黒梅屋 Kurumiya

9.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.7/10, based on 510 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sumiyoshiya	9.7/10	813
🥈 2nd	黒梅屋 Kurumiya Current ryokan	9.7/10	510
🥉 3rd	TAKITEI Riverside Onsen ーA Hidden Ryokan in Kanazawaー	9.8/10	67
4th	Gunjo no Tsuki	9.6/10	163
5th	Ryokan Yamamuro	9.4/10	942
6th	Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen Kokarian	9.7/10	33
7th	Minshuku Ginmatsu	9.3/10	385
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284
12th	Matsusaki	9.2/10	223
13th	Yamanaka Onsen Kissho Yamanaka	9.1/10	454
14th	Murataya	9.1/10	451
15th	Yunokuni Tensyo	9.0/10	948
16th	Shirasagiyu Tawaraya	9.1/10	80
17th	Yamanakaonsen Hanamurasaki	9.1/10	73
18th	UTAIMACHI	9.5/10	16
19th	Kinjohro	9.0/10	169
20th	Kohan-no-Yado Morimoto	9.1/10	52
21st	Kocho	9.6/10	12
22nd	Tachibana Shikitei	9.0/10	115
23rd	Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso – Opening in 1st, Aug 2025	8.9/10	1,364
24th	Yamanaka Onsen Kagari Kisshotei	8.9/10	731
25th	Koorogirou	9.6/10	9
26th	Asadaya	9.4/10	12
27th	Ryotei Manyou	8.9/10	85
28th	Kuriya Yasohachi	8.9/10	71
29th	Yamanoo	9.5/10	7
30th	Hoshi	8.8/10	317
31st	Hokuriku Yamashiro Onsen Hotel Kikyou	9.0/10	21
32nd	Nakayasu Ryokan	8.8/10	131
33rd	Zenigame	9.4/10	7
34th	Manten no Tsujinoya	8.8/10	93
35th	Kanazawa Hyakurakusou	9.7/10	3
36th	Minshuku Kitamaebune	8.8/10	20
37th	Wadaya, cuisine de poissons de rivière et plantes de montagne	9.1/10	4
38th	Tsurukō	10.0/10	1
39th	Katsuzakikan	8.6/10	161
40th	Kyukamura Noto-Chirihama	8.7/10	7
41st	Togiso 能登の古民家宿	8.6/10	21
42nd	Yamashiro Onsen Miyabi no Yado Kaga Hyakumangoku	8.5/10	58
43rd	Hatori	8.5/10	641
44th	Rurikoh	8.5/10	1,339
45th	Tokigasane	8.4/10	170
46th	Ryokan Karasawa	8.3/10	149
47th	kanazawayuwakuonsen nihonryourisakaeya	8.3/10	458
48th	Onsen and Garden Nana	8.2/10	61
49th	Fujiya	8.2/10	206
50th	Tagawa Ryusenkaku	8.2/10	259
51st	Notoya	8.0/10	32
52nd	Yamanaka Onsen Hanatsubaki	8.1/10	581
53rd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashitaya	8.1/10	584
54th	Awazuonsen Kitahachi	7.9/10	62
55th	APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo	8.0/10	1,703
56th	Hotel Wellness Notoji	7.7/10	47
57th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nagayama	7.8/10	209
58th	SDGs BASE AQUA PLUS	4.4/10	4
59th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yoshinoya Irokuen	7.7/10	404
60th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel	7.6/10	138
61st	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kaga Maruya	7.4/10	383
62nd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamanaka Saichoraku	7.2/10	262
63rd	Yamashiro Onsen Yuzankaku	6.2/10	243
64th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kaga Yamashiro	5.8/10	393
65th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Awazu Grand Hotel	5.4/10	288
66th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashiro Saichoraku	4.0/10	466

Check-in from 3:00 PM

City Center Old Town Food District In-Room Bath Hot Spring Bath Private Onsen

Location

920-0902 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, 1-9-14 Owaricho, Japan

Staff 9,8/10

Facilities 9,8/10

Cleanliness 9,8/10

Comfort 9,8/10

Value for money 9,2/10

Location 9,8/10

Private Hot Spring BathsSeveral room types include a private hot spring bath for a more personal soak.

Walkable Old KanazawaKanazawa Castle area and heritage sights are reachable on foot from Owaricho.

Exceptional Guest RatingsReview patterns consistently praise cleanliness, comfort, facilities, and overall stay quality.

Warm Personal ServiceGuests repeatedly highlight attentive, friendly hosts and thoughtful hospitality throughout the stay.

Japanese BreakfastBreakfast is a recurring favorite, noted as fresh, well prepared, and satisfying.

Spacious Comfortable RoomsRooms are often praised for generous space, comfort, and well-kept interiors.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsLocation is the main driver: it sits in Owaricho between Omicho Market and Higashi Chaya, with Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen, and central city sights reachable on foot. One night works for arrival, evening bath, breakfast, and a city walk; two nights gives a calmer Kanazawa pace without needing hotel changes. Longer stays risk using it as a city hotel rather than a ryokan-centered retreat.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night Kanazawa cultural stay for travelers who want a small, quiet ryokan with private in-room hot spring baths, not a destination onsen retreat.

Know before booking

Not an onsen townThe baths are private in-room hot spring baths, but this is in central Kanazawa, not a scenic hot spring resort area.

