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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!

Landmarks of Times Past

Enuma Shrine, Choryutei

Daishoji was once a thriving castle town and part of the southern branch of the Kaga clan (today’s Kanazawa). The lords erected Read more...

A Coastal Retreat with a Rich History

Hashitate

On a section of Hokuriku’s rolling coastline perches the charming fishing village of Hashitate. From its port, the Sea of Japan Read more...

Wander Into the Green

Kakusenkei Gorge

While the Kaga City area has three historic hot spring towns, Yamanaka Onsen has always been loved by many for its enchanting landRead more...

Steeped in Tradition

Kaga Bōcha Tea Specialists

Rooted in Ishikawa’s tea culture dating back to the beginning of the Edo period, the traditional tea manufacturer Maruhachi Read more...

An old building preserved in a nice comdition is changed as a museum for Japanese poet Matsuo Basho.

Dedicated to the Most Famous Haiku Poet

Basho no Yakata

Three minutes on foot from the centre of Yamanaka Onsen, this quiet facility celebrates the brief visit of MATSUO Basho (1644-1694Read 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.

Getting around KAGA