Korinkyo
Katamachi, Japan
An old gallery building has become one of Kanazawa's most distinctive small hotels. Arched windows, curved walls and pale materials create a soft backdrop for vintage furniture and locally made objects. The in-house distillery supplies the fragrances used around the property, while the rooftop sauna and bathing space can be booked privately. Choose a high-floor sauna suite for more room and your own sauna; smaller categories suit travellers spending most of the day exploring nearby museums and shops.