Yamashiro Onsen Tourism | Recommended spots and gourmet food for families with children
Hokuriku It is a popular hot spring resort in Ishikawa Southwest's Yamashiro Onsen ”!
This time
Yamashiro Onsen and surrounding spots
Special feature.
Recommended sightseeing spots, gourmet spots, and popular experience tours
are carefully selected and introduced by the Activity Japan editorial department.
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The spots we will be introducing this time have been largely unaffected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and most tourist facilities, including hot spring inns, are open for business.
Aimed at reconstruction support planned by the government
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Hokuriku support discount
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is scheduled to be carried out from early March 2024 (Reiwa 6) until before Golden Week (GW).
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Why not go to Yamashiro Onsen during the spring holidays and support the recovery of Hokuriku while enjoying sightseeing?
table of contents
- 1 What is Yamashiro Onsen?
- 2 Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 1 | Yamashiro Onsen Kosoyu
- 3 Yamashiro Onsen tourist spot 2|Kakusenkei
- 4 Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 3 | Rosanjin Residence Ruins Iroha Soan
- 5 Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 4|Ishikawa Prefecture Kutani Ware Museum
- 6 Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 5 | Handmade Soba Kaga Uesugi
- 7 Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 6|Hazuchio Tea House
- 8 Yamashiro Onsen tourist map
- 9 Enjoy sightseeing at Yamashiro Onsen!
- 10 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
What is Yamashiro Onsen?
Yamashiro Onsen
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Ishikawa
Southwest's
Kaga Onsenkyo
One of the four hot spring resorts that make up ``
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There is a hot spring town with many large hot spring inns lined up in the town, and it is gaining popularity as the most major hot spring resort in Kaga Onsenkyo.
Yamashiro Onsen has developed into a circular hot spring town centered around public baths. . The townscape that remains as it was back then has been around since ancient times. Yunogawa ” and is affectionately called.
Yamashiro Onsen began in 725 (Kamiki 2), during the Nara period. It is said that it was discovered by Gyoki, a high priest who was visiting the area.
The main spring quality of Yamashiro Onsen is “
Sodium/calcium monosulfate/chloride spring
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Calcium and sodium monosulfate spring
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simple hot spring
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All of the springs are said to be effective for general indications, as well as for cuts and sensitivity to cold.
How about enjoying a walk around the hot spring town, such as the hot springs, which are full of the warm and quaint atmosphere of the town, using the public baths and hot spring inns?
Below, Recommended sightseeing spots in Yamashiro Onsen I would like to introduce you to
Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 1 | Yamashiro Onsen Kosoyu
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Yamashiro Onsen Kosoyu
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A hot spring facility that realistically recreates a public bath from the Meiji era.
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It is located in a plaza set up in Yu-no-Kuruwa, where many popular hot spring facilities and hot spring inns are lined up.
Surrounded by various sightseeing spots and hot spring inns, it stands in the center of the hot springs and is truly a symbol of Yamashiro Onsen!
It opened relatively recently in 2010 (Heisei 22), and is gaining popularity along with the nearby hot spring facility "Soyu".
The bathroom is not equipped with a shower or other washing area, so it is an old-fashioned way of enjoying hot water and bathing. hot water bath ” Bath in style .
The interior of the bathroom is decorated with lacquered walls and ceilings, as well as colorful stained glass and local porcelain. Kutani ware '' tiles and other elaborate materials and designs are used.
You can enjoy a rich hot spring time in a retro space that luxuriously reflects the atmosphere of a public bath from the Meiji period. .
Along with the surrounding hot spring inns and hot spring facilities, please stop by to make memories with your family as part of your Yamashiro Onsen sightseeing!
Around Yamashiro Onsen Kosoyu, there are many restaurants that are perfect for commemorating your visit to Yamashiro Onsen.
Manufacturing experience
You can participate.
Why not find an experience that interests you and try it before or after enjoying a bath?
