Motoyu Ishiya

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Boasting a 200-year history, Motoyu Ishiya features classic architecture, an original Noh stage and a garden. Surrounded by tranquil mountains, it offers luxurious Japanese accommodations with outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is available at the lobby, and guests can shop at the souvenir store on site. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and low furniture. Some offer beds, while other rooms come with traditional futon bedding. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Yukata robes are provided. Once every few years, Ishiya Motoyu hosts a genuine Noh play on their stage. The inn also houses drinks vending machines and free parking. Guests here can indulge on seasonal Japanese dishes featuring colourful Kaga vegetables and fresh seafood gathered from Nanao Bay each morning. The meal also includes local delicacies like Jibuni, a hot pot dish featuring duck and flavourful stock. Motoyu Ishiya is around a 20-minute drive from Kanazawa Castle’s Ishikawa gate, Higashi-Chaya Town and Omi-cho Market. Morimoto Train Station is a 7-minute drive or taxi ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 double beds
and
2 futon beds
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 futon beds
6 futon beds
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
2 single beds
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2 futon beds
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Katherine
Australia Australia
“Traditional Ryoken outside of the city centre of Kanazawa. Great to experience the traditions elements of Japan. Lovely menu in the evening. Staff were very accommodating. Not as much English spoke as at other centres we stayed in (Tokyo, Kyoto).”
Robinson
France France
“I loved the property, incredible piece of history, perfectly preserved with lovely decoration.”
Stefanie
Australia Australia
“Wonderful location, surrounded by beautiful trees. Very helpful and delightful staff members. Rooms are beautiful and fantastic, beds are very comfortable, service is amazing. Onsen is lovely. Food is great!! Dining room is beautiful.”
Stefano
Ireland Ireland
“An unbelievable memory that will stay with us forever. The staff is extremely helpful, the rooms are clean and absolutely gorgeous, and the Ryokan seems almost like a museum. The food was incredible and the onsen at night after walking for the...”
Susan
New Zealand New Zealand
“This is our fifth time in Japan, and Motoyu Ishiya is by far the best ryokan we have stayed at for so many reasons. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was out of this world. The ryokan itself is quite old, but it has a unique...”
J
United States United States
“The traditional historic house and spa, the excessive breakfast and dinner, the garden and the wonderful and kind staff.”
Saad
Norway Norway
“Fine place , good people , good food and extremly clean”
Rosie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were incredible and really took excellent care of us, including giving us a huge wave off when we left. They were very attentive and we found this touching when we departed.”
Nadia
Cyprus Cyprus
“Everything!! Such a beautiful and authentic place with amazing people around 💞”
Alena
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We really enjoyed our stay here, the atmosphere was fabulous. The dinner was really good, we have an opportunity to try food we have never ate before. Beds were very comfortable, everything was clean and cozy. Totally worth it.”

Managed by Seiichi　Ishiya

Company review score: 9.7Based on 732 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I will be the 9th generation of this inn. My hotel's employees, including the English do not speak only a little. However, it will be my best correspondence is not as you are able to satisfied with everyone in the hospitality subsequent 226 years.

Property information

'79 Ago, Prime Minister of Japan has stayed. That this hot spring liked to when I was writing the hanging scroll and "霊泉".

Neighbourhood information

The Onsen　water is characteristic of its amber-color and mild to the skin. It is also known as “Bihada-no-yu”, the hot spring for smooth skin.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Motoyu Ishiya

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 19:00 and 22:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that nearby dining options are limited.

The property has a strict curfew at 22:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Hot-spring opening times: 06:00 – 09:00 and 11:00 – 23:00

For the schedule and tickets of once every few years Noh play, please contact the property directly. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

If you would like a guided tour of the Noh stage, please check in before 4.30pm and ask at the front desk. The tour starts at 5pm and lasts for 30 minutes.

For guests traveling with children, please inform their number and ages to the property at the time of booking. Children’s rates apply.

-To eat dinner at the property, a reservation must be made at least 2 days in advance.

-You must check in by 19:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

-Starting times for dinner are 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00.

-Guests with a breakfast-included plan must check in by 21:00.

Guests must check in by 19:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

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