English
Starting from Kaga Onsen Station,
it visits sightseeing spots
around Kaga Onsen-kyo.
The information that is listed may change depending on the circumstances.
Please confirm the latest information with the corresponding establishment or business before use.
Starting from Kaga Onsen Station, it makes a circuit of the sightseeing spots around Kaga Onsen-kyo. There are 3 routes available, starting from JR Kaga Onsen Station, that will take you to the best spots in Kaga Onsen.Choose your favorite destination and enjoy making your own unique trip.
BTickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information Center located inside JR Kaga Onsen Station or onboard a CanBus train.
Some facilities offer special offers with the ticket!
【Mountain Tour】
Sightseeing, Nearby Strolls（1 hours 10 minutes）
Sightseeing ・ Experiences（1 hours 39 minutes）
【Seaside Tour】
Experience ・ Shopping（（1 hours 20 minutes）
Indoor Tour（35 minutes）
On Foot: Sightseeing, Nearby Strolls, Lunch（1 hours 20 minutes）
| Fare |
Children (elementary school): Half price
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| Sales Locations |
You can buy tickets on the bus when you board.
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| Sea Route |
1 hour and 14 minutes |
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| Mountain Route |
Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (1 hour 21 minutes via Maruhachi Seichajo Advance Bus) |
| Komatsu Airport Line |
One way approx. 30 - 40 minutes |
Closed: No scheduled closures
Admission: Free
Closed: The museum is closed on Tuesdays (except national holidays, when it is open) *There are temporary closures for exhibition changes, closed December 30th ~ January 1st
Admission: Fees vary depending on the content of special exhibitions
Sugo Ishibe Shrine is an ancient shrine with a history spanning 1,400 years.
Entrance fee: 400 JPY
Closed: Open every day
Entrance fee: 500 JPY
Closed: Open every day
Closed: Mondays (excluding holidays)
Admission: Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free
Closed: Tuesdays (excluding holidays) and 12/30-1/1
Admission: Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under: Free
(Reservation required)
Closed: Open every day (There are special holidays.)
Admission: Adults: ¥300 - Elementary school students and younger: ¥200 - Infants (3 years old and younger): Free
(Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Closed: Open every day
Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free
Closed:Inquire about Wednesdays, which could be a day off and Year-end and New Year Holidays
Admission: Free
Closed: Open every day (may be closed as necessary)
Admission: Adults: 400 JPY, Children: 200 JPY
Closed: Open every day
Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free
Nearby, there are two seafood shops and many restaurants.
*You may not observe auctions, etc. Thank you for your understanding.
Located in Echizen Kaga Kaigan Quasi-national Park, this cape features a rugged coastline and sheer cliffs.
This small pond is located on the ancient Genpei battlefield where the Heike and Kiso Yoshinaka armies were defeated in the Battle of Kutsukara in 1183.
Closed: Wednesdays (excluding holidays)
Admission: Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free
Located in the center of town on the shores of Lake Shibayama, it is connected to Ukimi-do Temple.
Closed: Open every day (may be closed as necessary)
Bath Admission: Adults: 490 JPY
Closed: No scheduled closures
Admission: Free
Admission: Free
Closed: Open every day
Closed: Open every day
Admission: Free
Closed: New Year holiday period
Admission: Free
Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (Moved to the next day if this falls on a national holiday)
Bath Admission: Adults: 490 JPY
Closed: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (Moved to the next day if this falls on a national holiday)
Bath Admission: Adults: 490 JPY
Closed: Open every day (may be closed as necessary)
Admission: Free
*Please see the details page for information on fees for regularly scheduled performances.
