7 recommended public baths in Kanazawa

One of the three Hokuriku prefectures, Ishikawa Prefecture, has many hot spring areas such as Wakura Onsen, famous for Kagaya, Yuwaku Onsen, Awazu Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, Yamanaka Onsen and Katayamazu Onsen.

It is good to stay at a ryokan and take a leisurely hot spring, but the old-fashioned small public baths scattered throughout the city are also nice.

Kanazawa is famous as a sightseeing spot with a cityscape full of historical emotions, modern art, three major gardens in Japan, delicious food.

Did you know that Kanazawa was actually a “sento kingdom”?

In the past, there are more than 100 public baths in the city, and it is said that there is a past that is ranked No. 1 in the prefectural government’s city rankings for hot springs and public baths.

Here are seven recommended public baths that still inherit the traditional public bath culture.

Moroe-no-yu, a modern public bath produced by a young woman

This public bath is open from early morning until midnight.

Sisters who are the next management and expectations of the Kanazawa sento industry, renewed the logo image in August 2018 to make young people use more public baths, the signboard is modern like a beauty salon It has been reborn as an impression.

There is also a relaxing cafe-like space produced by the sisters at the rest area after the bath.

The bath uses deep sea water from Noto, and it is a public bath that can be warmed from the core of the body.

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Moroe-no-yu

Address : 180-3 Nakae, Moroe-cho, Kanazawa-shi
Access : About 500m (7 minutes on foot) from the Hokutetsu bus “Kamimoroe” bus stop
Tel : 0120-31-0268
Business hours : AM6: 00 ~ AM1: 00 * Maintenance breaks from 12:00 to 15:00 on the first Monday of every month. Last entry is until 11:00
No regular holiday
Parking : 48cars
Web site : http://www.you-yu.jp/
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The quaint “town public bath”, Momo-no-yu

This public bath with a smoke chimney is popular because it contains bamboo charcoal in the bathtub, so the hot water is soft and the body does not cool down after the bath.

In addition, bathing agents that change with the seasons will delight visitors.

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Momo-no-yu

Address : 45 Kosaka-cho, Kanazawa-shi
Access : About 100m from Hokutetsu Bus “Kosaka” bus stop (2 minutes on foot)
Tel : 076-252-2808
Business hours : 14:00〜22:30
Regular holiday : Monday
Parking : 15cars
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Right next to Kenrokuen! Onsen sento, Miroku Onsen Motoyu

This public bath right next to Japan’s three famous gardens “Kenrokuen” is a “hot spring”.

It was founded in 1952, and a hot spring was excavated in 1985 to become a hot spring bathhouse.

“Moru-Sen”, which is brown and slimy, is effective for burns and coldness.

There is a free drinking fountain in the bathroom, and it is also noteworthy that the old “Kama dryer” is used in the dressing room.

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Miroku Onsen Motoyu

Address : 2-24 Yokoyamacho, Kanazawa
Access : About 180m (3 minutes on foot) from the Hokutetsu Bus “Yokoyamacho” bus stop, about 190m (3 minutes on foot) from the Kanazawa Flat Bus Lumber Route “Kensakatsuji” bus stop
Tel : 076-221-8096
Business hours : 13:00-23:30 * Sundays and holidays are 10:00-23:30
Regular holiday : Thursday (open on public holidays)
Parking : 20cars
Web site : http://mirokuonsen.com/
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Awazu-yu, Kansai style public bath with a view of Mt. Fuji

This is the only public bath in Kanazawa with a painting of Mt. Fuji, founded in 1950 by the grandfather of the current manager.

Mt. Fuji and Mt. Shiraito Falls are drawn in a magnificent manner in the men’s bath, and the mountains in the Alps are beautifully drawn in the women’s bath, and they are still kept beautiful.

It is also worth noting the unusual bathtub with the central steps and the Kansai style bathroom (the bathtub is located in the center), which is decreasing year by year.

There is a sauna and you can enjoy bubble bath, ultrasonic bath, medicine bath and water bath.

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Awazu-yu

Address : 3-1 Nakamuracho, Kanazawa
Access : About 110m (2 minutes on foot) from the Kanazawa Flat Bus Nagamachi Route “Nakamura Shrine” bus stop, about 450m (6 minutes on foot) from the Hokutetsu Railway “Masuizumi 1-chome” and “Mikage Ohashi Minami” bus stops
Tel : 076-243-9045
Business hours : 11:15-20:50
Regular holiday : Monday
Parking : 6cars
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Relieve stiff shoulders with jumbo tapping hot water, Futaba-yu

This public bath was founded in 1970 and has a striking appearance with a chimney with the name of the public bath.

For those who suffer from stiff shoulders, this public bath “Jumbo Utase Hot Spring” is recommended.

In addition, there are open-air baths, bubble baths, vibro hot water, medicinal baths, and water baths, so you can enjoy these clean baths.

Also pay attention to the colorful murals on the wall tiles in the bathroom.

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Futaba-yu

Address : 1-14-24 Nishishinmachi Kanazawa
Access : About 600m from the Hokutetsu bus “Sainennishi” bus stop (8 minutes on foot)
Tel : 076-261-2711
Business hours : 13: 00-23: 30 * Sundays and holidays are 12: 00-23: 30
Regular holiday : Wednesday
Parking : 23cars
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Public bath in the city, Matsuno-yu

Matsunoyu is a 5-minute walk from Korinbo, Kanazawa’s downtown area. This is a recommended public bath for busy tourists who want to play a lot, want to go to the public bath, and save a little wasted time.

After bathing there, you can toast with a delicious beer at a nearby tavern.

This public bath where you can enjoy a whirlpool bath and Vibra hot water bath is not only equipped with towels for rent, but also has 3 washing machines and 4 dryers.

Information

Address : 1-5-56 Nagamachi, Kanazawa
Access : About 350m (5 minutes on foot) from the Hokutetsu Bus “Korinbo” bus stop * Available on all routes around the castle town Kanazawa tour bus
Tel : 076-231-5611
Business hours : 12: 00 to 22:30
Regular holiday : 6th, 16th, and 26th every month * Open on Sundays and holidays, closed the next day
Parking : 5cars
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Kuwana-yu with the best view after bath

This public bath founded 1927 is located along the Asano River, close to the famous tourist spot Higashi Chaya District. Here you can enjoy the light Akashi mineral hot water.

In the evening, after taking a warm bath, the cityscape of Kazuemachi where the river is dyed for sunset is the excellent.

After the sun goes down, the light illuminates the riverside with just the right brightness, and the atmosphere created by the Asano River Bridge and the teahouse town on the other side of the river has a taste.

Occasionally you can hear a pleasant tone of the shamisen.

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Kuwana-yu

Address : 3-1-5 Higashiyama, Kanazawa
Access : About 110m from Hashibacho bus stop (2 minutes on foot) * Access is also possible via Kanazawa Furatto Bus Zaimoku Route and Kanazawa Tour Bus
Tel : 076-252-2659
Business hours : 13: 00-24: 00
Regular holiday : Monday
Parking : 7cars
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Summary

We introduced carefully selected public baths scattered in Kanazawa City.

There are other unique public baths around the Kanazawa city.

Visit when you come to sightseeing!