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Motoyu Ishiya

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Umebachi] | Living area | LCD TV
Garden
Interior entrance
Public bath

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Chi 95, Fukatanimachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, 920-0165
  • Kanazawa Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kazuemachi Chaya District
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Higashi Chaya District
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Komatsu (KMQ)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Japanese-Style Superior Quadruple Room with Private Toilet [Takasago] | Living area | LCD TV

Japanese-Style Superior Quadruple Room with Private Toilet [Takasago]

  • 388 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Quadruple Room with Private Toilet | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese-Style Deluxe Quadruple Room with Private Toilet

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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LCD TV

Japanese-Style Deluxe Corner Twin Room with Private Toilet and Mountain View [Kuzyaku]

  • 312 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Room with Tatami Area and Private Toilet with Garden View [Yurino]

Room with Tatami Area and Private Toilet with Garden View [Yurino] | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Room with Tatami Area and Private Toilet with Garden View [Yurino]

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Corner Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Ume] | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese-Style Deluxe Corner Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Ume]

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Mountain View [Hosho]

Japanese-Style Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Mountain View [Hosho] | Living area | LCD TV

Japanese-Style Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom and Mountain View [Hosho]

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Compact Twin Room with Private Toilet [Satoyama]

Japanese-Style Compact Twin Room with Private Toilet [Satoyama] | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Japanese-Style Compact Twin Room with Private Toilet [Satoyama]

  • 161 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Umebachi]

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Umebachi] | Living area | LCD TV

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Private Toilet and Garden View [Umebachi]

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Maisonette Suite with Tatami Area [Tenpougra] | Living area | LCD TV

Maisonette Suite with Tatami Area [Tenpougra]

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Spa
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  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (689)
The price is $90
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$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
SOKI KANAZAWA

About this property

Motoyu Ishiya

3.5-star Kanazawa ryokan with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this ryokan has coffee/tea in a common area and a meeting room. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, free newspapers, and a garden.
Motoyu Ishiya offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kanazawa ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Services include massages. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.
Motoyu Ishiya features hot springs. The ryokan offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hot springs ryokan also offers a library, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Motoyu Ishiya has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8 AM.
Motoyu Ishiya has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot springs
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 01 and May 29.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax will be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that bookings under JPY 5000 (excluding tax) per person, per night will be exempt, and further exemptions may apply.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Motoyu Ishiya Inn Kanazawa
Motoyu Ishiya Inn
Motoyu Ishiya Kanazawa
Motoyu Ishiya
Motoyu Ishiya Ryokan
Motoyu Ishiya Kanazawa
Motoyu Ishiya Ryokan Kanazawa

Motoyu Ishiya Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ryokan was a top experience of our two-week trip in Japan. Such a charming and unique oasis and glimpse of traditional Japanese life. The rooms and facilities are even better than pictured. An onsen is included in the price, and you can go as often as you'd like. We highly recommend their nine-course meal that you can reserve (for an extra fee) up to two days prior to your stay. They even accommodated our group member's gluten allergy. The ryokan is easily accessible by bus from Kanazawa station (the folks at the Tourist Information Center make it easy to find), and you're greeted by staff the minute you get off the bus, as the stop is right there. We cannot say enough about this experience. It was definitely worth its value and will forever be a highlight of our time. Thank you, everyone at Motoyu Ishiya, for making our stay a memorable one!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
We loved the location and the hot spring onsen was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing ryokan!
We had such an amazing time at this ryokan. A bit secluded just outside of Kanazawa it allowed us to just relax and enjoy the moment. The architecture and interior of the ryokan and its garden is outstanding! Every detail matters! It has a beautiful onsen, comfortable rooms and great food. We had the best time at dinner, everyone was heartwarmingly friendly and the food was served in such a nice way! I was especially grateful that they cooked an individual vegetarian meal for me! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic dinner/ryokan and onsen experience
This was a great stay in Kanazawa. Traditional ryokan with great onsen. It is not downtown but a taxi from the Morimoto station (two stops from jR Kanazawa station) is only 1500 yen. What would have been nice to know prior to the stay was that there is a single JR bus from the hotel to downtown, sights and the JR station at 9:21am. The arrival at the JR station is a little after 10:00 am for planning purposes. Dinner is a big part of the experience. We enjoyed it but felt that one night was sufficient- especially because you get a similar experience at breakfast. We were able to find a fabulous meal downtown our second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A different experience, but worth trying!
A different experience from any hotel I’ve ever stayed before, but definitely worth trying. The level of service from the staff is amazing (they will go and wave goodbye to you as you leave!).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Good food. Overall great
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The spa was clean and nice. Breakfast was very delicious. It's a bit far from Kanazawa city, but ir was perfect for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mixed experience
We had a mixed experience at this ryokan. First, our expectations were high both because of the other reviews of this place and my excellent experience at a different Japanese ryokan 5 years ago. When we arrived we were assigned a tour guide who was an elderly, somewhat gruff woman who didn't speak a word of English. She rapidly showed us where our room was, and where the onsen was (bathhouse) but was in such a rush, and communication was so poor, that she failed to show us many important things such as the customs for the bathhouse, where to go for dinner (it was in our room previously), and how to operate things in the room. She was also our server at dinner, with the same rushed, gruff manner, which included failing to remove dirty dishes as each new course was served. Add to this that dinner was not very goo, and we only had one sitting chair (vs the floor) and no hot water in our room and we were quite unhappy. But once we complained the next day they fixed the hot water, gave us a new chair, and changed our server to a delightful young woman who at least used Google Translate to communicate. And the second dinner was excellent (I included photos). Based on our first day I wouldn't recommend this ryokan. Based on the next 24 hours I would.

