Zaimoku-an

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 967 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

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Elegant Accommodations: Zaimoku-an in Kanazawa offers a villa with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a private garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a balcony, dining area, and soundproofing, ensuring a relaxing stay. Convenient Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from Kanazawa Castle and a 9-minute walk to Kenrokuen Garden, the property is also close to attractions such as the Kanazawa Phonograph Museum and Myoryuji Ninja Temple. Komatsu Airport is 21 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Zaimoku-an is praised for its attentive host, beautiful garden, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking

    • Activities:

    • Game room

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
4 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tooru
    United States United States
    “Someone pick us up at jr stadium and explained at the house about how to use the property”
  • Owen
    United States United States
    “Beautiful traditional-style house. Very close to castle, parks, and historic district.”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was great. The owner collected us from the station. Very close to Kenrokuen gardens and the Higashi district. Nice quiet area. Bakery next door. Highly recommend Hari for a meal in the evening. Close to the property, lovely staff and...”
  • Peyton
    United States United States
    “The place is just amazing. Location is perfect. The owner is great and a huge help for anyone who has never been to Kanazawa before. Highly recommend this place.”
  • Louis
    Canada Canada
    “great location with a well maintained beautiful and fully functional house our host was exceptional he was very informative on the house and what to do and were to eat in the city -- added bonus he picked us up at the train station on our...”
  • Orit
    United States United States
    “Lovely traditional home very comfortable and clean!”
  • Martin
    United States United States
    “It was located in an ideal setting. just in between the Geisha district and the Kanazawa castle.”
  • Joye
    United States United States
    “Beautiful traditional decoration and furniture. Wonderful kitchen with all amenities. Great coffee making equipment. The shower is wonderful! A bakery next door that opens at 6:30 am! Great croissants and pastries. Walking distance to convenience...”
  • Ashley
    United States United States
    “Zaimoku-an's host met us at the train station and was in contact ahead of time to convey the logistics, and set-up our meeting at the train station. It was a big help and really helpful in helping us orient to the neighborhood and house. A great...”
  • King
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “The house is very conveniently located. All major sight seeing points are within walking distance. The house itself is very nicely decorated, clean, spacious, with a beautiful balcony and a well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend.”

Managed by shibano michio

Company review score: 9Based on 1,270 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company info

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.

Property info

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.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

Zaimoku-an takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 13 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted
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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

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.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: 金沢市指令収衛指第15135号

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