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Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa

Kanazawa / 金沢
The pretty streets of Kanazawa are like a time capsule, transporting you back to a simpler time, whe
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The Story

The pretty streets of Kanazawa are like a time capsule, transporting you back to a simpler time, when the city’s Higashi Chaya neighborhood was a bustling entertainment district that is still widely known as “Little Kyoto.”
　
The lovely ryokan Kanazawa Maki no Oto fits seamlessly into this milieu. Opened in 2015, this small establishment is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a more tranquil pace of life amid a bounty of beautiful things and get a taste of authentic traditional Japan. It is also an excellent base for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods, with their beautifully maintained historical houses, traditional arts and handicrafts, and gardens.
　
Maki no Oto Kanazawa differs from its rural cousin, Maki no Oto Toyama, with its old-style traditional urban vibe, which neatly matches the atmosphere of the surrounding district. The building has won an award from the city of Kanazawa for architecture and design that enhanced the beauty and authenticity of the famous old town. Some of the older locals said that seeing it took them back to an earlier time.
　
　
DINNER
　
Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa believes that meals while traveling are an important time to nurture precious memories of the guests’ trip and their souls. For those who value food during their travels, Kanazawa is a wonderful city with many dining options, rich in food from the mountains and sea, chefs, and culture. The ryokan would like you to enjoy the best dinner trip in Kanazawa, in addition to their Japanese restaurant, Higashiyama Wakon, so they have formed close partnerships with famous local restaurants outside the ryokan to offer the guests Kanazawa's exclusive gourmet cuisine in a variety of genres.

Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa is an unconventional auberge. In addition to the chefs at Higashiyama Wakon, the chefs at each famous restaurant love the local area and entertain guests with exquisite dishes.

Enjoy a dinner trip to Kanazawa, the city of gastronomy, through Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa.
　
　
BREAKFAST
　
Breakfast is only served in Western style. The parfait-like salad with seasonal fruits and vegetables is beautifully presented on a plate, and the freshly baked croissants are crispy and have a distinct aroma of Japanese wheat. The handmade roasted onion sauce helps you enjoy the delicious taste of vegetables, which is just exquisite.

Rooms

  • ROOM Modern Japanese Room NISHI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a sma…
  • ROOM Western-Style Room HIGASHI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a sma…
  • ROOM Modern Japanese Room YUZEN Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a sma…
  • ROOM Western-Style Room KAGAYAKI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a sma…
    ROOM Modern Japanese Room NISHI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a small number of guests, with two rooms in the main building and two rooms in the annex building across the street. NISHI is located on the second floor of the main building. Maki no Oto Kanazawa’s rooms are simple and comfortable, with clean lines accented by beautiful glassware. It boasts enormous windows and balconies looking out onto the ryokan’s garden, with pretty greenery above and below. The balconies have their own garden as well, along with tables and chairs. The in-room amenities are original, using high-quality Japanese plant extracts, the high-end Lixil toilets stand to attention when you approach, and coffee and tea makers are ready to serve you in the kitchenettes. This room is decorated in a modern Japanese style, with semi-double-sized beds in a separate bedroom dividable with shoji sliding doors. The living room is tatami-floored and equipped with reclining chairs, foldable chairs, and a sound system. The big bathtub comes with a restful view of the balcony and the garden below. This 50-square-meter room accommodates 2 to 3 guests. (The third guest is required to sleep in a futon)
    ROOM Western-Style Room HIGASHI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a small number of guests, with two rooms in the main building and two rooms in the annex building across the street. HIGASHI is located on the second floor of the main building. Maki no Oto Kanazawa’s rooms are simple and comfortable, with clean lines accented by beautiful glassware. It boasts enormous windows and balconies looking out onto the ryokan’s garden, with pretty greenery above and below. The balconies each have their own garden. The in-room amenities are original, using high-quality Japanese plant extracts, the high-end Lixil toilets stand to attention when you approach, and coffee and tea makers are ready to serve you in the kitchenettes. This double room is designed for comfort and is equipped with a king-sized bed so the guest can relax and enjoy the view of the balcony and garden below. The living room features a two-seater sofa, TV, and sound system. Spending your bath time in a bathtub made of soft materials will relax your mind and body. This 48-square-meter room accommodates 1 to 2 guest(s).
    ROOM Modern Japanese Room YUZEN Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a small number of guests, with two rooms in the main building and two rooms in the annex building across the street. YUZEN is located on the first floor of the annex building. Maki no Oto Kanazawa’s rooms are simple and comfortable. The in-room amenities are original, using high-quality Japanese plant extracts, the high-end Lixil toilets stand to attention when you approach, and coffee and tea makers are ready to serve you in the room. The annex with two rooms has just been added since August 2020 and is designed to make your stay in the townhouse comfortable. YUZEN is the only one of the four rooms on the first floor, characterized by its spaciousness, allowing the guest to see the patio from wherever they are, and the open bedroom has two semi-double-sized beds. The tatami-floored living room features a two-seater sofa, TV, and sound system. The multifunctional bathtub lets you experience the Japanese love for baths, with hot water flowing from the headrest to your shoulders. This 46-square-meter room accommodates 2 to 3 guests. (The third guest is required to sleep in a futon)
    ROOM Western-Style Room KAGAYAKI Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa has a total of four guestrooms. This inn is for entertaining a small number of guests, with two rooms in the main building and two rooms in the annex building across the street. Maki no Oto Kanazawa’s rooms are simple and comfortable. The in-room amenities are original, using high-quality Japanese plant extracts, the high-end Lixil toilets stand to attention when you approach, and coffee and tea makers are ready to serve you in the room. The annex with two rooms has just been added since August 2020 and is designed to make your stay in the townhouse comfortable. KAGAYAKI is a guest room with beautiful light falling through the lattice door, which is a simple and clean space with a high ceiling and an open bedroom with semi-double-sized beds. The living room has an electric reclining sofa, TV, and sound system. The multi-functional bathtub lets you experience the Japanese love for baths, with hot water flowing from the headrest to your shoulders. This 40-square-meter room accommodates 2 guests.

