Our stay at Takitei was an unexpected delight! It is located in a magical, rural setting just outside of a residential area on the outskirts of Kanazawa. Our experience was wonderful from the minute we drove up to the ryokan. We were greeted by two friendly, welcoming staff as we drove up the long driveway to the hotel. The check-in was easy, and they upgraded our room to a suite for no extra charge. The rooms were both western and Japanese style - very clean and well provisioned. A balcony overlooked a small stream stocked with koi - the hotel even provided a small bag of koi food! The koi quickly swam over when we went onto the deck! The food was terrific, and we had our own table at both meals, with a dedicated waitress who explained what the dishes were. The hot spring bath was heavenly - very clean and relaxing. Definitely the most comfortable place and best deal for the cost during our 3 week stay in Japan. We hope to visit there again soon. Highly recommended.

Staying at this hotel was an outstanding experience and in particular, the food was a real delight. It was exceptionally clean and well presented. The friendliness and courtesy of the staff was outstanding even by Japanese standards. Evening meal and breakfast were included in our package and wonderful. The Spa is excellent. There is loads to do around Kanazawa and I wish I had spent time at the hotel.

Staying at the Takitei was a real delight. It's located in a semi-rural setting next to a river, a taxi ride away from Kanazawa. We had a huge room with our own private hot bath on the balcony from which we enjoyed watching birds fish. Service was beyond excellent - our delicious 12 course dinner was served in a private dining room and there was also a very pleasant lounge in which to relax and have a drink. The building and its gardens are beautifully designed and maintained - a great place to relax and unwind after some hectic Kanazawa sightseeing.