Murataya Ryokan is a charming traditional Japanese inn located in the heart of Kanazawa City. With tatami matted floors, sliding doors, an inner garden, and other typical Japanese furnishings staying here will make you feel like you have slipped back into old world Japan.
The entrance to Murataya
This ryokan is very clean, cozy, well maintained and it is notable for its warm welcome, its familial atmosphere, and its super helpful staff. Its central location makes it very convenient for shopping, dining and nightlife. Major attractions such as Kenrokuen Garden, the Nagamachi samurai district, the Ninja Temple, and the museum district are all within walking distance too. This is a completely non-smoking hotel.
Guest Rooms
This hotel has 11 Japanese-style guest rooms with tatami matted floors, and guests sleep in futons. The rooms include two 4.5 mat rooms for single travelers, two 6 mat rooms for 2 people, six 8 mat rooms for 2-3 people, and one 10 mat room for 3-5 people. All rooms are without in-room baths. Rooms are supplied with air conditioning, a TV, a telephone, a tea set, yukata style nightwear, and towels. You can wear the yukata freely inside the ryokan premises.
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Murataya Ryokan
Bathing facilities
All rooms are without in-room baths, and bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Murataya has a Japanese-style shared bath / family bath. If you would like to use the bath privately, ask the staff first and keep your bathing time considerate of other guests.
Breakfast
For breakfast guests have a choice of Western or Japanese style. A Western style breakfast is basically toast, jam, and tea or coffee and costs from 600 yen. A Japanese style breakfast is a little more substantial with fish, rice, soup, nori seaweed strips, and other side dishes and costs from 1,200 yen. Breakfast should be requested when you make a reservation or when you arrive.
The reception area
Services & Facilities
The staff here are very friendly and can help you with enquiries about the local area or make taxi, bus and restaurant bookings on your behalf.
This hotel has free Wi-Fi internet access and a personal computer which guests can use freely.
This hotel has a coin operated laundry.
Murataya Ryokan does not have private parking. Guests arriving by car should use nearby paid coin-operated parking, and staff can direct guests to a suitable nearby lot.
Murataya Ryokan – an old world haven in central Kanazawa
Access
Murataya Ryokan is located in Katamachi, in the heart of Kanazawa’s commercial district to the south west of Kanazawa Castle Park and close to Korinbo. From Kanazawa Station’s east exit, take a bus to the Katamachi/Korinbo area and allow about 3-5 minutes on foot from the stop to the ryokan. By taxi or car, the ride from Kanazawa Station takes about 9-10 minutes depending on traffic.
Murataya Ryokan Location Map
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 07-Jun-2026.
