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Wakura Onsen

和倉温泉

An ancient hot spring resort with over 1,200 years of history, it features a town square with an egret statue and the unique experience of boiling eggs in natural spring water.

Wakura Onsen
Wakura Onsen © Ishikawa Prefecture Tourism Federation
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Wakuramachi, Nanao-Shi, Ishikawa 〒 926-0175Wakura-Onsen Station 和倉温泉 (Nanao Line)Walk 8 minutes

Wakura Onsen is an ancient hot spring resort with a rich history of over 1200 years. It welcomes both locals and tourists to enjoy its high-quality hot spring water, known for its beneficial health effects. A must-see feature of the Onsen is the Yumoto no Hiroba, or "hot spring origin square," which serves as the heart of the town and features a statue of an egret. Visitors can also have fun by boiling eggs in the natural spring water at the site, eggs can be purchased nearby. Accommodation can be arranged in a traditional Japanese inn (ryokan).

Featuring:

  • Yumoto no Hiroba and boiling eggs

  • Bentenzaki Gensen Park

  • Ryokan - traditional Japanese inn

  • Local seasonal delicacies

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Upcoming events at this place

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Wakura Onsen Fireworks Festival

Japan's only seaside onsen fireworks display illuminates Wakura Port on the first Thursday of August during this 50-year tradition.

6 Aug 2026 · Dates not yet confirmedNanao · Ishikawa
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