Travel Tips & Guides

Just 5 minutes by car from Yamanaka Onsen in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Kayano Giant Cedar is over 2,300 years old and 54 meters tall. This national natural monument stands in a quiet village—a hidden power spot away from the crowds. Learn how to get there and how to enjoy it with the hot spring town.

Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen is a must-visit day trip from Kanazawa. This traditional Japanese villa is where Emperor Showa once stayed. See rare Kinkarakawakami wallpaper, a moss garden with 20+ varieties, and authentic Japanese craftsmanship.

Discover Yuge Kaido, the main street of Yamanaka Onsen in Ishikawa. This walking guide features traditional crafts like lacquerware, local sake bars in renovated old houses, and essential bus access and launderette information for tourists.

Visit Kiku no Yu, Yamanaka Onsen's 1,300-year-old public bathhouse in Ishikawa. Learn about the healing waters, unique separate buildings, onsen etiquette, and how to make onsen eggs. Entry ¥500.

Discover Kakusenkei Gorge's seasonal riverside terrace (kawadoko) in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa. Enjoy riverside dining, scenic walking trails, and three unique bridges from April to November.

Explore the three iconic bridges of Kakusenkei Gorge in Yamanaka Onsen: Kurotani Bridge (historic stone arch), Ayatori Bridge (modern S-shaped design), and Korogi Bridge (traditional cypress). Complete walking guide with access info.

Yamanaka Onsen Guide: Kakusenkei Gorge, Kiku-no-yu Public Bath: Hot Spring Town in Kaga

How to get to Kaga Onsen and Yamanaka Onsen from Tokyo. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen for a direct 3-hour ride. Includes bus information from Kaga Onsen Station to Yamanaka Onsen.

Japan train guide to Limited Express Azusa from Shinjuku to Matsumoto in 2.5 hours. Learn ticket booking, Japan Rail Pass usage, onboard facilities and access to Kiso Valley via Shiojiri Station.