The Kayotei (in Japanese, Kayotei) is a ten-room ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen, a hot spring village in Kaga, Ishikawa. Its English site calls it a boutique ryokan built on omotenashi, with kaiseki cuisine, tatami suites and one thing few inns offer: private visits to the studios of local artisans. Before you book, three things matter: the English form is an inquiry, not a booking; check-in runs 13:00 to 19:00 with checkout at 12:00; and the inn is closed on set days, about twice a month.
The Kayotei at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-Ho-20 Higashimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga, Ishikawa |
| Phone | +81-761-78-1410 (9:00–20:00 Japan time) |
| Rooms | 10 suites, Japanese style |
| Check-in / out | 13:00–19:00 / 12:00 |
| Meals | Kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast; breakfast-only plan too |
| Smoking | Non-smoking throughout the building |
| Wi-Fi | In the rooms (per the booking page) |
| Nearest station | Kaga-Onsen, about 20 minutes by taxi |
| Closed | Set days, about twice a month (calendar on the Japanese home page) |
From the official English and Japanese pages and the booking page, read October 21, 2026.
Which suite at The Kayotei fits you?
The English inquiry page lists seven suite types across the ten rooms, with sizes given in tatami mats.
| Suite | Size | Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Kokutani | 12.5 + 4.5 mats, queen bed, balcony | Private open-air hot-spring bath |
| Higashiyama | 14.5 + 4.5 mats, balcony | In-suite hot-spring bath |
| Japanese Junior Suite | 10 + 3 mats, balcony | Private open-air hot-spring bath |
| Japanese Suite with shower | 12.5 + 4.5 mats | Shower only, no hot-spring tub |
| Family suites (three pairs) | Two connecting suites | Private hot-spring bath |
From the official English inquiry page, read October 21, 2026.
Can a family or group take two connecting suites?
Yes. The inn lists three pairs of neighboring rooms that connect through the terrace: Higashiyama with Kawasemi, Takase with Korogi, and Kakusen with Basho. The English form offers them as family suites; the Japanese notice asks you to contact the inn in advance to book a pair.
What comes in the room?
The booking page lists a washbasin and a toilet with a bidet seat, Wi-Fi, yukata (including children’s sizes), towels, toothbrushes, a hair dryer, a safe and a refrigerator. Smoking is not allowed anywhere indoors.
The baths at The Kayotei
When can I use the large bath?
The booking page says the large bath can be used at any time from check-in to checkout. Other bath details, such as the spring’s properties or a bookable private bath, are on the Japanese bath page only as images, so we do not state them.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Most suites have their own hot-spring bath, but ask the inn before you book. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at The Kayotei
What are dinner and breakfast like?
Dinner is the inn’s kaiseki, built around the day’s seasonal ingredients and the chef’s choice of menu; breakfast is a Japanese meal served to each guest individually. On the main plan, both are served in a private dining room, on Yamanaka lacquerware, Kutani porcelain and other Kaga crafts. In winter the inn adds crab and wild-duck plans; check the booking page for this season’s dates.
Can the inn handle allergies?
Yes, the booking page says the inn handles allergies and asks you to contact it with requests. The English form has a field for food restrictions and allergies. Vegetarian, vegan and halal meals are not mentioned.
What do children eat?
Elementary-school children get a meal close to the adult one, a little different in amount and content. Younger children get a kids’ plate. If you want a child to have the adult meal at any age, contact the inn directly.
Prices, children and booking rules at The Kayotei
How much does a stay cost?
The inn revised its prices from September 15, 2025, and points guests to the phone or the booking page. On the Japanese booking page, for a November 2026 date we checked, the main plan with dinner and breakfast started at 66,500 yen per person with two in a room, the breakfast-only plan at 54,400 yen, the solo plan at 102,800 yen, and the Higashiyama suite at 96,800 yen. The page says prices include consumption tax. Two or more nights have a discount plan; ask the inn.
Is there a bathing tax?
Kaga City’s bathing-tax form lists 150 yen per overnight guest, with children under 12 exempt. The booking page does not say whether its prices include it; see our onsen bathing tax guide.
How do children book?
The booking page has separate choices for children aged 6 to 12, 3 to 5 and under 3, each with or without meals and bedding. The price shows when you pick dates.
What is the cancellation policy, and how do I pay?
The English inquiry page and the Japanese booking page each give their own cancellation and payment rules, and they are not the same. Read the rule for the route you book through and confirm it with the inn in writing. Our hotel cancellation guide explains the questions to ask.
Getting to The Kayotei in Yamanaka Onsen
What is the nearest station?
Kaga-Onsen Station. From Tokyo, the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. From Osaka, ride the Thunderbird to Tsuruga (about 1 hour 20 minutes), then the Tsurugi shinkansen to Kaga-Onsen (about 40 minutes). From Nagoya, take the Shirasagi to Tsuruga, then the shinkansen.
How do I get from the station to the inn?
A taxi takes about 20 minutes. A local bus takes about 30 minutes to the Yamanaka Onsen bus terminal, then it is a 4-minute walk. The inn arranges a paid taxi from Kaga-Onsen Station or Komatsu Airport (about 30 minutes) if you ask by the day before. A hired car from Kanazawa Station costs about 25,000 yen one way and must be booked ahead. By car, it is about 20 minutes from the Kaga interchange. Parking is not mentioned. If you are starting in Kanazawa, see our Kanazawa guide.
What foreign guests should know before staying at The Kayotei
- The English form sends an inquiry; your stay is booked only once the inn confirms. The Japanese booking page shows live availability.
- Artisan studio visits and restaurant reservations can be requested on the same form.
- The English pages give no address, times or prices; this page lists them from the Japanese pages.
- The inn closes on set days, about twice a month; pick dates on the calendar first.
- Phone hours are 9:00 to 20:00 Japan time.
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at The Kayotei?
Can I book The Kayotei in English?
Do the suites at The Kayotei have their own hot-spring bath?
Can I bathe at The Kayotei with a tattoo?
How do I get to The Kayotei?
Bottom line (2026): The Kayotei is a ten-room ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen where most suites have their own hot-spring bath and the inn can arrange private visits to local artisans. Send the English inquiry form early, arrive between 13:00 and 19:00, and confirm the cancellation and payment rules with the inn.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from The Kayotei’s official pages: English site, English inquiry form, home (Japanese), reservations (Japanese), access (Japanese), the connecting-room notice and the official booking page (Japanese), plus Kaga City’s bathing-tax form. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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