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Katayamazu
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YamanakaOnsen
The modern
style of theKata-no-Yu
bath.

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Which do you prefer?

A magical hot spring where the water's edge disappears
into the Lagoon... you'll feel as if you're floating there.

Katayamazu Soyu(public bath)
片山津温泉 総湯

Kaga Hot Springs
Area Guide

A hot spring with impressive views beyond
glass panel walls. Warm yourself from head totoe in either the Kata-no-Yu bath overlooking
Shibayamagata Lagoon or the Mori-no-Yu bathsurrounded by lush greenery.
☎0761-74-0550
Add.: Otsu 65-2 Katayamazuonsen, Kaga

▲Also features a caféon the second ﬂoor with
full
menu.

Yamashiro
Onsen

Kaga offers three hot spring areas and an abundance of interesting sightseeing
spots! Convenient tour busses make access a breeze.
Whether you love hot springs or art, you’re sure to enjoy your trip to Kaga!

Katayamazu
Onsen

CANBUS Kaga Hot Springs Area tour bus
1 adult 1-day pass: ¥1,000/2-day pass ¥1,200 (elementary school students half price)

Daishoji

Spots
Recommended

CANBUS is a convenient tour bus which travels in a loop to various
sightseeing spots in the Kaga Hot Springs Area and starts at JR Kagaonsen
Station. With a 1- or 2-day pass, users can get on and off as many times
as they like. One of the CANBUS lines also stops at Komatsu Airport.

for Art Lovers
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Sea of Japan

Katayamazu IC

Learn about the past and present of Kutani
Kutaniware, the elegant traditional craft of Kaga.

Kutaniyaki Art Museum
石川県九谷焼美術館

In addition to the exhibition rooms, every corner of the museum has been decorated with
Kutani porcelain stone tiles. Get an up closeview of delicate and daring Kutani ware.

Hokub◀A tea room islocated in the mualso
um. With Kutan sei watableware, it’s a retre
for the eyes an atd thetaste buds.

☎0761-72-7466
Add.: 1-10-13 Daishojijikata-machi, Kaga

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Explore the rootsof Kutani ware!

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Yamanaka Onsen◀Kutani ware made using
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Room. ▼Aote-style Dishwith Peonies and Mounds ofEarth - Old Kutani.

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Yamashiro Onsen
Mountain Route
Sea RouteCANBUS Stops
1 JR Kagaonsen Station/Abio City Kaga
12 Okashijo Kagahan, Kagahan Bunkamura
2 Kutani Bitoen
3 Yamashiro Onsen Kikyogaoka
Yamanaka 1 Yamanaka Urushi-za/Yamanaka Lacquerware Traditional Industry Hall
Yamanaka 2 Yamanaka Onsen Kiku no Yu/Yamanaka-za
4 Banshoen-dori Street/Iroha Soan
5 Yamashiro Onsen Soyu/Kosoyu
6 Yamashiro Onsen East Exit
6a Ancient Kutani Kiln Exhibition Center
7 Natadera Temple
8 Traditional Handicrafts Village Yunokuni no Mori
9 Motorcar Museum of Japan
11 Kaga Yumenoyu/Hakomiya※CANBUS bus pass sales locations:
On CANBUS busses, JR Kagaonsen Station tourist
information center, CANBUS offices at bus stops, etc.

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Ceramics Hands-on Kutani Mangetsu National Living Treasure Museum
JR Daishoji Station/Kaga City Hall
Yamanoshita Temples/Kutaniyaki Art Museum
Boats, Kyuya and Choryu-tei/Kaga City Hospital
Tsukiusagi no Sato
Yoshisaki-gobo and Rennyo Memorial Museum・Echizen Kaga Prefectural Border Hall
Takenoura-kan
Kamoike Observation Center
Kaga Fruit Land
Kitamaebune Ship: Owner Residence - Zorokuen
Kitamaebune Ship: Museum
Hashitate Fishing Port
Amagozen Cape
Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice
Katayamazu Onsen West Exit
Katayamazu Onsen (Yunomoto Park)
Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Soyu
Katayamazu Onsen First Ward
Dainichi-zakari Hashimoto Sake Brewery
Iburihashi (Sabo Misho)2◀An excellent hot
spring which doesn’t
use water added fromany other source andwhich will warm you
to the core.

A bright and airy
indoor hot spring.

A hot spring loved by famed poet Matsuo
Basho which heals both body and soul.

Kiku-no-Yu(public bath)
山中温泉 菊の湯A famous hot spring visited by the poet Matsuo Basho
during his travels, who fell in love with the place and wentso far as to write the following haiku: “Yamanaka!/Chrysanthemum as-for not-pluck/hot spring’s scent”.
☎0761-78-4026
Add.: Re 1 Yamanakaonsenyunode-machi, Kaga

2012 Good Design Award winner.

A trip back in time to the Meiji period?
Enjoy old-fashioned hot spring bathing.

Retro publicbath

Ko-Soyu 山代温泉 古総湯It’s ahot s mountaina g r pring withaatmo n d i o s e
sphere

From the exterior and interior to the way tobathe, everything at the Ko-Soyu hot spring isin the style of Japan’s Meiji period. Get a tasteof history and culture as you enjoy hot springbathing.
☎0761-76-0144
Add.: 18-128 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga

▲Fitted with attractive stained glass windows.
◀Hot spring eggs
with soft whites andperfectly ﬁrm yolks.

Guides can be foundlines who can tel on CANBUS
l you alllocal tourist spot abouts!

A space filled with the work of master craftsmen– the entire inside is like a work of art!

Yamanakaza 山中座
A facility created through the efforts of 1,500
Yamanaka lacquerware craftsmen. Visitors
can also experience traditional arts such as
Yamanaka-bushi performed by geisha.
☎0761-78-5523
Add.: Mu 1 Yamanakaonsenyakushi-machi, Kaga

Don’t forget
to check out
the decorative
ceiling panelsin the lobby.

Yamanaka
Onsen

Yamashiro
Onsen

Feel the presence of
the artist Kitaoji Rosanjin,
who spent his life exploring the beautyof the natural world.

Rosanjin’s Temporary Residence – Iroha Soan
▼ Lacquer can be found everywhere in the facility– the solemn grace of the décor is deﬁnitely worth
seeing for yourself.

魯山人寓居跡 いろは草庵

The temporary residence of Kitaoji Rosanjin, famous as a seal engraver and gourmet. Some of
his works and the workshop where he carved
many of his pieces are on to display to the public.
☎0761-77-7111
Add.: 18-5 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga
Take a break in the garden, which presents a different view with the changing of each season.

Experience a Meiji
period culturalsalon!

▲Take a casual glance up and you might be overwhelmed by the extravagant gold lacquer of the coffered ceiling. Title: The Children’s Festival.

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stay areEnjoy a few sweets while taking
an elegant break surrounded byforest.

Get warm and relax at a hot springsurrounded by nature whichenchanted the famed poet Basho!

Yamanaka
Onsen
山中温泉

A hot spring town loved by Bashowith 1,300 years of history

Picturesque Kakusenkei Gorge is just a
short walk from
Yamanaka Onsen.
You can enjoy bothlush nature and a walkabout town in thesame area.

Yamanaka Onsen stands in a mountainous ravine surrounded by lush nature. Distinguished by its highly beneﬁcial waters, the hot spring is said to have seen an unending streamof visitors from far and wide since ancient times. Famed
haiku poet Matsuo Basho also stayed in Yamanaka Onsen
and gave it high praise. The numerous galleries displaying
arts and crafts will make you want to walk the surrounding
streets. We recommend you take your time and enjoy a relaxing visit to Yamanaka Onsen.
▼ The beauty of Korogi Bridge in autumn is exceptional.

