A machiya embellished with stunning gold leaf. Within walking distance to Omicho Market & the Higashi Chaya districtMACHIYA RESIDENCE INN KANAZAWA‘Hikoso-machi Kinnoma’ Machiya Holiday House

'Kinnoma’ machiya house: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) located between Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya Teahouse District, and offering fantastic access to Kanazawa's most treasured sites.

The front Japanese garden features bamboo, ume plum blossoms, and the matsu tree – all quintessential greenery that represent the auspicious motif of “sho-chiku-bai”. Slide open the lattice doors to reveal sky-high ceilings, decorated with traditional washi lanterns. With a spacious kitchen and dining room, this is the perfect place to make and enjoy meals during your stay.

Relax in the playful Japanese-style room, or the comfortable sofa seating as you enjoy a view of your private garden. A modern bathroom complete with a hinoki wood bathtub and rainfall shower will allow you to relax in luxury. From the living room, view the spectacular rear garden with a stone-paved pathway and a Shirakawa sand arrangement.

Upstairs, find 2 classic Japanese-style bedrooms where futon beddings will be set during your stay. Keep the sliding fusuma doors (partitions) open to create a singular and spacious room, or keep them closed to create 2 private bedrooms. An additional shower room and toilet are also available for your convenience. This renovated Kanazawa machiya house also includes modern facilities such as floor heating, WiFi, IH stovetop, washing machine, and more.