Please be aware of the conditions (closed from 12-3pm, bunk beds, shared bathroom) so you know what to expect.

Really, ''going the extra mile'' does not cover what they do here. Do note that they are closed during 12:00 and 15:00 and they are not able to take your luggage in this time so plan ahead :)

They knew that the Ninja-dera required a reservation and called it in for us, and that another restaurant would be closed at the current hour.

I could drop my bag even the place was closed between 12-15h after contacting them a day before via email.

The Guest House Pongyi is near these landmarks: Ishikawa Nishida Kitaro Museum of Philosophy, Ishikawa Forest Park, Cross Land Oyabe, Kita Family House, Tonami Tulip Park, Michi-no-Eki Kurikara Gempei no Sato, Michi no Eki Takamatsu Satoumikan, Yama no Ryugujo, Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice, Aeon Mall Kahoku, Mitsui Outlet Park, Hokuriku Oyabe, Tonami Tulip Gallery, Kurikara Gempei Battlefield, Michi no Eki Takamatsu Satoyamakan, Kahokugata Lagoon, Kannon-ji Temple, Moses Park, Hootono, Kamo Shrine, Isurugi Junior High School, Aeon Mall Tonami, Shio Yawaragi no Sato, Daikannon Kagadera Temple, Sakura Kaido, Statue of Liberty (Oyabe), Island Golf Park Hokuriku Green Hill, Shogawa Aqua Memorial Park, Tenjin no Yu, Bypass Leisureland Unoke, Otani Junior High School, Shio Sakuranosato Kofun Park, Kanayamachi, Abio City Kaga, Shoraku no Yu Tsubata, Oyabegawa Service Area Outbound, Hada Kogetsudo, Kutaniyaki Art Museum, Unoke Comprehensive Park Stadium, Shugashonindo, Hanyu Gokoku Hachimangu Shrine, Noto Country Club, Tonami Art Museum, Amagozen Cape, Cinema Sunshine Kahoku, Fudoga Pond, Toyama Tabi Navi@Oyabe, Kanjo-ji Yumekikomura, Sandenkanaya Kofun, Tsubata Machinaka Science Museum, Kanazawa Country Club, Kanda Junior High School, Shibayamagata, Oyabe City Cycling Terminal, Takamatsu Service Area Inbound, Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery, Ishizaka Nabeyama Kofun Burial Mound, Kasa no Misaki, Ishikawa Golf Club, Kanda Elementary School, Takamatsu Service Area Outbound, Tonami Tourist Information Center, Jorenji Temple, Hashidate Fish Port Area, Oyabe City Education Center, Kawaidaninosato Sale Office, Takamatsu Ballpark, Former Nakashima House, Tsubata Museum of Local History Rekishiru, Tatsunokuchi, Kurikara Genpei no Sato Hanyuguchi, Pokapoka Onsen, Taishokura Wakatsuru Brewery, Sea Station Imahama, Yatanoyu, Keirinkan, Houdatsu Gold Mine Historical Documents, Tonami Sankyoson Museum, Chirihama Country Club, Kitamaebune Ship Museum, Teppoyu, Tsuzawa Elementary School, Tonami Folk Museum, Takarayu, Kaga Fruit Land, Budokan Martial Art Gym (Shudo-kan), Kakusho-ji Temple Scripture House, Stone Monument, and Complete Buddhist Scriptures, Nyudo Residence, Otogi no Mori Park, Aizenji Temple, Kitakanda Nursery School, Musee Fukuoka Camera Museum, Uriwari Shozu, Satoyu Chirihama, Kitakanda Community Center, Higashikanda Nursery School, Kainyo en, Sudajii of Kanasaki Shrine, Kitamae Senshuyashiki Zorokuen, Keimeien, Tosando Kobushi no Michi, Tonami Stadium, Shirokoyama Park, Mt.Inaba Farm Watching House, Tonami City Cultural Hall, Imahama Beach, Sakuramachi Jomon Park, Okabeke Bunsho, Aqua Nanairo Museum, Shiroyama Haisuichi, Shogawa Memorial Museum of Sotojiro Matsumura, Silk Painting of Dengyo Daishi, Nippon Origami Museum, Hanyuu Nursery School Building, Stone Well, Mt.

