9 Best Ryokans in Kaga Onsen Area for Cozy Stays

About 30 minutes by express train from Kanazawa Station, "Kaga onsen" is a onsen area consisting of four onsen areas, Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Katayamazu, and Awazu, scattered in Kaga City and Komatsu City. In areas rich in nature, such as Kakusenkei, there are atmospheric townscapes where the culture of Kaga remains strong. The atmosphere is perfect for an adult couple trip. You can enjoy a calm and quiet time.

This time, we will introduce inns with lovely open-air baths from the particularly popular "onsen" and "Yamanaka onsen" in "Kaga onsen. Take your time and enjoy onsen and delicious food. Let's deepen the relationship between the two more than ever ♡ Let's take a look at the recommended inns.

“Yamashiro onsen” is the largest of the “Kaga onsen” and is also known as the place where Kutani ware was revived. With a long history of 1,300 years, it is a famous hot spring that was loved by literary figures such as Hokuoji Rosanjin, Izumi Kyoka, and Yosano Tekkan. Kosoyu, a recreation of a public bath from the Meiji era, and the atmosphere-rich townscape with its Kutani ware art museum and kiln ruins are perfect for sightseeing as well as a stroll. In addition, there are two temples and shrines enshrined in the rich greenery of Banshoen, which is also famous as a power spot.

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Beniya Mukayu is a quiet onsen inn with only 16 rooms, located on a hilltop surrounded by nature, about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from onsen Station. All rooms have an open-air bath facing the mountain garden. There are also stylish rooms with a bamboo-floored veranda and a moon-viewing platform, allowing you to spend quality time relaxing.

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The open-air bath on the terrace feels as if you are part of nature. The structure differs depending on the guest room, but all open-air baths are surrounded by trees and you can relax. "Mukayu", which is also the name of the inn, means "abundance in the empty". Exactly, the world as if it embodies it spreads. Your daily fatigue should slowly melt away.

For couples who want to be even more deeply pampered, we also recommend the herbal treatment at the spa "Entei Shiatsuin." This is a style that inherits the tradition of herbal blending that was practiced at Yakuoin Onsenji onsen in Yamashiro, and you can receive a custom-made treatment for two. Sometimes it's a luxury to stay in a cozy place like this.
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The cuisine is Kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Kaga. You can also enjoy fresh seafood such as the signature dish "Aigamo Tsumire Nabe", sweet shrimp, throat black, rock oysters in the summer, and snow crabs in the fall and winter. There are plenty of dinner plans, so it is recommended to visit again and again to enjoy seasonal dishes.

onsen Shikitei, located approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle from Kaga Onsen Station, is a long-established ryokan that opened ryokan predecessor in this area in the first year of the Meiji era. There are 8 types of guest rooms with open-air baths to suit your budget. Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is at 12pm, so you can stay in such a luxurious room for a long time.

The open-air bath offers a good view of Yamashiro's rich nature and a moderate sense of privacy. After enjoying the free-flowing onsen to your heart's content, cool down in a chair on the terrace. No matter where you are in the room, you can enjoy a relaxing stay with just the two of you.

Depending on the room you stay in, you can enjoy in-room dining or in private dining. The "Monthly Kaiseki" course, where you can choose your main dish, is a popular staple throughout the year. Other dishes available include Noto beef, blackthroat seaperch, and brand crab. This is a dinner that will satisfy even those who want to treat themselves to a little luxury on their anniversary trip.

After fully enjoying the time alone, head to the lounge with a luxurious atmosphere at night. Piano concerts are held here every night from 21:00, and you can also request memorable songs. Spending time snuggling up and listening to the beautiful tones of the piano is truly a treasure of the trip. It seems that you will be immersed in a romantic afterglow forever ♡

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onsen Station, is a long-established onsen ryokan that has continued as an inn where successive Maeda clan lords bathed. The "Gochin no Ma", which is related to the feudal lord, is a special guest room that was relocated with the layout from the feudal era. The bright vermilion walls color the entire room, creating a solemn atmosphere perfect for a stay such as an anniversary.

