“Man lives with nature and human life owes much to nature. Without protecting nature, a comfortable place cannot be achieved. Now, after destroying natural habitats for half a century, we have to redouble our devotion to nature and together with guests to make an effort to preserve it.”
Masanori Kamiguchi - Founder of Kayotei
32 years ago he decided to buy the hills surrounding the hotel and downsize it, to protect the landscape and ensure authentic hospitality over time.
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.
