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Asadaya Ryokan
Kanazawa
A small, refined 19th-century ryokan in the city center, known for its seasonal kaiseki and formal hospitality.
Old town & heritage · No. 6 in Japan
Boutique hotels in Kanazawa
Kanazawa keeps its geisha district, samurai houses and one of Japan's three great gardens, with ryokan and craft-led hotels to match.
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Where to stay in Kanazawa
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Kanra Kanazawa
Kanazawa
A design-led hotel that blends ryokan touches and local craft with the ease of a Western hotel.
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UAN Kanazawa
Kanazawa
A boutique hotel in a restrained modern Japanese style, near Omicho Market and the castle.
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Yuzuya Ryokan Kanazawa Ryokusone
Kanazawa
A traditional inn in a patch of woodland in the city center, with antique furnishings and a teahouse.
Kanazawa escaped bombing in the Second World War, and its historic districts survive remarkably intact. Kenroku-en, one of Japan's most celebrated gardens, sits beside the castle, while the Higashi Chaya teahouse district and the Nagamachi samurai quarter keep their wooden façades. The city is also famous for gold leaf, lacquerware and fresh seafood from Omicho Market.
Where to stay
Stay near the castle and Kenroku-en or the Higashi Chaya district to walk everywhere. The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a short stroll from the center.
Good to know
The Hokuriku shinkansen puts Kanazawa about two and a half hours from Tokyo. Winter brings crab season and occasional snow, which suits the gardens beautifully.
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Questions about Kanazawa
How many boutique hotels are there in Kanazawa?
We list 4 boutique hotels in Kanazawa, including Asadaya Ryokan, Kanra Kanazawa and UAN Kanazawa.
