Yuwaku Onsen
In Japanese: 湯涌温泉
A small mountain spa known as Kanazawa's inner retreat, with eight inns. Kaga lords came here to bathe, and the painter-poet Takehisa Yumeji stayed here.
Nearby
- Ishikawa Prefectural Library ≈ 30 min by car
- Teramachi Temple District ≈ 30 min by car
- Ishikawa Red Brick Museum (Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum) ≈ 35 min by car
- D.T. Suzuki Museum ≈ 35 min by car
- National Crafts Museum ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Hokutetsu bus (Yuwaku line) from Kanazawa Sta. east exit stop 6, about 50 min to Yuwaku Onsen (about 4 a day on weekdays)
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Public bath Shirasagi-no-yu: adults ¥490
- Good to know
- Public bath 7:00–22:00, closed on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Gyokusen Pond closed from Sept 7, 2026 for the time being (weed control)
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info