About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Yamanoo in Kanazawa offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Each room includes a bathrobe, yukata, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a serene garden and free WiFi. The ryokan provides a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Prime Location: Located 2 km from Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden, Yamanoo is near attractions such as Utasu Shrine and Kanazawa Yasue Gold-Leaf Museum. Komatsu Airport is 34 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the dinner and breakfast provided by the property, as well as the convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Belgium
“An unforgettable Ryokan experience that will remain etched in our memories. The culinary offerings—both dinner and breakfast—were exceptional, crafted with care and tradition. We had the distinct honor of being served by the fifth-generation chef...” - Hanna
Sweden
“Beautiful ryokan just above Higashiyama with friendly staff, gorgeous rooms and lovely views overlooking Kanazawa. Dinner was tasty and the breakfast was very nice too, served in a room with garden views. Very charming!” - Ad
Ireland
“Lovely staff, fantastic bedroom with great views, bathroom with fabulous wooden bath, formal Japanese meals” - Rungang
Germany
“Love Yamanoo, one of the most beautiful Ryokans I stayed in Japan. Just 4 rooms in middle of the Kanazawa old town. The room is simple and clean. The bath is newly renovated and I loved the design. The most stunning thing during the stay is the...” - Margherita
Switzerland
“Very traditional Japanese room with amazing bathtub. The tatami was extremely comfortable. The dinner and breakfast are amazing!” - Daniella
Australia
“The tranquil setting, the staff, the sleeping arrangements, the views, the bath, everything! Do yourself a favour and book the kaiseki breakfast and dinner, it was an experience we will remember for forever. Wish we could have stayed longer.” - Sibele
Brazil
“One of the finest ryokans in Japan. The property is beautiful, very well cared for, and the location is perfect, right by Higashi Chaya district. The food is amazing, very delicate and creative.” - Na
Singapore
“Food was incredible (freshest most tastiest ingredients prepared with so much love and care), room was very comfortable and clean, staff was extremely caring.” - Said
United States
“Wonderful Ryokan experience with a fantastic view. The wooden, very deep bathtub, was one of the best bathing experiences I’ve ever had.” - Novak
United States
“Excellent starter Ryokan experience. Highly recommended if you did not have ryokan experience. Good Japanese breakfast, nice kaiseki dinner, good selection of drinks for reasonable charges Good location - right next to geisha quarter, but ...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
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 Yamanoo 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.