As I mentioned in the previous ariticle ”Things to do in Wajima”, there are two types of Japanese inns. One is Ryokan, the other isMinshuku. If you are on a tight budget, still want to stay at Japanese style inns, Minshuku is your choice in Wajima. Minshuku runs in the same way as a Ryokan, normally managed by one family. They may not be able to offer five-star services with a number of hot springs. But I like reasonable Minshuku. Why? It is so laid back.
I stayed one night at a family-run inn ” TANAKA (お宿 田中)” in Wajima.
Once I stepped onto the lacquer-applied floor, somehow I felt so calm and relaxed. At this inn, you don’t have to put on sandals as they would like you to feel a certain lacqure warmth from the natural benefits.
When you enter this inn, you can also find lacquered household items such as shelves and tables , which provide a pleasant, soothing ambience.
You need to share the lavatory here.
Rooms didn’t have a very nice view, but those were cozy enough. Just for your note, many inns in Japan have different price ranges for different rooms. Left room is for 2 pax and right is for 4 – 6 pax. They charge by the number of guests.
But more than anything else, serving good food to guests is a key to success for Japanese inns. Here, you can have your dinner, served with Wajima-nuri, lacquerware for which Wajima is famous. You will be amazed by its presentation. So beautiful. On top of that, you can get a free lacquered chopsticks for your souvenir after the meal. What a great service! Would you like to know How the taste was? It was excellent!
Breakfast
Verdict: You don’t have nice view rooms and you have to do your bedding on your own, but I had a great time at this Minshuku. I would like to come back here for the future visit again. Good food & a homey ambience. I paid about 10000yen including two great meals, which was a good deal.
EXJ ratings for this inn are: Food 10, Rooms 6, Location 8, Cleanliness 10, Service 9, Hotspring 6
EXJ ratings (10+6+8+10+9+6)= 49/60!!
Oyado Tanaka お宿たなか www.oyado-tanaka.jp
Address: 22-38 Kawaimachi, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture 928-0001, Japan Tel & Fax: 0768-22-5155 Rate： from 9500 yen including 2 meals onwards per pax.Where is WAJIMA???
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