Villa Zaimoku-an
920-0921 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Zaimokucho 3-9, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 43 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We had a great experience staying at this guest house. The host was super nice and helpful. We told the host the JR train we would take to arrive, and as soon as we got out of ticket gate, we saw the host holding a sign with our names on. The house comes with heated floor in living room, which is a big plus in winter. It's very clean and well organized, exactly same as shown in the pictures. This house is in walking distance to a few attractions, including Kenroku Garden and the castle. Kanazawa is a beautiful city with rich culture and abundant seafood. We would like to visit it again in the near future.
United States of AmericaAmazing brand new property, beautiful traditional style with modern finishes. Location is excellent for exploring Kanazawa. The host, Michio was extremely kind and also picked us up from the airport. Couldn't be happier with this booking!
United States of AmericaWalking distance to almost all the tour sites. Not very roomy but with everything you possibly need. Also parking space is available.
TaiwanThere was a bakery right next to this property and it was such an amazing perk.
United States of AmericaGreat location & nice little house. Lots of local touches made it much better than staying in a hotel. Good facilities. Enjoyed sitting on floor & sleeping on futons for a change.
AustraliaMichio pick us from Kanazawa Station which was very nice of him. The house feel very homely and has all facilities needed, washing machine, dryer, cooking ware, wifi. Location was good, able to walk to quite a few attractions. The living room was nice and warm, we spent most times here. We had a nice stay and made our Christmas holiday a great one.
ThailandThe host met us at the station which was a nice touch
United KingdomVery newly built but traditional style Japanese house close to all the main sights in lovely Kanazawa (fish market, geisha district, castle, gardens etc) while in a very quiet residential neighbourhood. The compact house - on two floors - is really large enough for a large family or perhaps 2 couples travelling together, and was too big for us (2 people). It is tastefully decorated - nice blend of antique and modern furniture - has everything one would need for a longer stay: fully equipped kitchen, dishes and cups, washing machine, games room, TVs etc. As such, it would really be an ideal base for a one week stay with a family. The owner/manager Michio was extremely helpful and picked us up at the station and drove us back, which we certainly were not expecting. He spoke good English and gave us advice on what to see in town, and was always reachable on his phone or by email. We enjoyed reading the design books and lying on the tatami mats in the living room.
United KingdomVery nice Machiya,, well decorated and equiped. Very good communication qith host, providing nice adresses for restaurants around. The Machyia is very well located to go around the main spots of Kanazawa, all within walking distance.
FranceMichio has been an attentive and kind host. The house is new but built with hints of tradition and design. It's perfect for a group of four people (it's a whole house). We loved the traditional rooms with tatami and futons and the dining room. The house it's near a FamilyMart and a bakery, and not far from Higashi Chaya district.
Belgium
Zaimoku-an
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Rose
United States of America
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Kristiyan
United States of America
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Jean
Taiwan
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Van
United States of America
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Helen
Australia
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Tom
Thailand
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Johnathan
United Kingdom
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Thomas
United Kingdom
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Jean-philippe
France
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Enrico
Belgium
One of our top picks in Kanazawa. Featuring a balcony with garden views, a garden and a terrace, Zaimoku-an can be found in Kanazawa, close to Kenrokuen Garden and 1.9 mi from Myoryuji - Ninja Temple. The air-conditioned accommodations is 2,300 feet from Kanazawa Castle, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet.
Popular points of interest near the villa include Izumi Kyoka Museum, Kazuemachi Tea House Street and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 19 mi from Zaimoku-an.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Activities:
Game room
Library
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Rose
United States of America“We had a great experience staying at this guest house. The host was super nice and helpful. We told the host the JR train we would take to arrive, and as soon as we got out of ticket gate, we saw the host holding a sign with our names on. The house comes with heated floor in living room, which is a big plus in winter. It's very clean and well organized, exactly same as shown in the pictures. This house is in walking distance to a few attractions, including Kenroku Garden and the castle. Kanazawa is a beautiful city with rich culture and abundant seafood. We would like to visit it again in the near future.” Read more
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Kristiyan
United States of America
“Amazing brand new property, beautiful traditional style with modern finishes. Location is excellent for exploring Kanazawa. The host, Michio was extremely kind and also picked us up from the airport. Couldn't be happier with this booking!”
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Jean
Taiwan“Walking distance to almost all the tour sites. Not very roomy but with everything you possibly need. Also parking space is available.”
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Van
United States of America
“There was a bakery right next to this property and it was such an amazing perk.”
