With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015, more people are visiting Kanazawa.
Kanazawa is about 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Good access is one of the reasons why it is popular as a tourist spot.
In Kanazawa, there are many historical sites such as Higashi Chaya-gai and Kenrokuen, and many art spots such as art museums. These are attracting worldwide attention as tourist attractions.
This article introduces Kanazawa’s unique meals facing the Sea of Japan and recommended ryokans where you can enjoy the hot springs that will heal you.
Wakura-onsen Kagaya
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Kagaya is one of the longest-established ryokans in Kanazawa, founded in Meiji 39. It is a historical hot spring ryokan that is used by the imperial family.
There are several courses for people who use it.
For example, there are courses for women only, families, and anniversary courses for couples.
By fully receiving the hospitality of a traditional long-established ryokan, you will be able to have a special and memorable time.
The view from the open-air bath facing the sea and the large glass-enclosed baths will make you forget your daily life and give you the best healing.
Access
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Address : 80 Yo-Bu, Wakura-Machi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa, Japan. Zip Code 926-0192
Transportation :
Of the multiple transportation options to Kagaya, they specially recommend the newly opened Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Tokyo to Kanazawa directly where you may change to JR train to Wakura-Onsen station. Kagaya offers a shuttle bus service from the JR Wakura-Onsen station to the hotel.
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http://intl.kagaya.jp/access/
Web site : http://intl.kagaya.jp/
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Yamashiro Onsen Hatori
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Hattori is located in Yamashiro Onsen, which is easily accessible from Kenrokuen, a famous Kanazawa site. It is a refined ryokan of pure Japanese style with plenty of bamboo in the hall.
You will feel the warmth of the tree and you will be able to relax. Hot springs flow in the natural baths and stone baths of the public bath, which gives you healing.
Meals are gentle on the body using seasonal ingredients from Kaga. You will be able to heal your body and soul.
Access
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Address : 17 Onsen-dori, Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa 922-0254 Japan
Transportation :
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http://hatori.jp/en/access/
Web site : http://hatori.jp/en/
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Yuwaku Onsen Kokari-an
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Kokari-an is located in a quiet Yuwaku hot spring village with only 9 hotels in the mountains.
It has only 4 rooms.
All rooms have private open-air baths, not large public baths.
You can enjoy dishes using fresh local fish and seasonal vegetables from Kaga.
This is the best place for an adult trip and a quiet, private trip between the mountains.
Access
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Address : 1-68 Yuwakumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1123
Transportation :
40 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen
30 minutes by car from Kanazawa Kenrokuen Garden
30 minutes by car from Kanazawa Morimoto Inter
A free shuttle bus is available from Kanazawa Station West Exit.
Advance reservations are always required. Please make a reservation at least 2 days in advance.
Pick-up time will be 14:30 (on time).
Departure is 10:10 departure before the ryokan.
We do not pick up and drop off at times other than the above.
From the ryokan, Kanazawa Station takes about 40 minutes.
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https://www.kokarian.com/access/
Web site : https://www.kokarian.com/
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Takumi no Kaiseki Sakaeya
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Takumi no Kaiseki Sakaeya is a 7-room ryokan. It is an ryokan that boasts Japanese cuisine that is also featured in the Michelin Guide in Toyama and Ishikawa.
The hot spring water at the ryokan is a fine, colorless, tasteless, and odorless hot spring that has springed out for over 100 years.
If you enter the hot water that springs up in the public bath on the top floor, you will be able to relax.
Each dish is prepared with great care by the chef.
Access
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Address : 1-161 Yuwakumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1123
Transportation : About 40 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station to Yuyu Onsen bound bus
Web site : http://www.sakaeya-yuwaku.com/
Map :
Oyodo Yamashita
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Yuwaku Onsen is also said to be the back floor of Kanazawa. There is Oyado Yamashita at the back of Yuwaku Onsen.
The dishes using plenty of Kanazawa’s mountain and seafood are very beautiful in appearance and are proud of Oyado Yamashita.
You can relax and enjoy them in your room.
Yuwaku Onsen, which wraps your skin smoothly, attracts many people.
There are plenty of amenities so that children can bathe in peace, so you can enjoy the hot springs with confidence.
Access
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Address : 165-1 Yuwakumachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1123
Transportation :
<By taxi>
Kenroku-en Garden-Yuwaku Onsen (about 20 minutes)
One way about 3,500 yen
<By bus>
Kanazawa Station-Yuwaku Onsen (about 45 minutes)
One way 580 yen
Click here for the timetable of the Hokuriku Railway Bus → http://www.hokutetsu.co.jp/route-bus
Get off at JR Hokuriku Main Line Kanazawa Station, 45 minutes by bus (30 minutes by car)
<From Tokyo>
Other than car / 45 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station from Haneda Airport by Kotetsu Airport by Kitetsu Railway (one way 580 yen)
By car / Nerima IC, Kanetsu → Joshinetsu, Hokuriku Expressway-Kanazawa Higashi IC-30 minutes via Kanazawa Ring Road
<From Nagoya>
Other than cars / Nagoya Station Limited Express Shirasagi → Get off at Kanazawa Station, 45 minutes by bus (580 yen each way)
By car / Hokuriku Expressway-Kanazawa Nishi IC-30 minutes via Kanazawa ring road
Web site : http://oyado-yamasita.com/
Map :
Enjoy the fresh sea and mountain food!
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Kanazawa is currently the most popular tourist destination in the Hokuriku region. You can enjoy fresh local fish dishes caught in the Sea of Japan, as well as mountain food.
