Takitei, which its English pages call the Riverside hot-spring inn Takitei, stands on the Saigawa River on the southern edge of Kanazawa, built around a waterfall and a garden. The inn calls itself the hot-spring inn closest to Kanazawa Station, a drive of roughly half an hour. Before you book, three things matter: there is no shuttle to the station, so plan on a taxi, your own car, or the local bus with a pickup; meals are served in private dining rooms, not in your room; and the building has no private bath to reserve, though many rooms come with their own hot-spring bath.
Takitei at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | Kanazawa Saigawa Onsen, Kawabata no Yuyado Takitei |
| Address | 23-10 Sue-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1302 |
| Phone | Reservations 076-229-5151, 8:30–18:30 (from abroad: +81-76-229-5151) |
| Buildings | Tatsumi-tei, the Saigawa annex and Chinka-tei |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / by 10:00 |
| Hot spring | Sodium chloride and hydrogen carbonate spring, weakly alkaline |
| Meals | Private dining rooms; no in-room dining |
| Parking | Free, outdoors in front of the inn |
| Wi-Fi | Free in all rooms, the lobby and lounges |
| Smoking | All rooms non-smoking |
From the official site and booking page, read October 20, 2026.
Which building should I choose at Takitei?
The rooms are spread over three buildings, each with its own view: the waterfall, the river or the garden. The official site lists these types:
| Building | Rooms | Bath in the room | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatsumi-tei | Japanese-modern Western rooms with semi-double beds; Japanese rooms with a waterfall-view bath | Semi-open-air or view bath | 2–4 |
| Saigawa annex | 10 Japanese rooms of 12.5 mats, five on each floor | Open-air hot-spring bath facing the river, in every room | 2–6 |
| Chinka-tei | Special rooms of 10 + 10 mats; Japanese-Western rooms with twin beds | View bath, or an indoor bath | 2–9 |
Room types from the official rooms pages, read October 20, 2026.
The Saigawa annex has its own lounge with free coffee, tea and juice. Guests in the Chinka-tei special rooms with a view bath can use the premium lounge Anraku, open 15:00 to 23:00, with free wine, sake and other drinks. Some Tatsumi-tei rooms are on the 2nd floor, and the booking page notes that you will need to use the stairs. Rooms come with towels, toothbrushes, tabi socks, a safe, a hair dryer and skin care, and guests wear yukata or samue. The whole inn is non-smoking, with a smoking area for the Saigawa annex. The halls display work by Ishikawa craftspeople, including Kutani porcelain, gold leaf and Wajima lacquer.
Meals at Takitei
What is dinner like?
Dinner starts between 18:00 and 19:00 and is served in a private dining room; the FAQ says meals are not served in guest rooms. Dishes shown on the official cuisine page include Noto beef steak, grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), jibuni stew and abalone steak. From November 11 to March 31, the inn sells a live snow crab plan, with Kaga crab grilled, boiled, steamed or as sashimi. Breakfast starts between 7:30 and 8:30. Table seating is available if you tell the inn in advance.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The FAQ says the kitchen handles allergies if you give the details in advance; on the day, it may cost extra or not be possible. Vegetarian, halal and gluten-free meals are not mentioned, so ask the inn when you book. Extra dishes must be ordered several days ahead, not on the day.
The baths at Takitei
What is the water like?
The Japanese site describes the water as a sodium chloride and hydrogen carbonate spring, weakly alkaline and low in temperature, clear and without smell; the large bath is called the smooth bath. The outdoor rock bath sits beside the sound of the waterfall. The FAQ says the baths can be used at any time except during cleaning; it does not give set hours. A footbath at the waterfall viewpoint is open 8:30 to 21:30, weather permitting.
Is there a private bath?
No. The FAQ says there is no private bath in the building. If you want to bathe on your own, choose a room with its own bath; every room in the Saigawa annex has an open-air hot-spring bath.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains how to ask.
Getting to Takitei from Kanazawa Station
How long is the drive?
By car or taxi, the official pages put the inn at roughly 25 to 35 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station, and about 12 minutes from Kenrokuen. There is free parking in front of the inn. The FAQ says the inn does not run a shuttle to the station or to the sights in town.
Can I take the bus?
Yes. From stop 3 at the east exit (Kenrokuen exit) of Kanazawa Station, take a Hokuriku Railroad bus bound for Tobu Shako or Kanazawa Gakuin University and get off at Sue (Takitei-guchi). The walk from the stop is a winding road of about 12 minutes, which the inn does not recommend; instead, call the inn before you board and staff will drive down to meet you. Evening buses are not covered, so if you are traveling late, take a taxi. There is no convenience store within walking distance.
Can I send my luggage?
Yes, for a fee, from the tourist information center at Kanazawa Station (tel. 076-232-6200). For ideas on the city before or after your stay, see our things to do in Kanazawa guide.
Prices and rules at Takitei
How much does a stay cost?
The official booking page lists prices per person per night with dinner and breakfast, including consumption tax and service charge. On October 20, 2026, the plans ranged from about 22,000 yen to 52,500 yen, depending on the date, the room and the number of guests; a plan for solo travelers was 26,000 to 42,500 yen, and the winter live crab plan 47,000 to 90,500 yen. The booking page says the bathing tax and the city accommodation tax are charged separately. Kanazawa sets the accommodation tax at 200 yen per guest per night when the room charge is 5,000 yen or more but under 20,000 yen, and 500 yen from 20,000 yen, counted before consumption tax and without meals. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
The booking page says children from age 0 to preschool pay an entry fee of 2,500 yen. Children’s set meals, from a Japanese tray to a hamburger or fried shrimp plate, are available, and you may bring baby food. Rates for older children are on each plan’s booking screen.
What is the cancellation policy?
The fees rise as the date gets closer: 30 percent from several days before, 50 percent the day before, 80 percent on the day, and 100 percent for a no-show. The official pages differ on the exact day the 30 percent fee starts, so confirm it when you book. The home page says cancellations are taken by phone, 8:30 to 18:30. Different terms may apply in Golden Week, Obon and New Year. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
The FAQ lists credit cards, including Visa, JCB, Mastercard and American Express. The inn does not take card payments in advance; you can prepay at the inn or by bank transfer. A late checkout to 11:00 costs 3,000 yen per room.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Takitei
- The English pages cover the rooms, cuisine, hot spring and access only. Prices, plans and rules are on the Japanese booking page and FAQ.
- Dinner starts by 19:00 at the latest. Arrive early in the evening, and call the inn if you will be late.
- There is no station shuttle. Coming by bus, phone before you board for the pickup at Sue.
- Tell the inn about allergies in advance, and ask for table seating if you prefer chairs.
- The site has no public email address; use the phone or the contact form.
Frequently asked questions
Does Takitei have a shuttle from Kanazawa Station?
Are meals served in the room at Takitei?
Does Takitei have a private bath?
Can I bathe at Takitei with a tattoo?
What time is check-in at Takitei?
Bottom line (2026): Takitei is a riverside hot-spring inn on the Saigawa River, about half an hour by car from Kanazawa Station, with three buildings, many rooms with their own hot-spring bath, and dinner in private dining rooms. There is no station shuttle and no private bath to reserve, so plan your arrival and choose your room with that in mind.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Takitei’s official pages: home (Japanese), English home, rooms, cuisine, hot spring, facilities, access and FAQ, the official booking page, and the City of Kanazawa’s accommodation tax page. All were read on October 20, 2026. Prices and rules change; check with the inn before you book.
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