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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> 古都とき Kototoki in Kanazawa offers family rooms with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. <h2>Essential Facilities</h2> Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi throughout the property, and private check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, laundry service, and luggage storage. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located 21 mi from Komatsu Airport, Kototoki is a short walk from Kanazawa Castle (17 minutes) and Kenrokuen Garden (0.6 mi). Nearby attractions include Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum (984 feet) and Myoryuji Ninja Temple (2.5 mi). <h2>Guest Satisfaction</h2> Highly rated for its friendly host, central location, and convenient location, Kototoki ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kanazawa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Unbelievable location. You're right in the heart of the Higashi Chaya geisha district. Step outside, turn around the corner and you're there. The room itself is huge and there is so much space to kick back and relax. You're also not far from...
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    It was a great experience staying at a traditional home, the neighborhood is lovely in the geisha district. The host was very nice and welcoming. The room was clean and we had tea making kit and cards that we could play.
  • Tizian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a great time staying at this historic place right in the center of Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya District. The owner and hosts are super friendly and helpful, speak English, and provide a number of great recommendations for restaurants in the...
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    The property was our favourite in Japan. Thank you for being so kind
  • Jessie
    United States United States
    The place is incredible- beautiful, historic, cozy and large and the woman who runs it it so lovely and helpful.
  • Julia
    United States United States
    Our stay at 古都とき Kototoki - 宗友SOYU was a highlight of our trip to Japan. Staying in a 150 year old tea house where geisha used to entertain their guests, sleeping on futon in a beautiful tatami-mat room, drinking tea in the morning illuminated by...
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    Anonymous
    Mexico Mexico
    It is a lovely small house in the old part of town.It takes you back to another time. I love it! The hostess was very nice and gave great recomendations for lunch and dinner.
  • Ebony
    Australia Australia
    It was a beautiful ryokan that has been nicely preserved. It was spacious and comfortable - we were just a couple but would still comfortably fit a family as well. The location was fantastic, right in the middle of the Higashi chaya district and...
  • Morgane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It felt so incredible to stay in a traditional teahouse of the preserved District, knowing the specific history of the teahouse. The accommodation was very spacious and so beautiful. Staff was super helpful and always assisted quickly when needed,...
  • Kinsel
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Pictures dont do justice to the place. Its absolutley amazing.. Defs one of the highlights of our trip

Hosted by 河野 千帆里(Kono Chihori)

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河野 千帆里(Kono Chihori)
Kanazawa Machiya & Teahouse "kototoki-" This inn is located in the Higashi Chayagai district of Kanazawa City, an important traditional building preservation district, and is within walking distance to Kenrokuen Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market, etc. The bus stop is also nearby. The building is a former teahouse from the late Edo period, so you can experience the extraordinary space of a high-quality traditional Kanazawa culture. Tea ceremony classes and tea ceremony experiences are offered on the first floor. Within walking distance, there are stylish bars and restaurants where you can spend time calmly, gold leaf experience, public baths in hot springs, coin laundry, etc. Enjoy traditional Japanese culture in the teahouse district of Kanazawa.
I am Chihori, the person in charge of accommodation at Kototoki. This inn has been renewed from 2023! We will continue to offer our heartfelt hospitality so that everyone can enjoy the teahouse culture of Kanazawa.
Higashi Chaya District is about 10 minutes by bus or car from Kanazawa Station. About 5 minutes from Omicho Market. It is in a good location, about 5 minutes from Kenrokuen. There are many one-way streets and narrow roads in this area, so please park in the nearby coin parking when you come by car. Our inn is located in the Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings in Higashi Chaya District, a tourist destination in Kanazawa City. Fire rules are very strict, so smoking is not allowed inside or outside the building except in designated smoking areas.
Language spoken: Japanese

Area info

Amenities of 古都とき Kototoki
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥1,200 per day.

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    古都とき Kototoki takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Only the 2nd floor is available for guest use.

    Please inform 古都とき Kototoki of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 金沢市指令収第23250005号

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