The Tale of Team Tanakaya
For 114 years since our founding, our hospitality has been crafted by the entire "Team Tanakaya," a dedicated group of family and like-minded colleagues.
Our goal is for our inn to become an "irreplaceable second home" for our guests.
Here, we share our humble philosophy and the stories of those who bring it to life.
Facility Management / Shuttle Service / Front Desk
While I may not provide glamorous service, my creed is to create a space where guests can feel comfortable. From tending to a single tree in the garden to minor repairs, I handle it myself. Welcoming guests and writing our welcome sign are also precious moments for me. I put my heart into every task and sincerely await your visit.
Hospitality / Room Ambiance / Vegetable Garden
I always hope our inn is a place where guests feel they can say "I'm home." I use vegetables grown with love in our garden and arrange wild flowers in the rooms. It's my hope that these small, heartfelt touches add color to your journey. The connections with our guests, this town, and everyone who supports us are my priceless treasures.
Head Chef
After honing my skills for seven years at a renowned restaurant in Kanazawa, I came to believe that "the best cuisine cannot be born without the best ingredients." With this in mind, I personally go out to sea to find the best seasonal offerings of Toyama Bay. I am dedicated to serving our guests the freshest seasonal blessings in their peak condition.
Planning / Public Relations / Web Design
Our 114-year history is a treasure. But to connect to the future, we must do more than just preserve it. While valuing our bonds with guests, staff, and the community, I continue to take on new challenges like developing plans, managing our online presence, and building our website. All my work is tied to a single wish: that this inn becomes an "irreplaceable second home" for everyone involved.
At all times, our guests' smiles are our top priority. The warm hospitality of our inn is not built by family alone. It is through the dedicated, heartfelt work of each staff member who shares our vision that we can offer a true "sanctuary for the soul."
Behind every dish is the meticulous work of our kitchen team. We spare no effort in preparation to serve the seasonal blessings at their best. Clean plates and hearing "it was delicious" are our greatest joy and pride.
We are the first to welcome and the last to see off our guests. We strive to provide a relaxing service, as if attending to old friends. Seeing our guests truly unwind and hearing "we'll be back" gives us energy for tomorrow.
Our work may not always be visible, but we believe that polished floors, spotless rooms, and gleaming dishes all contribute to our guests' comfort. It is our quiet satisfaction to present this historic inn in its best condition to the next guest.