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Around Kaga.
Onsen, sights, things to do and places to shop. A short guide to the coast, the satoyama and the old castle town, with our houses as your base.
Onsen Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga
Yamashiro Onsen Sōyu
A spa town beloved by artists and the cradle of the Kutani-ware revival. With its red-tiled roof and timber frame, the sōyu sits at the heart of a historic bath street.
Onsen Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga
Yamanaka Onsen Kiku-no-yu
A 1,300-year-old spring praised by the poet Bashō, long known for longevity and good health.
Onsen Katayamazu Onsen, Kaga
Katayamazu Onsen Sōyu
A glass building by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, with two baths that melt into views of Lake Shibayama, the sky and the forest.
Sights Nata-machi, Kaga
Natadera Temple
An ancient temple of the Hakusan faith, known for its weathered rock formations and autumn colour — stone, moss and season.
Sights Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga
Kakusenkei Gorge
The gorge running beside Yamanaka Onsen. A riverside path links the Ayatori and Kōrogi bridges, with fresh green in spring and maples in autumn.
Sights Sakai, Fukui
Tojinbo Cliffs
Sheer cliffs carved by the rough Sea of Japan — columnar basalt, and one of the coast's great sunset spots.
Sights Kanazawa
Kenrokuen Garden
One of the three great gardens of Japan — a strolling pond garden that mirrors the seasons, in the old castle town of Kanazawa.
Sights Kanazawa
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
“A museum like a park, open to the town.” Contemporary art you walk into — including Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool.
Sights Katsuyama, Fukui
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
One of Japan's largest dinosaur museums — over 50 full skeletons beneath a vast dome. A favourite with families.
Sights Kurosaki-machi, Kaga
Kurosaki Beach
A long shallow beach facing the sunset over the Sea of Japan. Swimming in summer; waves and low light in the evening.
Experiences Toyo-machi, Kaga
Kaga Fruit Land
A working orchard where you can pick fruit in season — grapes, pears and apples as the year turns.
Food Kaga
INSPICE (BBQ set arrangement)
For barbecues in the courtyard or garden — sets with ingredients and equipment can be arranged for you.
Shopping Sakumi-machi, Kaga (JR Kaga-Onsen Station)
Tabimachi Gate Kaga
The tourism and produce hub by the station, stocked with Kaga's seasonal, morning-fresh food and gifts.
Shopping Kaga
Valor (nearest supermarket)
For groceries and daily necessities — the nearest supermarket, handy when you are cooking or staying several nights.
Shopping Kaga
JA Kaga Genki-mura Farm Stand
A farm stand where local growers bring the morning's vegetables. The satoyama harvest, straight to your table.