2025 Kaga Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Visiting Japan and soaking in hot springs is a must! I spent a week traveling in the Hokuriku region, and my final stop was Kaga Onsen for some relaxation. I stayed at the Yatoya Hot Spring Inn this time. The room rate is about 8000 yen per night. The room has a single bed, a small living area, a toilet, and a washbasin. The service is truly exceptional. In addition to shuttle service from the station, you don't have to carry your luggage at all after getting off the bus. 😂 After checking in, a staff member will take your luggage, introduce the environment, and then take you to your room. It's a royal treatment. 😝 The hotel has two hot springs, one of which has a small outdoor pool that's very pleasant. The room itself comes with a yukata, and there are other patterns to choose from outside the hot spring area! In the afternoon, there are free desserts, and the small ice cream is especially delightful. In the evening, you can enjoy a unique taiko drum performance from Kaga Onsen. There are some small eateries and restaurants near the hotel, and a convenience store is just a five-minute walk away. If you want to enjoy a bit more, booking a stay with breakfast and dinner included is also a great option!

Many Japanese hotels offer a one-night stay with two meals package, meaning that accommodation includes breakfast and dinner. If there are few restaurants near the hotel, this type of service may be available. This time we tasted Noto Kaiseki cuisine, which is a more refined dish based on the famous seafood of the Noto Peninsula, in a style similar to Kaiseki cuisine. The whole banquet includes aperitif, appetizers, sashimi, steamed food, grilled food, boiled food, fried food, dessert 🍮, matcha 🍵, etc. Delicious❤️ The food is indeed very exquisite, but the portion is so large that I can’t feel full, haha. So the hotel also allows guests to move to the side to eat waffles after the banquet, or order additional meals! Highly recommended❤️ #Kaga cuisine #Kaga hot springs #One night and two meals# Noto Peninsula

♨️There is a must-visit attraction around Nagoya, which is the famous Kaga Onsen. No matter how tight your schedule is, you must set aside a day to relax. Kissho-tei is a hot spring hotel that has been operating in the Kaga area for many years. It is famous for its mountain hot springs. If you make an appointment in advance, a shuttle bus will pick you up when you arrive at the Kaga Onsen subway station. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the hotel. ♨️Most Japanese hot spring hotels offer one meal and two nights, so you can stay in the hotel all day to rest. The surrounding environment is quiet and the air is particularly good. There are various female and male baths. You can also buy a time-based bath house at your own expense. Some rooms in the hotel also come with a small hot spring After a good night's rest, you can have fun again the next day!

A well-known, long-established tempura restaurant in the Yamanaka Onsen area The owner is very quiet and has a craftsman-like personality There is no miscellaneous warming, but you can feel the care put into each and every tempura Not only the tempura, but the rice is also delicious I recommend the high-grade tempura set meal for 1,350 yen It's great to be able to enjoy such carefully-made tempura at this price When you come to Yamanaka Onsen, it's a good idea to eat tempura at this restaurant Address: 29 Yakushi-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture 922-0123 Open: 11:30 to 14:00, 18:00 to 23:00 #Tempura #Yamanaka Onsen #Tempura Kappo Taneda

Name of restaurant: Uoshin Everything you eat here is delicious The recommended dishes are kamameshi, rosy seabass, and sashimi This is a restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood The owner's attention to detail can be felt from the food The food is 5-star and it is a popular restaurant, so unless you are lucky you will not be able to enter without a reservation Advance reservations are required If you come to Yamanaka Onsen, be sure to stop by here Address: 21 Yakushi-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture 922-0123 Opening hours: 11:30 to 14:00, 18:00 to 22:00 Budget: 1500 to 3000 yen #Uoshin #Kamameshi #Seafood