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The hot spring bath is a tranquil space overlooking the historic mountain garden built in the Kan'ei era. The deep green spreads out like a painting, and you can see the seasonal expressions of fresh green, autumn leaves, and snowscapes. It seems that you can spend a quiet and luxurious time while being filled with clear air. Since it is a semi-open-air bath, it has a sense of openness, but it is not affected by the weather, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content.

For two people who want to enjoy this inn in a more casual way, we recommend the modern Japanese-Western style room. It is a guest room that combines a Japanese-style room and a terrace with a semi-open-air bath, so you can feel the presence of nature up close no matter where you are. You can immerse yourself in a comfortable and open feeling even if you are staying indoors.

Dinner is a seasonal kaiseki dish made with seafood from the Sea of Japan and traditional Kaga vegetables. Also pay attention to the traditional crafts of Kutani ware and Yamanaka painted vessels. Both dinner and breakfast can be served in private dining places with chairs and tables, so please enjoy the meal comfortably with just the two of you.

onsen onsen Onsen Midori no Yado Manshokaku is located about 10 minutes by car from Kaga Onsen Station. Free pick-up service is available with advance reservation. A onsen inn with a focus on 100% hot springs, located in a place surrounded by lush greenery. The hot water of "onsen", which attracts "hot spring sommeliers", is not added or heated at all. You can enjoy onsen and forest bathing at the same time, and you will be able to get the ultimate peace of mind and body. Recommended for couples who want to relax in nature.

Of the 50 rooms, 21 have their own onsen bath. You'll be able to find a room that suits your taste, such as a room with an open-air bath made of black marble that gives off a rich atmosphere. The layout of the rooms varies, from Japanese-style rooms, living rooms, terraces, and more. There are plenty of places to relax, so there are endless ways to spend your time even if you're staying inside. You can enjoy your stay at your own pace.

This is the open-air bath of "Room 677 Kotoha." Not only the expansive view, but also the double effect of the high-quality spring water that even hot onsen sommeliers are convinced of will soothe both your body and mind. Each room has a different atmosphere, such as a rustic rock bath or a refreshingly scented cypress bath, so it's a good idea to choose a room based on the bath.

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Dinner is a kaiseki course where you can enjoy fresh seafood unique to Hokuriku and simple but delicious Kaga vegetables. From autumn to winter, a crab-filled plan will also appear. Among them, the most recommended plan is a luxurious taste of sashimi and grilled "Kano crab" with a blue tag, which is a proof of the finest brand crab. The extravagant seasonal flavors that you can't usually eat will satisfy both of you.

About 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from onsen Onsen Station, Yunokuni Tensho is a large onsen hotel with three different types of lodging buildings overlooking the onsen town of Yamashiro. A suite with an onsen spring bath at "Tensho no Yakata", which has rooms that are one rank higher, is perfect for a special trip for couples. A Japanese-Western style room with a wide open terrace, it is a space full of openness.

The open-air bath with its own hot spring source also has a great view. When the sun goes down, a calm night view spreads out, filling you with a sense of peace that is different from being in nature. It's fun to relax and chat on the terrace after taking a bath ♡

On the other hand, ``Hakuun no Yakata'', which has a variety of special rooms, also has nice rooms with open-air baths. The view is especially spectacular from the rooms on the top floor with their open-air baths. The private open-air bath allows you to relax and enjoy the view while soaking in the Shigaraki ware ceramic bath, and the spacious terrace is attractive. It looks like you can have a romantic time while looking at the night view.

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Dinner will vary depending on the room rank and the time of your stay. A once-in-a-lifetime gourmet meal will fill both your stomachs and your hearts.

onsen Mori no Sumika Restort & Spa is a stylish hotel with a modern Japanese atmosphere, located in a quiet forest about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Kaga Onsen Station. The most luxurious of the rooms with an open-air bath is the garden suite at Bettei Komorebi, which has only one room. A luxurious room with a private garden.

The open-air bath on the terrace facing the garden is just like a private spa. After soaking in the cypress bath, you can relax side by side on the outdoor sofa. If you snuggle up while being surrounded by the greenery of the garden, you will be healed deeply without saying much♡

In summer, there is also a night pool that is open seasonally. Not only can you relax by the pool, but it's also recommended to take a dip in the magically lit pool.

