Name: Zaimoku-an
Address: 920-0921 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Zaimokucho 3-9, Japan, Zaimokucho 3-9, Ishikawa, 920-0921, Japan
Rating: 9.6

Zaimoku-an

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Property highlights

The entire place is yours

2 bedrooms, 7 beds, 1 bathroom, 967 ft²

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, Free parking, Private parking

Views

Balcony, View, Garden view, Terrace

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator, Microwave

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Zaimoku-an in Kanazawa offers a villa with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a private garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The villa features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a balcony, dining area, and soundproofing, ensuring a relaxing stay. Convenient Location: Located less than 1 km from Kanazawa Castle and a 9-minute walk to Kenrokuen Garden, the property is also close to attractions such as the Kanazawa Phonograph Museum and Myoryuji Ninja Temple. Komatsu Airport is 33 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Zaimoku-an is praised for its attentive host, beautiful garden, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Two-Bedroom Villa Bedroom 1 3 futon beds Bedroom 2 4 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel

Czech Republic

“Everything, the place is a dream come thru. Location, decor, little touches, Michio the host. If we ever in Kanazawa in the future we would love to stay again.”

Tadders

United Kingdom

“The house was beautiful, modern but traditional and loved staying there. A very cute little bakery next door too!”

Geert

Belgium

“This is a real Japanese house with futon beds, with all the luxury and space you need. Parking spot close to the house.”

King

Hong Kong

“The house is very conveniently located. All major sight seeing points are within walking distance. The house itself is very nicely decorated, clean, spacious, with a beautiful balcony and a well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend.”

Sarah

Netherlands

“Was a beautiful Japanese house. Been the accommodation highlight of the trip. Pick-up service was very highly appreciated with the owner giving useful tips. Garden pond is very nice. Would love to come back.”

Callan

Australia

“A welcome change to get a personal check in rather than the usual ‘here’s a code’. Michio does an excellent check in and pick up from station. Loved the accommodation and location. Very comfortable. Little backyard yard with small pond close to...”

Nicola

New Zealand

“Zaimoku-an is exceptional! Perfect location to visit the must see sites of Kanazawa. Kenroku-en is virtually on your back doorstep. Bus stop nearby to get to and from the station. JR bus so you can use your suica card. Zaimoku-an is situated in a...”

Gianpiero

Italy

“Amazing experience in a traditional, exceptionally equipped Japanese house”

Macy

Australia

“Gorgeous guest house with everything you could need for your stay. Nicely positioned close to key tourist spots, while still tucked away enough to feel like authentic. Michio was a great host, picking us up from the station, pointing out key...”

Phil

New Zealand

“Location, quiet, great facilities. Easy to walk to all the sights.. easy 30 minute walk along river to train station. Many restaurants nearby. Great little corner store within 50m. Bakery next door! Coffee beans and grinder provided. Thank you...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by shibano michio

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,301 reviews from 7 properties

7 managed properties

Company information

Hello travelers from around the world! My main business is real estate, but my interest in traditional houses led me to build this villa. I run this villa and "Hashiba-an". Kanazawa has its own charm: Traditional buildings, handcrafts, historical architecture, Sado or tea ceremony, Zen, and Noh or traditional performing arts. These are concentrated in the city and most of the attractions are located within walking distance. During my experience in learning about the tea ceremony, I started thinking about creating a simple and cozy accommodation. I wanted to put the charms of Kanazawa into one place, so I created this villa. Unfortunately, my tea ceremony teacher passed away years ago, but the time I spent with the teacher was truly delightful as we usually practiced after a hard day of work. It was such an enlightening experience as it was just two of us appreciating the beauty of the Kenroku garden in the tea house known as a Chashitsu. Kanazawa is known as Chanoyunomachi or a tea town. So I would highly recommend you experience the tea ceremony if you come to Kanazawa. You will be fascinated by the city and see it from a different perspective.

Property information

Zaimokuan is a newly opened house. The design is based on an analysis of questionnaires for Hashiba-an which I've run since 2016. Many people are interested in a traditional house, but when they actually stay, they realize it is somewhat inconvenient. We recieved reviews like “cold in the winter”, “very small and steep stairs”, “we had to be careful with the noise level for close neighbors.” So, I've sought out more comfort for Zaimokuan: A convenient warm house equipped with TV which you can freely watch without disturbing neighbors and with a feeling of tradition. I wanted to solve all of the issues, so I decided to build from scratch. Despite the difficulties to meet all building standards and ordinances, it turned out great, thanks to the tremendous efforts made by many people. The key element of this house is the Fusuma painting on the sliding doors upstairs. You will be amazed by the painting created by Kahoko Ueshima, who works actively in the ParalymArt. She uses primary colors for her subjects and the dark colors for background, which creates good contrast to make subjects stand out. I believe her painting breathed new life into Zaimoku-an.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Zaimoku-an takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zaimoku-an in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: 金沢市指令収衛指第15135号