Overview

Yasashisa no Yado Matsusaki offers more than just a place to stay—it offers an experience rooted in tradition, warmth, and refined hospitality. Located in the peaceful hills of Ishikawa’s historic Tatsunokuchi Onsen, this ryokan has welcomed travelers for over 180 years. With seasonal cuisine, beautifully landscaped gardens, and onsen waters known since the Nara period, Matsusaki helps you slow down, reconnect, and feel cared for.

Accommodation

Matsusaki gives you a wide choice of traditional-style rooms across four buildings. Every room follows the sukiya architectural style and opens to a serene view of the changing seasons. Many rooms include both indoor and open-air onsen baths filled with natural hot spring water.

You can choose your room based on your needs:

• Hōō Building: All rooms include a private open-air and indoor onsen bath.
• Zuiun Wing (Main Building): Offers rooms with half open-air onsen baths and spacious layouts.
• Momoyama and Shōjuan Wings: Feature open-air bath rooms and views of the classic Japanese garden.
• Accessible Options: Barrier-free rooms and bed-equipped rooms are available for seniors and guests with mobility needs.

Dining

Matsusaki prepares seasonal kaiseki meals using fresh ingredients from the Hokuriku region. Each dish is crafted to highlight the natural flavor of the ingredients. Your meals are made in kitchens located within each building and served in your room or a private dining space.

Dinner options include:

• Shunsai Kaiseki: Monthly seasonal menu with vegetables, fish, and meats chosen for their freshness.
• Special Wagyu Kaiseki: Aged Japanese black beef served as steak or shabu-shabu.
• Luxury Kaiseki: Includes sushi and premium wagyu tenderloin steak.
• Customizable Main Plan: Choose between grilled nodoguro or wagyu steak as the main dish.
• Seasonal Crab Kaiseki (Nov–Mar): Fresh Kanou crab served in multiple styles.

You’ll also find a wide range of optional dishes, including grilled turban shell, sashimi platters, abalone, seasonal tempura, and local sake.

Breakfast features freshly cooked rice from Tatsunokuchi and side dishes made with seasonal local ingredients. You can also request a Western-style breakfast if you prefer.

Onsen and Wellness

The onsen at Matsusaki flows directly from the natural spring, first opened 1,400 years ago. The water is gentle on your skin and keeps you warm long after your bath. You can relax in a range of bathing options:

• Three Scenic Rooftop Baths (Hōō Building): Enjoy views of the Hakusan mountain range and the garden. Separate facilities are available for men and women.
• Large Public Bath (Main Building): Includes a hot bath (40°C) and a cooler source bath (36.5°C) to enjoy contrast bathing, which improves circulation and eases fatigue.
• Private Open-Air Bath: Available for families, couples, or small groups. Reserve upon check-in.

Bath hours: 3:00 pm to midnight / 6:00 am to 10:00 am (large bath closes at 9:00 am)

Water type: Sulfur-containing sodium sulfate-chloride spring (mildly alkaline, low-tonicity)

Benefits: Relieves joint pain, muscle aches, poor circulation, women’s health issues, and general fatigue.

Guests with Tattoos

If you’ve had surgery such as a mastectomy, Matsusaki offers special coverage cloths for use in the women’s bath. For privacy or if you have visible tattoos, consider booking a private bath for a more comfortable experience.

Facilities

• Shōsen Lake Garden: A large Japanese garden that welcomes you upon arrival. Walk along the pathways and enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, lotus in summer, fiery foliage in autumn, and snowy tranquility in winter.
• Dining Spaces: Choose to dine in your room, a private dining room, or the banquet hall (for groups).
• Spa Services: Relax with massages or esthetic treatments after your bath.
• Lounge and Library: Enjoy quiet moments indoors between meals and walks.
• Toy Rentals: Card games and puzzles are available for both children and adults.
• Pillow Bar & Robes: Choose from different pillow types or opt for a stylish yukata or samue.

Activities

Explore nearby Kanazawa, or take in the quiet charm of Tatsunokuchi’s countryside. Visit museums, traditional craft workshops, or local markets. Don’t miss a stroll through the hotel’s garden—especially after a bath or before breakfast.

Matsusaki also celebrates its literary heritage. Author Izumi Kyōka once stayed here and used the ryokan as the setting for one of his early novels. You can view his writing materials and preserved keepsakes in the inn.

Additional Features

• 24 rooms with private hot spring baths
• Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
• Kaiseki meals made fresh and served to your room
• Accessible and child-friendly room options
• Seasonal cuisine and local sake
• Elegant sukiya-style interiors
• Easy access to Kanazawa and surrounding nature

Access

• By Car: Matsusaki is accessible from Kanazawa by car, with parking available on-site.
• By Train: Travel to Kanazawa Station, then take a local train or taxi to Tatsunokuchi Onsen.
• By Air: From Komatsu Airport, it’s about 30–40 minutes by car or taxi.