Opened 1300 years ago, “Yamanaka onsen” is a hot onsen area rich in nature with “Kakusenkei”, which is said to be the most beautiful valley in Hokuriku. A town of beautiful hot springs that even Matsuo Basho was fascinated by. Along the gorge, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll at the eye-catching “Ayatoribashi” and “Korogibashi” bridges, as well as the riverbed that is open for a limited time only.

Located about a 15-minute drive from onsen Station and standing on the banks of Kakusenkei, Yamanaka Onsen Hanamurasaki boasts a great view of the mountain stream from all guest rooms. The recommended room is the Comfort Suite, which comes with an open-air bath. It is as spacious as two regular rooms and also has a sauna. The luxurious mansion-like space is perfect for couples wanting to spend a special time together.

The open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs is the best location overlooking "Kakusenkei" below. The rich nature unique to Yamanaka onsen shows a beautiful face in every season. A feeling of openness that you wouldn't expect from a semi-open-air bath. It's nice to have a private feeling that you can put in without worrying about the eyes. In addition to the bath, there is also a low-temperature sauna and rain shower, so you can have a healing experience like a private spa.

meal are served at “Stay Dining Nihon,” which has an eye-catching modern design. The beautiful space, decorated with traditional crafts such as Echizen washi paper and Kaga mizuhiki, has an artistic atmosphere with soft light shining through. You can enjoy the feeling of dating while relaxing ♡

The "a la carte kaiseki" course allows you to freely combine about 50 different dishes to enjoy the essence of "Hanamurasaki." Since each person's order can be accommodated, such as "salt-grilled rosy seabass" or "fresh sashimi," it seems like fun to share the course menu that each person chose. Even gourmet couples will be very satisfied.

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`` onsen Miyako Wasure no Yado Korogiro'' is a small luxury inn with only 6 rooms, located at the foot of ``Korogi Bridge'', one of the most famous spots in Yamanaka onsen Station''. Recommended for couples are rooms with separate open-air baths. This is a large Japanese-Western room with a terrace with a nice view and a dining area with a sunken kotatsu. Perfect for enjoying the luxury of doing nothing.

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The open-air bath is casually blindfolded by a hedge, giving you perfect privacy. There is also a space where you can relax after taking a bath, where you can enjoy a leisurely conversation while gazing at the beauty of the valley below. It seems that you will be deeply healed in a calm time.

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After warming up in the hot onsen, take a walk along the valley. The splendid Japanese cypress “Cricket Bridge” is right in front of ryokan. Its beautiful appearance colors "Kakusenkei". The time we walked together should be a wonderful memory♡

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meal are in-room dining which is great for couples. You can taste the fresh seafood that the owner, who worked as a chef for many years, has won by himself. In the fall and winter, you can also see high-class menus such as a full course of branded crab with tags that can only be delivered directly from the fishing port.

About 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from onsen Station (reservation required), Yamanaka onsen Kocho is a long-established ryokan with a sense of luxury perfect for special occasions. In particular, the "Special Room Jurakudai", where you can rent out a two-story shoin-zukuri, is the most luxurious room in ryokan. You can experience the luxurious feeling of staying in a villa of a famous family.

Jurakudai's open-air bath is attractive because of its rustic rock bath-like structure. Surrounded by a large private garden, you can share the open feeling of a large communal bath for two. It seems that you can enter while enjoying the conversation without worrying about the surroundings.

On the other hand, for casual trips, we also recommend the guest room with an open-air bath facing Kakusenkei, Korogi. There is also a stylish terrace in the garden, perfect for relaxing after a bath while listening to the murmuring of the river. This room is filled with the best of both Japanese and Western styles.

Dinner is a colorful kaiseki meal that respects the traditions of Kaga cuisine. Dishes made with high-quality ingredients such as Noto beef and Kano crab are served on beautiful tableware such as "Kutani ware" and "Yamanaka lacquerware." As in-room dining, you can relax and enjoy the delicious food.

Kaga onsen, where the remnants of a long history and culture remain, is the perfect place for couples who want to enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath. When you want to talk slowly, how about spending a luxurious time staying in a room with a nice open-air bath? I'm sure the relationship between the two will deepen more than ever before ♡