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 8.3 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
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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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United States“The traditional historic house and spa, the excessive breakfast and dinner, the garden and the wonderful and kind staff.” - Saad
Norway“Fine place , good people , good food and extremly clean” - Rosie
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“Everything!! Such a beautiful and authentic place with amazing people around 💞” - Alena
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.” - Anindita
India“Stunning location with unmatched hospitality. The staff was cheerful and extremely helpful and went out of the way to extend every help we needed, in spite of the language barrier. Looking forward to coming back again.” - Ioana
Romania“Amazing and unique experience at this traditional ryokan. Service was great and the kaiseki meals were simply wonderful. Excellent indoor details and breathtaking garden views.” - David
Singapore“Exceptional stay with a top notch traditional Ryokan experience in the countryside of Kanazawa. From the high quality of staff service to the amazing traditional Japanese meals served, to the comfortable room and top notch hot spring, the stay was...” - Debs
Italy“It's been a wonderful experience staying here. It's an histoeical building in a very quiet zone, that has a special kind of thermal water. There's lots of small courtyards with green scenery all around, and the whole thing is just so beautiful! ...” - Gioacchino Italy“Excellent staff, very kind and well organized. Very good experience with typical dinner and breakfast. Location very nice, 15 minutes by car from Kanazawa station.”
Managed by Seiichi Ishiya
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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 needs to be paid at the property.
