Ryokan Yamamuro

9.4

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.4/10, based on 942 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sumiyoshiya	9.7/10	813
🥈 2nd	黒梅屋 Kurumiya	9.7/10	510
🥉 3rd	TAKITEI Riverside Onsen ーA Hidden Ryokan in Kanazawaー	9.8/10	67
4th	Gunjo no Tsuki	9.6/10	163
5th	Ryokan Yamamuro Current ryokan	9.4/10	942
6th	Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen Kokarian	9.7/10	33
7th	Minshuku Ginmatsu	9.3/10	385
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284
12th	Matsusaki	9.2/10	223
13th	Yamanaka Onsen Kissho Yamanaka	9.1/10	454
14th	Murataya	9.1/10	451
15th	Yunokuni Tensyo	9.0/10	948
16th	Shirasagiyu Tawaraya	9.1/10	80
17th	Yamanakaonsen Hanamurasaki	9.1/10	73
18th	UTAIMACHI	9.5/10	16
19th	Kinjohro	9.0/10	169
20th	Kohan-no-Yado Morimoto	9.1/10	52
21st	Kocho	9.6/10	12
22nd	Tachibana Shikitei	9.0/10	115
23rd	Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso – Opening in 1st, Aug 2025	8.9/10	1,364
24th	Yamanaka Onsen Kagari Kisshotei	8.9/10	731
25th	Koorogirou	9.6/10	9
26th	Asadaya	9.4/10	12
27th	Ryotei Manyou	8.9/10	85
28th	Kuriya Yasohachi	8.9/10	71
29th	Yamanoo	9.5/10	7
30th	Hoshi	8.8/10	317
31st	Hokuriku Yamashiro Onsen Hotel Kikyou	9.0/10	21
32nd	Nakayasu Ryokan	8.8/10	131
33rd	Zenigame	9.4/10	7
34th	Manten no Tsujinoya	8.8/10	93
35th	Kanazawa Hyakurakusou	9.7/10	3
36th	Minshuku Kitamaebune	8.8/10	20
37th	Wadaya, cuisine de poissons de rivière et plantes de montagne	9.1/10	4
38th	Tsurukō	10.0/10	1
39th	Katsuzakikan	8.6/10	161
40th	Kyukamura Noto-Chirihama	8.7/10	7
41st	Togiso 能登の古民家宿	8.6/10	21
42nd	Yamashiro Onsen Miyabi no Yado Kaga Hyakumangoku	8.5/10	58
43rd	Hatori	8.5/10	641
44th	Rurikoh	8.5/10	1,339
45th	Tokigasane	8.4/10	170
46th	Ryokan Karasawa	8.3/10	149
47th	kanazawayuwakuonsen nihonryourisakaeya	8.3/10	458
48th	Onsen and Garden Nana	8.2/10	61
49th	Fujiya	8.2/10	206
50th	Tagawa Ryusenkaku	8.2/10	259
51st	Notoya	8.0/10	32
52nd	Yamanaka Onsen Hanatsubaki	8.1/10	581
53rd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashitaya	8.1/10	584
54th	Awazuonsen Kitahachi	7.9/10	62
55th	APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo	8.0/10	1,703
56th	Hotel Wellness Notoji	7.7/10	47
57th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nagayama	7.8/10	209
58th	SDGs BASE AQUA PLUS	4.4/10	4
59th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yoshinoya Irokuen	7.7/10	404
60th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel	7.6/10	138
61st	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kaga Maruya	7.4/10	383
62nd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamanaka Saichoraku	7.2/10	262
63rd	Yamashiro Onsen Yuzankaku	6.2/10	243
64th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kaga Yamashiro	5.8/10	393
65th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Awazu Grand Hotel	5.4/10	288
66th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashiro Saichoraku	4.0/10	466

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

City Center Old Town Food District Indoor Bath Reservable Bath

Location

920-0902 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Owaricho1-2-19, Japan

Staff 9,8/10

Facilities 9,0/10

Cleanliness 9,5/10

Comfort 9,4/10

Value for money 9,3/10

Location 9,7/10

Historic Family HeritageFamily-owned since 1893, giving the stay a genuine long-running ryokan character.

Central Kanazawa BaseSet in Owaricho, convenient for exploring Kanazawa’s historic core on foot.

Walk to SightsOmicho Market, Kazuemachi, and Kanazawa Castle area are all nearby.

Easy Bus AccessJust two minutes from Owari-cho bus stop and manageable from Kanazawa Station.

Traditional Japanese RoomsJapanese-style rooms, yukata, and tea sets reinforce the classic inn experience.

Warm Helpful HostsReview patterns and official descriptions consistently highlight friendly, attentive local hospitality.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsLocation is the strongest stay-length driver: you can check in, use the bath, walk Omicho or Higashi Chaya, then cover Kanazawa’s core sights the next day without needing a longer base at this property.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a traditional Kanazawa sightseeing base for 1–2 nights, not as a destination onsen ryokan or remote nature retreat.

