Kaga, Ishikawa: Solo Hot Spring Retreat – A Journey to Freedom and Relaxation Away from Daily Life

Kissho Yamataka, Hakuro no Yu – Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City

Nestled along the Kakusenkei Gorge, renowned as one of Hokuriku’s most scenic valleys, Kissho Yamataka (Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture; General Manager: Hiroshi Murai) is offering a solo traveler accommodation plan until September 30, 2026. Guests can enjoy its famed soft, skin-beautifying hot spring waters and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Kissho Yamataka

Popular Solo Travel Plan

Afternoon Tea with Kaga Pancakes – Concept Image

Solo travel is increasingly popular among adults seeking freedom and relaxation away from daily routines. At our inn, guests can unwind throughout the day with a Kaga-style afternoon tea upon check-in, complimentary private baths, and nightly traditional performances of "Yamanaka Bushi Evening," all within a tranquil environment.

Recharge with Negative Ions at the Kakusenkei Riverbed

Kakusenkei Riverbed – Concept Image

The next day, enjoy a sweet treat at the Kakusenkei riverbed dining area, or take a leisurely stroll along Yuge Street, the main thoroughfare of Yamashiro Onsen.

Explore the Town at Your Own Pace

Yuge Street – Concept Image

Currently, the Kaga Onsen region offers the "Kaga Tebura de GO" luggage delivery service, transporting guests’ belongings from the inn to Kaga Onsen Station for 900 yen one way. This service greatly enhances travel flexibility, especially for active travelers.

Retreat, Slow Travel, or Workation – Choose Your Style

Rooftop Yoga – Concept Image

Whether you seek a mindful retreat with morning yoga and ceramic sauna therapy, a slow travel experience focused on rest, or a workation blending work and leisure, solo travel allows you to design your ideal getaway. Enjoy undisturbed, personalized relaxation time.

Solo Retreat Plan: Immerse Your Senses in Kaga’s Gourmet Cuisine and Traditional Culture

Period: June 22 (Mon), 2026 – September 30 (Wed), 2026

Rate: Per person, per night with two meals (tax and service included, excluding 150 yen bathing tax)

・From ¥35,500 (10-tatami Japanese room with river view)

・From ¥23,000 (semi-double Western room, mountain view, 14㎡)

* Rates vary by day, season, and room type

Dinner: "Kaga Kaiseki" at Kaga Cuisine Benihana (varies by room type)

Kaga Kaiseki – Concept Image

・Aperitif: Tengu Mai Plum Wine

・Hassun: Five seasonal delicacies from Kaga’s mountains and sea

・Sashimi: Three types of seafood from the Sea of Japan

・Local Dish: Aigamo Jibu-ni (simmered duck)

・Grilled: Wagyu beef wrapped with summer vegetables and fried vegetables

・Palate Cleanser: Nakashima Vegetable Udon

・Fried: Shrimp Chawanmushi (Ooba-age), Hatahata Arare-fried

・Rice: Octopus and edamame rice

・Dessert: Two seasonal fruit desserts

Breakfast: "Kaga Breakfast" (varies by room type)

NEW! "Kaga Yumeguri Machiaruki Booklet" worth up to ¥3,200 for just ¥2,200 (tax included)

(¥2,000 when pre-booked via official website)

◎ Yamanaka Gourmet Vouchers × 2

・Croquette (Niku no Izumiya)

・Kikunoyu Ice Cream (Yamanaka Za)

・Nyo Nyo Manju (Ishikawaya)

・Local Sake Tasting (Tsuji Shuhan)

・Daiginjo Ice Cream (Saké Club Kubode)

・Riverbed Sweets (Kakusenkei Riverbed)

◎ Admission to "Kikunoyu" Public Bath × 1 (includes bath basket with towel)

◎ "Ice Street" Voucher × 1

・Monaka Ice Cream (Sankaido)

・Onsen Tamago Soft Serve (Koizumisen)

・Farmhouse Gelato (Amu Shop & Café)

・Matcha Affogato (Basho no Yado)