Wonderful building with a great atmosphere and interesting history.

The place itself is so beautifully authentic, and the hospitality above every level I expected,Because it was a good, warm atmosphere despite the cold outside, I slept for about 12 hours because the bed was so comfortable and the room heated to the perfect temperature adapted to Japan's cold winter days.

The first mail I got said that they weren’t a trendy hostel

Spotless, warm, inviting, filled with personalized information and attention, this is what it felt like.

There is a room with traditional Japanese decoration and the rest of the house was comfortable and welcoming.

We were able to feel the traditional architecture of Kanazawa in the guesthouse Pongyi.

Its a place in which you can feel the history and is so welcoming and homely feeling.

We highly recommend Guest House Pongyi for everyone who likes to receive a warm welcome in a peaceful and quiet environment and would like to learn more about Japanese culture.

The Guest House Pongyi is a small, traditional and cozy place.

The building was beautifully decorated, the female dorm was lovely.

I can not recommend Pongyi highly enough, the atmosphere is genuine, the location is perfect

We had the 2-person private room which was just the cutest and decorated very cosy.

Every time someone came into the guesthouse, she introduced them to everyone individually, and really tried to make it into a welcoming environment.

The owner, possibly the most kind-hearted man on the planet, bought this old style kimono shop and turned it into a warm, homely and comfortable guesthouse, with lovely, helpful staff and the opportunity for unique Japanese experiences - for example, many nights of the week they will put on a group activity such as caligraphy lessons or cooking and eating a traditional meal together.

I loved the decoration and furniture, it's very cosy, not to mention the staff who went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable.

We had the Japanese style room which is very confortable.

Masaki and Maru really make you feel at home and create a lovely social atmosphere in the guesthouse.

The Guesthouse is very clean, perfectly decorated and also is easy to reach on foot from the station and the city center.

Nina and Misaki were incredibly friendly and accommodating at all times.

Everyone was so friendly and accommodating.

They are kind, friendly and warmhearted people.

All this and a great night of laughter and friendly chatting in just one day!

They are super friendly and make you feel really comfortable.

And, most of it, all the team is super nice and friendly !

The hosts are amazingly friendly and genuinly want to make you feel at home and make the most of your stay in Kanazawa.

They were very friendly, genuine and easy to talk to.

Masaki, Maru and Nina were very friendly, welcoming and helpful.

Maru was very friendly and helpful.She helped me booked a bus to Shirakawa-go village.Also they have some activities that you can get to know more about japan as hand writing in Japanese language.

The amazing of the stay is the friendly staff, you feel like if you were at home, every night there are activities you can join for free.

This is a wonderful house, offering friendly and attentive service from the live-in staff.

The staff was really friendly And helpful, the hostel was super clean and it is located perfectly!

Staff Maru and Masaki are so nice people, really friendly and they offer daily activities so that guests can easily socialize to each other.

but none are as friendly or as helpful as Maru and Masaki.

The hosts were very friendly and really wanted to get to know you.

The owner Masaki san and the staff Maru san are very nice and friendly.

Furthermore, the staff is very friendly, warm and helpful.

There are small lockers for personal items, one shower room, two toilet rooms (though the other one is only for use by women), a small kitchen, and two small common areas (one of which has a desktop PC for use by anyone).

The layout is traditional Japanese with only one shower adjoining the small kitchen.

So much love and kindness in such a tiny (yet comfortable) guesthouse !

They explained to us about the place, and the area, and also connected us to the attractions in the area.

We had to wash our cloths and Nina was so helpful in assisting us to get our cloths dry.

The guest house also has an amazing ethos of caring for others and a small amount from each stay goes towards an orphanage in Myanmar, which we found very touching.

Would definitely recommand to everyone : the hosts are very welcoming, and the place is very comfortable yet historical.

From the moment you walk in Guesthouse Pongyi, you are greeted like a friend returning home.

The staff is so nice and welcoming and the house is beautiful!

