Kaga Onsen-kyo
Immerse in beautiful Kaga's culture
The Kaga area boasts a history and a unique culture that has been created in the course of that history.
There are three hot springs: Katayamazu Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, and Yamanaka Onsen.
Each of these hot springs offers its own unique attractions, such as the spectacular views of Mount Hakusan,
the footbath experience marked by the Yatagarasu (raven),
and the food and drink available in the hot spring resort areas.
You can also experience Kaga's lifestyle and culture at Daishoji Temple, Hashidate, and Doubashi Bridge.
There are also places where you can experience exquisite gourmet food and traditional crafts that are indispensable for making your trip memorable.
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Three hot springs offering healing
There are three hot springs in Kaga Onsenkyo, one of which is Katayamazu Onsen. View from the lakeside Hakusan mountain range, one of the three most sacred peaks in Japan, is spectacular.The second is Yamashiro Onsen, known as the "hot spring of longevity" and good for the health as a beverage. Matsuo Basho, the most famous Japanese poet of the Edo period, once visited this area, and was very impressed by the hot springs and the natural beauty of the area.
Immerge in a moment of calmness
to feel the history of Kaga
The Daishoji Temple, a castle town from the Edo period, Hashidate, with its traditional buildings, and Dodobashi, which flourished as an inn town, are spots where visitors can feel the history of Kaga City. The streets of the old days are still intact, giving the city an elegant atmosphere. Other attractions include pottery making, gourmet food such as famous crabs, and a tour of a Kaga-bocha (stem tea) factory.