A variety of museums are spread out across Kaga Onsen. They include museums dedicated to the local handicrafts, commerce and history, as well as those about more whimsical subjects. Below is a selection of some of the museums found in the area:

Arts and Crafts

  • Kutaniyaki Art Museum
    5 minute walk from Daishoji Station, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Mondays (except public holidays)
    Admission: 560 yen
  • Kutaniyaki Kiln Exhibition Hall
    Just outside central Yamashiro Onsen, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Tuesdays, New Year holidays
    Admission: 350 yen
  • Rosanjin's Hut Iroha
    Central Yamashiro Onsen, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Wednesdays (except for public holidays)
    Admission: 560 yen

History and Commerce

  • Kitamae Ship Museum
    Near Hashidate Port, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: No closing days
    Admission: 350 yen
  • Ishikawa Aviation Plaza
    Across the street from Komatsu Airport
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
    Closed: December 29 to January 3
    Admission: Free
  • Motorcar Museum of Japan
    Near Awazu Onsen, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from December to March)
    Admission ends 30 minutes before closing
    Closed: Wednesdays, December 26 to 31
    Admission: 1200 yen

Others

  • Museum of Snow and Ice
    Katayamazu Onsen, served by Can Bus
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: Wednesdays
    Admission: 560 yen
  • Matsui Hideki Baseball Museum
    10 minutes by taxi from Komatsu Station
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:50)
    Closed: Tuesdays, December 31 to January 2
    Admission: 400 yen
  • Ishikawa Insect Museum
    20 minute walk from Tsurugi Station
    Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (until 16:30 Nov to Mar)
    Closed: Tuesdays (or the next day if Tues is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 1
    Admission: 410 yen

Getting there and around

Hotels around Kaga Onsen

    • Tachibana Shikitei
      Established in 1868, Tachibana Shikitei in the center of Yamashiro Onsen offers authentic Japanese hospitality. A spacious room with private onsen available.
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    • Yoshidaya Sannoukaku
      A traditional ryokan on a tranquil hill in Yamashiro. Enjoy in-room private onsen bath and local fresh specialties. Free shuttle provided to/from JR Kaga Sta.
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    • Araya Totoan
      Genuine traditional ryokan in the heart of Yamashiro Onsen. Enjoy the refined cuisine with its esthetic tranquility. Complementary shuttle from JR Kaga Onsen Sta.
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