Closed: Wednesdays (Open for holidays and New Year)
Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free
Closed: Every 4th Wednesday from 6:00-12:00
Bath Admission: Adults: 490 JPY
Closed: Every 4th Wednesday from 6:00-12:00
Bath Admission: Adults: 500 JPY
Closed: Wednesdays (Open for holidays)
Closed: Tuesdays (Open for holidays and New Year)
Admission: Adults: 350 JPY, High School and under: Free
*Fee required for experience workshops/Disabled and senior discounts available
Closed: Open every day
Entrance fee: Adults: 600 JPY, Children: 300 JPY
*Disabled discount available
Closed: Thursdays (Open on holidays.)
Admission: Adults: 550 JPY, Junior high school and high school: 440 JPY, Children (age 4 and older): 330 JPY
Closed: Tuesday
Bath Admission: Adults 470yen, children (elementary school students) 130yen, toddlers 50 yen
Closed: Wednesdays (Open on holidays.) , Open every day in August , 12/26-12/31
Admission: Adults (high school and older): 1,200 JPY, Children: 600 JPY
*Disabled and senior discounts available
Closed: Year-end and New Year Holidays
Admission: Free
Closed: Wednesdays (or the following day if a holiday)
Admission: Free
Closed: Open every day (may be closed as necessary)
Bath Admission: Adults: 490 JPY
Located in the center of town on the shores of Lake Shibayama, it is connected to Ukimi-do Temple.
Closed: Wednesdays (excluding holidays)
Admission: Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free
This small pond is located on the ancient Genpei battlefield where the Heike and Kiso Yoshinaka armies were defeated in the Battle of Kutsukara in 1183.
Closed:Open year-round *New Year's holidays (Dec. 29th to Jan. 3rd)
Admission: Free (fees are charged for some simulation devices)
Hokuriku’s main gateway for air travel, providing regular service on six domestic airlines and three international airlines.
*Please confirm the latest information with the corresponding establishment or business before use.
The official Kaga Onsen tourist website is packed with information on everything from hot spring resorts established 1,300 years ago to spots that are popular on Japanese social media! Check out the walking maps and sightseeing brochures for a convenient way to explore the town!
English brochures are also available!
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With a selection of fine Kaga sweets, Japanese seafood, and traditional Kaga handicrafts, it is great for souvenirs, and you can also enjoy painting Kutaniyaki ceramics and pottery molding on a pottery wheel. You can find all off Kaga’s specialty products under one roof.
| Closed | No scheduled closures |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
| Experiences | Paint Kutaniyaki ceramics, Mold pottery on a pottery wheel |
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With a selection of fine Kaga sweets, Japanese seafood, and traditional Kaga handicrafts, it is great for souvenirs, and you can also enjoy painting Kutaniyaki ceramics and pottery molding on a pottery wheel. You can find all off Kaga’s specialty products under one roof.
| Closed | No scheduled closures |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
| Experiences | Paint Kutaniyaki ceramics, Mold pottery on a pottery wheel |
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Katanokamo Pond is a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention, and it is one of the largest wintering grounds for wild ducks in western Japan. There are always rangers on duty at the observation, so you can easily ask questions, making it a good place for families and beginner birdwatchers to enjoy. The season for watching wild ducks is in fall and winter, but there are events for enjoying the wetlands in summer as well.
| Telephone | 0761-72-2200 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Adults: 350 JPY, 75 or older: 170JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free |
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Enjoy fruit picking all-year-round. Experience the fun of picking and the deliciousness in every bite. Other activities include barbecue and park golf for all-day fun.
| Telephone | 0761-72-1800 |
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| Closed | Inquire about Wednesdays, which could be a day off and Year-end and New Year Holidays |
| Admission | Free (Reservations are required for strawberry and blueberry-picking) |
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The Edo-period residence of a Kitamaebune ship captain and the Japanese garden are open to the public. There is also a tea room where you can enjoy the view of wild plants and flowers. Experience the way of life of the captain of a kitamaebune ship in the olden days. There is also a shop that sells antique artwork.
| Telephone | 0761-75-2003 |
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| Closed | Open every day (may be closed as necessary) |
| Admission | Adults: 400 JPY, Children: 200 JPY |
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Inside the grand home of a kitamaebune ship captain built in 1876, there are exhibits of boat models, ship chests, sailing equipment, and a variety of materials used in daily life during that period. The building was designated a cultural property by the city of Kaga.
| Telephone | 0761-75-1250 |
|---|---|
| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free |
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A fishing port that is a symbol of Minami Kaga, there are many restaurants and seafood shops nearby. Recommended for lunch or a pleasant stroll.