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7 min. walk from the “Yamanaka Onsen
Kiku no Yu/Yamanaka-za” bus stop.

Kakusenkei Gorge Riverbed Cafe
鶴仙渓 川床

A popular spot known as themost beautiful gorge in the
Hokuriku region. Refresh
yourself and enjoy some tea
and sweets while listening to
the babble of the river.

☎0761-78-0330(Yamanaka Onsen Tourism Association) Add.: Ayatori Bridge, Yamanakaonsen,
Kaga ¥: Admission fee only: Junior high school
student and older – ¥300/Elementary school student– ¥200 (includes Kaga bocha tea) Hours: 9:30
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed during rain or floods)
Closed: 11/1~3/31, 6/24~26, 9/16~18

An elegant all-hinoki bridge which has longenchanted visitors.
Guide

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Lady Konoha

10min. walk from the “Yamanaka Onsen
Kiku no Yu/Yamanaka-za” bus stop.

Korogi Bridge こおろぎ橋
One of the symbols of Yamanaka
Onsen. Built in the Meiji period, thegraceful form of the bridge matches
perfectly with the surrounding natural beauty of Kakusenkei Gorge.

▼The giant stone men’s bath.
▼▶The elegantly
cur ved architecture
which characterizest h e w o m e n ’s b a t h .
Standing upright, thedeep bathwater reaches hip height.

☎0761-78-0330(Yamanaka Onsen
Tourism Association)
Add.: Yamanakaonsenkorogi-machi,
Kaga▲The bridge elegantly covered in snow.

▼The historic Tenpyo period-style building of the men’s bath.

Warm yourself and heal both body and soul in
one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs.

Yamanaka 2

Short walk from the “Yamanaka Onsen
Kiku no Yu/Yamanaka-za” bus stop.

Be sure to visit
this elegant hot
spring!

Kiku-no-Yu(public bath)
山中温泉 菊の湯

Named “Kiku-no-Yu” due to its association
with a haiku by the famed poet Basho. Located in the heart of the hot spring area, it is alsofrequented by locals.
☎0761-78-4026 Add.: Re 1 Yamanakaonsenyunode-machi, Kaga ¥: Junior high school students andolder – ¥440/Elementary school students – ¥130/Children 3 and older – ¥50/Children under 3 – free
Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Closed: Never (maybe Closed temporarily due to maintenance)Enjoy
co fresh aoksp ed lyrin hoge t
gg!

Make Your Own Kiku-noYu Hot Spring Eggs
Try making your own hot spring eggs at
the water’s source! See if you can makea perfectly runny but ﬁrm egg.
Add.: In front of Kiku-no-Yu (men’s bath)¥: ¥210 for 3/¥350 for 5 Hours: 7:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m. Closed: Never Time required:40~90 min.

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▼The tables on the forested terrace are also recommended.

Recommended（ Gourmet
Spots ）
Takahata Pork Cutlet
Gozen Meal

Kensantei けんさん亭
Enjoy cuisine made withcarefully selected local ingredients. The broths,
dressings, and sauces arealso all homemade!
Lunch: ¥1,000~☎0761-78-0559 Add.: 2-Na 28 Yamanakaonsenhon-machi, Kaga Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 10:00
p.m. Closed: Tue., New Year’s hol.

A warm café in the middle of aforest rich with beauty-enhancing
negative ions.
Higashiyama Bonheur 東山ボヌール

Piping hot, delicious Beef Stew Set:et: ¥1,50¥1,500,500

Miyama Zen Meal

Yamaboushi
食彩館 山ぼうしThe soba noodles at Yamabousi, made by blending local buckwheat and Hitachiaki buckwheat andgrinding it in a stone mortar
to create homemade soba ☎0761-78-0051 Add.: HeYamanakaonsensugaﬂour, is ﬁrm and delicious. 225-1
tani-machi, Kaga Hours:
Ya m a b o u s i Z e n M e a l : 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
¥1,800 (tax not incl.)
Closed: Wed., 1/1~1-6

A retro café in the forest that will make you forget thehustle and bustle of the city. The perfect place to takea little time for yourself.

There’s a ton ofplaces to eat
gourmet food, so
you’re sure to({q"‘ur"’r\‘n|rant that’s rightfor you!

☎0761-78-3765 Add.: 1-Ho 19-1 Yamanakaonsenhigashi-machi, Kaga Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Thur.

Feature menu item

Yamanaka Onsen
Cultural Hall

Choraku
手作り餃子 長樂Thur., 12/31~1/1

Discover the most delicious ways
to eat local vegetables! The juices
made by Nakamasa’s vegetable
sommelier are sure to perk you
up!Signature juice: ¥500
☎0761-78-1112 Add.: Yugekaido Ro 76-3 Yamanakaonsenminami-machi, Kaga Hours: 9:00 a.m.
– 6:30 p.m. Closed: 4th Sun.

Kurotani Bridge

Higashiyama Bonheur
Ioji Temple

Absorb yourself in fresh, seasonal cuisine.

Yamanaka Ishikawaya

Choraku
Yamanakaza・Kiku-no-Yu (women’s bath)
Kiku-no-Yu (men’s bath)Mori Mitsuko Ichiza Memorial Museum

Ganba 蟹場
Made with seafood fresh from Hashitate Port,the cuisine at Ganba is excellent! Rebuilt froman old private house, the interior of Ganba
gives off a modern feel.

Basho-no-Yakata Museum
Tomyoji Temple

Nakamasa☎0761-78-1002 Add.: Ni-26 Yugekaido Yamanakaonsenminami-machi, Kaga Hours: 11:30
a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed:
Wed.

Yamanaka 2

Kensantei
Matsuura Sake Brewery
Tsukushiya
Ayatori Bridge

Ganba
izumodoKakusenkei Gorge
Riverbed CafemokumeKorogi Bridge

Make a memory and decorate yourown lacquerware.

Asada うるしの器 あさだ

Explore the roots of aExpnationally renowned actress.
nat

Mori Mitsuko Ichiza MeMo
morial Museummo
森光子一座記念館
森

Sugatani E.S.

A museum which commemorates
the life of actress Mori Mitsuko. Visithtotors can vicariously experience theactress’ past through props, clothing,
and a mini theater.

Yamabousi

Asada

Recommended Yamanaka On

sen Souvenirs☎0761-78-1585 Add.: 2-So 12 Yamanakaonsenhon-machi, Kaga ¥:Adults: ¥500/Junior and senior highschool students: ¥400/5 and older: ¥300
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed:
Never

Make
that a bowl’sand yoursyoualone rs!

Try your hand at a traditional
Kaga craft.

Yamanaka Ishikawaya

mokumeUse a lathe and ﬁnd out what woodturning is really like! Will you be able
to make a beautiful bowl like the
pros?

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▼A recreation of the dressing roomfrom famousplay : A Wanderer’s Notebook.

Yukemuri Kenkomura Rest Area

☎0761 -78-4200 Add.: Ha 215 Yamanakaonsensugatani-machi, Kaga ¥: Lacquerware
decorating: ¥1,300~ Time required: 40 min.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed: New
Year’s hol.

☎0761-78-1757 Add.: Ro 104 Yamanakaonsenkorogi-machi, Kaga
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed:
Irregularly ¥: Beginner’s wood turning:¥3,000 – reservation required Time required: Approx. 20 min.

