Fantastic location, just 10mins walk from Kanazawa station and less than that to the famous Omicho fish market. The location is quiet but well served with coffee shops, restaurants and bars in close vicinity. The Machiya has been beautifully refurbished and is spacious and well appointed, with nice touches including a massive rotenburo style bathtub looking out on a private garden. 5 people fit comfortably. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the whole system seems well-organised with resources laid out to help foreign travelers as well as locals (maps, plugs and connectors as well as excellent coffee), communication was fast and efficient and they went out of their way to provide advice and ideas on things to do while we were there. Overall an excellent experience which feels far more personal than staying at a hotel. Highly recommended.

We highly recommend for family with a little kid. The interior design of this renovated Japanese traditional house is modern, comfortable and minimal! It is so sweet in the rainy days for prepare few bigger umbrellas at the entrance.

Not recommend for elder people who can't sleep well easily or can't move freely because of a bit noisy roof when raining and those 2 western beds upstairs. (but they loves this experience!)