Amazing experience, great room and all round the perfect place to experience traditional Japanese living. It was just all round authentically beautiful.

Stayed in April 2024

I loved every single detail of the house! Staff was very helpful and kind

Stayed in April 2024

Very cute place and very kind host!

Stayed in April 2024

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lovely place with lot of charms. the host is very nice and welcoming

Stayed in April 2024

Loved it all!

The owners renovated a 110 + year old machiya (traditional Japanese House) and it is amazing. The attention to detail and the decor were carefully curated and beautiful. The bed was on the tatami mats and was extremely comfortable. The host was so helpful with recommendations and how to get around. I cannot say enough good about this place and the host.

Stayed in April 2024

Guests should be aware that the bathrooms are shared and separate to the bedrooms, so if you would have trouble going up/down stairs at night then this might be an issue for you.

Chiyo-san was a wonderful host, who explained everything we needed to know very clearly (especially the instructions for leaving or coming back to the guesthouse late at night/early in the morning). She has designed such a beautiful place and her husband has created a peaceful garden to look out on while planning your day ahead. We loved the vintage furnishings and the chance to spend the night on futon in a traditional tatami room.

Stayed in March 2024

It was great to stay at Machina Guest House. Highly recommended

Stayed in April 2024

We loved it, but may not suit if you are not into the calm/peaceful vibe

Such a beautiful and authentic place. Very delicate and calm and the host was lovely

Stayed in April 2024

It’s authentic house that was renovated recently. I liked cozy atmosphere here and want to stay a little more. Owners is so nice and can talk to other you in English and recommend you places for visit in Kanazawa. Location is in ten minutes from the culture center, so it’s quite there and peaceful. Room is huge by Japan standards and even had an improvised balcony, from which you can look at the garden. If you’re traveling around Japan like me, I recommend this place for at least two day, especially if you come from Tokyo.

Stayed in April 2024

There wasn't anything I would change about the guest house experience. It was a bit further from the main attractions of Kanazawa but still only a 10min walk from the guardens and 15 from Nagamachi.

Our host was fantastic. One of the most helpful and kind people I've met, she helped us significantly with planning our travel and coordinated taxis for us. Really above and beyond. The restored interior of the guest house was beautifully finished and provided a tasteful comfort that we both appreciated. All in, this was a fantastic accommodation.

Stayed in April 2024

Very lovely guest house with a great host. Pleasant change to the usual choice of more or less soulless hotels if you want something more unique. I visited for a couple of days to see Kanazawa. Would definitely choose this accommodation again. Medium-duration walk to the city centre.

Stayed in March 2024

The loop bus is handy to get from the train station and to access sightseeing (200 metres) Choiya was a marvellous host and booked two wonderful little local restaurants, a seafood restaurant being the best experience of our trip. She also organised luggage transfer for us.

Stayed in March 2024

The guesthouse has been beautifully restored, maintaining the period features, but including all the modern comforts. Great location, lovely host, beautiful garden. We will return again.

Stayed in March 2024

It was my first experience in a traditional japanese accomodation and I was not dissapointed. Its traditional, but at the same time modern. Stylish. Incredibly clean. They have a cozy room to drink tea and watch the amazing garden. Very quiet. It was like a holiday inside my holiday. Staff was very gentle.

Stayed in February 2024

The shared bathroom setup worked well, but did require going down the stairs. The place isn't super soundproof.

The location was great and the staff was really friendly. Check-in was smooth (despite being late at night) and they were able to store our bags on our last day. The place itself was really pretty, with a small garden that was beautiful in the snow.

Stayed in December 2023

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Exquisitely decorated yet very simple, beautiful, modern update of a gorgeous antique property.

Stayed in November 2023

nothing, everything was perfect.

This guest house/machiya is amazing! We loved it there. It is such nice place! Chiyo san is an amazing host. We would come back without a doubt.

Stayed in January 2024

Very fun and interesting atmosphere. A lot of love and care has gone into the design of the ryokan. Our host was lovely and we felt very welcome.

Stayed in January 2024

We had just checked in when the big earthquake happened. The caring of the owners was excellent. We felt safe, taken care of and supported through our stay. Despite how impactful this situation was, this journey, and this accommodation, were the most touching and special during our 3-week stay in Japan. The ryokan is a traditional accommodation, with a beautiful attention for detail. We stayed in the bedroom upstairs, with a space to seat, a space to sleep, and a cute balcony. Everything was just so beautiful, so taken care of, and it was incredible. We have not enough words of praise and gratitude towards our hosts. This was one of those experiences that touch our heart and leave a mark for eternity.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing bad.

A gorgeous house with very well kept rooms, and a very high attention to detail.

Stayed in December 2023

The house was an extremely cozy stay with very kind hosts and a wonderful location. If I am ever in kanezawa again, I will definitely stay here again, and I recommend this place to anyone staying in the city.

Stayed in November 2023

As mentioned, the ryokan/hotel is located in the modern area of town. You would need to take a 20-30 min or so bus ride to get into the old district. This can be both good and bad, since it is far from the old district (which are often swamped by tourists), you feel more like a local. However the historical sites are not readability accessible compared to other places. However I don't mind walking/taking public transport, but your mileage may vary.

It is a nice and comfy ryokan that is good value for money. The staff is wonderful and the amenities , although shared, are up to date and modern. The ryokan is situated in the modern area of town (near the modern art museum) and the shopping districts. There are a lot of quaint cafes and eateries that locals visit that are not bogged down with tourists. If you want a local hotel/ryokan that is good value for money, this is the place.

Stayed in November 2023

I loved how well kept this old house was and it really added to the charm of the place. The host was amazing and extremely friendly/kind and I really enjoyed the place.

Stayed in November 2023

You hear the other guests coughing, and they hear you coughing – but that's part of the real Japanese machiya experience ;-)

As authentic as it gets. Lovingly restored Japanese machiya with wonderful details. A real gem. Great host. Relatively close to Kenrokuen, but everything else also reachable by bus or on you own feet.

Stayed in November 2023