisfying breakfast.

Kanazawa Hakuchoji Hotel Sanraku is a classic hotel that can be accessed in about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Kanazawa Station. The stained glass at the front of the lobby depicts the four seasons of Kaga, making it perfect for taking photos! It is also easily accessible, about a 3-minute walk from Kanazawa Castle Park and about a 5-minute walk from Kenrokuen Garden, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy a stylish trip even with limited time.

The guest rooms are themed on the Taisho era romance, allowing you to experience a sense of the extraordinary. The "Romantic Twin" room in the photo is furnished with stained glass and Kutani ware lamps, allowing you to feel close to the traditional beauty unique to Kanazawa. Amenities include shampoo and body lotion from the Italian luxury brand "Salvatore Ferragamo." After your bath, you can spend quality time in your room wrapped in a fluffy Imabari towel.

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On the first floor where the lobby is located, you'll find the tea lounge "Party" with its eye-catching red carpet. The staff dressed in uniforms inspired by maids from the Taisho period will welcome you, and you'll be immersed in the atmosphere of Taisho period romance. Be sure to try the colorful "cream soda" and the "gold leaf blend coffee" that is unique to Kanazawa, the city of gold leaf.

KUMU Kanazawa by THE SHARE HOTELS, located about an eight-minute drive from JR Kanazawa Station, is a stylish hotel that aims to coexist with the local community. It has created a space where you can experience the traditions of Kanazawa together with people from various fields, including craftspeople, artists, and tea masters. There is a large lounge table in the hotel, so you can spend your time to your heart's content, enjoying tea or reading a book.

This hotel has 47 rooms decorated in sophisticated, calming colors. The Junior Suite pictured is a Japanese-Western style room equipped with two beds. It can accommodate up to four people on futons laid out on the raised tatami floor, so it's also recommended for girls' trips. If you want to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese atmosphere, we recommend the Japanese-style room type, which has a floor bed and a low table.

On the first floor, there is "TEA SALON KISSA&Co.", which can be used as a breakfast restaurant and cafe bar. You can enjoy tea brewed in tea kettles and tea utensils made by local metalwork artists, and casually experience the charm of Kanazawa. For breakfast, you can also enjoy local flavors such as "soft-boiled eggs from Noto Nakayama Egg Farm" and "Noto Milk drinkable yogurt."

Mori no Sumika Restort & Spa, which boasts a 33,000m2 garden, is about 15 minutes away from JR onsen Station by a free shuttle bus (reservations required in advance). You can spend a relaxing time watching the illuminated waterfall from the lobby. In winter, you can enjoy the extraordinary feeling of the warm flickering flames of the fireplace. There is also a private dining room called Komagura, which is modeled after a storehouse, where you can meal in a relaxing atmosphere.

The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the annex, and each one is unique. This photo shows a room on the top floor of the inn, on the exclusive floor "Kazahana," which has a tatami corridor. You can see the natural beauty of Kaga-Yamashiro from the window, which will soothe your tired mind. We recommend the annex, where you can view the plants up close, and the main building, which has rooms equipped with jacuzzi baths, so be sure to find one that suits your taste.

The hotel has a heated walking pool and a carbonated bath overlooking the bamboo forest (reservations required). Guests can use them for free, so why not refresh yourself from the fatigue of everyday life in a sophisticated space? You can enter wearing a swimsuit, so it's also recommended for couples. Enjoy a healthy travel experience in a calm space that is not available to elementary school children or younger.

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Beniya Mukayu is recommended for those who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time like in a villa. As the word "Mukayu" means "nothing but natural," why not spend a quiet moment to regain your composure in a space that blends into the natural scenery? The inn is easily accessible, about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservations required) from JR onsen Station.

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All 16 guest rooms are equipped with an open-air bath from the hot spring source. The open-air bath faces the mountain garden, so you can enjoy bathing while feeling close to nature. The photo here shows a Western-style room with an open-air bath. There is a moon-viewing platform where you can attach a hammock, so you can spend your time relaxing. There are also special rooms with luxurious garden baths and rooms with open-air cypress baths, so you might have a hard time deciding which room to choose. Another nice feature is the inn's original amenities, made with minerals from onsen and carefully selected natural ingredients.

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For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine such as Kaga thick cucumber soup and traditional Kaga vegetables in a spacious terrace dining room called Kaiseki Horin. If you're in Ishikawa and want to try some sushi, we recommend upgrading to the Sushi Dinner option, which allows you to change the hot pot and rice porridge in your kaiseki cuisine to sushi. Treat yourself to a slightly luxurious dinner.

onsen Tadaya, where you can enjoy a picturesque view from the library corner, is about 10 minutes away by reservation-only free shuttle bus from JR onsen Station. The inn is located in onsen which has a history of over 1,200 years since its opening. The large public bath also has a bathhouse where you can enjoy a panoramic view, so you can relax your mind and body while enjoying the waters of onsen.

*Currently closed due to the effects of the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024. Please check the official website for the latest information.

If you want to enjoy a stylish stay in an elegant atmosphere, we recommend "Rikyu", which has a Taisho-era romantic atmosphere. The rooms are close to the sea, so you can enjoy a resort atmosphere. "Rikyu" has 12 rooms, and we recommend the rooms with open-air baths. There are also other rooms such as "Hogetsu", which has an open-air bath in every room, and "Tsubakian", which is a purely Japanese style room built in the sukiya style, so please choose based on your favorite view and layout.

The contents of dinner vary depending on the room you are staying in. The menu changes with the seasons, and you can enjoy Noto Koshihikari rice. You can also enjoy dishes such as Noto pork prosciutto and Noto puffer fish sushi rolls, allowing you to fully enjoy the bounty of Noto. There are also special orders such as roast Noto pork and salt-grilled rosy seabass, so add whatever you like to the menu and enjoy a reward trip to the fullest.

Dokutsuburo no Yado Hyakurakuso" is an inn where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Tsukumo Bay, which is made up of various coves of different sizes, and a wide variety of bathhouses. In the cave bath shown in the photo, you can soak in mineral-rich deep sea water in an extraordinary space to heal both body and soul. There is also an observation bath overlooking the bay and an open-air bath for private use, so you can enjoy a tour of the baths in the inn.

The inn is surrounded by greenery and the sea and has 16 guest rooms. All rooms have ocean views of Tsukumo Bay, enhancing the resort atmosphere. The photo shows the 100m2 bay suite "Hisui." The room also comes with a deck terrace and an open-air bath, allowing you to spend some private time like you're in a villa. There are also junior suites with a sophisticated design and Japanese-modern rooms with a focus on sliding doors and lighting, so no matter which room you stay in you'll be able to spend your time traveling in style.

For dinner, seven kaiseki courses are prepared so that you can fully enjoy the rich taste of Noto. Choose from the "Noto Zukushi Kaiseki" where you can enjoy sashimi of local fish caught in the morning, and the "A5 Special Beef Kaiseki" where you can enjoy the finest special beef. If you stay in the "Upper Suite" or "Hyakuraku Suite" room, you can use the meal place that stands as if floating in Kujuku Bay. At night, you can enjoy the food while looking at the fish lit up, and you can spend a special time.

We have introduced you to the most fashionable hotels in Ishikawa. If you are traveling to Ishikawa, where the history of Kaga Million Stones remains strong, why don't you stay in a sophisticated room with a Japanese atmosphere and an extraordinary feeling during your accommodation time and enjoy your trip to Ishikawa even more? In addition to sightseeing, you can also make a lot of photogenic memories during your relaxing time, and you will ♡ surely have an unforgettable time