Tanakaya Ryokan Ishikawa

The food was mostly seafood, and I really enjoyed the local ishiru nabe. It had a gentle flavor, and the white rice was so good I went back for several refills. Thanks for the meal. The inn was quaint and enclosed by fences. The room keys were a bit unreliable, and the walls were thin enough that I could hear someone coughing next door. If you’re not very sensitive to noise, it probably won’t be a problem.

I stayed here a few years ago and found it quiet and relaxing. The seafood was delicious, and I liked the little courtyard’s charming atmosphere. I also remember the towel rack in the changing room, which looked homemade and was a nice touch. I’d love to come back if I get the chance.

My family visited in October 2015, after the morning drama "Mare" had finished airing. It’s been eight years already. The children were still young, and I remember the stay fondly. At dinner, one of my children got a small fish bone stuck in their throat. The owner rushed us to the hospital in Wajima in his pickup truck, and they treated my child right away. We were so grateful. It’s heartbreaking not to know whether Wajima hospital or Tanakaya Ryokan are safe after both were damaged by the earthquake and tsunami.

I have ties to Noto but no connection to this inn. I happened to see an article about it while reading, and it said that the children of Tanakaya seem to be safe, though they’ve caught a cold and have a fever. The building is probably safe, but it sounds like the whole village is cut off, with roads blocked. I feel for them, since they’re considering leaving the city to continue their studies. I’m posting this because I know people are worried about their safety. ttps://mainichi.jp/articles/20240112/k00/00m/040/311000c