Hokuriku Yamashiro Onsen Hotel Kikyou
9,3/10 Exceptional - Based on 16 reviews
Hotel Kikyou sits in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga, Ishikawa, combining traditional ryokan service with modern comfort. The property offers tatami-style rooms alongside Japanese–Western suites, several of which include semi-open-air, source-fed baths directly attached to the room; two public baths, Kuro no Yu and Shiro no Yu, alternate by gender and each features a semi-outdoor section and an award-winning design. For guests seeking an onsen stay, this ryokan with onsen in Ishikawa presents both communal bathing and room-level water features framed by contemporary interiors.
The onsen uses 100% kakenagashi (continuous-flow) water; select suites add private semi-rotenburo and a private sauna, while other rooms offer in-room dining. Cuisine emphasises Kaga vegetables and seafood from nearby ports, presented as multi-course kaiseki that can be served in the dining room or in-room. Public facilities include a lounge, optional massage services, complimentary Wi‑Fi and bicycle use, making the ryokan with private onsen in Ishikawa a good choice for travellers after local gastronomy and thermal immersion. Complimentary on-site parking is available and the property sits close to Yamashiro’s historic attractions.
Reservations are managed through the hotel’s booking channels and guests are asked to confirm estimated arrival times; the property enforces an adults-only policy. Room types run from classic tatami rooms to Japanese–Western suites with separate living areas and optional in-room baths, so travellers can choose compact accommodation or a suite with private bathing. The atmosphere favours calm, restorative stays: quiet hours are observed and some bathing areas restrict access for visible tattoos, matching local custom and onsen etiquette.
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Review summary for: Hokuriku Yamashiro Onsen Hotel…
Positive Reviews
Friendly, attentive staff
Multiple guests praised the polite, helpful front-desk and staff who provided good service and information, contributing to a relaxing stay (including proactive gestures like switching on the air conditioning before arrival).
Spacious rooms and baths
Guests reported generously sized rooms and baths, including suite options with open‑air hot spring baths, which enhanced comfort and relaxation.
Excellent onsen and amenities
The hot spring facilities and in‑room amenities were highlighted as strong points, with guests specifically mentioning enjoyment of the onsen experience.
Tasty breakfast and clean, modern facilities
Breakfast was described as delicious by several reviewers; toilets and other facilities were noted as modern and clean.
Convenient parking and peaceful atmosphere
There is ample parking and the property was described as quiet and suitable for a restful stay, appreciated by families, couples and solo travellers.
Negative Reviews
Limited Western‑style seating in tatami rooms
In traditional Japanese rooms guests found seating options limited to the engawa/veranda and low floor chairs (zaisu), with no regular chairs available in the room.
Older building appearance
Some guests felt the building showed its age; although reported as clean, the older appearance was a disappointment to a few travellers.
Room appearance sometimes differs from online photos
At least one guest reported that the actual room differed noticeably from the property’s website images, causing disappointment due to unmet expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room capacity varies by type; some Japanese-style rooms sleep up to five on futons while suites accommodate two to five depending on configuration. Children are not accepted and the minimum check-in age is 18.
The hotel has public hot-spring baths and some room types include private open-air onsen. Guests with visible tattoos may be restricted from public bathing areas.
Yes — the hotel offers complimentary pick-up from JR Kaga Onsen Station by prior arrangement; pick-up is generally available in the afternoon, so notify the hotel of your arrival time when booking.
Komatsu Airport is the closest and is about a 25–30 minute drive; you can also reach Kaga Onsen via Kanazawa by train and use the hotel’s free station transfer from JR Kaga Onsen Station.
Staff primarily speak Japanese; English service is limited, so providing arrival details and special requests in advance is recommended.
You’ll stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami and yukata, enjoy onsen bathing and regional meals; the hotel also serves a local salt ramen and can accommodate dietary restrictions if informed at booking.
The hotel is in Yamashiro Onsen with nearby public baths and local walking routes; Kanazawa, Komatsu and other Ishikawa attractions are reachable by train or car for day trips.
There is free private parking adjacent to the property and the hotel offers complimentary bicycles and station pickup; local buses and taxis connect to Kaga Onsen and nearby towns.
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00 and check-out is from 08:00 to 10:00; please inform the hotel in advance of your estimated arrival time.
Pets are not allowed in the hotel, though staff can advise or arrange local boarding on request; a supermarket is next to the hotel and a convenience store is within about an eight-minute walk.