Activities

Wind chimes made of "Mizuhiki," a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture, will be displayed on the tea garden terrace where the teahouse stands. Guests can spend a relaxing time after a bath while gazing at the mossy Japanese garden.

Lounge with Beauty and History

With a 1300 year history of the hot spring town, you can enjoy the elegant townscape and luxury.

After a bath, head to a prime seat overlooking Kosoyu, the symbol of Yamashiro Onsen.

With a beer or sweet in hand, indulge in a blissful, relaxing moment unique to Yamashiro Onsen.

Japan's first kintsugi workshop in hot spring ryokan.

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramic with lacquer.

ABC of Kintsugi, a lesson where you can experience part of the repair of pottery using kintsugi, is held only for guests in guest.

We offer highly therapeutic massages by nationally certified staff. After bathing, blood circulation is improved and the body can relax more easily. A massage before dinner also helps with digestion.

Kosoyu is a restored Meiji-era public bathhouse decorated with stained glass windows for an enchanting interior. Enjoy a hot spring experience that feels as if you’ve time-traveled back to the past. Guests staying at KAI Kaga can visit for free as many times as they like.

This is a multi-night stay plan where you can fully enjoy the charm of KAI Kaga such as the culture and traditions passed down from generation to generation.

For those who want to fully enjoy both leisurely sightseeing in the surrounding area and a relaxing stay at the accommodation at a great value, we recommend our special consecutive night stay plan.

Under the supervision of a balneotherapy specialist, KAI presents "Cool-down Soaking"—a unique way to beat the summer heat. Enjoy a revitalizing hot spring experience complemented by specially designed cooling spaces and refreshing beverages.

Experience the "Soyu" (public bath) culture of Yamashiro Onsen, which has continued for 1,300 years. After a bath, enjoy local sweets and drinks at a prime seat in the lounge overlooking the hot spring town, while joining in a casual "idobata kaigi" (friendly chat) with our staff. Fully immerse yourself in the deep charm of the town woven by its people and hot springs.

■ What is "ABCs of Onsen Culture"?

At KAI, a leading brand of hot spring ryocans across Japan, we offer "Onsen Culture Iroha"—a special program designed to help guests go beyond simply soaking in the water and truly immerse themselves in the unique regional hot spring cultures.