Founded in 1928 in the spa town of Yamashiro, Beniya Mukayu is located on the road from the revered Kyoto to the world heritage sites Shirakawago-Gokayama, close to Kanazawa. The hotel’s architecture elegantly emphasizes contrasts between light, shade and neutral colours. Every room has its own private open-air hot spring bath, with a wonderful view of the authentic Japanese garden. The traditional tea ceremony performed by the owner, yoga lessons given every morning, the finest Kaga style Kaiseki cuisine served on locally crafted crockery, as well as invigorating medicinal spa treatments, combine to make Beniya Mukayu a peaceful heaven.
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Every room has its own private open-air hot spring bath.
Founded in 1928 in the spa town of Yamashiro, Beniya Mukayu is located on the road from the revered Kyoto to the world heritage sites Shirakawago-Gokayama, close to Kanazawa. The hotel’s architecture elegantly emphasizes contrasts between light, shade and neutral colours. Every room has its own private open-air hot spring bath, with a wonderful view of the authentic Japanese garden. The traditional tea ceremony performed by the owner, yoga lessons given every morning, the finest Kaga style Kaiseki cuisine served on locally crafted crockery, as well as invigorating medicinal spa treatments, combine to make Beniya Mukayu a peaceful haven.
Beniya Mukayu is committed to preserving the Kaga region and its ancestry while sharing local traditions with guests.
The property supports local artisans, organic farmers and producers. Horin restaurant offers authentic Kaga kaiseki multi-course dinners and scrumptious breakfasts. The experience is a host of surprising dishes made with the finest locally sourced ingredients, presented in locally handmade elegant ceramics and lacquerware. Additionally, Beniya Mukayu supports their local producers through their shop where guests can purchase the finest local products, which can be delivered worldwide. And a selection of seasonal dishes from Horin restaurant is also available for delivery in Japan. Furthermore while visiting, guests can get in touch with local artisans in a wide range of unique experiences, where they can try making soba noodles, kamisuki paper, urushi lacquerware and learn more about Kaga by hiking the Ozuchi mountain, wearing a kimono or savoring local roasted green tea.
