Nishichoyonbancho 17-10
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“Helpful owner”
“The hosts were so friendly and accommodating, and the house itself was lovely”
“Very clean, great location near the fish market and castle”
“Strategic location”
“There are heated rooms”
“Good kitchen and bathroom”
“Everything was spotlessly clean”
Set in Kanazawa and only 800 metres from Kanazawa Castle, Sofuan offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.6 km from Kanazawa Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Kenrokuen Garden. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. The unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Ozaki Shrine, Oyama Shrine and Kanazawa Phonograph Museum. The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport, 32 km from Sofuan.
zudin
family_with_children
April 1, 2024
“Really lovely house and owner”
Very clean, great location near the fish market and castle
M.K.Tang
family_with_children
January 9, 2024
Strategic location. Helpful owner. English is provided for the use of facilities. Good recommendations for food. Nice matcha served as a welcome drink. There are heated rooms. The house is full of history. Overall, it was a very good stay.
Simon
family_with_children
January 1, 2024
“Great time great location”
Like staying in amusement museum
Kurt
family_with_children
December 29, 2023
Exquisite traditional style home. Plenty of space for our family. Good kitchen and bathroom.
Kirsten
couple
December 21, 2023
An amazing place to stay! The hosts were so friendly and accommodating, and the house itself was lovely.
Oliver
family_with_children
December 2, 2023
The machiya was beautiful and comfortable and in a great location. The host was extremely welcoming and helpful, showing us good places to eat and suggesting events and activities. She also helped us send our luggage on to our next stay. It was raining while we were in Kanazawa, so we were very grateful to have a kotatsu and traditional bath and to be close to lots of tourist spots, particularly the castle and market. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Kanazawa.
Anastasia
family_with_children
November 21, 2023
Everything
Helen
family_with_children
November 17, 2023
“Beautifully maintained traditional Japanese house - full of original character”
Host was extremely accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. House was very well maintained and well equipped. Everything was spotlessly clean. Clear signage in Japanese and English as to how everything worked. Lots of interesting details in the house explaining its history. We stayed in 3 different Japanese traditional houses while on vacation. Toyko, Kyoto and this house in Kanawaza. This house was by far the best!
Tiffany
extended_group
October 6, 2023
“Would come back to stay!”
Staying at Sofuan was like stepping back in time but with a bit of a modern twist. The place has been lovingly restored with great facilities. I love how the host had notes throughout the house that highlighted the historical or traditional significance of key aspects. The host was wonderful when we checked in. Kazuyo san welcomed us with such genuine joy and kindness. She was wearing a traditional kimono and made us a traditional sweet and matcha tea that were both delicious. The facilities were great and the small garden that can be viewed on both floors is beautiful. The traditional bath is wonderful, a good place to soak and relax while you look out the window to the nice garden. Location is also perfect! It was close to a few of the key attractions or within walking distance. A nice change from having to catch a train or bus to go somewhere, could walk and explore more along the way. If I come back to Kanazawa the Sofuan would be my first choice for accommodation. Would love to stay again!
Morten
family_with_children
July 17, 2023
An Amazing experience to stay in this wonderfull historic house. Very high quality all over, and a very kind and professional owner and host.
Marco
couple
June 19, 2023
Amazing days.. everything was beautiful! Great location, it makes feel you like in a movie.. And lovely host..Thanks Fujita!
Trong-Viet
family_with_children
May 30, 2023
“We had a fabulous stay and hope to be back to stay in another season, another year:)”
When the host met your family in her kimono, and served matcha tea and home made sweets; you know that you will have a fantastic stay. That’s what we did.
Kevin
couple
January 29, 2023
“Unique, old-world home with modern amenities. Winter travelers, pack your long underwear.”
The host met us at the door in a traditional kimono, showed us around the property, told stories of growing up in a similar old home and then conducted a formal tea ceremony (additional cost). FANTASTIC. The aesthetic of the rooms and garden are spare and calming while the bathing area redefined what are must-have features (Japanese tubs are wonderful). We traveled in the middle of winter so experienced the property as locals would have ‘back-in-the-day’. Very little insulation so the rooms were cold. The owners manage this with room heaters in all of the rooms, a thick down comforter, hot water bottles and a fabulous under the table heating feature.
Claire
couple
November 23, 2022
“Beautiful and relaxing”
Really beautiful building and lovely welcome including tea. The bath is amazing too.
Christine
extended_group
September 15, 2022
“Modern Japanese traditional hospitality - just wonderful”
What a wonderful experience. If you want a glimpse into more traditional Japanese living without having to be afraid you won't understand any custom, this is a great way to get an immersion with Westerner friendly approach. The host is very patient and speaks English. She welcomes you to her home like at a Ryokan. But you have the house all to yourself after a welcome tea and sweets. There are Western style beds and typical amenities available. The thing that makes this house so special though is that you feel you enter history with and a boutique hotel. The Zen garden is beautiful, the modern JP bathroom kitchen as well as decor wants to keep tradition up while bringing it into the 21st century. Very respectful approach to all craftsmanship. The host also has several good restaurant/cafe/bar recommendations available. Very helpful in general. And she is the only host that has sent a follow-up message after I left. Such a nice gesture - as it should look like. Additionally, the location is perfect. Right in the middle of the action/history. Everything is in walking distance.
Eric
family_with_children
May 8, 2021
“Wonderful traditional guesthouse”
The perfect choice for a confortable and quiet stay in Kanazawa. A very beautiful old japanese wooden house, also confortable and well equipped, in a very convenient location, close to the main sites to visit in Kanazawa. And, last but not least, a very warm and efficient welcome and service by the owner ! We spent 6 wonderful days and would be glad to come again.
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Garden
Parking, Free parking, Private parking
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Invoice provided
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Laundry
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