Craftsmen of Wagashi, Traditional Confections
When walking the backstreets of Yamanaka Onsen one can find a lot of hidden gems. Shops and restaurants, old and new, catering to Read more...
Soryokan
Soryokan used to be a part of a larger residence that belonged to KUBO Hikobei, one of the wealthiest Kitamaebune shipowners, whosRead more...
Yamashiro Onsen Soyu and Ko-soyu Public Bathhouse
Historically, Japanese hot spring towns were developed with public bathhouses at the centre. In the Hokuriku dialect, the public bRead more...
Rosanjin’s Cottage, 'Iroha Soan'
The renowned artist KITAOJI Rosanjin (1835-1959) was a master calligrapher, woodcarver, and ceramicist. His works have been exhibiRead more...
Saké-ist, a specialist of Nihonshu
Passing the main street of Yamanaka Onsen at night, one soon leaves behind the beautifully lit up the Soyu Kiku-no-yu and finds onRead more...
Old Townscape
During the Edo period (1603-1868) the Daishoji Domain (today’s Kaga City area) thrived as one of the Maeda clan’s cadet branchRead more...