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Yamanaka Onsen – Where Hot Spring Meets Elegant Lacquerware

August 17, 2024 / Autumn Foliage, Hokuriku Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Onsen/Hot Spring, Pottery and Crafts, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

Just like its name, Yamanaka Onsen (山中温泉) in Kaga City is located deep in the mountains next to a beautiful hidden valley. First discovered 1,300 years ago by an eminent monk of the time, Gyōki (行基), the place was developed into an onsen district in the late 12th century. Apart from the onsen with great […]

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Kakusenkei – The Scenic Gorge in the Kaga Onsen Region

August 15, 2024 / Hidden Gems, Hokuriku Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Trekking/Hiking in Japan

In Yamanaka Onsen Town in Kaga Onsen Region, you will find a stunning gorge that you will want to visit all year round. The 1.3 km Kakusenkei Gorge (鶴仙渓) starts from the Korogi Bridge (こおろぎ橋) at Daishōji River’s (大聖寺川) upstream and is the best attraction in the gorgeous town.

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