Nakayasu Ryokan is a Japanese-style inn in Owari-cho, Kanazawa, founded in December 1920. The inn describes Owari-cho as a district of merchants and craftsmen since the days of the feudal domain, and itself as an inn that carries on the spirit of an older Kanazawa. Before you book, three things matter: the inn does not serve dinner; the bath is an organic herb bath, not a hot spring; and only five rooms have their own bath and toilet.
Nakayasu Ryokan at a glance
| What you want to know | What the official site says |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-10-31 Owari-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0902 |
| Founded | December 1920 |
| Rooms | All Japanese-style; 5 rooms with their own bath and toilet |
| Check-in / out | 14:00 / 11:00 |
| Meals | No dinner; breakfast-only plan shown |
| Bath | Organic herb bath; 7:00–10:00 and an evening session |
| Wi-Fi | Wireless access in every room |
| Parking | Own lot, 15 cars, free |
| Bicycles | Free rental |
| Payment | Credit cards accepted (brands not listed) |
| Phone | +81-76-231-3128 |
From the official website, read October 16, 2026.
Rooms and stay basics at Nakayasu Ryokan
What are the rooms like?
The official site says all rooms are Japanese-style. The equipment list names a refrigerator, TV, hair dryer, toiletries and a wake-up call service, and there is wireless internet in every room. Only five rooms are listed with their own bath and toilet; the site does not say how many rooms there are in total, how large they are or how many guests each one takes. If a private bathroom matters to you, ask for one of those five when you book.
What time are check-in and checkout?
Check-in is from 14:00 and checkout is by 11:00. The pages do not give a latest arrival time or a curfew, so let the inn know your arrival time in advance.
Who stays here?
The home page welcomes student clubs, sports teams on tour, group tours and people traveling for construction work, and says it will discuss rates for sports groups, group tours and construction crews. The inn also mentions that the Kaga-tobi ladder display of Kanazawa’s New Year fire brigade review is performed in front of it in Owari-cho.
The herb bath at Nakayasu Ryokan
What kind of bath is it?
The bath uses 100 percent organic herbs, grown without pesticides at Suzu Herb no Oka, which the inn calls one of the largest herb farms on the Sea of Japan coast. A photo on the home page shows the women’s bath and says the herb bath runs all year. The official pages do not describe it as a hot spring, so expect a heated herbal bath rather than an onsen.
When is the bath open?
The morning session is 7:00 to 10:00. The site writes the evening session as “3:00 to 12:00”; ask the inn at check-in for the exact evening hours.
Is there a private bath, and can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages say nothing about a private family bath, an outdoor bath or tattoos. Ask the inn before you book if any of these matter to you.
Breakfast, and why dinner is not on the plan at Nakayasu Ryokan
The cooking page says plainly that the inn does not currently serve dinner. It shows a sample breakfast photo labeled as coming from a breakfast-only plan, but it does not describe the menu, the serving time or where it is served. The pages also do not mention allergies, vegetarian food or other special diets; write to the inn before you book if you need any of these. For dinner, plan to eat out; our things to do in Kanazawa guide can help you plan the evening.
Getting to Nakayasu Ryokan in Kanazawa’s Owari-cho
How do I get there from Kanazawa Station?
From JR Kanazawa Station, take bus route 11 to the Owari-cho stop and walk about 3 minutes. Many other buses run via Musashigatsuji, about 5 minutes on foot. On foot from the station, it is about 20 minutes. See our Kanazawa map to place Owari-cho on the way to the sights.
What about Komatsu Airport?
Take the airport express bus to Musashigatsuji, then walk about 5 minutes.
Is there parking?
Yes: the inn has its own lot for 15 cars, free of charge. By car, it is about 15 minutes from the Kanazawa-Higashi interchange and about 20 minutes from the Kanazawa-Nishi interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. Free parking is worth noting in a city center; our hotel parking fees guide explains what hotels charge elsewhere. The pages do not mention a shuttle.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Nakayasu Ryokan
How much does a stay cost?
Room rates are only on the inn’s online booking system, and the rest of the official site does not list them. Check the current price on the official site or ask the inn by email or phone.
What about children and cancellation?
The official pages read for this guide give no children’s rates and no cancellation policy. Confirm both with the inn before you pay; our hotel cancellation guide lists the questions to ask.
How do I pay, and is there a tax?
The home page shows that credit cards are accepted, without naming brands. Kanazawa also charges an accommodation tax per person per night, based on the room rate before tax. According to Kanazawa City, stays under 5,000 yen are exempt (from stays on October 1, 2024), stays from 5,000 yen to under 20,000 yen pay 200 yen, and stays of 20,000 yen or more pay 500 yen.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Nakayasu Ryokan
- The website is in Japanese only. The English buttons lead to the online booking system; the inn’s email is nakayasu@spacelan.ne.jp.
- No dinner is served, so plan where to eat before you arrive.
- Only five rooms have a private bath and toilet; ask for one if you need it.
- Bicycles are free to borrow, which helps for getting around the city.
- Budget for Kanazawa’s accommodation tax of 200 or 500 yen per person per night, depending on the rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nakayasu Ryokan serve dinner?
Is the bath at Nakayasu Ryokan an onsen?
What time is check-in at Nakayasu Ryokan?
Do all rooms at Nakayasu Ryokan have a private bathroom?
How do I get to Nakayasu Ryokan from Kanazawa Station?
Bottom line (2026): Nakayasu Ryokan is a Japanese-style inn founded in 1920 in Kanazawa’s Owari-cho, with an organic herb bath, free parking and free bicycles. It serves no dinner and only five rooms have their own bathroom, so confirm the room, price and cancellation rules with the inn before you book.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Nakayasu Ryokan’s official pages: home (Japanese), guide and facilities, meals and bath and access, plus Kanazawa City’s accommodation tax page. All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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