Yumiko Asada

Mugen-an

Yamanaka lacquerware displays thebeauty of the wood grain. It also lets thewarmth of the wood shine through. Why
not try decorating your own lacquer
bowl? You can make your very own,
one-of-a-kind piece of lacquerware!

▲Children and adults
alike can enjoy decorating lacquerware. ▶Lotsof casual goods suitablefor everyday use areavailable.

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Nakamasa なかまさ

Featuring a vegetable
sommelierShirayama Shrine

Yuge Way

The crispy skins and juicy
ﬁllings of the gyoza (Japanese dumpling) at Choraku
are addictive. Choraku has
been making gyoza by☎0761-78-1087 Add.: Ra hand for over 50 years –21 Yamanakaonsenyuno- be sure to stop by!
hon-machi, Kaga Hours: Homemade gyoza: ¥450
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 5:00
p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed: (tax not incl.)

There’s tons ofrestaurants with great
views and places to try
new things. There arecountless ways toenjoy your trip!

▼A hearty charcoal-grilled dried seafood set. ¥1,600

Izumodo いずも堂
Carries Kutani ware andYamanaka lacquerware by
local artists. Izumodo also
has a tea area where visitors can watch and relax.

▲Learn about wood bowls and☎0761-78-0102 Add.: Ni 17 Yamanakaonsenminami-machi, Kaga Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Tue.
become a wood master.

山中石川屋

Yamanaka Ishikawa sells thenyanya manju steamed sweet
bun which combines brown canesugar with the faint scent of miso
for a mild and delicious ﬂavor.
☎0761-78-0218 Add.: 2-Na 24
Yamanakaonsen, Kaga
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Closed: Wed., 1/1

Enjoy beautiful scenery and gourmet
cuisine at a lakeshore hot spring

Katayamazu
Onsen

Relax in a hot spring amidst spectacular scenery on the banks of
Shibayama Lagoon.

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温泉

The biggest attraction of
Katayamazu is thebeautiful scenery of Mt.
Hakusan and Shibayama
Lagoon! Whether at a hot
spring or a café, you canenjoy amazing views.

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Mt. Hakusan and Shibayama Lagoon
represent the type of scenery found in
Katayamazu. No matter what season you
visit in, you’re sure to see beautiful vistas
available only at that time of year.
▶A cycling path is located along the lagoon
shore. Enjoy the wonderful scenery all around
you.

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Yasutaka Morimoto

A lakeshore hot spring with expansive views
and numerous unique facilities

Short walk from the "Nakaya Ukichiro
Museum of Snow and Ice" bus stop.

Make your own ice pendant!

Katayamazu is a hot spring on the shore of Shibayama Lagoon. The
noble beauty of the area, embodied by the Hakusan Mountain Range
and Shibayama Lagoon, has enchanted many. Recommended places to visit include the modern architecture of Katayamazu Soyu andthe unique Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice. Visitors to thearea can also try making hot spring tofu at the hot spring source or
crystal wash tie dyeing using mud from the bottom of Shibayama
Lagoon.

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Ukichir Mu
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Snow and Ice
中谷宇吉郎 雪の科学館

A museum built in memorial of Nakaya Ukichiro, who
once famously stated, “Snow crystals are letters sentfrom heaven.” Demonstrations of sparkling artificial
snow are held daily!

▲ Look up! It's like a snow crystal.

Guide☎0761-75-3323 Add.: I 106 Ushiozu-machi, Kaga ¥:Adults: ¥500/High school students and younger: Free Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry 30 min. prior) Closed: Wed.
(open if a hol./Inquiry required for New Year’s hol.)

Enjoy a relaxing moment gazingout over the water.

Tea Room Fuyu no Hana
Tea Room 冬の華

A café with a sweeping view of the
Hakusan Mountain Range and Shibayama Lagoon. Offers a quiet and relaxing
atmosphere. Enjoy a luxurious and leisurely tea time with Fuyu no Hana.

◀The popularspecial cake set(cake and Ka ga
coffee). ¥990

☎0761-75-3323 Add.: In the Nakaya
Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Wed.

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Short walk from the “Kaga Katayamazu
Onsen Soyu” bus stop.

A modern hot spring everyone loves!

Katayamazu soyu 片山津温泉 総湯
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The open and airy glass panel wall design isperfect for the location! Submerse yourself inthe hot spring’s two baths (men’s and women’s, which are switched daily at specified
times) and soothe your fatigue away.

A fashionable cafe with an outstanding view.

Machii CaféMa
Ca まちカフェ
Offers a menu filled with items making use of anabundance of local ingredients. Be careful – thebeautiful view may make your visit take longer than
expected!
▲One of the Katayamazu burgers – the Italian
Machi Burger. ¥550

☎0761-74-0550 Add.: Otsu 65-2 Katayamazuonsen, Kaga ¥: Adults: ¥420/Ages 6~11: ¥130/
Ages 3~5: ¥50 Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed: Irregularly◀Engawa is a footbath
popular thanks to the easewith which visitors can stopby and use the facilities.

☎0761-74-0550 Add.: Inside Katayamazu Soyu
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed: Thu.

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▶Parfaits and sweets made with seasonal fruit. Green Tea Nagomi Parfait:¥780 (tax not incl.)▼The hearty Loco Moco-don rice bowl.

Katayamazu is(yyrq"¡v‘u"gourmetrestaurants.
Enjoy seafood,sweets, andmore!

A casual restaurant with big meals makes
for happy customers!

Cafe Are-Kore
村カフェ アレ・コレ

Are-Kore offers a full menu, frombreakfast to coffee, sweets, anddinner. From small children to senior citizens, Are-Kore is sure tosatisfy.

Kutani ware makes sushi seem evenmore delicious.

Nakazawa

寿し処 中沢☎0761-74-8562 Add.: Kabocha-mura
Bldg., 12-1 Katayamazuonsen, Kaga
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Closed:
Irregularly

If you want to eat locally caught, seasonal sushi, this is the place! Nakazawa has also attracted attention for its use of Kutani ware
Above: The Kaisen-don seafood rice dishes.
bowl is packed with the delicaciesof the Sea of Japan.
Below: Choose fresh sushi toppingsfrom the case in front of the counter.
Kaisen-don: ¥1,900
Sushi Lunch: ¥1,500~☎0761-74-1212 Add.: Dogo 1-5 Katayamazuonsen, Kaga Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
– 11:00 p.m. Closed: Wed., New Year’s hol.

▼Piping hot and delicious okonomiyaki.¥600~

Night or day,it’s beautiful!

An American-style café.

PINE DINERThe Pine Diner’s specialty hamburg
steaks are filling and popular withmen and women alike. The homemade demiglace and tomato sauces
are what clinch it!
☎0761-74-1984 Add.: Sakuragaoka
62-1 Katayamazuonsen, Kaga Hours:
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. –12:00 a.m. Closed: 2nd and 3rd Sun.

▲The Dragon God
and Benzaiten areenshrined at the
Ukimido Temple.
▶The area is beautifully lit up at night.

▲The Cheese Hamburg Steak Lunch.¥950~

A reasonably priced teppanyaki
restaurant and izakaya bar.

Nakashin なか伸▶Crystal wash tie
dye made using mudfrom Shibayama Lagoon.

The smells and sounds of the cooking
in Nakasin are sure to whet your appetite. Nakasin also has many menu
items that go great with beer!

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– 2:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Closed: Wed., Thu. lunch hours, New
Year’s hol.

Recommended Katayamazu Onsen

Souvenirs

Be sure to check out
mineral-rich souvenirs
at hotels, souvenir
stands, and hot springs!

