Stay in a Living Piece of Kanazawa’s History
A Private Stay in a 150-Year-Old Cultural Property
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is a private, whole-house accommodation in an authentic machiya more than 150 years old and registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
The exact year of construction is unknown. The surviving property record shows an initial ownership registration in 1888, but this does not represent the year in which the house was built. Its history and architectural characteristics suggest that the machiya dates from the late Edo or early Meiji period.
According to the history passed down with the house, it was once the home of an ashigaru-a lower-ranking samurai who served the Kaga Domain .
Located approximately five minutes on foot from Kanazawa Station,the house offers a rare combination of history,privacy and convenience.
Only one group stays at a time.The entire house-including its traditional tatami rooms,kitchen,bathroom,laundry facilities and small garden-is exclusively yours.
More Than a Place to Sleep
Stepping inside Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is like stepping into another time.
Original wooden beams, earthen walls, traditional furnishings and architectural details preserve the atmosphere of life in old Kanazawa. The house also contains armor, spears and other objects connected with samurai culture.
This is not a reproduction or a conventional hotel decorated in a Japanese style.It is a genuine historic home that has been carefully preserved and continues to live.
Here, Japanese history is not something displayed behind museum glass. It becomes part of your stay.
A Personal Connection with Kanazawa
The house is personally cared for by its owner, Hitty, who is passionate about preserving Kanazawa’s historic machiya and sharing their stories with visitors from around the world.
Whenever possible, Hitty welcomes guests personally and introduces the history of the house, its architecture and the objects displayed inside.
Guests are invited not simply to visit Kanazawa, but to feel connected to its people, history and culture.
Ideal for Culturally Curious Travelers
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is especially suited to:
Couples seeking a memorable and private stay
Families wishing to experience traditional Japanese life together
Friends traveling as a small group
Travelers interested in Japanese architecture, history and samurai culture
Guests who value authenticity, privacy and personal stories over standardized luxury
Historic Character with Modern Comfort
While preserving the character of the original machiya, the house provides the comforts needed for a relaxing stay, including:
Private use of the entire house
Kitchen
Separate private bathroom
Washing machine and dryer
Floor heating
Free Wi-Fi
One complimentary parking space
Self check-in
Personal assistance from the owner when needed
Please note that this is an authentic historic building. It has steep stairs, low ceilings and delicate traditional features. These characteristics are part of its history and charm, but guests with limited mobility should consider them before booking.
To protect the historic building and provide a comfortable environment for all guests, please refrain from wearing strong perfume or using strongly scented products inside the house.
Location
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is approximately a five-minute walk from Kanazawa Station.
Its convenient location provides easy access to Omicho Market, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, the Nagamachi Samurai District and Kanazawa’s historic teahouse districts.
It is an ideal base for travelers arriving by the Hokuriku Shinkansen and for those continuing their journey through Japan.
Stay Somewhere You Will Remember
Many places offer a comfortable night.
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku offers something rarer: the opportunity to live, for a short time, inside the story of Kanazawa.
One historic house.
One private group.
One unforgettable stay.
Capacity
The maximum capacity is 7 people. It is a standard of 5 people to spend leisurely on the second floor.
Stairs
Like a ninja house, the stairs are quite steep and the ceiling is low. One last samurai lived in this house during the Meiji period. The stairs are thrilling, but please be careful not to slip or hit your head.
room
All the main rooms have air conditioning, and the first floor living room has floor heating.You can spend it comfortably throughout the year.
discount
The charge setting is up to 7 people. There is a special discount when staying for 2 nights or more.
Parking
There is one parking lot. Use is free. It is about 1 minute walk from our hotel. Parking without a roof. The size： 2.5m x 5.6m. Use time is from check-in to check-out.
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku was interviewed for a family pictorial.
It is featured in "Keigatsu" of the home picture magazine net version. The special feature theme is "Experience living in Kanazawa by staying in a private townhouse".
Our Actions to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
Kanazawa Machiya Kenroku is taking the following preventive measures to ensure that our guests stay comfortable and at ease. ・Installation of a hand sanitizer at the lobby ・Installation of humidifiers in the second floor bedrooms ・ This inn is a private space only for customers. Even though we are the staff at the inn, once the customer has checked in, we do not enter the inn in principle. The key code will block the entrance to the hotel, so no third parties can enter. Therefore, there is no possibility that the customer will come into close contact with a third party inside the inn. We think whether it is safer than other accommodations. ・ There are windows on the first and second floors that allow free ventilation. ・Enforcement of wearing a mask and washing hands often for all employees ・ If a coronavirus infected person appears, we will publish it on our website without delay in cooperation with the public health center. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Its history and architectural characteristics suggest that the machiya dates from the late Edo or early Meiji period.
The exact year of construction is unknown. The surviving property record shows an initial ownership registration in 1888, but this does not represent the year in which the house was built.