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Shibayamagata

Don't miss the lake surface, which changes color seven times a day, and the giant fountain.

The lagoons of Imae Lagoon and Kiba Lagoon have been one of the "Three Lakes of Kaga" since the Edo period (1603-1868). Katayamazu Hot Springs, which draws hot springs from the bottom of the lake, flourish along the lakeshore and form part of Kaga's hot spring resort area. The lake's surface is said to change color several times a day depending on the movement of the sun, and the view of Mt. At night, the fountain is illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

There are many things to see and do along the 7-km lakeshore.

In the center of the hot spring resort on the lakeshore, there is a "hot spring bathhouse" with a triangular roof built in the style of a sleeping quarters, as well as a footbath. If you want to take your time and enjoy the hot spring, the modern public bathhouse facing the lake, "Katayamazu Onsen Soyu," is also recommended. After passing through the hot spring resort area, there is a bicycle path with a great view of the rice paddies and Mt. Other points of interest are scattered around the lakeshore, including the Nakaya Ukichiro Snow Science Museum and the Shinohara ancient battlefield and Kusharaike Pond, the site of the Genpei battle.

Shibayama Lagoon

• Katatsuyama Hot Spring, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 10 minutes by car from JR Kaga Onsen Station
• From JR Kaga Onsen Station, take the Kaga Onsen Bus bound for Katayamazu (approx. 12 mins), alight at Katayamazu Onsen Soyu-mae and walk approx. 3 minutes.
• 0761-74-1123（Katayamazu Hot Spring Tourist Association)
• Free of charge

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Tsuki Usagi no Sato

See, touch, and even feed the rabbits. A relaxing time to play with rabbits.

This rabbit theme park is said to invite luck. More than 50 rabbits roam freely in the central plaza, and their natural and cute behavior can be seen up close. The attraction of the park is that visitors can meet various kinds of rabbits, including the world's largest Flemish Giant, the black-and-white two-tone Dutch, and the friendly Jersey Woolly with leaning ears. You can also hold the rabbits in your lap during the twice-daily cuddle time.

A "Moon Rabbit Shrine," a variety of Experience Facilities, and a café are also available.

The legend of the "Moon Hare of Kaga" tells that a kind-hearted official saved a white rabbit in the past, which stopped heavy rain and blessed the village with a bountiful harvest. The "Moon Rabbit Shrine" is located in the center of the plaza and sells rabbit fortunes. There are also a variety of stores in the Property, including "Kaga Usagi no Sato," which serves delicious udon noodles, "cafe Tsuki Usagi," a coffee shop, and "Usagi no Bakery. Experience menus such as "baking freshly baked pies" and "handmade manju (Japanese sweet buns)" are also available.

Tsuki-Usagi no Sato

• 43-41 Nagai-cho, Kaga, Ishikawa MAP
• 10 minutes from JR Daishoji Station by car.
• From JR Kaga Onsen Station, take the Kaga Shuyu Bus Can Bus or Bus Umi-mawari Line (approx. 30 min.), and alight at Tsuki-Usagi no Sato (Moon Rabbit Village).
• 9:00-17:00, cuddle time weekdays 10:30-11:00, 13:30-14:00, Sat/Sun, national holidays 10:30-11:00, 13:30-14:00, 15:00-15:30
• No holidays
• Admission: Free
  Experience fees: feeding (snack fee) 200-300 yen, cuddling experience 200 yen, making freshly baked pies and handmade manju buns 1,500 yen each (tax not included, takes about 50 minutes each, reservations accepted from 3 people)
• 0761-73-8116
• Free of charge

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Komatsu no Mori

The "kenki," a large, powerful kenki that you can look up at.

Komatsu, a famous construction equipment manufacturer, is well-known for its huge yellow bulldozers and dump trucks, which both children and adults have seen at least once. At Komatsu no Mori, located in Komatsu City where the company was founded, visitors can test drive one of the world's largest dump trucks, the 930E. Taller than the roof of a two-story house and weighing as much as 20 standard dump trucks, its massive scale is overwhelming, even to adults. Sitting in the driver's seat of the "930E," the only one of its kind in Japan, is an unforgettable Experience for children.

