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Stay in Yamanaka Onsen

One of the Kaga Onsen Resorts, this renowned onsen boasts a history spanning 1,300 years since its opening. It is known for the scenic beauty of the Kakusenkei Gorge, which was praised by Matsuo Basho, and for its atmospheric onsen town, where traditional crafts such as Yamanaka lacquerware are still alive. Its landscape, which beautifully blends rich nature and traditional culture, has been praised by foreign influencers as one of the most beautiful onsen towns in Japan, drawing visitors from around the world.

5 places to stay

Yamanaka Onsen

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You have tattoos

Stays where guests with tattoos can use the main baths (including with cover stickers)

  • Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yoshinoya Iryokuen
  • Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel
  • Oedo Onsen Monogatari Yamanaka Saichoraku

You'd rather bathe in private

Stays with a private bath or an open-air bath in the room

  • Shirasagiyu Tawaraya

5 places to stay

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Shirasagiyu Tawaraya

Superb natural onsen water fed straight from the source, with 800 years of history and spectacular views of the Kakusenkei gorge

Shuttle
Shuttle bus from JR Kagaonsen Station, about 20 min (reservation required)
Tattoos
Unknown (Please Check)
Private or in-room onsen
Yes
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Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yoshinoya Iryokuen

A refined wellness retreat of Kaga bocha tea löyly and gorge scenery

Shuttle
From Kaga Onsen Station: 14:00 / 15:10 / 16:20 / 17:30 (about 35 minutes, with stops at other inns)
Tattoos
OK if fully covered with designated stickersConditions apply (see the stay's page)
Private or in-room onsen
No
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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel

An onsen inn where you savor the waters Matsuo Basho praised, in open-air baths embraced by deep green mountains

Shuttle
From Kaga Onsen Station: 14:00 / 15:10 / 16:20 / 17:30 (about 45 minutes, stops at other inns on the way)
Tattoos
OK if fully covered with designated stickersConditions apply (see the stay's page)
Private or in-room onsen
No
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Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso

An inn of skin-beautifying waters, where the murmur of Kakusenkei and a hinoki-scented sauna ease body and mind

Shuttle bus
Departs Kaga Onsen Station South Exit (Onsen Chuo Exit) at 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Tattoos
No Tattoos
Private or in-room onsen
No
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Oedo Onsen Monogatari Yamanaka Saichoraku

A superb Yamanaka Onsen resort where the murmur of the mountain stream and a celebrated onsen soothe you

Tattoos
OK if fully covered with designated stickersConditions apply (see the stay's page)
Private or in-room onsen
No
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