Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashiro Saichoraku
7/10 Very good - Based on 129 reviews
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashiro Saichoraku occupies a renovated ryokan-style property in the Yamashiro Onsen area of Kaga, offering large communal hot-spring baths, an open-air rotenburo and a sauna set against modest garden landscaping. The establishment operates both overnight and day-use bathing services with posted hours and towel rental options, and the layout emphasizes communal bathing etiquette and accessible changing facilities for visitors. This ryokan with onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa sits within easy reach of Kakusenkei Gorge and local craft workshops, making it suitable for combined onsen and cultural outings.
Accommodation ranges from traditional tatami rooms to western-style and mixed configurations, with a number of room types that include private in-room baths or internal bathtubs for small groups; most rooms list air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Dining is centered on a buffet-style restaurant serving regional ingredients alongside set-menu options, and services include a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and onsite parking. Standard hotel procedures indicate mid-afternoon check-in and late-morning check-out, and multiple plans combine lodging with bathing or meal packages.
Onsite amenities extend to a terrace, garden area and small recreational facilities such as table tennis and rentable bicycles; day-trip bathing is available under published pricing and hours, and communal-bath rules (including tattoo cover guidance) are enforced when necessary. The property notes convenient road access and shuttle/bus links toward regional train stations and the nearest airport, and free self-parking is provided for guests arriving by car. For travelers seeking a straightforward, family-friendly ryokan with onsen experience that pairs communal thermal bathing with easy access to Kaga sights, this property presents a practical option.
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Review summary for: Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashi…
Positive Reviews
Tasty, plentiful meals
Many guests praised the food—both dinner and breakfast—mentioning tasty dishes, a generous buffet (especially seafood/fish) and satisfying portions.
Friendly, attentive staff
Multiple reviews highlight helpful and polite service from front-desk and dining staff, describing welcoming 'omotenashi' and prompt, efficient assistance.
Clean, relaxing onsen and baths
Guests reported the onsen and bathing areas as clean and relaxing, with several saying the hot springs helped them unwind and were a highlight of the stay.
Good value / reasonable price
Several comments noted the accommodation felt reasonably priced or good value for the cost, with one reviewer explicitly saying the price was reasonable.
Family-friendly atmosphere and entertainment
The ryokan's traditional atmosphere was enjoyed by families and children; facilities like the game room, karaoke and table tennis (often free) plus a variety of yukata sizes added to family enjoyment.
Negative Reviews
Parking inconvenient or far from entrance
Numerous guests found parking inconvenient—spots are separated or distant from the main entrance, making luggage unloading difficult and parking spaces hard to find.
Facilities and rooms feel dated or need repair
Several reviews mentioned that some areas and rooms felt old or worn (examples include sagging/uneven tatami or floor areas) and could use refurbishment.
Limited or small public bath facilities
Some guests felt the large public bath was small or that there was only one bath available, making the onsen offering less impressive for those expecting multiple or larger facilities.
Bedding and yukata sizing/comfort issues
A few guests reported thin, uncomfortable futons and difficulties finding appropriately sized yukata for older children—comments suggested improvements to bedding comfort and more varied yukata sizes.
Amenity and cleanliness inconsistencies
There were reports of missing or hard-to-find toiletries, a dirty zabuton (seat cushion), and issues such as a game-machine changer not accepting new bills—indicating some inconsistencies in amenity availability and upkeep.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ryokan offers single, twin and multiple Japanese-style family rooms; standard Japanese rooms commonly sleep 2–4 on futons, while larger family rooms can accommodate more guests depending on the room type—check the listed occupancy when booking.
The property has public indoor hot-spring baths, open-air (rotenburo) baths and a sauna, allowing guests to enjoy communal onsen facilities during the operating hours.
Private reservable baths are not listed as a standard facility; the property primarily provides communal and open-air baths, so contact the ryokan in advance if you need to arrange a private option.
There is a local hotel shuttle / circulation bus serving nearby train stations in the Kaga/Yamashiro area, but a direct airport shuttle is not standard—airport transfers are usually by taxi or public transfer services.
Komatsu Airport is roughly 10–16 km away (about 20–40 minutes by car); the nearest major stations are a short drive away (around 15–20 minutes), and taxis, rental cars or the hotel’s local shuttle connect you to the ryokan.
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00; contact the hotel in advance if you need to request an early arrival or late departure.
Pets are not permitted at this property.
The ryokan features an on-site restaurant with buffet-style dinner and breakfast plans, and the staff can accommodate special dietary requests if notified ahead of your stay.
Rooms have tatami flooring and futon bedding, guests are provided yukata, and communal onsen bathing follows traditional Japanese etiquette (wash before entering and abide by the hotel’s tattoo policy).
You’ll find convenience shops and small local stores in the Yamashiro Onsen area, and nearby attractions include local onsen streets, Korogi Bridge, Yamanaka Onsen as well as day-trip options to Kanazawa and Eiheiji Temple accessible by car or public transport.