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Katayamazu Onsen

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Katayamazu Onsen

片山津温泉

Ishikawa · Chubu

A bathing quarter on the eastern shore of Lake Shibayama, where the water is drawn from beneath the lake itself and carries a faint salt. The communal bathhouse on the waterfront has two baths facing different directions, and the lake changes colour through the day.

Why we picked it

The best known of the Kaga Onsen trio are Yamashiro and Yamanaka inland; the lakeside one is passed over by most visitors to the area.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate

How to get there

From Nagoya Station · ~2h 44m by car

Tags

onsenlakevillage

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