2-16 Sakuramachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0923

IROHA 浅野川 is a charming three-storey residence of 12 units in Sakuramachi, Kanazawa, moments from the banks of the Asano River — known locally as the “gentle river” for its calm, willow-fringed waters. In spring, cherry blossoms transform the riverbanks into one of the city’s most photographed promenades, true to the neighbourhood’s name of Sakuramachi. A short walk leads to the lantern-lit Higashi Chaya and Kazue-machi teahouse districts, where geisha traditions and Edo-period townhouses live on. Kanazawa’s compact centre — Kenroku-en garden, Omicho Market and the castle park — is easily reached on foot or by bus. Low-rise and intimate in scale, IROHA 浅野川 sits in quiet harmony with its historic riverside surroundings.