i loved how friendly Soka was! And the place was so nice and accommodating

Stayed in June 2025

Quite thin walls, but this wasn't really an issue during the night.

Great place to stay. The room was clean and comfy with traditional tatami flooring and a futon. Tried the breakfast once, it was tasty and only 300 yen. The coin washing machine and dryer were handy. The owners are very friendly. Also quite close to the Higashi Chaya teahouse district and a walking distance from the city centre. There was also a bus stop nearby.

Stayed in June 2025

I really enjoyed my stay here! The couple hosting were so kind and welcoming, and their dog Gao was absolutely adorable. The location was convenient for getting around, and overall it was a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing - it was an older style home. Accomodation on 2nd floor. Homestay experience. Tatami mat was a bit uncomfortable- but my grandson gave me his 2nd layer and ended up perfect and snug.

Wonderful location - we walked everywhere: geisha district, restaurants train station etc. Lovely simple breakfast. Very kind hosts. And GAoo the doggo was very well behaved.

Stayed in May 2025

Amazing stay in Kanazawa - super friendly owner, great location and Gao is super cute.

Stayed in May 2025

The owner was super nice Location was great Everything was clean And the dog Gao is super cute

Stayed in May 2025

This is a great place If you want to experience staying in a Japanese family home! The owners are very nice and helpful, also everything is clean and there is arconditioning in the room. Gaao is lovely! Location is great, you can reach everything by foot. I recommend it!

Stayed in May 2025

Stairs were rather steep.

Hosts were super friendly. Location for RL3 bus stop was perfect! Breakfast was great VFM. Tatami beds very comfortable. Gao the dog was gorgeous!

Stayed in May 2025

The house only has one bathroom so you can be sharing with up to 6 people. We never had to wait too long. The people in the room next to us always came home pretty late (1-2am) and the walls were thin so it woke us up.

Phenomenal location. The hosts were great and the twin room was comfortable. Breakfast was simple but tasty. It was really pleasant!

Stayed in May 2025

We liked everything, no complaints.

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay at the share house! It was perfect as a base for exploring Kanazawa. The immediate area around the house was fascinating, with beautiful old houses and shrines around every corner. The room we were provided was spacious and the amenities clean and convenient. We really appreciated the warmth and hospitality of our hosts throughout our short stay. And of course, Gao was super cute! We would definitely return to Share House Gaooo and beautiful Kanazawa!

Stayed in April 2025

The stairs are very steep to the bedroom and Shoku kindly took my heavy suitcase up for me.

Breakfast was simple. I ate a 2nd breakfast an hour later. The couple who own and run Gaooo are warm, hospitable, helpful and kind. The guesthouse is homely and a lovely place to stay. The room was lovely, large and decorated with traditional furniture

Stayed in April 2025

The location was within 15-20 minutes walking distance of main sights and close to the bus stop from Kanazawa station The couple are very warm and welcoming and helpful. There’s a lovely family atmosphere.

Stayed in April 2025

Absolutely fantastic stay in an authentic and local home of a wonderful Japanese couple. Great location to explore Kanazawa. The room was spacious and had everything one could need. It was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed at, and it had literally everything, it would be impossible to find a thing this guesthouse didn’t have. The hosts are the sweetest and kindest people, you can feel how much effort they have poured into this lovely guesthouse. Master Gao is the perfect host as well. It was cold and rainy during my stay but I had super warm and cozy blankets and even if it was not needed while sleeping, the heater worked perfectly. I loved sleeping on a futon on tatami flooring, it was a totally new and memorable experience and in the morning I woke up very well rested. The price quality ratio is out of balance, meaning, this is a fantastic stay. Thank you so much and I hope many more travellers will make their Kanazawa visit special by staying in this guesthouse.

Stayed in March 2025

nothing

all perfect, the host, the room, the district, and the dog.

Stayed in February 2025

Stairs were a little steep. If you find it hard to carry your suitcase upstairs, maybe request the downstairs room. There's only one bathroom and shower to share. We found it no problem.

