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Katayamazu Onsen (片山津温泉) is a hot spring resort town located in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its natural hot springs, which have been popular with visitors for over 800 years.

The town offers a variety of hot springs, from traditional Japanese-style baths to modern, luxury spa facilities. The hot springs are rich in minerals and are said to have various health benefits, such as improving circulation and relieving muscle and joint pain. Some of the popular hot springs in Katayamazu Onsen include the public bathhouses “Soyu” and “Machiyu.”

In addition to the hot springs, Katayamazu Onsen is known for its scenic beauty, with views of Lake Shibayama and the Hakusan Mountain Range. Visitors can enjoy boat tours on the lake, strolling or cycling along the lakeside promenade, or hiking on the nearby trails.

The town also features iconic landmarks like the Ukimido (floating shrine) on Lake Shibayama, the Aizenji Temple, a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan, and the modern Katayamazu Onsen Station with its footbath. One of the most recent attractions is the lakeside Soyu bathhouse, reopened in 2020 with a stunning open-air bath offering panoramic views of Lake Shibayama.

Visitors can savor local delicacies such as crab and sushi at the town’s numerous restaurants and find traditional crafts and locally made goods at souvenir shops.

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Getting there

By Train and Bus

  1. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kanazawa Station (about 2.5 hours)
  2. From Kanazawa Station, take the JR Hokuriku Main Line to Kaga Onsen Station (about 30 minutes)
  3. From Kaga Onsen Station, take the CANBUS Sea Route to Katayamazu Onsen (about 40-50 minutes)

By Plane

  1. Fly to Komatsu Airport
  2. Take the CANBUS Airport Line from Komatsu Airport to Katayamazu Onsen (about 31 minutes)

By Car

  • About 15 minutes from Kaga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway

CANBUS Information

  • The Sea Route runs 7 times a day
  • A 1-day pass costs 650 yen, while a 2-day pass costs 1,200 yen
  • The Airport Line has 5 daily trips between Kaga Onsen Station and Komatsu Airport via Katayamazu Onsen
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