This restaurant is amazing. I happened to drop by during a walk in Yamanaka Onsen, but it's a long-established restaurant that has been in business for 60 years! It has been featured in various magazines, and their suiran tanmen and homemade gyoza are super delicious. And for some reason, there's even a piano in the restaurant, which gives it a calm and beautiful atmosphere. The noodles for the suiran tanmen are handmade, the soup is a clear soup, and the gyoza are handmade one by one, with care taken with the skins. This restaurant is full of surprises, so please come and try it. Address: 21 Yunohonmachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 922-0122 Closed: Thursdays Open: 11:30 to 13:30, 17:00 to 21:00

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga is located in Yamashiro Onsen, one of the Kaga Onsen Villages, and the atmosphere of the large public bath is wonderful. "Kutani no Yu," which was renovated and reopened in 2017, is beautifully decorated using Kaga's traditional crafts of Kutani ware and Kanazawa gold leaf, so we recommend you visit it at least once. The walls of the indoor bath are decorated with Kutani ware to represent the four seasons, and Kutani ware by a total of eight artists is incorporated into the men's and women's baths. The glass partitioning the open-air bath is painted with Mt. Hakusan in Kanazawa gold leaf, and the ceiling of the open-air bath is decorated with a full moon. Yamashiro Onsen is also known as a beauty bath, and has a thick hot spring. Why not enjoy the hot spring while looking at the beautiful traditional crafts? Barley tea and yuzu mitsui are available in the rest area, but you can also get popsicles and coffee at the adjacent Travel Library, which is open 24 hours a day. [Hoshino Resorts Kai Kaga] Address: 18-47 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Telephone number: 050-3134-8092 #Accommodation #Ishikawa #Ishikawa Prefecture #Ishikawa Trip #Ishikawa Tourism #Ishikawa Trip #Ishikawa Hotel #Hoshino Resorts #Hoshino Resorts Kai #Kai Kaga #Yamashiro Onsen

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga is located in Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture. The hotel retains the historic traditional Kaga architecture, allowing you to fully enjoy Kaga culture, and the highlights of the hotel are the seasonal kaiseki cuisine, which uses seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan and other seafood. The pairing of the Kutani ware created to match the food is also noteworthy. The kaiseki cuisine is said to be carefully prepared using special tableware, following the example of Kitaoji Rosanjin, a gourmet with ties to the hotel who said, "Tableware is the kimono of food." Just looking at the food served on the beautiful tableware is a joy. For those who can drink alcohol, we of course recommend sake. The breakfast is also hearty! You can enjoy Ishikawa cuisine to your heart's content not only in the evening but also in the morning. [Hoshino Resorts Kai Kaga] Address: 18-47 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Phone number: 050-3134-8092 #AccommodationReview#Ishikawa#IshikawaPrefecture#IshikawaTrip#IshikawaTourism#IshikawaTrip#IshikawaHotel#HoshinoResorts#HoshinoResortsKai#KaiKaga#YamashiroOnsen

I found the best coffee shop ever in Yamanaka Onsen♨️ Established in 1966!! When you enter the shop, you are greeted by the indescribable aroma of coffee The interior is decorated in a very traditional, good old coffee shop style The music is jazz and the time flows slowly The coffee is the best, made with carefully selected coffee beans brewed using a siphon For food, I had cheese doria with tomatoes and shrimp, and it was the best doria served in a piping hot iron pot The shop is crowded with local customers, so you can spend a wonderful time If you visit Yamanaka Onsen, it's a must #coffee #establishedin1966 #yamanakaonsen Opening hours: 9:00 to 19:00 Address: 1-6 Honmachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Speaking of Kaga, it's crab rice. So I went to eat crab rice. One of the restaurants that serves Kaga crab rice is Kappo Kaga. The food is crab kaiseki cuisine made with a whole hairy crab, and the dishes are Kutani ware and Yamanaka lacquerware, so you can enjoy not only the taste but also the aroma and the appearance. Every bite makes your mouth happy. If you come to Kaga, please try it. Price: 3,980 yen. Reservation required. Business hours: 11:00 to 1:30, 17:00 to 21:00. Address: 2-73 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 922-0257. #Yamashiro Onsen #Kappo #Kappo Kaga #Crab rice.