Genki Satoyama" where visitors can enjoy observing nature, plants and animals in the four seasons.

The large site is dotted with the "Kenkenkikki Factory," an exhibition hall where visitors can experience and learn how construction equipment works, the "Wakuwaku Komatsu Pavilion," where event classes are held, and the "Wakuwaku Komatsu Building No. 2," which has a nursing room and a kids' corner where infants can play. In "Genki-Satoyama," a park that recreates the nature of the Kaga region, a stream runs through the park, and small animals and plants can be seen. There are many spots to bring out children's inquisitive minds, such as seeing the "Beetle House," where beetles are raised, and observing mushroom cultivation and rice paddies. Visitors can also spread out and eat their lunch on the grassy plaza.

Komatsu Forest

• 1 Komatsu-no-mori 1, Komatsu-shi, Ishikawa MAP
• 1 min. walk from JR Komatsu Station
• 9:00-17:00, Exciting Komatsu Pavilion-16:30 (930E test-rides are available from 10:30-11:30 and 15:00-16:00 from December to February: 10:30-11:00 and 15:00-15:30 *Test-rides are available for ages 3 and up. (Cancelled in case of rain or strong winds)
• Sundays, Mondays, 5th Saturdays, year-end and New Year holidays (check website for holidays)
• Free of charge
• 0761-24-2154
• Free of charge

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Nakaya Ukichiro Snow Science Museum

Adults and children alike are intrigued by the fantastic world of snow

Located beside the lakeside park of Shibayamagata Lagoon, this science museum with its eye-catching architectural design exhibits the achievements of Ukichiro Nakaya, a pioneer in snow and ice research who was born in Katayamazu hot spring in Kaga City, in the first floor exhibition room. The science museum also has an experimental corner that draws visitors into the beautiful and fantastic world of snow and ice. The experiment to artificially create sparkling diamond dust is something that both children and adults can enjoy together. Visitors can also experience the art of making snow crystals with origami paper and ice pendants.

The Science Museum has many attractions.

The building has a modern shape with three hexagonal towers arranged to resemble snow. In the center of the building is a rock courtyard named "Greenland Glacier Field. These rocks were brought by Ukichiro Nakaya from Greenland, where he went to study ice in his later years. The courtyard was created by Nakaya Ukichiro's second daughter, an artist of artificial fog, and the artificial fog sprayed from the nozzle provides various expressions depending on the light and wind. On the lagoon side, there is a tea room with a view of Hakusan over Shibayama Lagoon. Original drinks such as "Winter Hana Cider" and "Winter Hana Parfait" are available.

Nakaya Ukichiro Snow Science Museum

• 106 A, Ushiotsu-cho, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• 10 minutes by car from JR Kaga Onsen Station
• From JR Kaga Onsen Station, take the Kaga Onsen Bus bound for Katayamazu Hot Spring (approx. 16 mins), alight at Snow Science Museum and walk approx. 2 minutes.
• 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
• Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday)
• 500 yen (560 yen from October 1, 2019), free for high school students and younger
• 0761-75-3323
• Free of charge

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Kiku-no-yu "Hot Spring Egg Making Experience

The soft, tender hot spring eggs boiled to your liking have a special taste!

Yamanaka Hot Spring is said to have been discovered 1,300 years ago by the high priest Gyoki. Matsuo Basho, a famous haiku poet, called Yamanaka Onsen one of the three best hot springs in Fuso.
The center of the hot spring resort is the "Kiku-no-yu" public bathhouse. The "Kikuno-yu Egg Making Experience" is available at the "boiling area" in front of the building where the spring water flows into the hot spring. First, buy eggs from the vending machine at the entrance of the men's bath. After receiving a special basket at the reception desk, you will put the eggs into the spring water at a temperature of about 63 degrees Celsius. The standard boil time is 40 minutes for the yolk to become thick, 60 minutes for the yolk to become moist, and 90 minutes for the yolk to become firm. The freshly cooked eggs are so delicious that you can't help but smile.

Enjoy strolling around the hot spring resort while waiting for your eggs to finish cooking.