It felt very family-like and comforting. There is a shared guest area where you can get tea and sit down for a break. The hosts offer breakfast for very little cost. Everything is kept very clean and tidy, and the towels were cleaned and changed daily. The beds were futons on tatamis, which was very comfortable. We were warm even in the middle of winter! Daily amenities were provided. We stayed upstairs where we had two rooms for four people (one large room and one smaller room). The large room was big enough to lay out all our luggages while the futons were laid out. There are several bus stops nearby with the RL Kanazawa sight seeing bus stop (runs daily every 15mins) just outside. The host gave us recommendations on a map and made sure we knew where we were going. I would definitely come back again if I'm in Kanazawa!

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing, really, but this accommodation is simple and you need to be aware of that. Also, this is for quiet considerate travellers, not a party hostel.

Lovely guesthouse close to Higashi Chaya. It is run by an older couple who live on site and there are two or three guest rooms and an adorable Shiba Inu living in the house. I had the smallest room on the ground floor, which was incredibly cheap. Just a few tatami, a small table, a low chair, hooks for clothes. An aircon/heater that worked very well. Natural day light. For me, who goes out sightseeing, that was more than enough. There is also a large kitchen/ living room you are free to use, laundry facilities. All bathrooms are shared and are spick-and-span. The hosts are super friendly and speak English. Buses for the sights are close by, one bus stop basically in front of the house, another 300m away. Also, there are two really great onsen. Yamato Onsen is maybe 200m away and has muddy brown lovely onsen water. Kuwana Yu is about 500m and has fewer onsen baths but a sauna. Both are vintage Showa era public baths, basic but super clean, bring your own towel.

Stayed in November 2024

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Beautiful homestay with such kind people and of course Gao. Comfortable and clean room with easy and flexible check in. Great price and a really good walkable location. The breakfast offered is super tasty and very cheap! We enjoyed our stay here

Stayed in October 2024

Amazing hosts, amazing shiba inu (Gao) and very comfortable room to sleep in!

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing to complain about they had all the amenities available for you to use

Amazing stay central and walkable to Higashi Chaya district, castle, gardens and train station. Soku, Chiketo, and GAO were absolutely lovely and super hospitable. I will be staying here again. The tatami mats (with a mattress) were super comfortable to sleep on and the rooms were nice and spacious with a heater that made you warm straight away. As a solo female traveller I felt safe and welcomed in this home and in the area. Tip: order the breakfast it is delicious

Stayed in November 2024

Owners were lovely and room was very cute, comfortable and warm.

Stayed in December 2024

It was a short but amazing stay!! Owner is super friendly and always up for a talk.. room, bathroom,kitchen everything was clean and very nice.. room was available way before check in time.. and could enter before😊 was very kind.. location is good.. near public transport and Higashi Chaya district.. castle and park are not too far as well.. breakfast was delicious too.. and the presence of Gaoo the dog a plus😊 i would definetly stay here again! Thank you!!!

Stayed in November 2024

The most beautiful and touching experience of Japanese hospitality. At Gao’s, Yoneda and Soku’s warm welcome made us feel like we stayed with a family. Little Gao-chan was an angel, and we couldn’t get enough of him ❤️ Our room was a big 2-floor room with an AC. We were warm and slept well. The futons can be a bit unusual after western beds, but our backs were really happy with the experience and we rested really well. The guest house and the district are very quiet and allow for good rest. The accommodation is in an excellent location if you want to visit places in Kanazawa. You can reach most places by foot easily, and during rainy days you can use bus connections, as the area is well connected. In the end of our stay, our kind hosts gave us handmade gifts, which was incredibly touching.

Stayed in November 2024

Great location. Very welcoming and accommodating host.

Stayed in November 2024

We had such a heartwarming stay! The hosts are very kind persons and we felt welcomed. We had everything we needed. Simple stay but filled with love. Gao boy is so adorable!

Stayed in November 2024