This place is the best The view is the best, the atmosphere inside the building is the best The cafe inside the building is the best The tea served is the best The volunteer guides are the best Overview: Mugen-an Prefecturally designated cultural property in Yamanaka Onsen This is a historic building that uses the finest architectural techniques from 120 years ago. It is also a prefecturally designated important cultural property So you should definitely go to Mugen-an at least once Opening hours: 11:00 to 15:00 Price: 500 yen Address: 6 Shitaya-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture 922-0127

When you think of Kaga, you think of Kaga Parfait. So I went to Haduchio Rakudo's Kaga Parfait in the Yamashiro Onsen♨️ area. It looks great on Instagram, but it tastes delicious and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere, so there's nothing to complain about. If you come to Yamashiro Onsen, you should definitely stop by. I'll leave a photo of how to eat it, the address, and an explanation of the Kaga Parfait. If you're interested, check it out. #Yamashiro Onsen #Kaga Parfait #Haduchio Rakudo's Kaga Parfait

This place is wonderful without any explanation. It's in a great location, free of charge, and the spring quality is said to be the source of Yamashiro Onsen. The spacious seating area is also good for families. It's great to relax here and enjoy a foot bath while reading a book. You'll have good memories of your stay at Yamashiro Onsen. Opening hours: 8:00 to 21:00 Fee: Free Location: In front of Yamashiro Onsen Soyu #Yamashiro Onsen #Footbath

Yamanaka Onsen [Kayano no Oosugi] A huge cedar with a strong presence, this is the Oosugi that Emperor Showa visited and saw. It is also designated as a natural monument, and is over 2000 years old, so the shrine is filled with a sacred aura. No explanation needed, please come and see and feel this powerful cedar with your own eyes. Address: 10-1 Kayano-cho, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture 922-0138 #Oosugi #Oosugi seen by the emperor #Natural monument #Emperor Showa #Visit #Shrine

Katayamazu Onsen [Foot Bath Engawa] is located in the center of Katayamazu Onsen♨️, close to the Katayamazu Onsen Public Bath, and can be enjoyed for free. Here, you can enjoy not only drinking the hot spring water but also reading books or chatting with friends and acquaintances while enjoying a foot bath, with a great view. The water temperature is warm from the right hand to the left hand in front, so you can enjoy a foot bath at your preferred temperature. #KatayamazuOnsen #FootBath #KatayamazuOnsenFootBathEngawa #Relaxing

A small cafe in the seaside town of Shioyacho on the edge of Kaga City. This cafe is decorated in white and is Korean-style. This is a popular cafe, so if you want to try some sweets, we recommend going early. We went there leisurely around 2pm, and even though it was a weekday, the sweets were almost all sold out... We let our guard down. But it was cute, so it's OK! We chose a menu that looked good with what was available. There is parking for three cars next to the store, but it is almost full, and if it is full, you will need to park in the parking lot at the beach, which is about a five-minute walk away. The interior of the store is cute no matter where you look, but it seems that you cannot move seats. [Shioya Cafe] Address: 69 Ho, Shioyacho, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Business hours: 11:00-18:00 Closed: Thursdays and Fridays #IshikawaTourism#IshikawaTrip#Gourmet#IshikawaPrefecture#IshikawaCafe#IshikawaGourmet#Kaga#777

FUZON KAGA Cafe and Studio is a cafe and shared space in a quaint space renovated from an 80-year-old fish market. It's a very stylish old-style cafe filled with ornamental plants. The menu is Korean-cafe-like, and it's not only cute but also delicious. The drinks came in beakers. What I ordered •Coffee jelly cafe latte 650 yen •Chocolate latte 600 yen •Plain brulee cheesecake 550 yen They recently started serving frappe drinks. [FUZON KAGA Cafe and Studio] Address: 21 Daishouji Uomachi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Phone number: 0761-75-7340 Business hours: Weekdays 12:00-18:00, weekends 11:00-19:00 Closed: Thursdays #IshikawaTourism #Ishikawa #IshikawaTrip #Kaga #IshikawaGourmet #IshikawaCafe #777