Breakfast-led stayVerified meal focus is breakfast; do not assume a full kaiseki ryokan dinner stay unless your booked plan clearly includes more.

Limited room countOnly five rooms and four parking spaces means low flexibility for late planners, drivers, or larger groups.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Ryokan meal setting for breakfast; dinner is not clearly named online.

Bar (on-site)

on-site

Small on-site bar noted by listing sites; exact menu is unclear.

Ikikitei (nearby)

nearby7 min walk

Popular Omicho Market seafood stop for sushi and rice bowls.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Kanazawa Station and take a taxi if carrying luggage, or use a city bus toward Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market and walk the remaining few minutes. For air access, Komatsu Airport is the most practical airport for Kanazawa arrivals.

Kanazawa Stationstation
1.6 kmabout 20–30 min on foot, depending on route and luggageabout 8–15 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by city bus plus a short walk
Main rail gateway for shinkansen and regional arrivals; the most useful first stop for nearly all guests.
Hashibacho Bus Stopbus
110 mabout 3–8 min on footabout 2–5 min by taxireachable by city bus from Kanazawa Station; travel time varies and is best checked locally
Useful if your bus is heading toward Higashi Chaya District or the eastern sightseeing area; potentially one of the closest bus options.
Musashigatsuji / Omicho Market Bus Stopbus
520 mabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–8 min by taxishort city-bus ride from Kanazawa Station, often about 5–10 min plus waiting
Usually the most practical bus stop for this ryokan, with an easy final walk from the Omicho Market area.
Kanazawa Station East Gate Bus Terminalbus
1.5 kmabout 20–30 min on footabout 8–15 min by taxiabout 10–20 min by bus to the Omicho Market/Musashigatsuji side, then a short walk
Best bus transfer point if you want to avoid a taxi from the station; especially useful for local sightseeing buses and city buses.
Komatsu Airportairport
30 kmabout 45–60 min by car or taxi, traffic dependentcommonly about 50–70 min via airport bus to Kanazawa Station, then taxi or local bus
Best airport for most visitors flying into Kanazawa; usually the most straightforward air arrival option.
Toyama Kitokito Airportairport
48 kmabout 1 hr 10–30 min by car, traffic dependenttypically requires transfer via Toyama and rail to Kanazawa, then local transfer to the ryokan
Secondary airport option if fares or flight schedules are better, but less convenient than Komatsu for reaching this property.
Noto Satoyama Airportairport
85 kmabout 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 30 min by car, conditions dependentusually around 2 hr or more via airport bus toward Kanazawa, then local transfer
Possible but generally less convenient for this ryokan; consider mainly if your itinerary includes the Noto Peninsula.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Great base between key Kanazawa sightsIts Owaricho location works well for exploring central Kanazawa on foot, with easy access to the castle area, Omicho Market side, and old district atmosphere. That makes short stays especially efficient.
Private hot-spring bath appealSome room categories include a private hot-spring bath, which is a big plus for travelers who want a more intimate onsen-style experience without using a shared public bath. This is especially attractive for couples or guests who prefer privacy.
Strong design and comfort balanceThe property stands out for mixing tatami-era ryokan character with a more polished contemporary interior, so it feels more refined than a purely basic traditional inn. It should suit travelers who want Japanese atmosphere without giving up modern comfort.
Very small and peaceful feelWith only a handful of rooms, the stay is likely to feel quiet, personal, and less anonymous than a standard city hotel. That smaller scale can make the experience feel more special and restful after sightseeing.
Useful practical extrasFree Wi-Fi, free parking with advance reservation, and guest-friendly amenities add convenience that city ryokans do not always deliver so smoothly. These details make it easier for self-driving travelers and longer-stay guests.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not ideal for travelers wanting full ryokan diningThe stay appears better suited to lodging and breakfast than to a classic luxury ryokan experience centered on elaborate kaiseki dinners. If food is the main reason you book a ryokan, this may feel lighter than expected.
Age policy limits flexibilityThe property has guest age restrictions, so it is not the easiest choice for families with younger children. Travelers planning a multigenerational trip should check fit carefully before booking.
Exterior setting may feel less charming than the roomsThe interior experience seems stronger than the immediate street impression, so the arrival atmosphere may not feel as picturesque as some travelers imagine from a ryokan stay. If curb appeal matters a lot, expectations should stay realistic.
Room choice matters a lotNot every room appears to offer the same standout bath experience, so booking the wrong category could make the stay feel less special. This is a ryokan where the exact room type likely has a big impact on satisfaction.
Less suited to guests wanting many hotel-style facilitiesAs a small ryokan, it is more about calm and intimacy than broad on-site services or entertainment. Travelers wanting a gym, multiple dining venues, or extensive communal facilities may find it too limited.

Current position: 2nd out of 66 ryokans in Ishikawa.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sumiyoshiya	9.7/10	813
🥈 2nd	黒梅屋 Kurumiya Current ryokan	9.7/10	510
🥉 3rd	TAKITEI Riverside Onsen ーA Hidden Ryokan in Kanazawaー	9.8/10	67
4th	Gunjo no Tsuki	9.6/10	163
5th	Ryokan Yamamuro	9.4/10	942
6th	Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen Kokarian	9.7/10	33
7th	Minshuku Ginmatsu	9.3/10	385
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284