Umi no Shizuku
A hot spring facial lotion richin natural minerals. An
all-purpose facial lotion perfect for putting on before doing one’s makeup or as a ﬁnisher. 80 g ¥1,080

Yunohana Tamago

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Shibayama Lagoon
From crystal wash tie dyeing to tofu making.

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芸妓検番「花館」

Ukimido Temple

Hanayakata once served asa space where geisha studied dance, shamisen, hand
drum, and singing. Today it isvisited by many as a place toexperience silk tie dying and ▲Fresh-made hot spring tofu!
tofu making.
☎0761-74-7778 Add.: Mo 2-2, Katayamazuonsen, Kaga
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed: New Year’s hol.
¥: Fee: ¥500 + materials fee – Handkerchief: ¥500/Scarf:¥1,500 Time required: 40~90 min. – Reservations receive
priority / Tofu making ¥: ¥500
Time required: 20 min.
▼The Burger do-ne ¥400

Hot spring eggs which contain plenty of minerals slowly
boiled in the Katayamazu Onsen source waters. The exquisite flavor and runny but
ﬁrm texture is addictive.
¥70 for 1/¥430 for 6

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Shio Manju
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¥650 for 1 box

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Aizenjiple☎0761-74-3652 Add.: 84 Genpei-machi, Kaga Hours: 8:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. Closed: Never (hours maychange as needed)

Local burgers are a
big fad in Japan rightnow. Each restaurant
offers their own take,so see which one isyour favorite!

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Experience the history and culture- bathe the way the Japanese didages ago.

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Guide

Atsuko Taniguchi

The Yunogawa district, centering around two
hot spring complexes, is lined with hot springinns. Here visitors can enjoy walking in an
atmosphere reminiscent of the Meiji period.
Even now the area is beloved as a hot spring
district visited by such famous personalities
as artists and gourmets Kitaoji Rosanjin andpoet Akiko Yosano.

The interior recalls the elegance of the bygone Meiji period,TThffe
featuring lacquered walls, Kutani ware tiles, and stained
gla windows. Unlike modern hot springs, the baths conglassta
tain no separate space for washing. Water continuously
ﬂoﬂows into the baths from the hot spring source.

▲An airy tatami
room rest area canbe found on thesecond ﬂoor.
▶The outside of
the building features a traditional
tiled roof.

☎0761-76-0144 (Yamashiro Onsen Financial Ward) Add.:
18-128 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga ¥: Adults: ¥500/Ages 6~11:¥200/Ages 3~5: ¥100 Hours: 6 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed: 4th
Wed. from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keep an eye out for the artistic
touches such as the colorful andunique Yamashiro decorative tiles.

▶Pieces by
Rosanjin on
display.

5
30 sec. walk from the “Yamashiro
Onsen Soyu/Kosoyu” bus stop.

A hot spring bath frequented by locals.

Yamashiro Soyu(public bath)

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山代温泉 総湯Sparkling and bright bathing rooms
with comfortable baths. The naturall
hot spring water (circulated and ﬁl-tered), pooled in baths made frommlocal stone, refresh both body anddsoul!
☎0761-76-0144 (Yamashiro Onsen Financial Ward) Add.: Banshoen-dori 2-1
Yamashiroonsen, Kaga ¥: Adults: ¥440/
A ge s 6~11: ¥ 13 0 / A ge s 3~5: ¥ 5 0
Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Closed:
4th Wed. from 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
▲Features two baths with differing depths inthe spacious bathing room.
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Short walk from the “Yamashiro
Onsen Soyu/Kosoyu” bus stop.

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others are also for sale.

2 min. walk from the “Banshoen-doriStreet/Iroha Soan” bus stop.

Hot spring egg soft
serve ice cream is a
popular treat!

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cream and hot
spring eggs go
tog eth er per fectly.

Learn about the famed artist Kitaoji Rosanjin.

Rosanjin’s Temporary Residence – Iroha Soan
魯山人寓居跡 いろは草庵

A detached villa at the Yoshinoya Ryokan inn
where famed artist Kitaoji Rosanjin stayed for halfa year. The artist’s engravings and workshop areopen to public viewing.
☎0761-77-7111 Add.: 18-5 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga¥: Adults: ¥500/High school students and younger: Free
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry 30 min. prior)
Closed: Wed. (exlc. hol., 12/29~1/3)◀The museum maintains the remains of a late Meiji period bankkiln. ▼Learn all about the fascinating history of Kutani ware.

A showroom shop for Kutani ware.

CoCo Hands-on Kutaniyaki Gallery
九谷焼体験ギャラリー CoCo

A gallery staffed by resident artists Mr.
and Mrs. Naoto Ikejima, who create modern Kutani ware while respecting the history of the art. They also patiently teachvisitors how to decorate Kutani ware.
☎0761-75-7116 Add.: 18-115 Ko 1 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Thu. ¥: Kutani ware decorating:¥1,500~It’s easy to
try your handat decorating
Kutani ware!

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Short walk from the “Ancient Kutani
Kiln Exhibition Center” bus stop.

Explore the world of Kutani ware.

Ancient Kutani Kiln
Exhibition Center

Learn about the history of Kutani ware.
Try your hand at Kutani ware decoration
and using a potter’s kick-wheel!

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A national historic site, the facility
preserves and displays the remainsof the Yoshidaya Kutani ware kiln.
The oldest bank kiln in the world ofKutani ware is also on display.

▲Create your own one-of-a-kind piece!

☎0761-77-0020 Add.: 19-101-9
Yamashiroonsen, Kaga ¥: Adults:¥310/High school student s andyounger: Free Hours: 9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. (last entry 30 min. prior)
Closed: Tue. (open on hol.), 12/31,1/1◀Use an old fashioned potter’s kickwheel and makeyour own originalpiece. You can also
try out decorating
Kutani ware.

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A restaurant gentle on both
body and soul.

Bengaraya べんがらや
A gallery and bistro marked by its
red lattice exterior. The Bengaraya
Ohitsu Zen is a delight for the eyes
an d t as t e b u d s an d in clu d es awooden ohitsu ﬁlled with rice and acolorful assortment of dishes madewith organic vegetables.

Keep an eye out for meticulously
prepared soba noodles as you explore
the town.

☎0761-76-4393 Add.: 59 Yamashiroonsen-dori, Kaga (diagonal opposite
from Hatori) Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30
p.m. Closed: Wed.
▲The Bengaraya Ohitsu Zen ¥1,420

Nimi Soba, the most popular item on the menu. ¥1,500 (tax not incl.)

Onsen Souvenirs
Recommended Yamashiro

Junmaishu Yamashiro
純米酒 やましろ

Created using only rice andkoji(rice malt), this sakeboasts a fruity scent andclean flavor. A rare gem
visitors will deﬁnitely want羊羹to partake of while in Ya- Yokan
The yokan (thick, sweet bean jelly) from this venmashiro.
erable establishment with 200 years of history
Sudani Liquor Store ●offers an elegant ﬂavor which preserves the taste☎0761-76-1312 Add.:of the adzuki beans without being too sweet.
43 Yamashiroonsen-dori,Kaga Hours: 8:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m. Closed: Sun.

Kutani ware 九谷燒

Ren-Eisyoudou ● ☎0761-76-1480
Add.: 18-116 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Closed: New Year’s hol.

Decorated with such motifs as elegant classicalJapanese paintings and modern designs, handmade Kutani ware is unique and colorful. Find
the Kutani ware that suits your tastes!
Kutani Bitoen ● ☎0761-76-0227
Add.: 16-71 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed:
Wed. (excl. hol.), New Year’s hol.

