Staying at Machiya Aburaya was, amongst all the other wonderful sights & experiences, a highlight of Kanazawa. A traditional, but modernised, Japanese house. Only a 10 minutes walk from Kanazawa station (with excellent directions provided), the property was still within walking distance of all the major attractions. It was comfortable (especially the beds!), spacious, spotless, well-equipped (washing, ironing, cooking) and quiet but more importantly warm and embracing.
And, without giving too much away, a technological surprise.