UAN Kanazawa

Kanazawa receives so much rain that there is a local saying: “Even if you forget your lunch, don't forget your umbrella.” The hotel was named UAN in the hope that guests would make the most of their trip, rain or shine, and come away thinking, “I'm glad it rained.”

The first-floor Hare-no-Ma lounge offers an easy way to experience Kanazawa's culture, with books and artwork related to the city as well as complimentary Kaga bocha roasted stem tea and soba noodles from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Guests can also sample a selection of local sake and discover a favorite to enjoy with snacks from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Another highlight is the collection of rain-themed works by artists, including a calligraphy sculpture by Shishu, a scent box overseen by Souhitsu Hachiya, the designated 21st-generation headmaster of the Shino School of Kodo incense ceremony, and thread art by the creative team secca.

The hotel offers seven types of twin and double guest rooms, all spacious and designed in a modern Japanese style. Features such as small courtyard gardens and round windows inspired by tea rooms bring the atmosphere of Kanazawa into each room. Every room also has a bathtub, providing a relaxing way to unwind after a day of travel.

Plans that include breakfast feature dishes prepared with local ingredients such as Kaga vegetables, Noto pork, and blackthroat seaperch from Kanazawa. Guests can choose between Japanese- and Western-style breakfasts for a leisurely start to the day.