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Reviews of Kanazawa Guest House East Mountain This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

920-0831 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Higashiyama 3-6-13, Japan

#19 of 24 B&Bs and inns in Kanazawa

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay in kanazawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one toilet and shower...

    Very close to geisha district, traditional japanese house. Bed are confortable and place is quite. Good choise

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hospitality maybe. It wasn't rude but it didn't feel welcoming too

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location and clean place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -only one bathroom and one shower. -extremely thin walls.

    -traditional Japanese house -kitchen -location, next to the main touristic area -quiet -good quality/price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good for short stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Nice Japanese style hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common area is very small and gets crowded. Area around hostel doesn’t have any supermarkets.

    Good, central location. Japanese style hostel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    A real Japanese house experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The share house concept can be a little too tight for the small space especially with big luggages.

    The facilities were great. It had all the essentials for a stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a private room, but it didn’t feel all that private. The walls are literally paper thin. You could hear people type on their keyboard in the common room next door as if you were in the same room. The door doesn’t lock either, although we felt very safe so it wasn’t much of a problem for us. The cupboard in the room was full of sheets and towels so there was nowhere to put our bags. Also the kitchen was tiny and ill equipped for making anything more than instant ramen so don’t expect to save money by not going to restaurants. We would recommend to book a dorm there, the private room did not feel good value.

    The location is great, very close to the Geisha district in a cute neighbourhood. Staff were very friendly and the common area was peaceful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    Lovely spot to stop over in Kanazawa! Fab location for sightseeing buses
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Communal space to chill was small, and the staff were sitting in the space all night so nowhere to relax other than in bed. Bedroom was filled with stuff, I’m guessing long term guests, but felt a bit cramped

    Lovely spot great location. Cute guesthouse, clean bathroom & toilet. Space to make food if you want

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good if you’re staying for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I arrived with another guest by 12:30pm and there was nobody in the house to check us in. I felt a bit like trespassing as the door was opened so I just went in and left my stuff. The beds didn’t have individual plugs so if you happen to get the upper bunk bed then you might not be able to charge and keep your devices close to you (unless your charger has a really long cable). There’s just 1 bathroom in all the house.

    It’s a traditional guesthouse and it’s located at walking distance of the main attractions. Quite a walk though (25’-30’). Bed was hard yet comfy enough for me. If you happen to go in a group and can rent all the beds in the room it might be fine. Otherwise I’d just recommend to stay not more than 1 night. The private room was located just next to our dorm so absolutely no soundproof at all. Still you get what you pay for so it ain’t bad.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were expecting to be greeted upon check-in, but the staff member working that day had instead decided to leave for the town festival and did not answer the phone despite numerous attempts to reach her. We had even communicated in advance the approximate time of our arrival so having no one tell us which room was ours or where to put our stuff was quite annoying after a long trip to get there. The owner/keeper who greeted us in the evening after we got back from sightseeing was a really nice man and kindly showed us the ropes of the place.

    The private room is spacious and was cool even during a very hot day, and is conveniently located right by the toilet and bathroom. The futons in the room were really comfortable and we slept great. But make sure to bring earplugs, because the walls are literally paper so you can hear everything from the adjacent living room and hallway . Also remember to bring your own towel as the place does not offer this. The guest house is quite a walk from the main station, but bus stops (also ones for JR Buses covered by the JR Pass, or for the loop line) are close. The Kenrokuen garden is also at a walking distance.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    being a traditional house, it has only one bathroom and one toilet for, possibly, up to 12 people.

    traditional japanese. good value for price.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    9.0
    really good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    only one shower for all people, as far as I could see (around 8 or so)

    very friendly owner, felt like home.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very cozy, and I slept well during this stay.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed in the single room downstairs, so privacy was provided. The owner was really nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    9.0
    Very helpful staff, good recommendation on where to eat . Walking distance to castle , gardens , market and Wagashi muse
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In a great location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Down comforter cover

    Location of this guest house is good. Convenient ,& easy access to most tourist attractions, e.g , the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market, Kenrokuen garden,,Kanazawa castle park, Kazuemachi Chaya District Along the Asanogawa River etc. It took only 15 to 30 mins walk to reach all these sites. Parking is available and cost only 500 yen per night.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the sinks didn’t work there was a very sick person In the room who was coughing all night and not wearing a mask and my friend has now come down with a cough there was also a lot of dust and cotton fluff down the side of the beds.

    Location was amazing and close to the geisha district

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    6.0
    Cleaning of the sheared space needs to be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first floor where are the bathroom, toilet and kitchen, was very dirty.

    It’s a small tradition Japanese house with good location. That’s room was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    1.0
    Don't stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly, the only good thing about this place was the location. Our room was not only dirty (hair in between the futons, mouse poo on the floor, cobwebs & dust all around the ceilings and what looked like coffee spilt all down the wall), but it was right beside the only shower & toilet (for 12+ people), and there was no way to lock the room from the outside. We had to ask multiple times for people to keep their voices down after 11pm as the walls are paper thin & you could honestly hear someone fart from the other side of the hostel. As expected, people were up from 6am making noise, so you'll be lucky to get 6 hours sleep, even with earplugs in. The bathroom was disgusting - mould all around the fittings, ceiling and walls + the shower head was off centre to the bath, and just ended up soaking the whole space. There is no working sink in the toilet, so good luck washing your hands while the bathroom is in use. The kitchen was filthy, with a food left on the sink & a bag of rubbish left in there for over 24 hours - when we woke up the second day it reeked of fish & whatever else had been dumped in there. I honestly wished we had of spent a little more for a hotel.

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    5.0
    Good price point, however amenities left more to be desired in the way of cleanliness and comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of shared amenities such as kitchen and bathroom could have been more attended too. Also, pre heating the room for guests prior to check in would be appreciated - especially in the colder months as the room was very cold. Unfortunately our winter blankets available in the closet of our room made us feel uncomfortable as they had what appeared to be mouse droppings on them.

    The room was visually appealing, with a traditional Japanese style. The exterior of the property was very lovely. Location was also convenient, very near to amenities and local attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    10
    A very comfortable and nice stay. Great for solo traveler!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit far from Kanazawa train station but close to Geisha districts!

    Feeling like you are staying in a traditional Japanese house, very welcoming staff, living room for hanging out and bathroom was nice too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    6.0
    Good Price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is not very big and there is only one bathroom for the entire property. The mattress is very thin.No common area.

    The price was attractive.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    3.0
    Cheap and nice location. Ok for 1 night but don’t expect the private room to be private and be ready to sleep on a hard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The private room was in between the toilets/kitchen and bathroom and the door is Made with paper so a lot of noise until midnight and starting at 7 when people start to make breakfast.. thé place isn’t very clean.. the futon is way to thick (we are bagpacker so we are use to not so much confort but..)

    The location is nice and the price is nice , the lady who welcome us was nice too and she speak a very good english

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    5.0
    Friendly staff and good location but stressful bathroom set up
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Japanese-Style Single Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom setup was awkward and annoying. I read the reviews and thought oh I can handle one bathroom and toilet between up to 12 people but the issue is the sink in the toilet is broken, so there is only one bathroom related sink in the whole house. So you have to wait to wash your hands after the toilet, in line, potentially until someone has finished their shower. If you would like to stay here i suggest staying one night only went go to the public Onsen (6 minutes walk) in the evening to have your shower etc. The place could also be cleaner, and there is not much communal space to hang out relax in. As much as I appreciated the staff’s helpfulness and friendliness I would not stay here again.

    Extremely friendly staff, so nice and helpful. Great location right near a JR pass bus stop and near laundry and sight seeing places.

    Stayed in November 2023

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