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ONSENThe jewel in Kaga’s crown

Yamanaka lacquerware, one of traditional crafts in Japan

CRAFTSTwo of Japan's most graceful crafts

TOWNSHistorical and slow living towns

LANDSCAPEThe best of land and sea

GASTRONOMYBlessed by ocean and mountains

SEASONSFour distinct rhythms of Japanese life

INSPIRE ME

The region has so much to offer, whatever your desires and whatever the season! Let’s get inspired by Kaga!

A drive to Eiheiji Temple

A Journey to the Origin of Zen in Japan

One of the most convenient ways to explore the local area is to rent a car on arrival at Kaga Onsen station. Aside from the pleasuRead more...

The Sea of Japan, the shipping route of Kitamaebune.

A Road Trip to the Coast

Arriving at the main railway station of the Kaga City area (Kaga Onsen station), you will find several car rental agencies nearby.Read more...

Enjoy Temple and Shrine Hopping

Yamanoshita Temples Area

Once a castle residence for the cadet branch of the Kaga clan (today's Kanazawa), Daishoji is a place flush with history and tradiRead more...

The Beauty of Woodturning, A Craft Experience at mokume.

Yamanaka Lacquerware Craftsmen

Located in Yamanaka Onsen in a workshop named mokume, Mr. Sato is a craftsman with a passion for his profession. Renowned for its Read more...

See Geisha Singing and Dancing

Yamanaka-za Theatre

Surrounded by the serenity of the mountains, Yamanaka Onsen boasts more than a 1300-year history as a hot spring town that has nurRead more...

Where is the Kaga City area?

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Kaga City are is located in the centre of Japan

Outline of the Area

A well-trodden tourist route in Japan is the one between Tokyo, Shirakawa-go and Kyoto. Conveniently set midway along the 'Golden Route' is the Kaga City area, famous mainly among the Japanese for its wealth of onsen (hot springs). Never far from a mountain or the sea, it is blessed equally with a great diversity of natural landscapes and culture that has recently started to draw more and more visitors each year.

Characteristics of Each Region

The Kaga City area is comprised of five regions: Yamanaka Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, Katayamazu Onsen, Hashitate and Daishoji. Steeped in nature and history, the three onsen towns receive many tourists from home and abroad. Hashitate and Daishoji are peaceful residential areas. The former is a small port town once home to a group of seafaring merchants known as the Kitamaebune shipowners, and the latter is a charming castle town dotted with temples.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Let’s get inspired by the 5 regions of Kaga using the TRIP NAVIGATOR in KAGA, with our recommended routes, and custom your own tour!