・Sommelier Sherbet (Kaga Yasai Nakamasu)

・GATO chocolat (GATO MIKIO/1)

◎ ¥500 Dining Discount at Kaga Onsen Station × 1

・Café & Bar "Takanozo"

・Café "Yotsuba House"

・Craft Beer "Oriental Brewing"

* Images are for illustration only

Yumeguri Machiaruki Booklet

New Hospitality Starting April 2026: Mindfulness Retreat to Rebalance Mind and Body

(Partially free / Reservation required)

Stargazing – Concept Image / Ceramic Bath – Concept Image

・Sky Yoga (Sat, Sun, Mon 7:00–7:40) – First 10 guests

・Stargazing (occasional, 21:30–22:30)

・Kissho Spa Ceramic Bath (daily 9:00–14:00)

・Traditional Mizuhiki Craft Experience (Wed, Fri, Sun 16:00–~30 min) – First 5 guests

・Kaga Dyeing Yukata Rental (Fri, Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00) ¥3,000

Mindfulness Retreat

Complimentary Hospitality at Kissho Yamataka

Private Bath – Concept Image / Drink Service – Concept Image

Kaga Pudding – Concept Image / Yamanaka Bushi Evening – Concept Image

・Kaga Pancake Afternoon Tea (14:30–16:00)

・Drink Service with Kutani Ware (24 hours)

・One 50-minute private bath (6:00–9:50 / 12:00–23:50) – Hinoki, rock, and stone designs

・Evening Happy Hour (16:00–18:00): Asahi Clear, cocktail, or amazake

・Traditional Performance "Yamanaka Bushi Evening" nightly (20:45–~15 min)

・Evening Sweet: Kaga Pudding (20:00–22:00)

・Morning Local Dish "Berobero" (7:00–10:00)

・Over 400 choices of yukata, obi, haori, and bath baskets for men and women

・Yukata and nightwear provided

・Aroma oil and diffuser in each room

・Onsen-hopping access to group inn "Kagari Kisshotei" along Yuge Street

・Complimentary perks for anniversaries, birthdays, long stays, and Club Kissho membership

Hospitality

Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga Onsen Region

Kakusenkei Walking Path – Concept Image

One of Kaga’s Four Hot Springs. Yamashiro Onsen, with a 1,300-year history, was praised by haiku master Matsuo Basho as one of Japan’s three great springs alongside Kusatsu and Arima. Features include the 1.3km Kakusenkei walking path, the historic "Korogi Bridge" made entirely of cypress, and seasonal riverbed dining (April–November).

Public Bath "Kikunoyu" – Concept Image

Home to traditional crafts like Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani porcelain, the town offers year-round strolls centered around the public bath "Kikunoyu." Nearby attractions include Natadera Temple (linked to the Maeda family of Kaga), Eiheiji Temple (head temple of Soto Zen), Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, and Kanazawa (within 1-hour drive). The extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen now connects Tokyo Station directly to Kaga Onsen Station without transfers, greatly improving access.

Kissho Yamataka

Kissho Yamataka, Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City

A refined hot spring inn located along the scenic Kakusenkei Gorge. Enjoy seasonal views of fresh greenery, deep foliage, autumn colors, and snowscapes. Awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide Hokuriku edition.

Kissho Yamataka Lobby Lounge

The interior features traditional crafts such as Yamanaka lacquerware, Kutani porcelain, and Kaga mizuhiki, reflecting the refined culture of Kaga.

Kissho Yamataka Kikunoyu Bath

The soft, alkaline hot spring water (high pH) can be enjoyed in the main bath, open-air baths, foot baths, private baths, and through onsen-hopping to the group inn "Kagari Kisshotei."

Kaga Kaiseki – Concept Image

Fresh seafood like nodoguro, sweet shrimp, and snow crab, along with Noto beef and Kaga vegetables, are served in kaiseki courses and at the authentic teppanyaki restaurant.

Kissho Yamataka Kissho Spa

Evening performances of "Yamanaka Bushi," a traditional folk song counted among Japan’s three major folk songs, are held regularly.