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Located in Echizen Kaga Kaigan Quasi-national Park, this cape features a rugged coastline and sheer cliffs. Legend tells that a nun threw herself into the sea to pray for Yoshitsune’s safe escape. It is connected to the service area on the highway bound for Kanazawa, and there is a highway bus stop nearby.
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This small pond is located on the ancient Genpei battlefield where the Heike and Kiso Yoshinaka armies were defeated in the Battle of Kutsukara in 1183.
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This facility explains the wonders of snow and ice, along with the achievement and experiments of the snow scientist who said, “Snow is letters sent from heaven.”
| Telephone | 0761-75-3323 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (excluding holidays) |
| Admission | Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free |
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Located in the center of the hot spring quarter by the shores of Lake Shibayama, it is connected by a pier to Ukimi-do Temple, associated with the legend of the dragon king. Pleasure boats for lake cruises dock here, and you can enjoy the scenery of the Lake Shibayama fountain and the Hakusan mountains.
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The glass-walled building on the shores of Lake Shibayama was designed by the internationally-renowned architect Yoshio Taniguchi. Enjoy the Katanoyu bath with lake view, and the Morinoyu bath with a garden view. In the cafe on the second floor, you can try sweets made with Kaga specialty ingredients, and take in a sweeping view of the lake from the terrace.
| Telephone | 0761-74-0550 |
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| Closed | Open every day (may be closed as necessary) |
| Admission | Adults: 490 JPY |
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We have many works by artists associated with Kaga City, which we introduce at exhibitions such as museum masterpiece exhibitions.
The museum also serves as a place for the city's residents to conduct artistic and cultural activities, and we hold all sorts of exhibitions throughout the year.
| Closed | The museum is closed on Tuesdays (except national holidays, when it is open) *There are temporary closures for exhibition changes, closed December 30th ~ January 1st |
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| Admission | Fees vary depending on the content of special exhibitions |
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The largest ceramics specialty store in Hokuriku, it offers a wide selection of Ishikawa specialty products and Kutaniyaki ceramics. Living national treasure exhibition. In the experience corner, you can try using a potter’s wheel and painting ceramics. Try making your very own unique dish.
| Telephone | 0761-77-2121 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Free |
| Experiences | Pottery-making Ceramics-painting |
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This ceramics workshop makes hand-painted modern ceramics for everyday use. There are also classic works acquired by the Crown Prince, and replicas of the works of Rosanjin. Explore the selection of more than 300 varieties of dishes at your leisure with the lush green garden at your back.
| Telephone | 0761-76-0227 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Free |
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You can learn about the history and manufacturing process of Yamanaka lacquerware, and view the works of Ryozo Kawakita, a living natural treasure. It also sells ceramics at low prices you can only get direct from the source.
| Telephone | 0761-78-0305 |
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| Closed | New Year holiday period |
| Admission | Free |
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You can bathe in Kiku no Yu, a famous hot spring praised by the poet Basho, and view the collection of exquisite Yamanaka lacquerware. Enjoy the foot bath or a stroll down Yamanaka Onsen’s Yuge Kaido Street.
| Telephone | 0761-78-5523 |
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| Closed | 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (Moved to the next day if this falls on a national holiday) |
| Bath Admission | Adults: 490 JPY |
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You can bathe in Kiku no Yu, a famous hot spring praised by the poet Basho, and view the collection of exquisite Yamanaka lacquerware. Enjoy the foot bath or a stroll down Yamanaka Onsen’s Yuge Kaido Street.