There are two public baths in Yamashiro Onsen, "Soyu" and "Kosoyu". Two old-fashioned public baths with impressive wood and stained glass. Kosoyu is a restoration of the public baths from the Meiji period, and not only the exterior and interior have been recreated, but also the bathing method of the time, called "yuami", which simply involves soaking in the hot spring. The rest area on the second floor and the Kutani ware tiles on the floor and walls of the bathroom have also been restored to their original state. The bathroom was cuter than I expected, but the water was quite hot, so I could only stay in it for 5 to 10 minutes! After warming up, I went to the rest area on the second floor to cool off with a fan and drink ice-cold water for a blissful moment. It was a great spot to visit. It was free if you were staying at Hoshino Resorts Kai Kaga, which is right in front of it. *There are no showers or faucets. (Soap, shampoo, etc. not available) *Towels are not provided, so you can bring or rent from the inn Address: 18-128 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City Phone number: 0761-76-0144 Opening hours: 6:00-22:00 (December-February 7:00-21:00) Closed: 6:00-12:00 on the fourth Wednesday of each month (normal business hours from noon) Price Adults 500 yen, teenagers (ages 6-12) 200 yen, children (ages 3-6) 100 yen, free for children under 3 Spring quality Sodium-calcium sulfate-chloride spring (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, high temperature spring) #Ishikawa tourism #Ishikawa prefecture #Ishikawa trip #Ishikawa spots #Ishikawa trip #Kaga #Yamashiro Onsen #777

📍 Chilly and Toasty A cafe on the edge of Ishikawa Prefecture It's a temporary cafe under a private house, but it's comfortable because it's located along the river, in the shade of the roof, with camping chairs and wooden tables. I don't live nearby, but I like it so much that I'm confident that I'm a regular customer lol ⚠️ ・The food is open sandwiches and pancakes ・It takes a long time to be served because there is only one person in front of me. ・If there is even one person in front of me, you may have to wait an hour, so it's only for people who have time to spare. Also, even if you come with two people, the food will arrive at different times because it is made for each person. I really recommend coming alone and taking your time 😭 Opening hours are irregular depending on the season, so please check the official Instagram before going. #IshikawaTourism#777

Located in Kaga, Kaga Yamanaka Hotel Select offers accommodations set among the mountains and on a river. The Yamanakaza Visitor Center and the Kutani Ware Museum are both important cultural attractions, while the most popular tourist attractions in the area include the Yukuni no Mori Traditional Craft Village and the Kaga Fruit Farm. Ishikawa Children's Exchange Center and Sato Tsukisato are also worth a visit. Activities like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails are great ways to experience nature. 3-star ryokan on the river Consider staying at Kaga Yamanaka Hotel, which offers amenities such as an indoor mineral hot spring (Japanese-style onsen), shopping, and a restaurant. Free wireless Internet access is provided in public areas, so travelers can keep up with the latest happenings in the world.

Tsukiusagi no Sato-Urushigura at Ishikawa #TravelJapan #Japan #TravelJapanSushiCity #ishikawa #rabbitcity #souvenirshop The journey begins again with a rest at the rabbit house. It is a port city for tourists to stop by. It is a place suitable for relaxation. There are rabbits around and they are raised in an open area. The rabbits are quite small for people to visit. They are very cute. You can get close to the rabbits for those who love the cuteness of Bunnies (the place does not allow you to touch the rabbits because they may be contaminated). 👍✌️😃 However, for the tour, it will only take 20 minutes to rest. It is not enough time. It is a pity that I wanted to stay longer. 🥺🥺🥺

