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Straight out of a dream. Incredible service made the amazing food even better. I'm SO glad we decided to stay here.

Stayed in January 2025

Great stay great food !

Stayed in February 2025

We were a bit cold in the evening, perhaps we didn’t set the air conditioning properly.

Excellent, excellent, excellent

Stayed in January 2025

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Our stay at Yamanoo Ryokan in Kanazawa was nothing short of enchanting. Tucked away above the historic Higashi Old Town, this ryokan offers a rare blend of tradition and tranquillity. The private onsen, overlooking the timeless streets below, provided a uniquely serene and rejuvenating escape—an experience we’ll cherish. From our arrival, the hosts treated us like family, with a level of warmth and attentiveness that truly set the tone for our visit. The room was thoughtfully designed, merging classic Japanese elegance with modern comforts, making it a perfect retreat. But the real highlight was the kaiseki dining experience—each dish was a miniature work of art, reflecting the seasons and embodying local flavours in a way that was both beautifully authentic and innovative. The breakfast was equally exceptional, each course balancing subtlety with deliciousness. Every moment at Yamanoo was thoughtfully curated, from the gracious hospitality to the pristine facilities, making it a place we’d wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking to immerse themselves in Kanazawa’s rich heritage with a touch of luxury. This ryokan is not just a place to stay; it’s an experience that resonates long after you’ve left.

Stayed in October 2024

Incredible location, accommodation, and food. Staff and owner were incredibly kind.

Stayed in November 2024

Steeped in history like fine wine.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing to dislike

The tranquil setting, the staff, the sleeping arrangements, the views, the bath, everything! Do yourself a favour and book the kaiseki breakfast and dinner, it was an experience we will remember for forever. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed in August 2024

One of the finest ryokans in Japan. The property is beautiful, very well cared for, and the location is perfect, right by Higashi Chaya district. The food is amazing, very delicate and creative.

Stayed in August 2024

Just a couple more modern Japanese culinary options.

Location was peaceful. Breakfast was a little to traditional for my liking.

Stayed in July 2024

It was a very unusual stay in a good way and had the feel of what I imagined a Japanese ryokan experience would be. The rooms were beautiful and elegant. I felt very pampered. The food was amazing and so well presented. The location is right by the old Higashi Chaya geisha district.

Stayed in June 2024

I wish I could have stayed longer. Yamanoo was perfect and relaxing. The food was delicious. The service exceptional.

Stayed in May 2024

Great traditional Japanese experience. Outstanding food and service

Stayed in May 2024

This ryokan is up a very steep hill and there are a lot of stairs to navigate.

This is a very small, traditional ryokan. The rooms are in individual units clustered around an attractive garden. The rooms have been beautifully renovated. Meals, which are served in the main building, are outstanding.

Stayed in May 2024

Food was incredible (freshest most tastiest ingredients prepared with so much love and care), room was very comfortable and clean, staff was extremely caring.

Stayed in May 2024

I took a star away because of the dinner, which was easily the worst meal I have had in Japan. It is an attempt at fine dining that is a little too extra. The dinner was 8 rounds dishes that were mostly distasteful, bland, or otherwise gross. For example, one of the dishes was a ball of shrimp in a bowl of green pea soup. Another dish was fish tempura, but here’s the kicker, the fish wasn’t cleaned. My wife bit into the fish and but into the heart and guts, and was close to throwing up right there. She had to spit it out into a napkin. The worst destruction of a dish that could have even amazing was their wagyu. Wagyu is not a difficult dish to create. Grill it for a short time, maybe a little bit of a char, and a small amount of salt and it will melt in your mouth. But no, what did the chef do? He steamed the wagyu until it was soggy and flaccid and then placed it in a bowl filled with tomato juice and diced tomatoes. We were instructed to eat the meat together with the diced tomatoes and it was utterly disappointing. 9/10 for the location and venue. 1/10 for the dinner. Whoever created the dinner menu needs to be taken to the back and beaten with a bamboo stick.

Wonderful Ryokan experience with a fantastic view. The wooden, very deep bathtub, was one of the best bathing experiences I’ve ever had.

Stayed in May 2024

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The onsen bath, the location, the view of the geisha district, the service was exceptional.

Stayed in April 2024

This was a gorgeous experience. The food was a little wild, lots of raw fish, even jelly fish, we gave everything a go. Perhaps breakfast could have been a little more conventical, or maybe a ramen rather than more raw fish. Just eggs would have been great.

Stayed in December 2023

Not accessible while carrying luggages without taxi.

Everything was impeccable, quite possibly the best accommodation we have stayed in. The meals in particular were prepared with great finesse using the freshest ingredients. Nothing to fault.

Stayed in January 2024

The staffs are extremely nice and caring. We were very well looked after during our stay. The hotel is charming and quaint. The whole experience was exquisite and memorable.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was perfect

Beautiful authentic ryokan experience. Amazing service and hospitality. Very relaxing stay, ideal for couple, highly recommend. Beautiful traditional dinner and breakfast, like nothing we had ever experienced.

Stayed in January 2024

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Great beautiful room with the most traditional tatami, peaks over the old town of Kanazawa. We were blessed to bath over the sunset our first night! The food (dinner and breakfast) was amazing!!! One of the best we have had in a long time. The chef really values on season local materials. Every dish was done at such a humble way but extremely high standard. They also cater to dietary requirements with advance notice.

Stayed in December 2023

Fantastic experience. Rooms were beautiful, very traditional. Hot sauna like bathrooms were fabulous. The dining experience was certainly one to remember. We even tried puffer fish. Staff were attentive and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, really.

Excellent and ample.

Stayed in November 2023

Food was excellent

Stayed in November 2023