If you don’t mind staying on the north side of the station, the Sainoniwa is a wonderful upper-mid-range hotel with spacious rooms, great service, a good restaurant and a beautiful onsen-like bathing area (and, of course, all rooms also have en suite bathrooms).
Sainoniwa Hotel exterior
Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel At A Glance
- Great for: couples, small families, older travelers
- Strong points: quiet location, large rooms, onsen-style bathing area, attentive and excellent service
- Sample rates: US$190 to 280
Sainoniwa bathing area
The Sainoniwa is a great addition to the Kanazawa hotel scene. It’s a beautiful and well-run hotel with plenty of charm and features to recommend it. It’s in a quiet and peaceful area on the north side of the station. There’s a regular shuttle bus to the station and a taxi won’t take long to get you to the sights in the center of town.
Sainoniwa twin room
There are all kinds of great touches here that you’ll appreciate, like free ice cream, coffee and tea in the lounge, laundry facilities and many more. And the restaurant serves a fantastic Japanese or Western breakfast.
Sainoniwa restaurant
Really, if you understand that you’ll have to take the convenient shuttle or a taxi to do your sightseeing (and maybe you like staying away from the hustle and bustle), this is easily one of the best hotels in town and the rates are very reasonable for what you get. It’s highly recommended.
Name in English:
Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel
Name in Japanese:
金沢彩の庭ホテル
English address:
2-4-8 Nagata, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa, Japan 920-0043
Japanese address:
〒920-0043 石川県金沢市長田2-4-8
Price range: upper mid-range
Nearest Transport:
15 minutes walk from Kanazawa Station (West Gate) of Hokuriku Shinkansen
Telephone: 81-76-235-3128
Website: Official Website
:: Check availability and pricing for Kanazawa Sainoniwa Hotel on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Kanazawa Travel Guide:
- Kanazawa Travel Guide Overview
- Things To Do In Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Walking Tour
- Places To Eat In Kanazawa
- Kanazawa Itineraries
- Kanazawa Cherry Blossoms
- Kanazawa Fall Foliage
- Kanazawa Districts
- Kanazawa Ryokan
- Kanazawa Hotels
- – Best Luxury Hotels in Kanazawa
- – Best Mid Range Hotels in Kanazawa
- – Best Budget Hotels in Kanazawa
- How To Get To Kanazawa
- Getting Around Kanazawa
- Best Time To Go To Kanazawa
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