We are a culinary inn located on the grounds of the Shirayama Hime Shrine, the head shrine of more than 3,000 Hakusan shrines throughout Japan. We do not have the comforts of a hotel in the city. We are committed to "carefully selecting each and every dish" and "delivering the real thing". We offer you dishes made with the bounty of the mountains and a hospitality that is unique to this place. We hope you will enjoy a "heart-enriching journey" that will become a bookmark in your life. ■How to spend your time at Wataya In spring, you will be surrounded by richly fragrant plants and trees in the heart-warming sunshine. In summer, the smells and sounds of the rain and fresh greenery are beautiful and tranquil. Autumn is a time of gorgeous mountain scenery. At night, the singing of the living creatures can be heard. Winter is a time of clear calm. It is also chic to warm yourself by the fire on the hearth. Take off your watch and put your mobile phone on the desk for now. Enjoy an extraordinary moment of contemplation of the scenery that can only be encountered here. ■Guide. All rooms have a sunken hearth, which is lit in winter. For safety reasons, children are not allowed to stay in the rooms. As the building is a Japanese house over 100 years old, there are many dark places and steps. This may cause inconvenience for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Please contact us directly if you have any concerns. All rooms do not have separate baths and toilets, and guests must use the public baths and toilets in the common areas.

『Shirayama Hime Shrine』 Our inn is located within the grounds of the Shirayama Hime Shrine. Shirayama Hime Shrine is situated in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is known as the center of Hakusan worship. It is the head shrine of over 3,000 Hakusan Shrines across Japan and enshrines Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, as its deity. With its ancient history, Shirayama Hime Shrine is a place where you can experience Japan's religious culture and natural beauty. A visit to the shrine will allow you to feel the profoundness of Hakusan worship and the charm of the shrine itself.