The Ishikawa Region group is a project created by the founder of Kayotei, Masanori Kamiguchi, which has allowed many small local entrepreneurs to grow and establish themselves in the market. Many of them are the direct suppliers of the food products that Kayotei serves to its guests. Healthy and genuine products according to the ancient local tradition, made with techniques handed down for generations. Ancient techniques making possible to produce anything without chemical’s use, from sake to cheese, from wooden bowls to Washi. Honoring and respecting this ancient tradition for customer’s health attention has made the Ishikawa’s products famous all over the world.
Ryokan The Kayotei is located in the small hot springs village of Yamanaka, in Ishikawa prefecture. The inn is surrounded by majestic trees and lovingly nurtured gardens encircled by thickly forested hills. Inside, original painted screens, fine works of pottery and antique “tansu” (old Japanese chests) adorn the hallways and the common spaces. Kayotei’s 10 suite rooms are arranged in the traditional Sukiya style, the architectural space designed for a tea ceremony. The Higashiyama Rooms have expansive views of Kayotei’s own forests and mountains and feature a tatami room in pure Japanese style. The Japanese Suites are designed in the Sukiya style of residential architecture that has its origins in the 17th century housing of Japan’s aristocracy and affluent classes and feature balconies to enjoy the view of the pristine mountains.