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a.m.–3:00p.m.
made with carefully selected ingredi- (restaurant
closes whenents, have perfect nodogoshi (“throat soba sells out) Closed:
feel”) when swallowed.
Tue., 2nd, and 3th Wed.

Dive into luxurious seafood!

Heihachi 寿司処 平八
Enjoy your meal while gazing at the
inner garden, which offers a different aspect to diners each season.
Be sure to try some of the sushi
prepared by the owner, who loves
to talk with guests.

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Hiromi Sudani▲The☎0761-76-1014 Add.: 18-55-1 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 11:00
Tori seafood rice bowl and sushi set. ¥1,500 (tax not incl.) p.m. Closed: Mon., New Year’s hol.

Take a leisurely moment toslow down and relax.
◀The white curtains
with a “は” sign markthe restaurant.
▼Cream Shiratama
Zenzai dessert (withKaga bocha tea). ¥750

Hazuchiwo はづちを茶店

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▼The sweet honey fragrance of roppoyaki is sure to whet your appetite.

A café with a classic atmospherethat uses local ingredients and tableware made by local artists. Not
only the sweets but the curry alsocomes recommended!
☎0761-77-8270 Add.: 18-59-1 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 9:30 a.m.
– 6:00 p.m. (in addition to 7:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m. during events) Closed:
Wed. (excl. hol.)Have fun shoppingfor Kutani ware while
strolling about town
and enjoying a mealor two!

Handmade manju buns madewith an old family recipe.

Sohachi 惣八
Sohachi offers manju buns made by wrapping sweet
nly with eggs andred bean paste in dough moistened only
honey. The toasty aroma and crisp, ﬂuffy texture will
put a smile on your face!

Ancient Kutani Kiln Exhibition Center

Kaga Uesugi
Sudani Liquor Store
Yamashirosho

COCKTAIL Bar SWING◀The courteous proprietor will help makeyour evening a specialone.
▼Enjoy authentic
cocktails. ¥800~ (tax
not incl.)

Bengaraya

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Senkoji Temple
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Kaga Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (until 12:00 p.m. on Tue.)
Closed: Wed., New Year’s hol.

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Hazuchiwo
CoCo Hands-on Kutaniyaki Gallery
Ren-Eisyoudou

YamaseKo-Soyu
Sohachi

A warm refuge for adults.

Banshoen-dori

COCKTAIL BAR SWING
Filled with the gentle lilt of jazz, this café andbar is friendly and inviting. Swing also holds
live jazz concerts monthly.
☎0761-77-5772 Add.: Rabukan 1F, 31-4 Yamashiroonsen-dori, Kaga Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Closed: Tue. (the following day if a hol.)/ Closed for consecutive days once per month

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Rosanjin’s Temporary Residence– Iroha Soan
Kappo Kaga

Makomogaike Pond

Soyu
Yakuoin Onsenji Temple
Hattori Shrine

Beauty that will take your breath away –Discover some of Japan’s most renowned
painted porcelain.

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1 min. walk from the “Yamanoshita
Temples/Kutaniyaki Art Museum” bus stop.

Encounter elegant and refinedpottery and tableware.

Kutaniyaki Art Museum

An elegant castle town where
culture and human lives intertwine.

DaishojiIt’s a charming,
quiet town.

石川県九谷焼美術館

An art museum dedicated to Kutani
ware erected as a symbol of the cityof Kaga, the birthplace of Kutani ware.
The airy, open spaces of the museum
and the beauty of the painted ceramics are a sight to behold.
☎0761-72-7466 Add.: 1-10-13
Daishojijikata-machi, Kaga ¥: Adults:¥500/High school students and younger:
Free Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lastentry 30 min. prior) Closed: Mon. (openon hol.), New Year’s hol.

大聖寺

Daishoji is a castle town that flourished under the ruleof the first feudal lord of the area, Maeda Toshiharu.
The culture and aesthetics of that time, such as thetea ceremony and Noh theater art , exist to this day.

▲◀ The museum is divided into 3 exhibition rooms
after the 3 styles of iroe gosaite, aote, and akae kinrante.

▼The full course duck meal, available only from November to April.

Enjoy duck in a quiet atmosphere.

Mouthwatering saka-ami duck.

Yamagishi 料亭 山ぎしBantei 加賀料理 ばん亭

Harnessing the innate ﬂavors of the abundance of Kaga’s rivers, ocean, and mountains, Yamagishi’s cuisine
comes highly recommended. Dine on clean-tasting,ﬂavorful duck caught using the ancient art of saka-ami
net hunting.
Lunch: ¥1,000~ (tax not incl.)

A venerable purveyor of Kaga cuisine established 38 years ago,
Bantei has many loyal local customers who insist it’s the only
place to go for duck. Bantei stands
out for the dedication and effort put
into the high quality food it serves.

☎0120-31-1770 Add.: 2-24 Daishojihigashi-machi, Kaga
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. (L.O. 9:30
p.m.) Closed: Mon. (irregular if hol.)e been designed▼Said to hav
Kobori Enshu.

▲The Daishoji Tenshin meal (Traditional bento style) ¥1,500~(tax not incl.)

by the aristocrat☎0761-73-0141 Add.: 4-11 Daishojihigashi-machi, Kaga Hours: 11:30 a.m.
– 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (L.O.
9:00 p.m.) Closed: New Year’s hol.

The taste of laboriously
handmade cuisine.

▼Take a relaxing trip down the river on a hand-rowed boat.
Experience the season through the open air.

Umeda Kashi-ho
梅田菓子舗

Scenery which exempliﬁes the Daishoji area –a place where time ﬂows more slowly.

We recommend Umeda Kashiho’s big dorayaki – large sweet
adzuki beans wrapped in doughmade with local eggs and honey.
Delicious and ﬁlling!
☎0761-72-0563 Add.: 16 Daishojiara-machi, Kaga Hours: 7:30 a.m. – ▲Daishoji dorayaki.
7:00 p.m. Closed: Irregularly

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5 min. walk from the “Boats, Kyuya andChoryu-tei/Kaga City Hospital” bus stop.

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5 min. walk from the 15 “Boats, Kyuya andChoryu-tei/Kaga City Hospital” bus stop.

Enuma Shrine – Choryu-tei
江沼神社・長流亭

Fukata Kyuya Mountain
Cultural Center 深田久弥山の文化会館

In a corner of the former Daishoji feudal lord’s residence, a shrine garden
is maintained just as it once was. The
Choryu-tei is a designated National
Important Cultural Property and worth
a visit.

Kyuya Fukata, author of 100 Famous
Japanese Mountains, was born in
Daishoji, Kaga. Various items related to
Fukata are displayed in the Meiji periodbuilding, which also contains a librarywith materials on mountains and nature. The center’s 650 year old ginkgo
tree is a sight to behold.

Ruins of Daishoji Castle

Enuma Shrine– Choryu-tei

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Choryu-tei – Reservation required Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (until 3:00 p.m. from
Nov. to Feb.) Closed: New Year’s hol.

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Kaga Seijo H.S.

Goshoji Temple

Yamagishi

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Kutaniyaki Art Museum
Kaga City Library

Zenshoji Temple

4 min. walk from the 14 “Yamanoshita
Temples/Kutaniyaki Art Museum” bus stop.

A temple where famed poet Matsuo Basho stayed while writing
Oku no Hosomichi. Stele are
erected on the grounds inscribedwith haiku written by Basho. The
517 statues of Buddhist arhats
are also worth seeing.

Daishoji H.S.

Kinjo E.S.