FACILITIES &
SERVICES

  • Entrance & Lobby Entrance & Lobby
  • Dining Dining
  • Collaboration with a wide range of local partner restaurants Collaboration with a wide range of local partner restaurants
  • A special experience plan to experience the culture of Kanazawa A special experience plan to experience the culture of Kanazawa
    Entrance & Lobby Maki no Oto is an enthusiastic contributor to the surrounding old neighborhood. The entrance is small and nondescript, and the facade fits seamlessly into the traditional streetscape of central Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya district. Inside, the lobby is elegant, modern and inviting.
    Dining The Japanese restaurant attached to the first floor of the main building, Higashiyama Wakon, is closely intertwined with Maki no Oto and its concept of mixing traditional Japan and modern luxury. The cuisine is kaiseki ryori (traditional Japanese haute cuisine) served Kappo-style – that is, at the counter with the chef working in front of the diners. All 10 seats at the counter have a clear view of the chef doing frying fish, cutting sashimi, grilling various things – a fascinating display. The restaurant’s windows look out onto the ryokan’s garden, which can clearly be seen from the two seats at the table. Rather than being designed as a conventional Japanese garden, the garden expresses the concept of satoyama, the traditional landscape and lifestyle that has existed in Japan’s countryside since time immemorial. The ryokan also boasts an extensive wine collection and the local sake, for which Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures are famous. They can suggest pairings, including wine and local sake.
    Collaboration with a wide range of local partner restaurants Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa’s dinner style is unique. In addition to the Japanese restaurant at the facility, Higashiyama Wakon, the guests can also go out and enjoy Kanazawa's gourmet cuisine for dinner at famous restaurants. A variety of genres is available, and the ryokan can arrange dinner at popular restaurants such as sushi, teppanyaki, soba kaiseki, tempura, and Western cuisine. However, all restaurants have limited seating capacity and are very popular, so they recommend making a request as early as possible. (Reservations cannot be made the day before and on the day of arrival.
    A special experience plan to experience the culture of Kanazawa Enjoy a special moment by staying in the Higashi Chaya District. After dinner, the ryokan would take you to their familiar tea shop, which is not open to first-time customers. A sophisticated way to play is to surrender to the tea shop’s proprietress so that you can enjoy the traditional culture and the essence of hospitality established by Kanazawa geisha. The special plan includes geisha entertainment with traditional music and dances provided by three geishas. (approximately 2 hours)

Map &
Transportation

Closest Train Station JR Kanazawa Station
ROUTE
Closest Bus Station JR Kanazawa Station Bus Stop
ROUTEs
Free pick-up service No
Complimentary transfer is not available. 10 min by taxi from Kanazawa station.
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
Route details

Ryokan Data

Area Kanazawa / 金沢
Name of Ryokan Auberge Maki no Oto Kanazawa / 薪の音 金澤
Address 1-5-8 Kannon-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0831
〒920-0831 石川県金沢市観音町1-5-8
Total Number of Rooms 4 rooms
Check-in Time 15:00
Check-Out Time 11:00
Credit Card Yes

Meals

Dinner Start Time 18:00 or 19:30
OR
Partner restaurants in Kanazawa City
Start Time: Varies depending on each restaurant
(starting from 18:00, 18:30, or 19:00)
Breakfast Start Time 8:00 - 9:00
In Room Dining Available Dining
Start Time: 18:00 - 19:30
OR
Partner restaurants in Kanazawa City
Start Time: Varies depending on each restaurant
Bar
Special Dietary Arrangements Yes
Vegan Friendly No
Western Breakfast Available Yes

Other Facilities & Services

Communal Bath No
Family Bath No
Private indoor bath in room Yes
Private open-air bath in the room No

Room Rates

ROOM RATES
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Room Type Description Seasonality Number of guest per room (JPY)
1 2 3 4
Modern Japanese Room NISHI 50m²
1 rooms
WD N/A 52,500 50,500 N/A
M N/A 54,500 52,500 N/A
HD N/A 57,500 55,500 N/A
Western-Style Room HIGASHI 48m²
1 rooms
WD 73,500 48,500 N/A N/A
M 75,500 50,500 N/A N/A
HD 78,500 53,500 N/A N/A
Modern Japanese Room YUZEN 46m²
1 rooms
WD N/A 52,500 50,500 N/A
M N/A 54,500 52,500 N/A
HD N/A 57,500 55,500 N/A
Western-Style Room KAGAYAKI 40m²
1 rooms
WD N/A 48,500 N/A N/A
M N/A 50,500 N/A N/A
HD N/A 53,500 N/A N/A
Note:
WD(Weekday) : Regular Weekday.
M:Friday, Sunday, Public Holiday
HD(Holiday) ：Previous night of Public Holiday and Saturday.

*Room rate at ryokan is for one person including one night accommodation, Japanese full-course dinner, breakfast, service charge and tax (Kanazawa Accommodation Tax is excluded in the rate).
*Please be advised that rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.

- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.
- Please note that a particular room cannot be guaranteed in advance unless otherwise stated by The Ryokan Collection
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