While waiting for the hot spring eggs to be ready, it is recommended to take a stroll around the area. In front of the women's bath of "Kiku-no-yu", there is a footbath overflowing with luxurious spring water, where you can refresh yourself and take the fatigue out of your feet. Along Yuge Kaido, a main street, you will find Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani pottery stores, cafes, and other stores, which add to the atmosphere of a hot spring resort. If you take a short walk along the Kakusenkei promenade, you can enjoy the beauty of the valley, said to be the best in Hokuriku, and the time it takes to boil an egg will seem like a blink of an eye.

Kiku no Yu

• Re-1 Yunode-cho, Yamanaka Hot Spring, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
• Approximately 25 minutes from JR Kaga Onsen Station by car
• From JR Kaga Onsen Station, take the Kaga Onsen Bus bound for Kayano in the direction of Yamashiro Onsen or Yamanaka Onsen (about 35 minutes). 1 minute walk from the Kiku no Yu-mae stop.
• 7:00-21:00
• No holidays
• 0761-78-4134（Yamanaka Hot Spring Property District)
• Free of charge

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Kaga Fruitland

A popular spot where you can enjoy seasonal fruit picking all year round

A leisure spot where visitors can enjoy fruit picking, BBQ, and park golf, the park is located on an acre of land by the Sea of Japan, about a 20-minute drive west of JR Kaga Onsen Station. All of the fruits are grown with great care, starting from the soil preparation. Three types of grapes, including seedless "Delaware," "Black Olympia," and "Muscat Berry A," are grown, and many types of apples, including "Akiboshi," "Ohbayashi," and "Shinano Sweet," are grown.

You can also enjoy BBQ with no need to bring your own food.

Before and after fruit picking, visit the all-weather barbecue area. All the tools and ingredients are provided, so you can enjoy it light. The menu offers three meat-centered courses, as well as a seafood course and a kids' course. A fruit buffet is also available, offering all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits. Chocolate fondue and parfait making are also popular among children. When they are full, they can go play park golf or buy original juices and jams as souvenirs at the park's store, and they will never get tired of playing all day long.

Kaga Fruitland

• 59-1 A, Toyo-cho, Kaga, Ishikawa MAP
• Approximately 20 minutes from JR Kaga Onsen Station by car.
• From JR Kaga Onsen Station, take the Kaga Shuyu Bus Can Bus Umi-mawari Line. 52 minutes to Kaga Fruit Land.
• 9:00-17:00 (last reservation for fruit picking and park golf at 16:00, BBQ at 11:00-15:00)
• Closed on Tuesdays (December-February)
• Entrance fee: Free
  Experience fee: Fruit picking 1,500 yen and up (varies depending on the fruit), BBQ 1,700 yen/person and up *Check website for details.
• 0761-72-1800
• Free of charge

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Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga

Immerse yourself in Kaga culture at a historic hot spring resort

Located in Yamashiro-onsen, a hot spring ryokan with a 1,300-year history, about 30 minutes from Kanazawa by express train, this inn has inherited the history of the long-established Shiroganeya ryokan, which has welcomed many cultural figures since its establishment in 1624, while bringing new sensibilities to life. All Guest rooms are decorated with traditional Kaga crafts (Kaga yuzen, Kaga mizuhiki, Kutani ware, and Yamanaka lacquerware) to add elegance and color to your relaxing time. The cuisine is inspired by the ideas of Kitaoji Rosanjin, a gourmet, and the powerful Kaga Lion Dance will allow you to enjoy the culture of Kaga throughout your stay.

For children, we offer authentic Japanese cuisine using carefully selected traditional ingredients and carefully prepared "dashi" (soup stock). In addition to the taste, the dishes are made with genuine products such as Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani ware. The appearance of the dishes is so cute that children smile every time they open the lid. What is this? The excitement of the dinner will be an unforgettable memory.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga

• 18-47 Yamashiroonsen, Kaga, Ishikawa MAP
• Approximately 10 minutes from Kaga Onsen Station by car.
• Available
• Click here for reservations
  Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga Reservation Site
  Hoshino Resorts KAI Kaga Accommodation plan with air ticket reservation site