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Beniya Mukayu is a 16-room Relais & Châteaux ryokan founded in 1928 in Yamashiro, the spa town of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. Every guest room features a private open-air hot spring bath overlooking an authentic Japanese garden, while the hotel offers traditional tea ceremonies, kaiseki dining, and medicinal wellness treatments.
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Beniya Mukayu sits in Yamashiro, Kaga's historic spa district, on the route between Kyoto and the world heritage sites of Shirakawago-Gokayama, with Kanazawa nearby. The architecture emphasizes contrasts between light, shade, and neutral tones, integrated into a traditional Japanese garden.
The property's positioning makes it accessible to cultural landmarks while maintaining the quietude expected of a spa retreat.
The 16 rooms and suites range from 60 to 120 square meters. The Western Premier Garden View Room (60 sqm, 2 double beds) and Japanese Premier Tatami Garden View Room (70 sqm, 3 futons) provide garden views. Mid-tier options include the Zen Style Junior Suite and Zen Style Executive Suite, the latter offering 100 sqm and space for up to 4 travelers.
The Wakamurasaki Suite (120 sqm) and Byakuroku Suite (110 sqm) are positioned as the most spacious offerings. The Byakuroku Terrace Suite features a secluded private open-air hot spring bath and a large wooden terrace extending into the forest garden, with a study area between the bath and terrace.
All rooms include a private open-air hot spring bath with a view of the Japanese garden. Children are welcome from 7 years old, and kids' menus are available.
The hotel serves Kaga style kaiseki cuisine, prepared with locally crafted crockery. Half board is an option at the property. A restaurant is available on site.
The property includes a spa and beauty center, with medicinal spa treatments available. Each guest room's private onsen (hot spring bath) offers a personal wellness space overlooking the garden.
On-site and nearby activities include biking, hiking (guided tours available, including treks of the Ozuchi mountain), skiing, tea ceremonies performed by the owner, a flowers workshop, and Japanese culture classes. The hotel also arranges visits to Kutani porcelain workshops (with drawing sessions) and Yamanaka-Nuri lacquerware workshops.
Beniya Mukayu appeals to travelers seeking immersion in Japanese craftsmanship and tradition. The owner-led tea ceremony, access to local artisan workshops (Kutani porcelain, Yamanaka-Nuri lacquerware, Japanese Washi paper, soba-making), and mountainside location draw those interested in cultural experiences and wellness.
Editorial verification: Beniya Mukayu is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn emphasizing hospitality and local culture. Beniya Mukayu, founded in 1928, is a Relais & Châteaux ryokan where every room has a private open-air hot spring bath (onsen), traditional tatami room options, and kaiseki dining—cultural features standard to ryokan stays rather than typical hotel amenities.
Yes. Every room and suite at Beniya Mukayu includes a private open-air hot spring bath with a view of the Japanese garden.
The 16 rooms and suites range from 60 to 120 square meters. Options include the Western Premier Garden View Room (60 sqm, 2 double beds), Japanese Premier Tatami Garden View Room (70 sqm, 3 futons), Zen Style Junior Suite (70 sqm), Zen Style Executive Suite (100 sqm), Wakamurasaki Suite (120 sqm), and Byakuroku Suite (110 sqm). The Byakuroku Terrace Suite includes a secluded private onsen and wooden terrace overlooking the forest.
Beniya Mukayu offers a traditional tea ceremony performed by the owner, workshops in Japanese Washi paper, soba-making, Kutani porcelain, and Yamanaka-Nuri lacquerware. The hotel also arranges guided hiking tours and classes in Japanese culture.
Kaiseki is a Japanese multi-course dining tradition emphasizing seasonal and local ingredients. At Beniya Mukayu, Kaga style kaiseki is served on locally crafted crockery. Half board (inclusive of meals) is available.
Yes. Children are welcome from 7 years old. Kids' menus are available, and the hotel's onsen, garden, and cultural workshops appeal to families interested in Japanese tradition.
The hotel is located on the route between Kyoto and the world heritage sites of Shirakawago-Gokayama, with Kanazawa nearby. The property sits in Yamashiro, Kaga's spa district.
Beniya Mukayu is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Beniya Mukayu is in Kaga, Japan. Address: Yamashiroonsen, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
| Location | Kaga, Japan |
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| Address | Yamashiroonsen, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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