Toyoko Inn Kanazawa Kenrokuen Korimbo offers the best location for the money in Kanazawa. It sits in Korinbo, the city's central shopping and restaurant district, within a ten-minute walk of Kenroku-en, Kanazawa Castle and the 21st Century Museum, and about eleven minutes on foot from Omicho Market, so you can reach most of the major sights on foot. Rooms are compact and clean, with free Wi-Fi in every room, air conditioning and heating, and an electric kettle and bidet toilet, and a free buffet breakfast is served every morning. Self check-in kiosks speed the arrival, there is a laundry area and lockers, and the front desk is staffed at all hours. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets. It is not luxurious, but it is neat, reliable and well placed, which suits travellers who plan to spend the day outside and want a quiet place to sleep.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the middle of Korinbo, with Oyama Shrine three minutes away on foot and a good choice of restaurants, cafes and convenience stores within a couple of minutes. The Kenroku-en gate and the castle are about ten minutes on foot, and the 21st Century Museum and Omicho Market are close as well.
Kanazawa Station is about a ten-minute bus ride away, and the hotel sits on a main bus loop, so reaching the station and Higashi Chaya is easy. Nomura House and the Nagamachi quarter are a short walk across the area.
Rooms and who it suits
This is a budget hotel designed for efficiency, with compact rooms and few frills, and it is ideal for solo travellers, couples and anyone on a tight budget who would rather spend on experiences than on a room. Families can find larger room types, but check capacity before booking. The free breakfast, served early in the morning, is a real saving and includes both Japanese and Western options. Because rooms are small, pack light, and use the lockers if you arrive before check-in.
Good to know
Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is early, mid-morning, so plan accordingly if you want to leave luggage for the afternoon. A multi-storey car park with about ninety spaces is available for a nightly fee on a first-come basis, but most guests do not need a car.
The hotel is in a shopping and dining area, so evenings can be lively outside, though rooms are quiet. If you want to be on foot for most of the sightseeing, this is a smart base, and the savings pay for a workshop or a tea ceremony.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- ✓Ten-minute walk to Kenroku-en
- ✓Self check-in kiosk
- ✓Laundry area and lockers
- ✓Heating and air conditioning
- ✓Electric kettle and bidet toilet
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is breakfast really free?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is served each morning, with Japanese and Western options. It is a real saving for budget travellers.
How close is it to Kenroku-en?+
About a ten-minute walk to Kenroku-en and the castle, and a similar walk to the 21st Century Museum. Omicho Market is about eleven minutes away on foot.
How do I get to the station?+
It is about a ten-minute bus ride from Kanazawa Station, and the hotel sits on a main city bus loop. A taxi takes about the same time.
