Houshoutei
8,8/10 Excellent - Based on 6 reviews
Houshoutei sits in the Yamashiro Onsen quarter of Kaga and presents itself as a traditionally styled Japanese inn with a modest garden and a small bar area. The property comprises around twenty Japanese-style rooms that range from standard futon layouts to larger family configurations and a limited selection of rooms with private open-air baths. As a ryokan with private onsen in Yamashiro Onsen, it blends communal bathing areas with room types that allow guests to choose a more secluded bathing experience without leaving their accommodation.
On-site bathing includes indoor and outdoor public hot-spring facilities plus a reservable private hot-spring bath for exclusive use by a party; the private bath is available in set periods across morning and evening, while the public baths have regularly scheduled closures for maintenance. Meals follow a traditional schedule with evening dining served in a fixed window and a morning service for breakfast; staff provide 24-hour reception, limited room service, complimentary Wi‑Fi and on-site parking. The property operates as a non-smoking inn and offers facilities suitable for families and multi-bed room arrangements.
The ryokan is positioned as a practical base for exploring the southern Ishikawa hot-spring towns and regional attractions such as Kenrokuen and nearby mountain trails. Check-in and check-out times are set to accommodate afternoon arrivals and morning departures, and the nearest commercial airport is within a short drive. This ryokan with private onsen in Ishikawa is therefore suitable for travelers seeking traditional tatami accommodation paired with flexible private bathing options in the Kaga onsen circuit.
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Review summary for: Houshoutei
Positive Reviews
Very kind and attentive staff
Multiple guests praised the welcoming, friendly and helpful behavior of the staff, describing a warm, approachable atmosphere that added to the stay.
Well-thought onsen and bathing areas
Guests appreciated practical touches in the bathing area such as clean tatami mats in the washing area (keeps feet warm), a spacious public bath with pleasant water temperature, and useful onsen amenities like individual name labels for slippers.
Complimentary services and pleasant lobby
Services such as late-night soba and morning coffee were well received. The lobby ambiance (background music) contributed to a relaxing, homely feel.
Rooms, views and garden atmosphere
Rooms were described as a good size with nice views. The inner courtyard with weeping cherry trees provided a pleasing natural element—guests especially wanted to visit again at full bloom.
Good variety of yukata sizes
The ryokan offers many yukata size options, which guests appreciated, including larger sizes that allowed bigger-bodied visitors to enjoy wearing them comfortably.
Negative Reviews
Serious parking hazard and lack of warning
One guest reported scraping the underside of their car on a large concrete wheel stop near the entrance. They regretted that staff did not warn them about this obstruction and felt the issue significantly impacted their overall impression; the guest planned to have the car checked later.
Inconsistent dinner quality and presentation
A guest felt the evening meal leaned too much toward a 'cool' presentation, resulting in some dishes served cold or with poor texture (main steak described as cold and tough). Certain items (e.g., a corn hotpot) were seen as overly sweet and lacking in ingredients, though sashimi was noted as tasty.
Dry rice at breakfast
One reviewer mentioned that the breakfast rice was dry and disappointing, reducing their satisfaction with the morning meal.
Room amenities, drinks and layout could be improved
A guest suggested further improvements to in-room amenities, beverage options, room layout and signage to raise guest satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms range from small two-person Japanese-style rooms to family rooms with up to nine futons, so the ryokan can host solo travellers, couples and large family groups.
The property has public hot-spring baths and a reservable private onsen; the private bath can be booked for guests and public baths have set opening hours (the public bath closes briefly early morning).
The reservable private onsen is available in the evening and morning, while the public hot-spring bath is closed for a short period overnight; please check your booking confirmation for the exact daily schedule.
Shuttle pick-up from nearby Kaga/Yamashiro onsen area stations is offered on request and usually requires advance reservation; confirm times with the ryokan when you book.
The nearest airport is Komatsu (serving the Kanazawa area), approximately 16 km from the ryokan; transfer by taxi or arranged shuttle typically takes around 25–40 minutes depending on traffic.
Front-desk staff can assist guests in English and are generally helpful with directions, local recommendations and arranging transfers.
Houshoutei offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami and futons and serves set meal times for dinner and breakfast; dinner and breakfast are provided at scheduled hours, so expect a Japanese-style dining experience at the ryokan or nearby restaurants within walking distance.
The ryokan is in Yamashiro Onsen and is close to local attractions such as the onsen district itself, Kutani pottery exhibits and small museums in Kaga; the town centre and other onsen areas are a short drive or taxi ride away for day trips.
The nearest main station is Kagaonsen (a few kilometres away); guests typically travel to that station then take a short taxi or an arranged shuttle to the ryokan — check shuttle availability before arrival.
Pets are not permitted at the ryokan; you will find restaurants and small shops within walking distance, while larger supermarkets and more services are available in Kaga town centre a short drive away.