| Telephone | 0761-78-5523 |
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| Closed | 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month (Moved to the next day if this falls on a national holiday) |
| Bath Admission | Adults: 490 JPY |
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You can bathe in Kiku no Yu, a famous hot spring praised by the poet Basho, and view the collection of exquisite Yamanaka lacquerware. Regular performances of the “Yamanaka-suji Shiki no Mai” are held on weekends and holidays. Enjoy the foot bath or a stroll down Yamanaka Onsen’s Yuge Kaido Street.
| Telephone | 0761-78-5523 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Performance Admission | Adults: 700 JPY |
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In 1915, the young woodcarver Fukuda Taikan (later known as Kitaoji Rosanjin) stayed in this home, developing a friendship with the patrons of Yunogawa while carving signboards. There are also regularly scheduled exhibitions. Discounts are available for groups and seniors.
| Telephone | 0761-77-7111 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (Open for holidays) |
| Admission | Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under/Disabled: Free |
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The Soyu bath is a modern public bath frequented by locals. There is also a foot bath nearby.
| Telephone | 0761-76-0144 |
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| Closed | 6:00-12:00 on the 4th Wednesday of every month |
| Bath Admission | Adults: 490 JPY |
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The Soyu bath is a modern public bath frequented by locals. Experience a refreshing hot spring bath in the Ko-Soyu, a faithfully restored Meiji-period public bath. There is also a foot bath nearby.
| Telephone | 0761-76-0144 |
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| Closed | 6:00-12:00 on the 4th Wednesday of every month |
| Bath Admission | Adults: 500 JPY |
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There is a tea shop and gift shop, and you can also get information about the area!
| Telephone | 0761-77-8270 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (excluding holidays) |
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In addition to the remains of the Kutaniyaki Kiln (a nationally-designated historic site), this facility also has the oldest surviving Kutaniyaki climbing kiln and an exhibit of a restored old kiln (both designated important cultural properties by the city of Kaga). You can also experience ceramics painting and throwing a pot on the wheel, and there are popular exhibitions about the Kutani revival four times a year.
| Telephone | 0761-77-0020 |
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| Closed | Tuesdays and 12/31-1/1 (Open if Tuesday is a holiday) |
| Admission | Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under: Free |
| Experiences | Mold pottery on a pottery wheel (Kutaniyaki), Paint ceramics with traditional Japanese paints in “5 Kutani colors” |
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Founded by the priest Taicho in 717, this sacred place has caves which symbolize the cycle of the reincarnation. You can pray here to be reborn anew.
| Telephone | 0761-65-2111 |
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| Closed | None |
| Entrance fee | Entrance fee: Adults: 600 JPY, Children: 300 JPY, disabled discount available |
| Experiences | Sutra-writing |
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These gorgeous Edo and Meiji-period Hokuriku private homes were rebuilt complete with traditional thatched roofs. There are 11 buildings you can experience, and there are more than 50 traditional crafting workshops to enjoy.
| Telephone | 0761-65-3456 |
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| Closed | Thursdays (Open on holidays.) |
| Admission | Adults: 550 JPY, Junior high school and high school: 440 JPY, Children (age 4 and older): 330 JPY |
| Experiences | Experience over 50 traditional handicrafts |
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Founded by the priest Taicho in 717, this sacred place has caves which symbolize the cycle of the reincarnation. You can pray here to be reborn anew.
| Telephone | 0761-65-2111 |
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| Closed | None |
| Entrance fee | Entrance fee: Adults: 600 JPY, Children: 300 JPY, disabled discount available |
| Experiences | Sutra-writing |
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These gorgeous Edo and Meiji-period Hokuriku private homes were rebuilt complete with traditional thatched roofs. There are 11 buildings you can experience, and there are more than 50 traditional crafting workshops to enjoy.