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Zenshoji Temple 全昌寺

Kinjozan
Kinjozan Park

☎0761-72-3313 Add.: 18-2 Daishojibanba-cho, Kaga ¥: Adults: ¥300 High school
students and under and persons with disabilities: Free Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(last entry 30 min. prior) Closed: Tue. (open
if a hol.)/(New Year’s hol. (inquiry required)

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☎0761-72-1164 Add.: 1Daishojishinmei-cho, Kaga ¥: ¥500 Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed: None

Recommended Daishoji

Souvenirs

Kawabata-ochin
Made with castella sponge cake,cream, and tsubuan red bean jam
surrounded by a crisp shell, theKawabata-ochin is truly a sweet
which blends Japanese andWestern ﬂavors.
Genba-do ● ☎0761-72-5558 Add.: 1-10-10 Daishojijikata-machi, Kaga
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed: Tue. (irregularly)

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A port town where all the vast
bounty of the Sea of Japan isturned into the most spectacularﬂavors.

A town visited by gourmets fromaround the country – And a port
for offloading fresh caught
brand-name crab.

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in this lively port
town!

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Short walk from the “Hashitate
Fishing Port” bus stop.

On the hunt for snow crab!

橋立Hashitate Fishing Port
橋立漁港

One of the leading fishing ports in
Ishikawa Prefecture, an abundanceof seafood is caught here year
round. The winter snow crab is particularly famous and, needless tosay, the ﬂavor is exceptional.

The Hashitate area is famous for the snow crabcaught here in winter. Dotted with coastal
restaurants and seafood shops, Hashitatebustles with activity.

▲ A diverse array of fresh caught seafood is ofﬂoaded at Hashidate Fishing Port.
▼ Hallelujah Tart: ¥175 (tax not incl.)▼The sashimi set is the most popular menu item. ¥2,010

Add.: Oshio-machi, Kaga

Come here if you’re looking for fresh fish.

Yashima 御食事処 やしま
Yashima uses fresh seafood direct from
Hashitate Fishing Port, so you can be sure
your meal will taste fantastic. Yashima also
serves hearty portions and is easy on thewallet – a winning combination.

What a novel texture! Tarts made with pie crusts!

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2min. walk from the “Kitamaebune
Ship Museum” bus stop.

A dedicated tart shop which specializes in baked
sweets. Hallelujah’s egg tarts are tasty whether chilled
or warmed in the oven.

A quiet and tasteful neighborhood.

Kitamaebune Ship Owners’ Community☎0761-75-7661 Add.: Kita 28 Tajiri-machi, Kaga Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Closed: Mon. (irregularly)

加賀橋立 北前船主集落

An area dotted with the mansions of
the owners of the bygone Kitamaebune
ships. The neighborhood is designatedan Important Preservation District ofHistoric Buildings.

◀The Kaisen-don
rice bowl piled withfresh seasonalseafood.
¥1,485

YashimaAmagozen Service Area

Hashitate Fishing Port Hashitate BeachYamaha Suisan

venirsDried Northern Shrimp

Kifune Shrine
Myotokuji Temple

Tajiri R
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Maruya Suisan
Hallelujah

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Hokuriku Expre
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Recommended Hashitate Sou

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Fukui Betsuin Temple
Hashitate Shiin Temple

Kitamaebune Ship
Museum☎0761-73-3702 Add.: He 18 Tajiri-machi,
Kaga Hours: 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
– 8:00 p.m./Reservation req. for evening hours
Closed: Wed.

Hallelujah スイーツ屋 ハレルヤ

Kitamaebune Ship
Owners’ Community
Zorokuen
Hashitate E.S./J.H.S.

Ichiyaboshi

Savory, umami-rich shrimp, dried in a Fish seasoned with a brine of pure water and naturalcool wind just afsalt and dried to preter being caught.
serve freshness.
From head to tail,
Whether Japanese
every part is edihorse mackerel, rosy
ble and delicious.
sea bass, or sea bream,it all tastes great!
Maruya Suisan ● ☎0761-75-2013
Add.: Hamayama 2-11 Tajiri-machi, Kaga
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed:
Wed. (open if hol.)

Yamaha Suisan ● ☎0761-75-1414
Add.: Hamayama 1-3 Tajiri-machi, Kaga
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed:
Wed.

▼Kenjo Kaga Bocha tea was launched in 1983.

A former busy post-station
town, the vestiges of which
can still be seen today

Crisp exterior and springy interior – A tea carefully
prepared using the most scrupulous means.

Iburihashi
動橋▶Lightly roasted
with far infrared
radiant heat.

Once a bustling post-station town on the ancient
Hokurikudo highway, many Iburihashi businesses foundedin the Edo period such as sake breweries and tea processing
factories continue their respective trades even today.

Everyone says
their roasted
green tea hojicha
is delicious!

Sabo Misyo 茶房 実生
A teahouse and gallery where visitors can enjoy a relaxing cup of
Kaga bocha tea. Kutani ware andother crafts by local artists are also
sold here.

Roasted green tea hojicha madefrom the stems of the first harvest.

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Maruhachi Seichajo
Sabo Misyo

Enjoy lightly roasted hojicha tea madeusing stems of the highest quality. The
fragrant, clean ﬂavor is sure to relax.

☎0761-74-2425 Add.: Ta 1-8 Iburihashi-machi, Kaga Hours: 10:00 a.m.
– 6:00 p.m. (L.O. 5:30 p.m.) Closed:
Wed. (the following day if hol.)

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Short walk from the "Iburihashi(Sabo Misho)" bus stop.

☎0761-74-1557 Add.: Ta 1-8 Iburihashi-machi, Kaga Hours: 9:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. Closed: Sat., Sun., hol.

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Take a breather – have a snack andsome tea.

The tastes of Kaga are evenbetter when eaten using
beautiful tableware.

Kaga

Kappo Kaga 割烹 加賀
A venerable purveyor of kappo-style Japanesecuisine located in the Yamashiro Onsen area.
Delight your taste buds with carefully prepareddishes which offer up the unique seasonal ﬂavors of the Hokuriku region. The Kappo-no-Wa
Lunch is particularly highly acclaimed – enjoy avariety of gourmet dishes centering on local ﬁshand vegetables served on Kutani ware and Yamanaka lacquerware.
☎0761-76-0469 Add.: Kikyogaoka 2-73, Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 11:00 p.m. – 2:00
p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Closed: Tue.
▲The Kaga-no-Wa Lunch, the most popular item on the menu. ¥1,980

Eating sushi on
Kutani ware is adelight for theeyes as well!

Enjoy the harmony of flavors and tableware inthis Japanese-modern styled sushi restaurant.

– Gourmet Edition –Eat
the RealThing.
Kaga is a town where traditionalarts and crafts live on – that’s
why so many inns andrestaurants use gorgeous Kutani
ware and Yamanaka
lacquerware. Take a moment to
notice the little things and you
might just enjoy your trip evenmore.

Kame-Sushi 龜壽司
The stately Japanese-modern exterior of
Kame-Sushi makes an impression on visitors. Inside, the lacquered counter and indirect lighting create a comfortable atmosphere. Carefully prepared nigiri sushi madewith the freshest of ingredients and seasonal
dishes are served on tasteful Kutani ware
created by local artists.
☎0761 -76-0556 Add.: 17-8-2 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (11:30
a.m. – 2:00 p.m. lunch requires reservation madeby the day prior) Closed: Mon. New Year’s hol.

▲Omakase (chef’s choice) sushi with a focus on seasonal seafood.
¥2,500~ (tax not incl.)

Soba noodles prepared by theceramic artist owner, who also
takes great care in selecting
the perfect tableware.

