Yamashiro Onsen
山代温泉
Yamashiro Onsen retains its traditional hot spring culture, with the town developed around public baths that serve visitors seeking the healing properties of natural hot springs.
In the past, towns formed around public baths that used hot springs. Hot spring inns lined the streets surrounding the public bath and visitors seeking the healing properties of the hot springs would visit the bath and take walks in nature during their extended stays in the town. These public baths were referred to as "soyu" and the town area developed around it in the Hokuriku region was known as "yunogawa". Even today, the traditional hot spring culture and atmosphere still exists in Yamashiro Onsen.
Upcoming events at this place
Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival
The Yamashiro Daidengaku Festival revives the ancient dengaku dance form rooted in Shintoism, through performances by local talents and renowned actors in period costumes.
8–9 Aug 2026Kaga · Ishikawa
Hassaku Festival
An autumn festival at Yamashiro Onsen features a parade with a large lion and traditional Urayasu Dance of gratitude performed at Hatori Shrine for the harvest.
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