This is so good hostel for a traveler , every corner can be rest, and I like this house that story  about   kanasawa of traditional japan, soft bed, kindly staff, this is safety place for woman, and not far from station.

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Welcoming: This is one of the Guesthouses where I have authentically felt at home.

Masaki and Nina were wonderful and kind hosts.

The owners have created a beautiful place where people form all over the world come together.

My friends and I had a wonderful stay ( Shame it was only one night), the gifts they gave were were so kind and also helping us to find somewhere for dinner 😊 we will always remember Pongyi 💕

The owners of the guesthouse were always available to assist in any needs you may have.

Me and my friend recently visited Guest House Pongyi and were very warmly welcomed with a traditional (and still casual) tea ceremony, which was a very friendly gesture.

The guesthouse used to be a traditional kimono shop so it preserved the tradition and flavor of its Japanese essence. Cleanliness: Superb, spotless clean
Bed: Very comfortable and cosy
Space: Cosy with common living room and another hangout corner to do research/reading/ get some drinks 
Host: Nina was excellent and very attentive to details, she went the extra mile in everything she did
Toilet: Spotless clean
Amenities: All basic amenities is provided
Bonus: Calligraphy class, evening chit chat session with various guests

Would come to stay again should I revisit Kanazawa (love this place!)

Masaki and Nina were so welcoming and helpful during, before and after my stay (storing my luggage, going out of their way to help me book a bus, giving recommendations that perhaps only locals would know about).

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The owners were extremely friendly and the entire stay (check-in, check-out, etc) was very pleasant.

Great place, very accommodating and friendly hosts.

The hostess was very friendly and helpfull.

Private shower and bath ,very clean room ,lovely features and super helpful and friendly .

The hosts were fantastic: friendly, extremely helpful and polite.

This Ryokan is comfortable, clean, well positioned with friendly helpful staff.

From the moment we set foot inside, to her warm farewell, Mie-San and her family were gracious and friendly hosts whose kindness and hospitality was evident at every turn. We were consistently impressed by the quality of the food, from the delicious treats that welcomed us upon arrival, the ample Japanese breakfasts  (with an awesome coffee machine - much-needed after morning trips for pitiful joe from the local Family Marts in our other stops in Tokyo and Kyoto!)

Mie-san was very friendly and thorough with both pre-trip communication and welcoming me when I arrived.

Loved the large rooms after staying in a business hotel in Tokyo, and everyone was very friendly with English spoken.

The room was large and clean, breakfast was very tasty and the Staff is absolutely friendly, helpful, professional and can speak good English.

This ryokan was exactly what we wanted: authentic, clean, spacious, appropriately priced, good location, great breakfast, outstandingly friendly and helpful owner and staff.

She is super friendly and shared with us more about the history of Sumiyoshiya.

Friendly staff, clean room, great location and most important DELICIOUS FOOD!

My room was superb, the staff friendly and helpful (they sorted out Takayubin for my bag) and the food was wonderful.

This ryokan is lovely, nice rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

I would recommend staying here as the location is convenient, the rooms are clean and spacious and the hosts are warm and friendly.

The location is great, as it is very close to both the Omi-Cho Market, and the Kanazawa Castle Park.

The location was great; an easy walk from the main station, right next to the famous Omicho Market and a short walk to the Kenrokuen Garden.

The ryokan is centrally located - very close to the market and the main attractions (the castle, the gardens, Higashi-Chaya).

The rooms were very comfortable and spacious, there was a small sitting area outside our rooms where you could sit of an evening, breakfast was excellent, the location is perfect for all things downtown.

The ryokan is located at 10 minutes’ walk from the castle and 15 minutes from the garden; also the typical food market is very close and worth a visit.

The ryokan is located centrally, within easy walking distance to the train station,  the market and other sights.

Very clean. Perfect location in between the market(a must do!)

The ryokan is in a great location right near the castle and gardens, and also the food market.

Location ideal almost next door to the market.

The location is so great, i can walk to Kenroku en 5min in the early morning to avoid people and enjoy it quietly.

