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Reviews of Murataya 2 stars

920-0981 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Katamachi 1-5-2 , Japan

#22 of 115 hotels in Kanazawa

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Review score

Based on 124 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Great stay! Everything was amazing, from the staff to the amenities and cleanliness. The best thing for us was the little private onsen that is accessible during the day. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    We very much enjoyed Kanazawa and our hotel stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't particularly have anything I didn't like. As mentioned, perhaps if it was a crowded time the lack of a private bathroom and bath could have been annoying. But this was not the case for us.

    We very much enjoyed our stay here. We would have extended it a night if we were able to. The 4 futons were comfortable and all set up for us when we arrived. We had the room that looked out over the garden, very cute. When we arrived, they had tea set up for us on the table. We were worried about the shared bathroom but it didn't end up being a concern. The areas were all very clean. We felt rather private, which might have just meant they weren't full and another time might have not felt this way(?) I never had to wait for the sink or toilet or shower/bath. We had a lovely surprise when we saw the two baths. Had we not already been to an onsen we might have been confused with the setup, but we had been to one in Tokyo and thus knew the layout (that you shower and clean up first, and sit on the little stool, etc.. Even my boys enjoyed this aspect of the hotel. It felt nice on our sore bodies. However, again, we never had to wait which was a huge bonus. Everything was clean, the hotel staff were polite. We had no issues. It was in a fun location we discovered. If you turn one way, it's more of a neighborhood with small restaurants and then if you turn the other way it's more of a lively area, like an outdoor mall with shops, restaurants, etc. Two extremes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuff was super nice. They dragged my heavy luggage upstairs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Most impressive were the Tatami-Rooms and traditional Sento Bath. The staff was able to help with all questions, even in english. The location was next to two major shopping streets and within 10 Minutes walkingdistance of the castle and kenroku-en.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location, easily walkable to all the attractions in Kanazawa. The owners are lovely and communicate well and make you feel very welcome.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice little inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and simple traditional Japanese accommodation. I particularly enjoyed the private public bath.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house! Kind staff with good English skills. The onsen-style baths were also great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are only two showers and hot baths for the whole ryokan, and you are only allowed to access them at certain times, so in theory it can happen that you don't get to shower in the evenings.

    Very nice people, good japanese breakfast, private hot baths

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Cute little guest house. Loved the Japanese style breakfast. Very clean room. Shared bathroom/ showers was a new experience for our family, but it worked out well. Sleeping on tatami turned out surprisingly super comfortable. This was the first stop on our trip to Japan, and we were happy to have it as an introduction to the Japanese ways.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Amazing traditional experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt the surroundings where a little bit sketchy at night but it wasn’t really bad

    Very nice staff and the facilities are very traditional and nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All perfect

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful staff, room and common spaces were clean, comfortable ryokan experience

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Hidden Gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The television was a little small and outdated but it was the only thing that we didn't care for.

    The bath was amazing, felt so refreshing and unique.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We LOVED our stay there. Such a nice, traditional and clean room and property!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    It's a lovely ryokan, the traditional Japanese room was beautiful and had all the amenities, including tea and a little sweet waiting for you. The owners were extremely kind and the ofuro at the end of a long day was just wonderful, a real treat. Within walking distance from station and all of Kanazawa's highlights. I greatly enjoyed my stay and would recommend it!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to not like really.

    Cool traditional Ryokan, totally worth the experience. The staff was kind and left me hot tea and sweets upon check in. It is a Japanese style accomodation, sleeping on a futton in the floor but still comfortable. There's also a kimono to wear during your stay which makes for some cool photos.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The futon was a little thin. Consider a thicker one for bigger guests.

    Good value, good location, clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely experience and well- located. The owners are a treasure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    A lovely, welcoming, relaxing ryokan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Was a great experience.

    Rooms were traditional style and very lovely. Futons extremely comfy even for my dad who has a bad back. The baths were very relaxing. Owners of property were extremely hospitable and kind.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Beautiful traditional guesthouse, comfortable futon beds and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful traditional guesthouse

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has two public bathrooms with an onsen each that is available from 3 - 11.30pm!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Japanese-Style Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely family run Ryokan. Comfortable room with shared facilities. Close to the main street and plenty of restaurants close by

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Comfortable and awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ryokan is so dainty and cute. The staff are also amazingly friendly and helpful! So happy I got to experience the japanese style of living through this ryokan.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Fabulous location, gorgeous traditional ryokan, amazing hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Honestly have nothing to complain about; I would not change a thing.

    Hosts were amazing! They went out of their way to be helpful and kind. The beds were super comfortable futon. We had a view of the beautiful little garden and the Japanese-style bath was lovely. Lots of instructions in English all over the hotel and the son Yuichi spoke good English.

    Stayed in January 2024

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