Kaga City

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Located at the southern tip of Ishikawa, Kaga City is known as the home of historic hot spring resorts and "Kutani-yaki" porcelain. It features distinct Onsen towns—Yamashiro, Yamanaka, and Katayamazu—loved by artists and writers for centuries. Visitors can enjoy mountain atmosphere, lakeside views, and lavish Kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients. With many facilities and workshops exploring the roots of Kutani-yaki's bold colors and designs, it's a place to experience Japanese aesthetics through pottery. Accessibility has improved with the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension, making it a hub for quality spa and art culture.

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Kaga - For Tourism Ishikawa, JAPAN

Kaga - For Tourism Ishikawa, JAPAN

Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism Federation

Kaga City

Address
Kaga City Hall Annex 4F, Ni-41 Daishoji-minami-machi, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa
Website
https://www.tabimati.net/
Operator
Kaga City Tourism and Exchange Organization

Kaga City Spots List

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  • Yamanaka Onsen
  • Katayamazu Onsen
  • Yamashiro Onsen
  • Yamanaka-nuri (Yamanaka Lacquerware)
Yamanaka Onsen
Ishikawa

Yamanaka Onsen

Blending a 1,300-year history with the beauty of the Kakusenkei Gorge and the "Yamanaka lacquerware" craft, this town offers profound elegance. Famous poet Matsuo Basho praised its waters as some of Japan's best. Visitors can enjoy strolling along the gorge's scenic bridges or visiting artisan workshops. It's an intellectual and refined destination where lush nature, high-quality springs, and centuries-old craftsmanship coexist beautifully.

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Katayamazu Onsen
Ishikawa

Katayamazu Onsen

Situated on the shores of Lake Shibayama, this resort is famous for the lake's surface changing colors seven times a day. The town features a modern, glass-walled "Machiyu" bathhouse designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, offering a seamless view of the water while soaking. With seasonal fireworks and migratory birds, it is an ideal spot for those seeking serenity and the beauty of light and water near the city.

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Yamashiro Onsen
Ishikawa

Yamashiro Onsen

One of Hokuriku's premier hot spring towns with over 1,300 years of history, loved by legendary figures like Akechi Mitsuhide. The town center preserves a traditional layout called "Yunogawa" with the "Kosoyu" public bath at its heart. The "Kosoyu" recreates a Meiji-period bathhouse with beautiful stained glass, offering a nostalgic bathing experience. It is a rich destination for enjoying high-quality springs and the roots of Kutani porcelain.

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Yamanaka-nuri (Yamanaka Lacquerware)
Ishikawa

Yamanaka-nuri (Yamanaka Lacquerware)

Developed in the Yamanaka Onsen area, Yamanaka-nuri is globally praised for its world-class woodturning techniques ("Kiji"). Artisans excel at carving wood on lathes to create paper-thin bowls or intricate decorative grooves that highlight the natural grain. Today, it evolves by blending traditional lacquer with modern lifestyles and colorful designs. Visitors can feel the warmth of the wood and the precision of the artisans' handiwork in this beautiful spa town.

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