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 colorful 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 flavorful 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Hot spring bath
Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Arie
Israel“They took care of us in the moment we arrived, took our luggage, and also my wife vegetarian so they took care of her in our meals. The food was great, it was a lot of food🤣🤣 The onsen was clean.” - Alison
United Kingdom“Traditional Japanese rooms with lovely onsen. Beautiful Japanese artifacts on display. Exceptional food. Staff were amazing. So helpful and friendly.” - Johanna
Finland“Beautiful house and views on the garden. Art displayed throughout, as well as flower arrangements. Great service!” - Emilio
Hong Kong“The best breakfast and dinner of the entire trip. Unique hotel for an exceptional experience. The best of all is their staff. Not for everybody, but I will definitely be back.” - Masami
United States“Authenticity of the ryokan as well as the beautiful grounds and the food was exceptional including the entire experience of staying at a ryokan.” - John United States“The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, always there to take care of every detail. It’s a small team so the same people that greet you when you arrive with hot tea will likely be serving you dinner or breakfast. The breakfasts and dinners...”
- Tom United States“Vibe was great. Relaxed with a rural elegance. Staff was very friendly and nice.”
- Michael United States“Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Really brought hospitality to the forefront of everything they did. The meals were beautifully prepared and presented. Onsen experience was lovely as well!”
- Devan
Canada“Amazing onsen (mineral rich dark water), beautiful architecture, friendly staff, good food, clean.” - Arada United States“The staff went above and beyond....they were so welcoming and warm and wanted to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. The onsen was great, our room was so spacious and clean and had everything we needed. The dinner was an experience!...”
Managed by Seiichi Ishiya
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 must be paid at the property.
