Zaimoku-an

Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Zaimokucho 3-9, Japan
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Zaimoku-an

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Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
114 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 967 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Zaimoku-an is situated in Kanazawa, 800 metres from Kenrokuen Garden and 2.6 km from Kanazawa Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Kanazawa Castle. The villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Providing air conditioning, the villa offers PS3, game console and a computer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Popular points of interest near the villa include Tokuda Shusei Kinenkan Museum, Yanagi Sori Design Memorial and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 33 km from Zaimoku-an.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE private parking!

Activities:

Games room

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kanazawa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hillary
    Japan Japan
    “Lovely hosts, beautiful property in a great location, and lots of conveniences in the house. Would recommend for a small group who wants to be able to walk to Kenrokuen, the castle, fish market, and other sights.”
  • Rashida
    India India
    “This charming house was one of our best experiences in Japan. The very nice host Mr.Michio Shibano came to pick us up and explained the house rules. He gave us useful tips and advice for our sight seeing. Highly recommend a say here and also...”
  • Dyll
    Singapore Singapore
    “The owner provided a complimentary pick-up at Kanazawa Station for my family of 6 pax with 7 luggages. The location was within 5 mins walk to a convenient family mart, within 10-15 walk to the Castle, Kenrɓokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District. ...”
  • Jasmin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “During our stay with a group of four adults, we loved the size of the apartment. The bedrooms were spacious and the batchroom & kitchen were well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the delicious coffee and the backery that is just next door. The...”
  • Giacomo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything about this stay was simply amazing. Michio picked us up directly from the station and took us to the house. The house itself was truly beautiful, our best stay in Japan.”
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect japanese townhouse to stay at when you want more space and if you’re travelling by car! This place has everything you need, super convenient location and the host was great!”
  • Callum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Traditional but with all modern comforts Great host at check-in with free pickup from the station upon arrival”
  • Marina
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very nice accommodation in a quiet neighbourhood but walking distance to all you want to see in Kanazawa. Very much appreciated the pick up from the station by the host at arrival.”
  • Dorota
    Australia Australia
    “The host met us at the train station and drove us to the home. He then explained all the house amenities which was incredibly helpful. The house was even bigger then we expected, was so comfortable for our family of 5 (3 large teenagers), and...”
  • Kemp
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quiet and well located. Beautifully presented and made to feel very welcome. We were collected from the train station and introduced to the property and local area of interest.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by shibano michio

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
shibano michio
Zaimokuan is a newly opened house. The design is based on an analysis of questionnaires for Hashiba-an which I've run since 2016. Many people are interested in a traditional house, but when they actually stay, they realize it is somewhat inconvenient. We recieved reviews like “cold in the winter”, “very small and steep stairs”, “we had to be careful with the noise level for close neighbors.” So, I've sought out more comfort for Zaimokuan: A convenient warm house equipped with TV which you can freely watch without disturbing neighbors and with a feeling of tradition. I wanted to solve all of the issues, so I decided to build from scratch. Despite the difficulties to meet all building standards and ordinances, it turned out great, thanks to the tremendous efforts made by many people. The key element of this house is the Fusuma painting on the sliding doors upstairs. You will be amazed by the painting created by Kahoko Ueshima, who works actively in the ParalymArt. She uses primary colors for her subjects and the dark colors for background, which creates good contrast to make subjects stand out. I believe her painting breathed new life into Zaimoku-an.
Hello travelers from around the world! My main business is real estate, but my interest in traditional houses led me to build this villa. I run this villa and "Hashiba-an". Kanazawa has its own charm: Traditional buildings, handcrafts, historical architecture, Sado or tea ceremony, Zen, and Noh or traditional performing arts. These are concentrated in the city and most of the attractions are located within walking distance. During my experience in learning about the tea ceremony, I started thinking about creating a simple and cozy accommodation. I wanted to put the charms of Kanazawa into one place, so I created this villa. Unfortunately, my tea ceremony teacher passed away years ago, but the time I spent with the teacher was truly delightful as we usually practiced after a hard day of work. It was such an enlightening experience as it was just two of us appreciating the beauty of the Kenroku garden in the tea house known as a Chashitsu. Kanazawa is known as Chanoyunomachi or a tea town. So I would highly recommend you experience the tea ceremony if you come to Kanazawa. You will be fascinated by the city and see it from a different perspective.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Zaimoku-an
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Game console – PS3
    • Game console
    • Computer
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Video games
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common areas

    • Games room

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Garden view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Detached

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Adult only
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Zaimoku-an takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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 Zaimoku-an 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.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    License number: 金沢市指令収衛指第15135号

    FAQs about Zaimoku-an

    • Zaimoku-an is 0.7 miles from the centre of Kanazawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Zaimoku-an on this page.

    • Zaimoku-an has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Zaimoku-an is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Zaimoku-an can accommodate the following group size:

      • 7 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Zaimoku-an on this page.

    • Zaimoku-an offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Games room

    • The prices at Zaimoku-an may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel"s policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Zaimoku-an is popular with guests booking family stays.