Katayamazu Hot Springs Axis Square #JapanTravelReview #JapanTravel #japan #hotsprings #kaga #ishikawa #staycation Today, I walked around and stopped by a top-notch hot spring bath that is a hot spring from under the lake. It is very warm. Special properties help cure illnesses. There are many hot springs in the city. But Katayamazu Hot Springs Axis Square is a public one for those who want to soak. There is a fee too. It's not expensive. 🥰🥰🥰 For those who like it, I must say that it's awesome. 😍 If you have little time, you can try soaking your feet in a public footbath for free. It's awesome like this. 🥹🥹🥹 Coordinates 📍 Katayamazu Hot Springs Axis Square https://maps.google.com?g_st=ic

Kaga Onsenkyo is famous in the direction of Fukui from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, but there is also a magnificent theme park called Yunokuni no Mori, which is a collection of experiential facilities. Entry is 550 yen, and the whole family can enjoy it, both adults and children. There are many photo spots, and you can enjoy a comfortable space. We also recommend experiencing the traditions of Kaga. There are also many souvenirs, so you're sure to have hours of fun. #WesternJapan #TraditionalCrafts #KagaOnsenkyo #Experience

*48 rooms in total, located near Yamashiro Onsen Kosoyu. A very cute inn with a vibrant exterior. *From June 1st to August 31st, you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere with the lights of Mizuhiki lanterns. *The local entertainment "Kaga Lion Dance" is a must-see! ! It was a wonderful inn perfect for an adult summer vacation. [Accommodation] KAI Kaga 〈Room type〉Japanese-style room (maximum 3 people) 〈Meal type〉1 night with 2 meals 〈Check-in/Check-out〉15:00/12:00 〈Budget per person〉Approximately 28,000 yen (2 people sharing 1 room) 〈Access〉 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kaga Onsen Station ☆Information as of June 2022. Rating (out of 5): ★★★★★ #Breathtaking view #Hot spring #Luxury hotel #Photogenic spot #Ishikawa prefecture #Yamashiro Onsen #Quintessa campaign

The mizuhiki at Kai Kaga is very beautiful and tasteful ^ ^ At night, you can watch the Kaga Lion Dance ✨ The bath opposite the hotel, called Kosoyu, which has been restored from the Meiji period, is free for guests staying at Kai Kaga 😉 There are free drinks and ice cream in the bath area, and free coffee in the lobby 🌸 📍 18-47 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture #Hot spring #Ishikawa #Hokuriku #Hoshino Resorts #Kai #Photogenic spot

The rooms were decorated with Kaga Mizuhiki and Kaga Yuzen, and were Japanese modern and lovely^ ^ The large bath is small, but very beautiful with Kutani ware tiles😉 The meal was a kaiseki meal with particular attention to the tableware and was very delicious✨ 📍 18-47 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture #Hot spring #Ishikawa #Hokuriku #Hoshino Resorts #Kai #Gourmet

Yamanaka Onsen, one of the hot spring resorts in Kaga ♨️ A hot spring area rich in nature that spreads along the Kakusenkei Gorge 😊 It is said that Matsuo Basho praised it as one of the three famous hot springs in Fuso ✨ The Kakusenkei Promenade was very pleasant and just right for a walk 😊 The Ayatori Bridge was beautifully lit up at night ✨ It's cold at night, so it's best to dress warmly 🙌 It was nice to enjoy other things besides the hot springs, such as sake tasting and a Kutani ware experience ☺️ *Yamanaka Onsen Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture Bus from JR Kaga Onsen Station #hotspring #hotspringtrip #YamanakaOnsen #valley #hotspringtown #girlstrip#Kaga

I stayed at Hoshino Resorts Kai Kaga ♨️ A traditional Kaga hot spring inn with a new sensibility in an inn that is alive with Kaga's history, offering an exceptional and extraordinary experience ✨ The inn is located in Yamashiro Onsen in the Kaga Onsen Village, and the building was renovated from the "Shiroganeya" inn that has remained for about 600 years since the Edo period, and is a sight to behold. The building is filled with traditional Kaga crafts such as Kutani ware, Kaga mizuhiki, and Yamanaka lacquerware, and you can also see the Kaga lion dance, allowing you to fully enjoy the local culture in a luxurious space. #Hot spring #Accommodation experience