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Yamanaka Onsen

Kaga, Ishikawa♨ Calcium-sodium-sulfate spring (Kiku no Yu)
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Overview

Overview

One of the Kaga Onsen villages, with an onsen town stretching along the Kakusenkei Gorge. The central soyu (public bathhouse) Kiku no Yu is a public bath in a Tenpyo-style building, easy to drop into on a day trip. It is about 30 minutes by local bus from Kaga Onsen Station.

Kakusenkei Gorge has a walking trail of about 1.3 km from Korogi Bridge to Kurotani Bridge, with highlights including Korogi Bridge, built entirely of Japanese cypress, and Ayatori Bridge, a magenta S-shaped bridge. At Kiku no Yu, the men's and women's baths are in separate buildings, and the women's bath is attached to Yamanakaza. Yamanakaza hosts Yamanaka-bushi dance performances on weekends and public holidays, and Kasanotsuyu, a free foot bath, is next to Kiku no Yu.

Location
Kaga, Ishikawa
Best time to visit
April–November, when the riverside terrace (kawadoko) at Kakusenkei Gorge is open
Official website
https://www.yamanaka-spa.or.jp/
Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Public bath

Soyu Kiku no Yu

Price
Age 12 and up ¥500, ages 6–11 ¥150, ages 3–5 ¥70, under 3 free (as of October 2026)
Hours
6:45–22:00
Closed
Second and fourth Tuesdays (following day if a public holiday); may close temporarily
Note
Men's and women's baths are in separate buildings (the women's bath is attached to Yamanakaza)
Official site
https://www.tabimati.net/spot/detail_185.html
Foot bath

Kasanotsuyu (foot bath)

Price
Free (as of October 2026)
Hours
7:00–22:30
Closed
Open every day
Note
In the center of the onsen town, next to Kiku no Yu
Official site
https://www.tabimati.net/spot/detail_229.html

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

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Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Calcium-sodium-sulfate spring (Kiku no Yu)

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

  • ✓Pour hot water over yourself and wash before getting into the bath
  • ✓Do not put towels in the bath
  • ✓Tie up long hair so it does not touch the water
  • ✓Do not take photos in the bathing area
Sights

Nearby sights

Kakusenkei Gorge

A gorge walking trail of about 1.3 km from Korogi Bridge to Kurotani Bridge. The riverside terrace (kawadoko) is open April–November

Korogi Bridge

A bridge over Kakusenkei Gorge built entirely of Japanese cypress

Ayatori Bridge

A magenta S-shaped pedestrian bridge about 95 m long. Illuminated at night

Yamanakaza

A facility showcasing the craftsmanship of Yamanaka lacquerware. Yamanaka-bushi dance performances on weekends and public holidays

Tips

Good to know

  • !On Furo no Hi (Bath Day), the 26th of every month, Kiku no Yu is free for ages 3–5
  • !On the Kaga Shuyu Bus CAN BUS Yama Mawari line, get off at Yamanaka Onsen Kiku no Yu / Yamanakaza, right in front
  • !In the Kaga Onsen villages, Yamashiro Onsen and Katayamazu Onsen also have soyu public bathhouses
Access

Access

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Yamanaka Onsen Bus Terminal (Hokutetsu Kaga Bus)About 10 minutes on foot to Kiku no Yu
From major cities and airports
  • Kaga Onsen Station: Hokutetsu Kaga Bus Onsen Yamanaka Line (About 31 minutes)
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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Tokyo → Kanazawa

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 27 min (example timetable: Kagayaki 501)

🚄 Shinkansen✈ Flight

Osaka → Kanazawa

Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)

🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Japan Rail Pass

Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed

From ¥50,000

🚄 JR

Hokuriku Arch Pass

Chubu & Hokuriku ・ 7 consecutive days from the first day of use

From ¥35,000

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Events

Events and festivals in Kanazawa

June

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Matsuri

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Usually 3 days in early June (the Hyakumangoku Procession is on Saturday; June 5–7 in 2026, procession on June 6)

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Experience

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☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
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Last checked: 2026-10-08

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