Guest House Pongyi

I had the absolute best time staying at Pongyi Guest House! Nina is incredibly kind and welcoming, from the moment you arrive, you feel completely at home. In the evening, Nina organizes fun activities that bring guests together. She even taught us origami one night, which was such a sweet and memorable experience! The rooms and bathrooms were spotless, and the beds were comfortable with privacy curtains and personal outlets. The location is also perfect, close to public transport, great restaurants, and the main sights. Nina also has wonderful insights into Japanese culture and local life, making every conversation meaningful. I can honestly say this is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. I’d come back in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone looking for a warm, social, and unforgettable stay in Kanazawa! 💛

Believe the reviews! This is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at! Nina is an amazing host, incredibly friendly and always willing to help with recommendations or just have a chat. The rooms and bathrooms were clean, and the beds were really comfortable with privacy curtains and individual outlets. The common area had a warm, welcoming vibe—perfect for meeting other travelers. I especially loved the evening activities organised by Nina, which made it easy to connect with people right away. The location couldn’t be better—close to public transport, good restaurants, and some of the main sights. Overall, it felt like a safe, social, and affordable place to stay. Nina and Masaki also provided a lots of information on Japanese culture and language, as well as tips on local sights, creating engaging conversations between traveler's. I’d definitely come back and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and relaxed hostel experience!

Pongyi guesthouse is a wonderful place! The house is perfect if you want a typical Japanese experience. It is really cozy and clean, with a very warm atmosphere. The best part though was Nina, the host. She is really kind and makes you feel at home organising very nice activities! It is a good place to meet other travellers as well! I definitely recommend pongyi guest house!

I had a wonderful day at Guest House Pongyi. Nina was a very welcoming and gracious host. The accommodations were clean, comfortable and well thought out. The other travelers visiting at the same time were courteous, friendly and fun. If I’m ever in Kanazawa again, I’ll be sure to stop by to say hello.

masaki-san and nina-san are the most incredible people i've met on this trip, and together they run guesthouse pongyi in kanazawa. the unmistakable kindness and the simple but profound wisdom that they indiscriminately share, is felt and appreciated by everybody. everything about them, from their stories to their attitude on life, is deeply inspiring.||the stay is comfortable and has a welcoming atmosphere. i look forward to visiting pongyi again in the future.||thank you masaki-san and nina-san!

This is by far the best hostel I ever stayed at. This is an authentic Japanese house that used to be a kimono shop and only has a few rooms. Our host (Niina-san) was incredibly welcoming, generous and always in a good mood. Thanks to the events she organized, like origami and kanji workshops, common dinner, I had the opportunity to learn many interesting things about Japanese culture. I truly felt like being part of a small family and getting to know the heart of Kanazawa. The beds in the dorms were comfortable and everything was very clean. I will always cherish this experience at Pongyi Guest House and highly recommend to discover this place and meet the marvelous hosts.

At night, the owners invite the guests to sit around the dinner table and participate on some cool activities. We learned how to make takoyaki together for instance! The atmosphere was light and inviting, it was great for knowing each other!

The hospitality shown by Nina, the host, surpassed all my expectations. Pongyi was cozy, comfortable, and welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone to enhance their visit to Kanazawa.

1000/10 If you don't book this place for a Kanazawa stay then you are missing out. When we were greeted, it was by Maru, a very nice and knowledgeable lady that will tell you all you need to know about your visit/stay. The rooms are in the Japanese traditional style and very cozy with very good bathrooms and lounge area. Our stay in the city was hindered by a snow storm but at night when it quieted down after a calligraphy class Maru's son, Masaki, took us to a sento and around the town. Great!