| Telephone | 0761-65-3456 |
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| Closed | Thursdays (There are special holidays.) |
| Admission | Adults: 550 JPY, Junior high school and high school: 440 JPY, Children (age 4 and older): 330 JPY |
| Experiences | Experience over 50 traditional handicrafts |
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Awazu Onsen Soyu bath is colorless, transparent, and smooth on the skin. It is a sodium sulfate and chloride-type spring (hypotonic, alkalescent, and high-temperature water) and is apparently effective at alleviating nerve pain, muscle pain, skin diseases, and so on.
| Telephone | 0761-65-1120 |
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| Closed | Tuesday |
| Bath Admission | Adults 470yen, children (elementary school students) 130yen, toddlers 50 yen |
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There are permanent exhibits of 500 unique and distinctive vehicles, including both famous and popular cars that survived the changing times.
| Telephone | 0761-43-4343 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (Open on holidays.) , Open every day in August , 12/26-12/31 |
| Admission | Adults (high school and older): 1,200 JPY, Children: 600 JPY, disabled and senior discounts available |
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Kenko Land offers a variety of baths to enjoy, including the popular carbonate spring baths and tub baths. Also equipped with ganbanyoku stone sauna facilities. There is a restaurant serving western and Japanese cuisine, as well as dishes like Indian curry.
| Telephone | 0761-74-0126 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Fees | Adults: 700 JPY, Children: 350 JPY |
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Local sake shaped by the harsh climate of Hokuriku. Using sake-brewing techniques refined since the company’s founding, the veteran Noto-school chief brewer devotes his heart and soul to creating an exquisite flavor that has made it a renowned premium sake that relaxes both mind and body. The museum offers sake-tasting.
| Telephone | 0761-74-0602 |
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| Closed | Year-end and New Year Holidays |
| Admission | Free |
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Iburihashi prospered as an inn town during the era of clan rule, and it is famous for its unusual Guzu Matsuri festival (late August). It is a 13-minute walk from the Hashimoto Sake Brewery to Sabo Misho. The area called Iburihashi is home to the Kaga Bocha tea factory and Joshoji Temple, associated with Rennyo Shonin.
| Telephone | 0761-74-2425 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (or the following day if a holiday) |
| Admission | Free |
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Sugo Ishibe Shrine is an ancient shrine with a history spanning 1,400 years. The "Gogan Shinji" ritual, held on February 10th every year, is commonly known as the Takewari Festival, and is a spectacular ritual where young people break hundreds of green bamboos. During the summer festival "Tenjinko" (July 24th to 26th), a special ritual of purification is held every day, and a rare children's dance called "Butterfly Dance" is performed.
| Telephone | 0761-72-0412 |
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| Closed | Open year-round |
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Family temple of the Daishoji clan leaders. It holds the graves of many historic clan leaders. Famous for its fall foliage, the peak time for viewing in early September.
| Telephone | 0761-72-1104 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Entrance fee | 400 JPY |
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The family temple of the Yamaguchi Genba, former lord of Daishoji Castle, the poet Basho and his apprentice Sora stayed here during the journey recorded in Oku no Hosomichi. Statues of 500 arhats are enshrined in the annex.
| Telephone | 0761-72-1164 |
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| Closed | Open every day |
| Entrance fee | 500 JPY |
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A museum specializing in Kutaniyaki ceramics, with exhibition halls for each of the three traditional styles. The tearoom on the second floor displays and sells works by modern artists. Relax and enjoy the view of the garden.
| Telephone | 0761-72-7466 |
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| Closed | Mondays (excluding holidays) |
| Admission | Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free |
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Enjoy a cup of tea at the cafe with an outdoor terrace.
| Telephone | 0761-72-3313 |
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| Closed | Tuesdays (excluding holidays), contact in advance for New Year holiday period 12/30-1/1 |
| Admission | Adults: 350 JPY, High school and under: Free |
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| Telephone | 0761-72-0551 |
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| Closed | Reservation required |
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A rabbit theme park based on the legend of the moon rabbit. In addition to the main plaza where you can pet the rabbits, there are also popular shops that sell rabbit goods and sweets, and a restaurant area offering a wide variety of foods.