It's located just a block from the fish market (where you'll want to get early in the morning) and at least three of the top tripadvisor-rated restaurants are within a block distance as well.

It’s located 1.3km or an easy 15 minute walk from the Kanazawa station.

Speaking of which, the location was right in the middle of all the places you would want to see: it was right on the doorstep of Kenrokuen garden and within an easy stroll from the Higashiyama Chaya area and the Nagamichi old samurai house streets.

The location was perfect, and we spent several days exploring this interesting and beautiful  town.

The inn was located 5 min walk from the major seafood market, where you can eat fresh raw seafood on the spot with a reasonable price.

Perfectly located, traditional inn for 9 generations in the same family.

The location is perfect and again the food was excellent.

Hodatsu Japanese Beech Tree Forest, Kaze no Mori, Hokuriku Coca Cola Tonami Plant Factory Tour, Takaoka Sekino Shrine, Case, Alice, Gando River, Shoshihara Camping Ground, Kaga City Art Museum, Ichijoji Castle Ruins, Yujin Gymnastic Hall, Hatchomichi, Kyuya Fukada Yama no Bunkakan, Seirakuen, Torigesha Notice Board, Okano family Crape Myrtle, Red Brick Bank, Jisshoin, Tsuzawa Nuesery School, Tehayahime Shrine, Thujopsis and Camellia, The Site of Otachiyakata, Yanagiyu, Daishoji Area, Isurugi Kindergarten, Tonami Pat Park Golf Course, Usugamine Pass, Tsuchnoimiya Shrine, Matsuzawa Nursery School, Tonaminoyu, Oshimizu Tokusan Market, Katayamazu Onsen Information Center, Iwaodaki Relaxation Exchange Center (Former Iwaodaki Nursery School), Hirogaoka Monument, Motoya, Dainichi-zakari Sakagura Shiryokan Sake Museum, Soji-ji Temple, Yabunami Nursery School, Temple Bell and Monument at Myohorin Temple, Otaya Serio, Daishoji Temple, Mizushima Community Center, Sarcophagus in Kanaya, Yabunami Community Center, Egg Station, Chokeiji Indoor Pool, Sugo Ishibe Shrine, Matsuzawa Community Center, Moriyama Castle Historic Site, Agriculture,Fishing Training House, Katayamazu Onsen Haitojo, Fire Station Yabunami Branch Building, Mt.

It was a seafood feast featuring all the fresh daily catch from the fish market next door.

Also, on our last night we had dinner at the ryokan and it was the best meal - they are so close to the market so we had the freshest sashimi, fish and tempura.

We wore our Japanese robes to a dinner that was bought fresh from the market ( which is a 2 minute walk from the hotel).

Mei also recommended a shop for a local japan made yukata for sleeping,  from the market next door.

So close to Kanazawa Castle and the market.

The futon bed was made up for us in the other large room after dinner and it was comfortable and snug.I would certainly stay again if in Kanazawa, close to the train station, markets and several gardens and attractions, it was excellent value and very enjoyable.

Shopping, a great market area and restaurants are close by, as are the extraordinary gardens and the Kanazawa Castle. There's lots of nice restaurants to choose from,

We walked here from the Train/bus station and were delighted to be within walking distance of Kenrokuen Gardens and Omichi market, freshest sashimi ever!

The Ryokan is right next to the Kenroke-en park, fish market etc.

The ryokan is in a very nice typicla historic builndgin stepsa from the central covered market and fromt the Castel park, a bit more far (15 min on foot) from the station and from other sightseeing points of the old city.

We were close to everywhere we wanted to go, market, castle, gardens etc.

Mie Sumi who runs the accomodation was thoughtful and attentive.

First of all, Mie Sumi is the most efficient person to deal with - she always responded to any queries I had on time and accommodated requests as best as she could.

Mie, the owner, was extremely helpful, informing us in advance about train disruptions due to the typhoon, she booked restaurants for us in advance, organised for our luggage to go to Tokyo in advance, in short she did everything.

Ms Mie speaks a good English which is of help in communication.

Owner Mie communicated promptly via email from our first inquiry.

From he minute we entered the Ryokan, we were greeted by our host.