[Ishikawa/Kaga] Let's make your own original bowl! Urushi painting experience plan for a bowl
Beginners welcome! Urushi painting experience plan ☆Painting experience plan details You can experience painting with natural lacquer that even beginners can enjoy♪This plan allows you to experience Yamanaka lacquerware, where you can draw freely on the finished lacquerware. Masu! Estimated time is 40 to 90 minutes. The guide will give you detailed instructions, so anyone can easily experience lacquer lacquering.
[Ishikawa/Kaga] Let's make your own original chopsticks! Chopstick lacquer painting experience plan
At the Yamanaka lacquerware workshop "Urushi no Uki Asada", located about 1 km from the center of Yamanaka Onsen town, we offer a "Urushi painting experience" where you can paint pictures with lacquer. Even beginners and children can easily enjoy the painting experience! With this plan, you can freely draw letters and designs on the finished lacquer chopsticks using five colors of natural lacquer. Recommended as a gift for your loved ones
18-128 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen tourist spot 2|Kakusenkei
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Kakusenkei
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One of the most popular scenic spots in Kaga Onsenkyo
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It is located upstream of the Daishoji River that flows on the west side of Yamashiro Onsen, near Yamanaka Onsen, one of the hot spring areas that make up Kaga Onsenkyo.
The area called Kakusenkei is located in the valley of the Daishoji River.
Upstream: A bridge made entirely of cypress.
cricket bridge
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Kurotani Bridge
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The contrast between each bridge, including the unique S-shaped Ayatori Bridge that spans the middle of the area, and the natural beauty of the valley is a must-see.
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Another popular point is that you can enjoy completely different expressions depending on the season: new leaves in spring, young leaves in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and snow covered in winter. . It's also a good idea to visit Yamashiro Onsen each season to see the scenery of each season!
The length of Kakusenkei is approximately 1.3km.
There is also a promenade along the lush mountain stream, so you can explore the entire area on foot.
looking down from the bridge
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looking up at the bridge from below
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Stroll along the promenade
Enjoy the beautiful valley scenery in your own way.
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We also recommend taking commemorative photos with your family at your favorite location!
Around Kakusenkei, you can make handmade souvenirs or presents from Kaga Onsen Village. Manufacturing experience You can participate.
It's also perfect for making your own items as souvenirs of your trip. Please check!
[Notice of experience location] The experience location will change due to store relocation.・From February 1, 2024 → 111-1 Iguchi-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture [Infection Prevention Measures] ・Staff will provide hands-on instruction while wearing masks and face guards.・For ventilation during the experience, the entrance door may be left open.・The tools used were
Why not try your hand at potter's wheel painting at Awazu Onsen in Hokuriku for memories of your trip, to create original works of art, as gifts for your parents, or to interact with your children? Even beginners can participate with confidence. In this plan, original pictures were drawn on plain white plates, mugs, and bowls using six colors of Kutani ware paint (green, yellow, blue, purple, red, and black).
Yamanakaonsen Higashimachi 1-Korogicho, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 3 | Rosanjin Residence Ruins Iroha Soan
" Rosanjin Residence Ruins Iroha Soan "teeth, This facility is the original villa where Kitaoji Rosanjin, one of modern Japan's leading cultural figures, stayed for several months. is.
It is located south of Kosoyu, one street down Banshoen Dori, which runs south from the square where Kosoyu is located.
Rosanjin Kitaoji was a cultural figure who was active in a variety of genres such as calligraphy, ceramics, and painting, and was also famous as a gourmet!
He is known for staying in Yamashiro Onsen when he was young and creating signboards at the request of local people.
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At the same time, he received direct guidance from the first master of pottery, Seika Suda, and acquired the skills of a potter.
Iroha Soan preserves the space where Rosanjin faced his works at the time, and you can go inside and actually see them. is.