8/10 Good

Oleg, Sydney , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice ryokan but remotely located
Very nice ryokan , but too far away from Kanazawa centre . The are only 2 buses in the morning ana 2 afternoon. Taxis are quite expensive there. And if you are tourists with luggages it is not very convenient

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely traditional ryokan- not to be missed!
If you want a traditional Japanese experience, stay at Motoyu Ishiya Ryokan! From the warm arrival with tea to the inhouse hot springs, this is a lovely and not-to-be-forgotten experience. Staff is friendly and accommodating. All public areas have Zen views from the windows. It was truly a highlight of our trip!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shame I can only give 5/5
This hotel is amazing, great views, scenery, onsen and staff are all great, this is a real Ryokan not like the ones that pretend to be. Staff waited for us to leave to wave us off and were very helpful, tried so hard to talk to us in English, was great all round.

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Onsen! Fantastic Ryokan.

6/10 Okay

Marco, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Ryokan outside Kanazawa
This Ryokan is nice and really traditional. Pro: typical, in-house onsen. Con: A bit far from Kanazawa (takes good 20-30 min by Taxi to get there and about 1.5-2k JPY). Stayed only one night, loved the onsen, but could not eat breakfast as I had to leave too early (6.45am - breakfast starts at 7.30).

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth the price for authentic experienc
Staff was amazing. Onsen were silky and comforting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special place
Located a short bus ride outside of Kanazawa city, the ryokan is surrounded by forest and was a lovely place to stay. The tatami rooms were large, service was incredible and the onsen perfectly relaxing. Highly recommended!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
・宿の設備など ２００年の歴史ある宿で、和風の雰囲気を味わえることを期待した。 おおむね期待通りの雰囲気の宿だった。 趣のあるお堂や庭があるので、夜間にライトアップするともっと良くなると思った。 ・課題 今回はエクスペリアで予約したが、そもそも石屋に連絡が行っていなかった。 IT系が苦手なのかもしれないが、金沢市を含めインバウンドや観光に力を入れる以上言い訳にはならない。 若いスタッフがいなくても宿泊客との接点を予約サイトに任せて、十分な確認が取れない体制になっているのは問題といえる。 ITに振り回されるのではなく、宿がITを利用しているという意識をもって取り組んでいただきたい。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

えつ, 大阪

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても趣のあるお宿です。 能の舞台を見ながら頂くお食事も加賀特産のお野菜などを使用してあり、普段食べた事のない食材で美味しかったです。 温泉も本当にコーヒーですか？と思う様な色でしっとりとしています。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Une expérience a ne pas retenter. Pour toutes sortes de raisons : le côté complètement désuet, la nourriture, le service. Tout était complètement dépassé malheureusement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
素敵な時間
とても素敵な時間を過ごせました
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
金沢郊外の洒落た温泉宿。みごとな加賀料理を堪能。
金沢の町中は人が多いので、郊外の山の中にある温泉宿を選びました。大成功。庭にある能舞台を見ながらの夕食は伝統的な加賀料理の洒落たアレンジ。ここでしか食べられないすばらしい夕食でした。もちろん朝食もすてきでした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

MINORU

とってもいい旅館でした。
とっても雰囲気のいい旅館で良かったです。お風呂も広々としていて、昔ながらな感じが良かったです。ただ、お風呂は脱いだスリッパ用の下駄箱があるといいかなと思いました。 またお料理もとっても美味しかったです。虫が入っている事を伝えると、別のお料理を代わりに出してくださったのですが、そのお料理が何か分からず聞くと担当の仲居さんも分からず「食べてみてください」と言われてしまったのが？？って感じでした。 また、能舞台を見たくて案内された大広間へ行くとまだ夕食中で「いつ頃なら？」と聞くと「そんなの分かりません」と言う感じに冷たくあしらわれてしまいました。 能舞台をウリにしているので見学できるのだと思っていたのに、とっても残念でした。 もちろん対応が素晴らしい方がほとんどだったので、そのような方々が際立ってしまい印象に残ってしまいました。。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019