Must-see attractions in Kaga

1. Kaga is a city located in the southwest of Ishikawa Prefecture, bordering Fukui Prefecture, between the Sea of Japan and Mount Haku. 2. Kaga has many attractions worth visiting. Here are some recommendations: Hot Springs 3. Yamashiro Onsen: Located in the center of Kaga Onsen Village, its history dates back to before the 13th century, and it is known as the "Onsen Town Corridor." Centered around a public bathhouse called "Sō-yu," it is home to many century-old inns decorated with red lattice windows. 4. Awazu Onsen: The oldest hot spring town in Kaga Onsen Village, founded by the founder of Mount Haku, Master Taicho, in the 13th century. Its hot spring water is colorless, transparent, and smooth to the touch. It is a sodium sulfide hot spring, known as the "Hot Spring of Beautiful Women." 5. Katayamazu Onsen: Located on the shores of Lake Shibayama, the lake changes color seven times a day. On clear days, you can see the Hakusan mountain range, and in winter, there are Siberian migratory birds. The area is also famous for its unique culture, including Yamanaka lacquerware. 6. Yamanaka Onsen: Named after Yamanaka Yakushi, one of Japan's three Yakushi temples, it is surrounded by the Minashi River, Mount Yakushi, and Mount Higashi. Numerous hotels and inns are located along the Daishoji River Valley, and it is close to Tsurukame-kyo Gorge, offering beautiful scenery in all four seasons. 7. Culture and Art - Ishikawa Prefectural Kutaniyaki Art Museum: The museum displays various styles of Kutaniyaki porcelain, such as "Aode" (blue and white), "Saishiki" (colored painting), and "Saiji" (colored porcelain). It also houses a collection of about 200 famous antique Kutaniyaki pieces from art museums across the country. Visitors can also experience a simulated painting activity. 8. Ukichiro Nakaya Museum of Snow and Ice: Ukichiro Nakaya, the "Snow Doctor" who created the world's first artificial snow, was born here. The museum introduces Dr. Nakaya's life and achievements and allows visitors to learn and experience the wonders of snow and ice.