▲The furnishings and tableware were all handmade in the Hokuriku region.

Enjoy a beatific teatime
with Kutani ware tea
utensils.

▲The subdued and relaxing interior.

Yamase
そば 山背Each morning the owner grinds
hulled buckwheat to make the Yamase Soba, while the ﬂour for the
Inaka Soba is ground from whole
buckwheat, hull and all – both aresuperb. Grated daikon radish andyam added to freshly preparedsoba noodles is the definition ofhappiness. Make sure not to overlook the tableware and teacups
made by the owner, an Ohi wareartist.
☎0761-76-0357 Add.: 18-50 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga Hours: 11:30
a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed: Mon., Tue.

▲The Kaga black tea and Japanese sweet set. ¥880

Ko-Kutani
茶房 古九谷Ko-Kutani is a café with a beautiful view of a garden fromits terrace. Ko-Kutani also contains a gallery where visitors
can take their time and look at pieces by locally active artists. Take a moment for yourself with tea and handmade
sweets served using unique tea utensils and tablewarefrom local artisans.

◀The Yamase Tororo(grated yam) Soba.
¥1,000(tax not incl.)▲The galler y display ischanged every two months.

0761-72-5365 Add.: Kutaniyaki Art Museum 2F, 1-10-13
Daishojijikata-machi, Kaga Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Mon. (open if hol.)

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flower and bird design are sure to help
bring out the flavorof any food.

＼Ceramic Artist／

Yo k o U ra
R es i dent of
Yam anaka Ons en ar ea
A mother of one, all of the tableware created by Yoko Ura expresses the warmth
only a mother can offer. Starting with a
traditional blue and white porcelain base,
Ura combines classical Japanese and textile patterns to decorate her pieces, using
a delicate touch to convey the beauty ofhandmade objects. The beautiful tableware
Ura paints is very popular with women.

Superb tableware
for an elegant table.

Kaga– Tableware Edition –▲Yoko Ura creates everything from classical designs toitems for everyday use.

▼A guinomi large sake cup with a chrysanthemum pattern.

Experience
the RealThing.

Beautifully decorated items
you’ll want to
own for yourself.

＼Ceramic Decorator／

N ao t o I k e j im a
R es i dent of
Yam as hi r o Ons en ar ea
Naoto Ikejima’s birthplace is famous formaking unglazed pottery and his father
Yasuo is a well-known expert on celadon
porcelain. In the past, Ikejima enjoyedpainting classical patterns such as ﬂowers,
but now he is trying out a variety of styles.
Ikejima can normally be found decorating
pottery at the CoCo Hands-on Kutaniyaki
Gallery.

From delicate andtraditional designs to bold
and modern pieces.

Be sure to keep an eye out fortraditional arts and crafts during
your visit to Kaga. A former
castle town, Kaga is now thehome of many artists who spend
their days dedicated to theirwork. This section introduces
three such talents, each working
in a different field.

▲The detailed pictures and lines take one’s
breath away.

▼Lacquer enhances the luster of the wood grain.
◀A sense of playfulness enhances the items. The leafsha ped trays are an artist
original.

＼Lacquerer／

Sh i g e ru Yag i
R es i dent of
Yam anaka Ons en ar ea

The skills to work with wood and finishedvessels, plus a sense of playfulness.

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The Yagi family has long made a living as
lacquerers in Yamanaka Onsen. Shigeru
Yagi applies natural lacquer in thick coats
to the inside of the bowls and other vessels he works with, while taking carewhen spreading it on the outside to enhance the grain and other natural characteristics inherent to each type of woodused. Because he uses natural lacquerand not artiﬁcial paints, everything he sells
is durable and can be used for a lifetime.

▼One can sense the many long years spent dedicated to creating delicious sake at the brewery.

Kaga– Sake Edition –Jokigen sake has long been loved
for its aged flavor and fragrance.
We use thebest people,
rice, and water.

▲Honoring tradition – Hiromichi Kano is the
7th generation president of Kano Syuzou.

▲Stora ge tanks where thesake is fermented line thekura warehouse.

Kano Syuzou Sake Brewery
鹿野酒造株式会社

01. Daiginjo(1.8 l) ¥8,640
02. Yamahai Shikomi Junmai-shu(1.8 l) ¥3,024
03. Junmai Daiginjo-shu “Kiss of Fire”(750 ml) ¥4,104

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Founded in 1819, Kano Syuzou is a brewerywith a well-earned reputation which takes
great care in making its sake using waterfrom the famed Shiromizu-no-Ido stream
welling up from within Mt. Hakusan and Kaga’s superb sake rice. Painstakingly craftedby Kano Syuzou’s workers and master brewer, the sparklingly clear and aromatic Jokigen sake has many local fans.

Encounterthe RealThing.
Blessed with an abundance offresh spring water and highquality sake rice, Kaga has been
the home to numerous sakebreweries since ancient times.
The master brewers and workers
who put their hearts and souls
into creating delicious sake havetaken great care to pass down
the traditions and secrets of theircraft. Why not sample the sakesof Kaga?

☎0761-74-1551
Add.: I 6 Yokaichi-machi, Kaga
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Sun., hol.

▼A variety of liquors such as seasonally limited sakes and champagnes line the walls.

Matsuura Sake Brewery Tsukushiya
松浦酒造 つくしやThe Matsuura Sake Brewery uses the “Kusuri-mizu”, which wells
forth from the grounds of a temple overlooking Yamanaka Onsen, as
the water source for their sake. This water is extremely soft andsweet, helping the sake from Matsuura to bring out the flavors offood it is served with. Whether Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine, Matsuura’s popular sake is the perfect accompaniment.

Experience an infinity of flavors withall five senses – Japanese sakemade in harmony with nature.

☎0761-78-1125
Add.: 2 Yamanakaonsenhon-machi, Kaga
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Closed: Never▼Shishi-no-Sato – A
sake with a big reputationfrom a small cellar.

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04. Kassei Junmai Ginjo “Sen (fresh)” (500 ml) ¥1,944
05. Tokubetsu Junmai “Chokara (super dry) Junmai” (720 ml)¥1,43006. Junmai Ginjo “Shishi-no-Sato” (720 ml) ¥1,750

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Short walk from the “Kaga
Fruit Land” bus stop.

There’s Still
So Much to See

A delight for children and adults!

Kaga Fruit Land

Fresh-pickedand delicious!

加賀フルーツランド

Nearby Sightseeing Spots

Visitors to Kaga Fruit Land can enjoy
seasonal fruits such as strawberries
and grapes year round. Have fun andeat delicious, fresh-picked fruit at
the same time!
☎0761-72-1800 Add.: I59-1 Yutaka-machi, Kaga ¥: Entry fee and mini
golf – Adults: ¥900/Children ¥700 – Fruitpicking fees vary by fruit Hours: 9:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed: Tue. only from
Dec. to Feb.

There’s a ton of things to do, see, and experience
near Kaga. The CANBUS tour bus also makes themeasy to get to! Check the map on the back coverfor locations.

▲Grapes grown from the bounty of the sun
and fertile land.

▼The valuable historical buildings are also worth seeing.

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Short walk from the “Okashijo Kagahan,
Kagahan Bunkamura” bus stop.

Kaga-fuku make a great souvenir forfriends and family.

Kagahan 御菓子城加賀藩
A venerable purveyor of sweets which carries on the
traditional culture of the bygone Kaga Domain. Kagahan carries a variety of excellent sweets such as the Kaga-fuku, a specialty of the store since its establishment, as well as local Ishikawa sakes and handicrafts.
☎0761-77-0100 Add.: Ha90-1 Kamo-machi, Kaga
Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. from
Dec. to Mar) Closed: New
Year’s hol.
◀Kagahan’s specialty, theKaga-fuku, has a smooth,clean ﬂavor.