A family run business, our lovely host Mie Sumi went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed.

but they remained gracious and did quickly at least bring us toast to go with our tea and coffee.

First of all, thank you very much to the hotel to helping us finding a baby clinic with English speaking staff, they called a few, printed maps and information etc, really helped us a lot.

The hostess and staff were always pleasant and greeted us kindly with every encounter.

Staff on premises were very attentive - there are many rules (as expected from a Ryokan),

From the moment I arrived, the lady at the front desk made me feel very welcome.

But best of all they were incredibly helpful and it made our stay in Kanazawa much better.

Email communication and booking was easy and Mie Sumi speaks excellent English.

The rooms and whole facility were spotlessly clean and our host was very warm and welcoming.

The room has tatami mats, so clean we walked barefoot, which made us feel we were at home.

She was always there to see us off and welcome us back from our walks.

Mie was again very welcoming and so helpful in adapting the ryokan experience for my partner on a walking stick.

The fish markets are literally 1min walk and the castle and gardens are 5min walk away.

Timing was more flexible than usual for a ryokan breakfast, giving us time for an early morning walk in kenrokuen (which was gorgeous - and very quiet in the early morning).

If you can go walking early in the morning before breakfast to the castle  and gardens.

It is 5 min walk to the castle and about 10 min walk to Kenrokuen garden and the geisha district.

It was also easy to walk to the market and the Castle Park and then on to the Kenrokuen Garden.

The ryokan is about 15mins walk from Kanazawa train station and only 5 mins walk to Omicho Market, Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen Garden.

She lent us the winter shoes cause ours were not proper to walk on snow.

We stayed here for 2 nights and from the moment we walked in to the moment we left were treated really well.

While the building may not be 360 years' old, it's certainly old and characterful, and we could almost feel the thousands of visitors who must have stayed within its walls over the centuries.

Some of the Ryokan's we have stayed in have had very thin walls, and creaky floor boards in the main corridors meaning we could hear guests and staff throughout the night.

the breakfast room is a bit of a disappointment as it looks into a grey yard with pipes and machinery and grey walls only.

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There are not many restaurants or attractions near by,

but the problem is most of the Kanazawa attractions will require you to take another (public) bus from there.

So if you want to close to the action and attractions or will feel uncomfortable in a traditional setting then this place would reduce to 4 stars.

Yes location is a bit off JPY1,500 to main attractions by taxi, yet the other hotels around Kanazawa station also required a taxi.

Being so new, it's a little off the radar when it comes to reaching Kanazawa's tourist attractions,

The not so good: the location is a little isolated from Kanazawa’s centre of gravity and the main attractions for travellers, and the immediate urban surroundings are not too salubrious.

although the hotel is a little farther out from the central areas, attractions like the Higashi-chaya, castle and downtown shopping areas are not more than a 10 minute drive away.

Hodatsu Japanese Beech Tree Forest, Gallery Waon, Kaze no Mori, Hokuriku Coca Cola Tonami Plant Factory Tour, Case, Alice, Gando River, Shoshihara Camping Ground, Kaga City Art Museum, Ichijoji Castle Ruins, Kyuya Fukada Yama no Bunkakan, Seirakuen, Torigesha Notice Board, Okano family Crape Myrtle, Jisshoin, Tsuzawa Nuesery School, Tehayahime Shrine, Thujopsis and Camellia, The Site of Otachiyakata, Yanagiyu, Daishoji Area, Isurugi Kindergarten, Usugamine Pass, Matsuzawa Nursery School, Tonaminoyu, Oshimizu Tokusan Market, Silk Painting of Sixteen Arhat, Katayamazu Onsen Information Center, Iwaodaki Relaxation Exchange Center (Former Iwaodaki Nursery School), Motoya, Hirogaoka Monument, Dainichi-zakari Sakagura Shiryokan Sake Museum, Yabunami Nursery School, Temple Bell and Monument at Myohorin Temple, Daishoji Temple, Mizushima Community Center, Sarcophagus in Kanaya, Yabunami Community Center, Egg Station, Sugo Ishibe Shrine, Matsuzawa Community Center, Agriculture,Fishing Training House, Katayamazu Onsen Haitojo, Fire Station Yabunami Branch Building, Mt.

