Founded in 1867, Asadaya follows the typical sukiya-zukuri style and is situated next to the iconic Omicho Market. It even houses a museum with unique artifacts that signal its long past.

Design and Architecture

Sukiya-zukuri is the typical style of historic ryokans, and Asadaya follows the style while incorporating Akita cedar. Rooms are designed similarly to tea houses and each comes with a Japanese tsubo garden, front porch, and terrace. Most of the rooms also come with shoji doors, tatami mats, and chabudai. The gardens were designed and crafted under the expertise of the lead gardener who worked on Okochi Sanso, which has gardens representative of the Showa era, so that the green spaces have a similar historic charm to that of the ryokan. The furnishings and decor have been carefully selected to maintain the historic beauty, and even the phones here reflect the effort, having been crafted from Wajima lacquer. Some of the in-room verandas or porches are equipped with a kotatsu, so you can keep warm even with the morning chill.

The property specializes in Kaga cuisine, the indigenous cuisine of the Hokuriku Region. Dishes here lean heavily on iconic seasonal produce of the region, including wild ayu (spring), abalone from Noto and Hegura Islands (summer), Noto matsutake mushrooms (autumn), and Kobako crab from the Sea of Japan (winter). Hokkaido sea urchins and truffles are also sourced for a delicious meal. Full-course kaiseki dinners are served here.

The ryokan is equally considerate of the tableware and uses Kanazawa lacquerware and Kaga Makie and Kutani utensils.

Note: Breakfast and dinner are served in the room.

Cultural Experiences

The on-site museum has a great collection of sword guards dating back to the Edo period. The property is also fitted with antique scrolls and paintings. Surrounding areas are famous for brewing sake , so guests can easily partake in some good drinks.