▲The large garden in front of Kagahan’s Orizuru teahouse.
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Short walk from the “Kamioke
Observation Center” bus stop.

Learn the history of Katano
Kamo Pond.

You can watch aalvariety of season
water birds here.

Short walk from the “Traditional Handicrafts
Village Yunokuni no Mori” bus stop.

A theme park for traditional arts and crafts.

Traditional Handicrafts Village Yunokuni no Mori
加賀伝統工芸村 ゆのくにの森

Kamoike Observation Center

Yunokuni no Mori is a collection of ancientprivate home buildings located in the middle of a beautiful forest. Visitors can try out
over 50 types of arts and crafts in 11 buildings. See, touch, and create traditional
Kaga culture!

鴨池観察館

The Katano Kamo Pond is a wetland with over
300 years of history where a variety of animals can be spotted throughout the year. In
the middle of November, traditional saka-ami
thrown net hunting is conducted here.
☎0761-72-2200 Add.: Ko 2-1, Katano-machi,
Kaga ¥: Adults: ¥310/High school students andyounger: Free Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Never

8▲Observing Kamoike while listening to a lecture.

☎0761-65-3456 Add.: Na 3-3 Awazuonsen,
Komatsu ¥: Adults: ¥540/Junior and senior highschool students: ¥440/Ages 4 to elementary
school students: ¥330 Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. (until 5:00 p.m. during Golden Week andsummer) Closed: Never

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Interesting Spots Just a Little Further Away
The foremost dojo of the Soto Zen school.

Impressive sheer cliffs!

Eiheiji Temple

Tojinbo 東尋坊

曹洞宗 大本山 永平寺

A training monastery founded by a Zen monk in
1244. At any given time, around 200 trainees
devote themselves to their studies here nightand day.
☎0776-63-3102 Add.: Shihi 5-15, Eiheiji-cho,
Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture ¥: Entrance fee –Ages 16 and older: ¥500/15 and under: ¥200 Hours:
4:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (may change due to season)☎0776-82-5515 (Mikuni Tourist Association) Add.:
Tojinbo Mikuni-cho, Sakai ¥: Free

You’ll feel as if you’re in a dinosaur movie.

A futuristic space which cultivates creativity.

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Science Hills Komatsu サイエンスヒルズこまつ

福井県立恐竜博物館

One of the preeminent museums in Japan with thebones of over 40 dinosaurs on display. The impressive exhibits look as if they could get up and walkaway at any moment. Special exhibits are also held.

A fascinating facility where visitors can learn about
manufacturing and science hands-on! Science Hills
Komatsu also possesses one of Japan’s largest 3D
theaters – there’s no end to the excitement!

☎0779-88-0001 Add.: Terao 51-11, Muroko-cho, Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture (Inside katsuyama Dinosaur
Forest Park) ¥: Adults: ¥720/Senior high school and university students: ¥410/Elementary and junior high school
students: ¥260 Hours:9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry
30 min. prior) Closed: 12/29~1/2☎0761-22-8610 Add.: 2 Komatsunomori, Komatsu¥: Adults: ¥800/Senior high school students: ¥500/Ages
3 to junior high school students : ¥300 Hours: 9:30
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (evening exhibits and 3D studio movies
until 10:00 p.m.)/Ristorante Jin until 10:00 p.m. Closed:
Mon. (the following day if hol.; open during summer andGolden Week holidays), 12/29-1/3

Full of entertainment.

One of Japan’s top three gardens.

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Kenrokuen 兼六園

金沢21世紀美術館

One of the leading modern art museums in Japan.
Visitors don’t just look but experience art with all ﬁve
senses. The museum art shop is also recommended.
☎076-220-2800 Add.: 1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa¥: Fee required for exhibition areas. Hours: Exhibition areas: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (until 8:00 p.m. on
Fri. and Sat.)/Other areas: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed: Mon. (the following day if a hol.), New Year’s
hol.

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Tojinbo is famous for its thrilling sheer cliffs,
praised for their beauty since ancient times. The
jagged cliffs stretch for a kilometer. Taking a
different perspective and looking up at the cliffs
from a sightseeing boat can also be quite themoving experience.

A garden representative of those created by the
daimyo in the Edo period, Kenrokuen was built
up by the successive lords of ancient Kaga. The
beauty found in its arrangement of vast spaces,
ponds, hills, and pavilions has charmed manythroughout the years.
☎076-234-3800 Add.: 1-4 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa ¥: Adults: ¥310/Ages 6~17: ¥100 Hours: 7:00
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10/16 to end
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Traditional Handicrafts Village
Yunokuni no Mori

Kano Syuzou sake brewery

Kaga IC

Mikuni-Minato Station

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Kamoike Observation Center
Enuma Shrine – Choryu-tei
Kutaniyaki Art Museum

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Inquiries

Tra inKaga Tourist Information Center– Kaga Tabi Machi Net<Tokyo> ~ Hokuriku Shinkansen ~ <Kanazawa> ~ Hokuriku Main Line ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 2 hrs. 55 min.
<Osaka> ~ Hokuriku Main Line Limited Express ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 2 hrs. 15 min.
<Kyoto> ~ Hokuriku Main Line Limited Express ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 1 hr. 45 min.
<Nagoya> ~ Tokaido Shinkansen ~ <Maibara> ~ Hokuriku Main Line Limited Express ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 2 hrs.
<Kanazawa> ~ Hokuriku Main Line Limited Express ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 25 min.

Car
<Tokyo> ~ Kan-Etsu Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Katayamazu IC 6 hrs.
<Tokyo> ~ Tomei Expressway ~ Meishin Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Kaga IC 5 hrs. 30 min.
<Osaka> ~ Meishin Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Kaga IC 3 hrs.
<Nagoya> ~ Meishin Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Kaga IC 2 hrs. 30 min.
<Kanazawa> ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Katayamazu IC 30 min.
<Shirakawa-go> ~ Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Katayamazu IC 1 hr. 40 min.
<Takayama> Takayama-Kiyomi Road ~ Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Katayamazu IC 2 hrs. 15 min.
<Tateyama Kurobe> National Route 6 ~ Hokuriku Expressway ~ Katayamazu IC 1 hr. 50 min.

A ir p lan e
To Komatsu Airport
From Haneda – 1 hr./From Narita – 1 hr. 20 min./From Sapporo – 1 hr. 45 min.
From Sendai – 1 hr./From Fukuoka 1 hr. 30 min.
From Taiwan (Taoyuan) – 3 hrs. (daily round trip flights)
From Shanghai (Pudong) – 2 hrs. (4 round trip flights per week – Mon., Thu., Fri. Sun.)
From Seoul (Incheon) – 2 hrs. (3 round trip flights per week – Wed., Fri., Sun.)
From Komatsu Airport<Komatsu Airport> ~ CANBUS ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 30 min.
<Komatsu Airport> ~ taxi ~ <JR Kagaonsen Station> – 25 min.

Wo 6-2 Sakumi-machi, Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture 922-0423(Inside JR Kagaonsen station)
Tel. 0761-72-6678 Fax. 0761-72-6679
http://www.tabimati.net/lang/en
Yamashiro Onsen Tourism Association
http://www.yamashiro-spa.or.jp

Yamanaka Onsen Tourism Association
http://www.yamanaka-spa.or.jp

Katayamazu Onsen Tourism Association
http://www.katayamazu-spa.or.jp