Yamashiro Onsen × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Beniya Mukayu is a villa-like Accommodation built to embrace a natural mountain garden, designed with an open, airy feel that lets the outdoor scenery flow in. With only 16 guest Rooms, every Room features a private open-air hot spring bath fed directly from the source and facing the mountain garden. “Mukayu” means simply being natural, without artifice. In the spirit of Zhuangzi’s words, we hope you will regain peace of mind through nature’s healing and enjoy quiet, tranquil moments.

Though the surface of the water changes from moment to moment, the hot spring continues to flow abundantly beyond time. Its presence recalls Basho’s teaching of “Fueki Ryuko”—that the unchanging and the ever-changing share the same source. Since receiving our charge from Gen’emon Araya, head steward of the hot spring under the Maeda family of the former Daishoji Domain in Kaga, we have carried forward—day by day in our work—the essence of what must remain unchanged and what should evolve. This is the spirit of hospitality our Accommodation hopes to nurture for generations to come.

Travel through time and drift into a dream.Yamanaka Onsen Kochou is a culinary Accommodation where you come to savor the craftsmanship of our chefs.Our head chef, who refines Kaga kaiseki with a spirit passed down from master to disciple, and a young chef who weaves in French techniques.Each course created by their sensibilities is served by our staff together with the day’s story.Seafood from Noto, seasonal blessings nurtured in Kaga’s mountain villages, Kutani ware tableware,and Yamanaka Onsen with 1,300 years of history. The culture rooted in this land and the colors of the four seasons leave an even deeper impression on a single night’s creation.A quiet retreat limited to just seven parties per day—within reach of the chefs’ hands. Surrender yourself to Kaga’s seasonal flavors and artisanal craft, and spend an evening as the boundary between dream and reality gently melts away.

Approximately 20 minutes by train from Kanazawa and 30 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport. Within walking distance of the accommodation, you can enjoy exploring valleys and strolling through town. All guest rooms face the valley, offering an extraordinary experience of nature that changes with the seasons and time of day. We provide a warm yet sophisticated stay, blending traditional Japanese culture—such as food, tea, sake, and crafts—with a modern perspective.