Ishikawa Kaga City
Superb hot springs with 100% free-flowing water from its own source and a state-of-the-art auto löyly sauna
"Yamashiro Onsen Kaga Hyakumangoku" is a hot spring ryokan in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. You can luxuriate in superb natural hot spring water that gushes up from 1,200 meters underground on the property, in grand-scale public baths that are uniquely Kaga Hyakumangoku, with 100% free-flowing water from its own source. The North Public Bath in the main building features a cutting-edge high-temperature sauna equipped with an auto löyly system, and its excellent hot and cold contrast bathing with the mild cold plunge bath promises a state of perfect relaxation. There is also a foot bath in a spacious modern Japanese garden, elegant baths in the annex, and guest rooms with private hot spring baths, delivering superb skin-beautifying waters and refined Japanese relaxation.
The private source water, bubbling up from 1,200 meters underground, is held in the bath of the spacious North Public Bath. This 100% free-flowing spring water is mildly alkaline, very gentle on the skin, and known for its smooth texture and excellent heat retention. A blissful bath where your whole body is softly enveloped.
A tranquil main-building public bath where a calm atmosphere flows. You can luxuriate in the abundant private source water with free-flowing service, and the mildly alkaline water softens keratin, leaving your skin moisturized and smooth after bathing. Superb natural hot spring water that soothes everyday fatigue from deep within.
A luxurious hot spring public bath available only to guests staying in the Hanare Sō annex. Featuring an open-air bath rich in rustic charm harmonized with nature, it is a truly hideaway-like private bathing space where you can quietly enjoy free-flowing water from the private source while feeling the breeze.
A luxurious private in-room open-air bath, such as hinoki cypress, set on the ocean-view terrace of rooms with open-air baths (garden terrace). This top-tier private relaxation facility lets you enjoy the smooth water from the private source free-flowing and all to yourself, whenever you like, 24 hours a day, without any concern.
An auto löyly sauna installed in the North Public Bath of the main building, using a METOS stove. In a quiet, modern Japanese space without a TV, regular auto löyly fills the room with powerful steam, encouraging intense sweating in an authentic Finnish-style sauna. Combined with a pre-bath in the hot spring, it delivers an overwhelming thermal effect.
A cold plunge bath set right next to the sauna room in each public bath. With a mild water temperature, it gently and carefully cools down your overheated body after sauna use. The bath is spacious enough to stretch out your arms and legs, letting you enjoy the smooth water and take a calm step toward totonou.
[Day-use bathing] 15:00〜22:00
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