This is a family run traditional(?) Ryokan. It is a bit away from the city but if you hop on any bus, it will take you to the city center quickly. They don't offer breakfast or dinner but there is one nice breakfast place close by as well as few Ramen/sushi restaurants which we liked. Best thing about here was the lonely and eerie atmosphere(almost haunted) mixed with the warmth of a family owned establishment. Perhaps it was off season but there were many guests by the number of shoes at the entrance. Rooms have tatami mats and sleeping rolls as typically found in Ryokans, however you should expect fewer amenities in the rooms compared to a regular Hotel. Owner was very helpful and polite lady, she had great English so we had few chats. I also like their cute little dog. Rooms do not have showers so you do have to use the Onsen. There is one for men and one for women. However since they don't have too many rooms/guests, it is possible to arrange one of the Onsen for 1/2-1 hour personal use. I think that was great.

I wish they offered pickup from the train station. We also wanted to use the bikes available at the Hotel but there was only one so we couldn't. This isn't a negative for the establishment per se, but we also couldn't rent one from nearby hop on/off biking spot. If you are not hooked into the Japanese system already, it is impossible to do so.

The traditional ryokan room 'Moon' was amazing, it was roomy and the view on the garden was stunning! The futon beds were very comfortable and it was fun to be able to rearrange the room so easily. The onsen was very nice too, and it was tattoo friendly so me and my partner could use them! A great experience overall. Kind hostess, close to good food, a laundromat, a big bookstore and a big secondhand store.

First of all the staff is amazing. Akiko helped us so much with information, calling places for us and even taking us from the station and back with her car. Secondly, the Ryokan is beautiful and is the traditional Japanese experience with the Japanese garden view. The onsen were very nice as well. Couldn't recommend enough.. also , nice restaurants( sushi, Ramen) near the Ryokan for dinner.

The location is not the best but if you want Ryokan you need to be a little bit far from the center. The buses were good enough for us to get around.

It was so peaceful arriving to Ryokan Karazawa after some hectic days in Tokyo. I loved my room. The on-site baths were so nice. I felt rejuvenatef after my stay.

The ryokan is a bit far away from the historical sites in Kanazawa, but if you don’t mind taking the bus or walking (like me), that won’t be an issue!

The family onsen was the highlight of the stay! The futons were so comfortable and our room was amazing and spacious.

The location is far away from the main areas of Kanazawa, expect to pay 5000 yen in taxi fares per day to get in and out of the central area.

Beautifully historic and rich experience. The onsen was the perfect thing to come back to after a long day of walking. The bed was quite comfortable, had a very good sleep! Beautiful touches like being given robes. The host spoke good English so easy to communicate, which was appreciated. Would recommend to anyone :)

Location, but it’s expected given it’s a ryokan! Around a 1hr walk to the centre.

Everything was very clean and tidy. The owner was too kind and ready to help. She took me to the train station twice during my stay. I liked the onsen and the room was also comfortable. I liked also the traditional setting or the ryokan.

The location is quite far from the main attractions of the city, but the price makes up for it and the amenities in the end are very good.

The hosts absolutely wonderful and kind and extremely helpful. The Ryokan has a wonderful onsen and we were able to book for private use at no extra cost. I would highly recommend staying here especially if you're looking for an authentic experience that won't break the bank.

The location is less than ideal and somewhat close to a main road. It's easy to get to my car and they were nice enough to pick us up from the train station at no cost.

Enjoyed my stay at Ryokan Karasawa! Host is very kind and welcoming. It’s located about 20 mins by bus from Kanazawa station or 10 mins by taxi. This is traditional Ryokan experience and there’s an indoor onsen to enjoy hot bath. Room has private toilet but shower is shared. Just so you know. Lot of good restaurants nearby and a shopping area.

Loved the room and the fact it had a wonderful Japanese garden view. Onsen was small and private, but amazing! The host lady is incredibly friendly and helpful. She accomodated a private onsen for me and my wife to use together. She drove us to the train station after checkout for free