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Helen
Australia“Great location & nice little house. Lots of local touches made it much better than staying in a hotel. Good facilities. Enjoyed sitting on floor & sleeping on futons for a change. ”
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Tom
Thailand“Michio pick us from Kanazawa Station which was very nice of him. The house feel very homely and has all facilities needed, washing machine, dryer, cooking ware, wifi. Location was good, able to walk to quite a few attractions. The living room was nice and warm, we spent most times here. We had a nice stay and made our Christmas holiday a great one.” Read more
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Johnathan
United Kingdom“The host met us at the station which was a nice touch”
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Thomas
United Kingdom
“Very newly built but traditional style Japanese house close to all the main sights in lovely Kanazawa (fish market, geisha district, castle, gardens etc) while in a very quiet residential neighbourhood. The compact house - on two floors - is really large enough for a large family or perhaps 2 couples travelling together, and was too big for us (2 people). It is tastefully decorated - nice blend of antique and modern furniture - has everything one would need for a longer stay: fully equipped kitchen, dishes and cups, washing machine, games room, TVs etc. As such, it would really be an ideal base for a one week stay with a family. The owner/manager Michio was extremely helpful and picked us up at the station and drove us back, which we certainly were not expecting. He spoke good English and gave us advice on what to see in town, and was always reachable on his phone or by email. We enjoyed reading the design books and lying on the tatami mats in the living room.” Read more
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Jean-philippe
France“Very nice Machiya,, well decorated and equiped. Very good communication qith host, providing nice adresses for restaurants around. The Machyia is very well located to go around the main spots of Kanazawa, all within walking distance.”
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Enrico
Belgium“Michio has been an attentive and kind host. The house is new but built with hints of tradition and design. It's perfect for a group of four people (it's a whole house). We loved the traditional rooms with tatami and futons and the dining room. The house it's near a FamilyMart and a bakery, and not far from Higashi Chaya district.” Read more
Hosted by shibano michio
shibano michio
Zaimokuan is a newly opened house. The design is based on an analysis of questionnaires for Hashiba-an which I've run since 2016. Many people are interested in a traditional house, but when they actually stay, they realize it is somewhat inconvenient. We recieved reviews like “cold in the winter”, “very small and steep stairs”, “we had to be careful with the noise level for close neighbors.” So, I've sought out more comfort for Zaimokuan: A convenient warm house equipped with TV which you can freely watch without disturbing neighbors and with a feeling of tradition. I wanted to solve all of the issues, so I decided to build from scratch. Despite the difficulties to meet all building standards and ordinances, it turned out great, thanks to the tremendous efforts made by many people. The key element of this house is the Fusuma painting on the sliding doors upstairs. You will be amazed by the painting created by Kahoko Ueshima, who works actively in the ParalymArt. She uses primary colors for her subjects and the dark colors for background, which creates good contrast to make subjects stand out. I believe her painting breathed new life into Zaimoku-an.
Hello travelers from around the world! My main business is real estate, but my interest in traditional houses led me to build this villa. I run this villa and "Hashiba-an". Kanazawa has its own charm: Traditional buildings, handcrafts, historical architecture, Sado or tea ceremony, Zen, and Noh or traditional performing arts. These are concentrated in the city and most of the attractions are located within walking distance. During my experience in learning about the tea ceremony, I started thinking about creating a simple and cozy accommodation. I wanted to put the charms of Kanazawa into one place, so I created this villa. Unfortunately, my tea ceremony teacher passed away years ago, but the time I spent with the teacher was truly delightful as we usually practiced after a hard day of work. It was such an enlightening experience as it was just two of us appreciating the beauty of the Kenroku garden in the tea house known as a Chashitsu. Kanazawa is known as Chanoyunomachi or a tea town. So I would highly recommend you experience the tea ceremony if you come to Kanazawa. You will be fascinated by the city and see it from a different perspective.
Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Chinese
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Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum0.2 miles
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Izumi Kyoka Museum0.3 miles
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Kanazawa Phonograph Museum0.3 miles
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Kaga-Yuzen Kimono Center0.3 miles
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Gyokusen-en Garden0.3 miles
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Kazuemachi Tea House Street0.3 miles
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Utasu Shrine0.4 miles
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Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum0.4 miles
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Kanazawa Castle0.4 miles
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Kenrokuen Garden0.4 miles
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Restaurant 幸兵衛寿し0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar HUNI0.2 miles
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Ozaki Shrine0.5 miles
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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts0.5 miles
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Seisonkaku Villa0.5 miles
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Kanazawa Shrine0.6 miles
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Oyama Shrine0.6 miles
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Omicho Market0.6 miles
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Kanazawa Station1.2 miles
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Myoryuji - Ninja Temple1.3 miles
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Ono-ko4.4 miles
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Komatsu Airport18.7 miles
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Toyama Airport29.5 miles
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Noto Airport52.8 miles
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Amenities of Zaimoku-an
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bedroom
- Linens
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
- Dining area
- Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
- Game console - PS3
- Computer
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Video games
- Telephone
- TV
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Common Areas
- Library
- Game room
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
- Garden view
Building Characteristics
- Detached
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry
Miscellaneous
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Electric car charging station
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 12 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Zaimoku-an accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Zaimoku-an 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
License number: 金沢市指令収衛指第15135号
FAQs about Zaimoku-an
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Zaimoku-an is 0.7 miles from the center of Kanazawa.
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Zaimoku-an can accommodate this group size:
- 7 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Zaimoku-an (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
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Zaimoku-an has the following number of bedrooms:
- 2 bedrooms
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Check-in at Zaimoku-an is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Zaimoku-an on this page.
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Yes, Zaimoku-an is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Zaimoku-an may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Zaimoku-an on this page.
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Zaimoku-an offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Game room
- Library
