“Really lovely house and owner”

Very clean, great location near the fish market and castle

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.

“Great time great location”

Like staying in amusement museum

Exquisite traditional style home. Plenty of space for our family. Good kitchen and bathroom.

An amazing place to stay! The hosts were so friendly and accommodating, and the house itself was lovely.

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.

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“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!

“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!

An Amazing experience to stay in this wonderfull historic house. Very high quality all over, and a very kind and professional owner and host.

Amazing days.. everything was beautiful! Great location, it makes feel you like in a movie.. And lovely host..Thanks Fujita!

“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.

“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.

“Beautiful and relaxing”

Really beautiful building and lovely welcome including tea. The bath is amazing too.

“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.

“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.