| Telephone | 0761-73-8116 |
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| Closed | Open every day (There are special holidays.) |
| Admission | Adults: ¥300 - Elementary school students and younger: ¥200 - Infants (3 years old and younger): Free (Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.) |
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A museum which presents the legends and sacred treasures associated with Rennyo Shonin, a great hero of Hokuriku. A narrator will provide informative commentary. The adjoining cafe and gift shop Hookaku (free admission) offers a fantastic view of Kajima no Mori nature preserve on Lake Kitagawa. There is also a popular experience workshop where you can make prayer beads.
| Telephone | 0776-75-2200 |
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| Closed | First and third Tuesday and Year-end and New Year Holidays |
| Admission | Rennyo Hall (museum): Single Adults: 500 JPY, Adult Groups (20 or older): 400 JPY, Elementary and junior high school: 400 JPY, Under elementary school age: Free |
| Experiences | Make prayer beads (1,600 JPY, reservation required) Sutra-writing (from 500 JPY) |
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A unique facility located on the border of Ishikawa and Fukui Prefectures. Inside, you can see information about the history of Echizen Kaga and sightseeing. Taking a commemorative photo astride the border of the prefectures is also recommended.
| Telephone | 0776-75-1705 |
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| Closed | Tuesdays (excluding holidays, closed on the following weekday), New Year holiday period |
| Admission | Free |
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This cultural exchange center is housed in a former wood-frame elementary school.
| Telephone | 0761-73-8812 |
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| Closed | Wednesdays (or the following day if a holiday) and Year-end and New Year Holidays |
| Admission | Free |
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Located in the center of the hot spring quarter by the shores of Lake Shibayama, it is connected by a pier to Ukimi-do Temple, associated with the legend of the dragon king. Pleasure boats for lake cruises dock here, and you can enjoy the scenery of the Lake Shibayama fountain and the Hakusan mountains.
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The glass-walled building on the shores of Lake Shibayama was designed by the internationally-renowned architect Yoshio Taniguchi. Enjoy the Katanoyu bath with lake view, and the Morinoyu bath with a garden view. In the cafe on the second floor, you can try sweets made with Kaga specialty ingredients, and take in a sweeping view of the lake from the terrace.
| Telephone | 0761-74-0550 |
|---|---|
| Closed | Open every day (may be closed as necessary) |
| Admission | Adults: 490 JPY |
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This small pond is located on the ancient Genpei battlefield where the Heike and Kiso Yoshinaka armies were defeated in the Battle of Kutsukara in 1183.
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This facility explains the wonders of snow and ice, along with the achievement and experiments of the snow scientist who said, “Snow is letters sent from heaven.”
| Telephone | 0761-75-3323 |
|---|---|
| Closed | Wednesdays (excluding holidays) |
| Admission | Adults: 560 JPY, High school and under: Free |
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This is the only aviation museum on the Sea of Japan coast, where 17 aircraft, from jet fighters to small aircraft, are on display. There is also a YS-11 that was actually used by All Nippon Airways and a basic simulator. Visitors can play on one of the largest airplane-shaped playgrounds in Japan without having to worry about the weather.
| Telephone | 0761-23-4811 |
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| Closed | Open year-round *New Year's holidays (Dec. 29th to Jan. 3rd) |
| Admission | Free (fees are charged for some simulation devices) |
| Experiences | Flight simulator (pilot experience) |
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Komatsu Airport is the gateway to Hokuriku by air, providing regular flights on six domestic airlines and three international airlines. The passenger terminal also has gift shops that carry a wide selection of Hokuriku specialty products, including handicrafts such as Kutaniyaki ceramics, lacquerware, and gold leaf, as well as fine confection, delicacies, sushi, and local sake. There are also a number of eateries and restaurants, allowing you to relax until your flight departs.