The owner of this villa is one of the husbandmen of Yamashiro Onsen. The historic main building built in the early Meiji period has a living hearth room, study and work room, and is full of things to see! It also has the aspect of being a cultural property.
In the storehouse, you can see Rosanjin's signboards and related works.
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Why not visit Yamashiro Onsen before or after enjoying a unique hot spring experience at Kosoyu and feel up close the spirit of the cultural figures who loved the area?
18-5 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 4|Ishikawa Prefecture Kutani Ware Museum
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Ishikawa Prefecture Kutani Ware Museum
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An art museum that specializes in exhibiting Kutani ware, a craft that originated in Kaga.
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It is located near JR Daishoji Station, northwest of Yamashiro Onsen Town.
Kutani ware, which is said to have been created near Kaga Onsenkyo in 1655 (Meireki 1), early in the Edo period, is a traditional craft that is popular not only in Japan but also overseas.
It is characterized by the use of a technique called ``Uwaetsuke'' to create bold and gorgeous designs, and various techniques have been established over a long history.
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Using 5 colors to create a painting-like finish.
Kokutani
” and the gorgeous style of painting with gold on a red base.
Eiraku
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There are a wide variety of patterns, and the atmosphere varies greatly depending on the era and style.
Inside the museum, You can view Kutani ware works of various designs that have been produced over 300 years. ! The exhibited works are rich in variety, including vessels, plates, and pots.
There are also booths that focus on one style. Why not try searching for your favorite design and color? .
1-10-13 Daishoji Chikyocho, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 5 | Handmade Soba Kaga Uesugi
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Handmade soba Kagauesugi
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A famous soba restaurant that is popular among locals
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It was served to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (currently Emperor Reiwa) when he visited Noto.
Gozen soba (gozen soba)
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Stretching north from the square where Kosoyu is located. " Onsen-dori shopping street ” is located in .
We use Gozenko, which is made from only the center part of buckwheat, and hand-make just the portions we serve on business days. It is characterized by its pure white appearance, elegant taste, and smooth texture, which is different from regular soba.
We recommend:
Two shrimp with seasonal vegetables and wild vegetable tempura.
Tenzaru soba
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,or
You can enjoy two types of soba, grated and grated, with tempura.
Futami soba
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No matter which set you order, you'll be able to enjoy the marriage of the two dishes: soba and hearty tempura.
Order your favorite food, fill your stomach, and head out to the next sightseeing spot in Yamashiro Onsen!
42 Onsen Street, Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen Tourist Spot 6|Hazuchio Tea House
" Hazuchio Tea House "teeth, A sweets shop where you can enjoy Kaga sweets in a pure Japanese space. is. We operate on the grounds of the cultural exchange facility "Hazuchi wo Gakudo" located north of Kosoyu.
Classic sweets such as zenzai and dango are available, and Kaga Onsen Village's specialty `` Kaga stick tea You can enjoy it with .
Recommended popular sweets are:
Zenzai with homemade shiratama dumplings topped with soft serve ice cream
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Cream Shiratama Zenzai
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You can choose the flavor of your soft serve ice cream from milk or matcha.
We recommend that parents and children order different flavors and share!
Also, on Saturdays and Sundays, "Ontama Pudding" made with hot spring eggs from Yamashiro Onsen is sold in limited quantities, which is also popular with tourists. .
If you want to enjoy both zenzai and pudding, please arrange your schedule in advance to visit Yamashiro Onsen on Saturday and Sunday!
18-59-1 Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Yamashiro Onsen tourist map
Enjoy sightseeing at Yamashiro Onsen!
This time Yamashiro Onsen and surrounding spots We featured a special feature on
Yamashiro Onsen, one of the Kaga hot spring villages, has many attractive spots, including not only hot springs but also spectacular views, gourmet food, and culture!
Why not take a trip to Hokuriku Onsen during your next long holiday using this special feature as a reference? !
*The contents of this article are current as of March 2024.