Know before booking

No true onsenBaths are shared indoor baths, not a hot spring facility, so onsen-focused travelers may be disappointed.

Meals are limitedThis is mainly a simple stay; do not choose it expecting a full kaiseki ryokan dining experience.

Station not immediateWalkable from Kanazawa Station but better with bus or taxi if carrying large luggage.

Limited stay depthThe inn works well for short city exploration, but the property itself is not built for long resort-style stays.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Japanese breakfast is available by advance request; no clearly named restaurant found.

Nouka-Banzai ICHIBAYA (nearby)

nearbyabout 8 min walk

Useful Omicho Market stop for seafood bowls, sushi, oden, and local sake.

Okina Sushi (nearby)

nearbyabout 7 min walk

Long-running sushi restaurant near Omicho Market with fresh toppings.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Kanazawa Station and continue by local bus or a short taxi ride, especially if carrying luggage. If flying, Komatsu Airport is the practical airport, usually followed by the airport bus to Kanazawa Station and then a bus or taxi to the ryokan.

Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Stationstation
1.3 kmabout 18–25 minabout 8–12 min by taxiabout 10–20 min via Kanazawa Station area buses
Useful mainly for travelers using Hokuriku Railroad services; functionally part of the Kanazawa Station area for onward transfer to the ryokan.
Kanazawa Stationstation
1.4 kmabout 18–25 minabout 8–12 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by local bus depending on wait time
Main rail gateway for Kanazawa and the best overall arrival hub for most visitors. Use a bus if traveling light, or take a taxi if you have luggage.
Owaricho Bus Stopbus
60 mabout 1–3 minabout 3–5 min by taxinot applicable for the final approach
Best local stop for the ryokan; very useful for travelers arriving from Kanazawa Station or moving around central Kanazawa.
Musashigatsuji / Omicho Market Bus Stop Areabus
400 mabout 6–10 minabout 3–8 min by taxishort local ride or one stop area transfer, best checked locally
Helpful secondary bus access point in central Kanazawa, especially if arriving from sightseeing routes or local buses serving the city center.
Komatsu Airportairport
30 kmabout 40–60 min by car depending on trafficabout 50–75 min via airport bus to Kanazawa Station and onward local transfer
Most practical airport for Kanazawa. Usually best paired with the airport bus to Kanazawa Station, then taxi or local bus to the ryokan.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent old-town Kanazawa baseIt sits in Owaricho, an easy walk from Omicho Market and close to areas like Kazuemachi and the castle side of the city. This makes short stays far more efficient than sleeping near the station.
Genuinely traditional room styleRooms use tatami and futon bedding, so the stay feels distinctly Japanese rather than like a standard business hotel with ryokan branding. Some rooms also feature Kanazawa-inspired colors and garden-facing layouts.
Family-run atmosphereThis is a long-running family property, and the experience tends to feel personal rather than corporate. Travelers who value local advice and a warmer welcome often find that a real advantage in Kanazawa.
Good option for larger groupsThe larger room categories can host up to five or six guests, which is useful for families or friends who want to stay together in one Japanese-style space. That setup is harder to find in small city-center inns.
Strong value for a ryokan stayIt offers a traditional inn experience in central Kanazawa without pushing into luxury pricing. For travelers who care more about atmosphere, cleanliness, and location than elaborate amenities, it can be a smart pick.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Many rooms have shared bathroomsSeveral room types use shared bath and toilet facilities, which may feel inconvenient if you want full privacy or a hotel-like setup. You need to choose carefully if an en-suite matters to you.
No on-site parkingThe ryokan does not provide its own parking, so drivers need to use nearby coin parking. That adds a bit of hassle if you are arriving by car or carrying a lot of luggage.
Not ideal right by the stationIt is walkable from Kanazawa Station, but not especially close when compared with station-area hotels. After a train arrival, the transfer can feel inconvenient with heavy bags.
Simple stay with limited servicesThis is more of a no-frills traditional inn than a destination ryokan with kaiseki dinners, spa facilities, or elaborate communal spaces. Travelers expecting a pampered ryokan retreat may find it too modest.
Potential noise in an older-style buildingGuest feedback suggests the building can feel a bit less sound-insulated than a modern hotel. Light sleepers may want earplugs, especially in shared-facility room categories.

Current position: 5th out of 66 ryokans in Ishikawa.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sumiyoshiya	9.7/10	813
🥈 2nd	黒梅屋 Kurumiya	9.7/10	510
🥉 3rd	TAKITEI Riverside Onsen ーA Hidden Ryokan in Kanazawaー	9.8/10	67
4th	Gunjo no Tsuki	9.6/10	163
5th	Ryokan Yamamuro Current ryokan	9.4/10	942
6th	Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen Kokarian	9.7/10	33
7th	Minshuku Ginmatsu	9.3/10	385
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284