Breakfast is of course consistently delicious.

We did not find that the breakfast was that great either compared to other hotels in our trip.

The breakfast buffet offered an abundant choice of wonderfully prepared Japanese foods along with an adequate western offering.

The breakfast has a ton of options, an almost exaggerated amount of options really.

However the restaurant that serve breakfast doesn’t serve lunch n dinner.

Perfect breakfast with endless ingredients.

Nice things about this hotel: regular shuttle service between the hotel and Kanazawa station, free locker at Kanazawa station, amazing buffet breakfast featuring local produce, friendly staff, clean modern rooms, rejuvenating Onsen followed by popsicle treats, Zen garden courtyard and decor.

The staff are incredible, the amenities are amazing, the food is delicious, and the building itself is stunning.

All very healthy and a great way to start our day.

We loved this hotel, a big bath like Onsen, art displays are everywhere, hotel staff was friendly and polite, and breakfast was awesome.

Breakfast in the first floor restaurant was amazing.

The friendly staff, the large, well appointed rooms, relaxing gardens, onsen bath, free laundry facilities, Nespresso coffee machine and the best breakfast made us feel welcome and at home.

The one thing that impressed me during my stay was the breakfast buffet spread!

The included breakfast was an array of Japanese and western favorites with so many items to choose from to start your day.

Very friendly staff welcomed us in the stylish lounge with tea and sweets as they checked us in.

We really enjoyed the friendly, professional service, the good size rooms, and the spectacular breakfast buffet.

We never met such a professionnal, friendly and careful staff !!

The staff was professional and friendly and accommodating to our child.

Staff are friendly and helpful and provide a pretty decent breakfast buffet.

Pros: spacious, comfortable room with great bathroom and nice amenities; excellent breakfast; friendly staff.

The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

Staff were extremely polite, friendly and helpful.

Staff was extremely friendly; including waving good-bye at the door after escorting us with raised umbrella.

but were able to give important information, they are very friendly though.

This is a new hotel and the room is HUGE!!

The hotel was bright with artwork displayed in individual cabinets outside of the entrance to each room - you could identify your room by the art piece on display.

but if for this price you expect a luxury hotel with a king size bed and Nespresso machine then this isn't quite that although the rooms are huge and of very high quality.

I felt that the layout of the room is well

Large & exceptionally comfortable room with all amenities you can dream about.

The Room is probably one of the most well thought out rooms I’ve stayed in and I travel a lot.

but having returned to our room a receptionist knocked on the door and offered me a nail file, I suspect it was her own and it did the job nicely.

Our room was good sized, modern and very comfortable.

Room was large for Japan in my experience.

We had two rooms that were connecting, which made it very easy for a family!

They also provided night pajamas and slippers for all guests in the room to be worn on the property premises.

Clean and tip top condition of the rooms and toiletries.

Most notable was that the room was stocked with so many items to make the traveler welcome: sandals for wearing around the hotel and slippers for the room, heavy weight very soft cotton pajamas to wear outside of the room as well as a nightgown for sleep, a variety of teas and coffee, as well as more bath amenities then we knew what to do with.

The breakfast is only until 9.30 so if you are jet legged you sleep or eat.

I left a "do not disturb sign" on my door so I could sleep.

So unless you both sleep soundly and are agile these rooms would be most unsuitable.

The sleeping area was small, even on the Japanese spectrum, perhaps 120 square feet,

The drivers are a bit slow and we had to go out before the washing was dry,

We had a problem with slow drainage from the toilet and this was fixed immediately!

Glad to see service and cleanliness remains high standard, thank you for your kindness and hospitality!

Staff were professional and eager to please.

Very little English is spoken by the staff

Upon arrival, the staff is incredibly attentive and takes much care to ensure you are informed about the amenities they offer.

The staff is courteous and very professional.

We discovered the best tour guide (Paul Feris @kanazawaadventures.com), just ask at the front desk, he is English speaking and is fluent in Japanese.

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