An exceptional natural hot spring flowing straight from the source, with 800 years of history and spectacular views of Kakusenkei
Ishikawa Kaga City
"Shirasagiyu Tawaraya" is a hot spring ryokan in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This long-established inn dates back to the Kamakura period, and its riverside open-air baths along Kakusenkei let you fully enjoy natural hot spring water flowing straight from the source, abundant in quantity and clear and colorless, while listening to the murmuring of the stream and the sound of flowing water. The public bath, Kajika, has been renewed with a modern design featuring a sauna and a semi-open-air bath, and from the beautifully grained sauna room, you can take your time sweating while gazing through the windows at the spectacular view of the river valley. There are also luxurious special guest rooms equipped with a sauna, cold plunge bath, and open-air bath with natural hot spring water, offering the ultimate totonou experience that blends historic hot springs with an authentic sauna.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A large public bath where you can fully enjoy a famous spring cherished since the Kamakura period. Through the large glass windows, you can take in the beauty of the Kakusenkei gorge up close, and the abundant, clear, soft natural hot spring water can be enjoyed lavishly as 100% free-flowing water. Its feel on the skin is exceptionally smooth, offering an exquisite bath that warms you from the core of your body.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An atmospheric private bath surrounded by the scenery of a lush forest. You can luxuriate in smooth water from the inn's own hot spring source as free-flowing water in a private space, offering a lavish setting for a special moment of quiet and relaxation.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private open-air bath with water flowing directly from the source, provided in a luxurious special guest room equipped with a sauna and cold plunge bath. Free from interruption, you can enjoy the abundant Yamanaka hot spring water all to yourself whenever you like during your stay, offering the highest level of private bathing comfort.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity12people
A clean, spacious three-tiered seating area made of beautiful wood, where you can enjoy a luxurious sauna session surrounded by the scent of wood. From the sauna room windows, the rich natural scenery of the famous Kakusenkei stretches out before you, allowing you to warm up slowly while admiring the changing seasons in this premium setup.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A public bath cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. The deep tub is filled with cold water, allowing you to immerse yourself up to your neck and cool down all at once after heating up in the sauna. The clear cold water provides excellent refreshment, making this a comfortable facility that leads naturally to outdoor air bathing in the semi-open-air area.
Closed Days: None
〒922-0114 2-1 H, Yamanaka Onsen Higashimachi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn moreAn exceptional natural hot spring flowing straight from the source, with 800 years of history and spectacular views of Kakusenkei
Ishikawa Kaga City
"Shirasagiyu Tawaraya" is a hot spring ryokan in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This long-established inn dates back to the Kamakura period, and its riverside open-air baths along Kakusenkei let you fully enjoy natural hot spring water flowing straight from the source, abundant in quantity and clear and colorless, while listening to the murmuring of the stream and the sound of flowing water. The public bath, Kajika, has been renewed with a modern design featuring a sauna and a semi-open-air bath, and from the beautifully grained sauna room, you can take your time sweating while gazing through the windows at the spectacular view of the river valley. There are also luxurious special guest rooms equipped with a sauna, cold plunge bath, and open-air bath with natural hot spring water, offering the ultimate totonou experience that blends historic hot springs with an authentic sauna.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A large public bath where you can fully enjoy a famous spring cherished since the Kamakura period. Through the large glass windows, you can take in the beauty of the Kakusenkei gorge up close, and the abundant, clear, soft natural hot spring water can be enjoyed lavishly as 100% free-flowing water. Its feel on the skin is exceptionally smooth, offering an exquisite bath that warms you from the core of your body.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
An atmospheric private bath surrounded by the scenery of a lush forest. You can luxuriate in smooth water from the inn's own hot spring source as free-flowing water in a private space, offering a lavish setting for a special moment of quiet and relaxation.
TypeNatural Hot Spring
A private open-air bath with water flowing directly from the source, provided in a luxurious special guest room equipped with a sauna and cold plunge bath. Free from interruption, you can enjoy the abundant Yamanaka hot spring water all to yourself whenever you like during your stay, offering the highest level of private bathing comfort.
Sauna TypeDry Sauna
Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)
Capacity12people
A clean, spacious three-tiered seating area made of beautiful wood, where you can enjoy a luxurious sauna session surrounded by the scent of wood. From the sauna room windows, the rich natural scenery of the famous Kakusenkei stretches out before you, allowing you to warm up slowly while admiring the changing seasons in this premium setup.
Water QualityTap Water
Capacity2people
A public bath cold plunge bath located right next to the sauna room. The deep tub is filled with cold water, allowing you to immerse yourself up to your neck and cool down all at once after heating up in the sauna. The clear cold water provides excellent refreshment, making this a comfortable facility that leads naturally to outdoor air bathing in the semi-open-air area.
Closed Days: None
〒922-0114 2-1 H, Yamanaka Onsen Higashimachi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Gender Access
Gender Separated
The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.
Curated by an expert who visits onsen and sauna facilities every day and has explored 300+ locations — only facilities confirmed to be truly exceptional are featured.
Learn more