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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!

The Region’s Leading Kutani-yaki Pottery

Suda Seika Kiln

Suda Seika is a charming gallery and shop associated with a lineage of Kutani-yaki (Kutani porcelain) artists active in Yamashiro Read more...

A Wealthy Kitamaebune Shipowner’s Residence

Zorokuen

The Kitamaebune were merchant ships that once travelled across the Sea of Japan. The town of Hashitate was home to some of the weaRead more...

‘The King of Overglaze Porcelain’….

Kutani-yaki Porcelain

…is the title often given to the traditional Japanese porcelain otherwise known as Kutani-yaki. The name refers to both theRead 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...

Come to Understand the Development of Kutani-yaki

Kutani-yaki Kiln Museum

Kutani-yaki (Kutani porcelain) originated in the Kaga City area during the 17th century. Featuring vivid colours and innovative paRead 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...

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

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!