The host at Sumiyoshiya Ryokan was very welcoming and helpful. We arrived before check-in, but she let us enter our room early. We unfortunately weren't able to have dinner at the Ryokan due to the chef developing a serious illness, but we were notified ahead of time about this and refunded the value of dinner. We hope that he recovers soon! Additionally, our host more than made up for this by providing us with excellent restaurant recommendations. The best sushi we had in Japan was at one of the restaurants she suggested. The traditional Japanese style breakfast was also quite delicious and substantial. We wished we could have stayed longer than 1 night and we will definitely try to stay here when we return to Kanazawa!

Stayed in April 2025

Great stay, lovely traditional but modern and spacious rooms, fabulous location for all major tourist spots we visited, especially beautiful sakura in the gardens close by!

Stayed in April 2025

The hostess was very welcoming. The home cooked breakfast was delicious and it was a great experience to try such an elaborate traditional Japanese breakfast. The room was really big and the private bathroom was clean and comfortable. There was also a little common area to read and relax in, as well as a public bath. Yukata, slippers, etc are provided. I cannot recommend this place enough. It is a family-run business and the attention to detail is evident. There is a cozy atmosphere that you will only find in this type of inn. It was exactly what we needed after being out in the snow.

Stayed in February 2025

We had the privilege of staying in this 300 years family run Kanazawa’s oldest Ryokan. Everything was extraordinary! We’re just thankful for their hospitality and smiling faces 🙏 I would come to Kanazawa just for this Ryokan. Do not miss the breakfast! Do not miss the onsen. Strongly recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing!

The host was very nice and welcoming and helped us with requests when we needed it. The rooms were very nice and hotel location is very good. A great experience.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing!

The inn-keeper and the breakfast were truly outstanding. Staying here blew away our expectations. We loved the location, the service, the room, the daily hot tea, the breakfast and the onsen bath!!!! Would stay again if we are ever in Kanazawa.

Stayed in February 2025

We were apprehensive about the onsen but loved it too!

We loved the traditional Japanese ryokan style, simple, minimal and has everything you need! We also loved the Japanese breakfast! Our host was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, she was a star!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing, everything was perfect

Sumiyoshiya is an exceptionally beautiful place to stay. Great location, large and comfortable traditional room that’s been recently refurbished. Breakfast was generous, delicious and great value. Hot tea in our room was a lovely touch. The very attentive staff couldn’t do enough for us. I’m already dreaming of a return trip.

Stayed in March 2025

We loved everything

Japanese breakfast was delicious and great value.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing location, clean and tidy but also super cozy. Host was very nice and hospitable. Room was affordable priced. Hotel itself is in a beautiful traditional building and is close to most of Kanazawa main attractions. Excellent stay!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to dislike

Japanese breakfast was outstanding - setting us up for a day of touring in the snow. Dinner was an amazing experience and the host was kind, generous and very accomodating.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing, everything was fab

The Japanese breakfast was fantastic, the decor is beautiful and traditional, the people who run it were so lovely and I had the onsen all to myself which was a bonus

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing comes to mind

Everything, good value for money

Stayed in January 2025

I wish there is a kettle in the room, the tea is not enough so I felt thirsty in the night. But not a big deal.

This is my first ever ryokan experience and I loved it. This property itself is a historical site so if you are an architectural nerd you will enjoy exploring it. Staff are so nice and the breakfasts were great. I regret didn’t book their dinner in advance. There are two public onsens for women and men. The onsen is pretty small, about 1.5x size of Canada common bathtub. But during my 2 days of stay, I didn’t need to share it anyone. I felt like the mordenization/renovation of this ryokan is done in Showa period, so it’s has a nostalgic feelings on top of an even more nostalgic feeling, which was very interesting. It changed my mood completely that even affect my itineraries. Every day you get a new set of yukata, I like how it feels. I can’t say enough good things about them. High recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

I’m not one to normally write a review but my stay here has been excellent. The staff were lovely and spoke decent English, I also arrived drenched and she quickly invited me in and led me to my room to blast the heater. She also aired out my shoes while I was chilling in my bed which was much appreciated after walking around in them for the past 3 weeks. Great overall experience I’d say.

Stayed in December 2024

Wonderful caring host. Large room with a beautiful window area to sit and enjoy the quaint garden outside of it. My host made me feel absolutely taken care of as if I was family. I loved the traditional space and everything was clean and fresh. I spent more time just chilling in the hotel than I'd like to admit because it was just so cozy.

Stayed in December 2024

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Straight 10: the hostess is absolutely fantastic ans actively helped our stay into a success by helping us get travel arrangements fixed. The atmosphere is stunning, beautiful ryokan style rooms, great food, very good location next to the market and the castle, and just overall a very easy 10. And this is the 9th generation running it! Amazing. Nothing to remark.

Stayed in December 2024

I liked everything, the onsen, the room, the food etc

Stayed in December 2024

Authentic and homely. Wonderful service.

Stayed in December 2024

None. We managed to book a room with en-suite bathroom so that we didn’t need to use the shared bathroom.

The location is great and the place is really clean.

Stayed in December 2024

Wow, what a location! We really enjoyed our ryokan experience with a great price. Location is very good - we walk from the train station to the ryokan. Room is very clean and comfortable, great bathroom. We also tried the onsen for the first time and we enjoyed the experience. Breakfast was phenomenal, we really enjoyed all the food provided. The host was also very nice and helpful.

Stayed in November 2024

Very kind and helpful. They even let us use their bicycles for a long time after checkout. Super nice and cozy llace highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2024

steps to the rooms are quite steep. Those no physically able may not want to stay here.

Stayed in October 2024

Sumiyoshiya was one of highlighted stays of my recent trip to Japan, and remains memorable even amongst our other stays in Hakone. The ryokan is located quite conveniently right beside Omicho Market, and a brisk walk to Kazuemachi/Higashi Chaya, and Kenroku-en. Walking into the reception imbues you with a sense of serenity. We were greeted by a gorgeous 床の間 (tokonoma) and Sumi-san, whom was courteous and polite from the moment we first arrived at the inn. Our room was spacious and came with its own bath, but we opted for the public gendered baths anyway. It was a quiet season, hence we both had each to ourselves at night. Breakfast was satiating with well grilled salmon, a sunny-side up, various tsukemono, vegetables and melon for a sweet finish. All in all, I could not imagine a better place to stay in Kanazawa if you're after a traditional ryokan.

Stayed in September 2024