Yunode

Yuwaku Onsen, tucked away in Kanazawa’s quiet inner retreat from the bustle of the city, is known for its colorless, transparent hot spring water that is gentle on the skin. Yunode Ryokan, with its lush inner garden and authentic tea room, offers a calm Japanese atmosphere and heartfelt hospitality for a relaxing stay that feels just like home.

The inn has 10 distinctive guest rooms in the traditional sukiya style, long favored by tea masters and other cultural figures. One highlight is “Nadeshiko,” decorated with traditional Kaga crafts and works by local artists that reflect the charm of the Kaga Hyakumangoku heritage. Guest rooms with open-air hot spring baths, still rare in Yuwaku Onsen, have also recently been added.

There are two large public baths: “Fukuume no Yu,” with an indoor bath made of red granite and a cypress bath, and “Nemunoki no Yu,” which features an open-air bath. The men’s and women’s baths are switched in the morning and evening, so enjoying their different atmospheres is highly recommended. Dinner is a beautifully presented kaiseki meal made with seasonal ingredients from Kanazawa and the Hokuriku region. Three courses are available, including the inn’s signature premium kaiseki course featuring luxury ingredients such as Noto beef, black abalone, and nodoguro.