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Yamanaka Onsen Shirasagiyu Tawaraya
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.57 out of 5 (954 reviews). Guests praise the kids' meal plate, calling it a generous spread that includes steak, sashimi and even dessert. Several also mention that the staff looking after their meals were attentive and that they enjoyed chatting with them. Families rate the open-air bath highly as well, though some guests report that parts of the facility, such as the room keys, felt dated.
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Simple onsen with open-air baths above the stream, and special rooms with a source-fed open-air bath and in-room dining
Simple onsen with open-air baths above the stream, and special rooms with a source-fed open-air bath and in-room dining
The communal baths Kakusen and Kajika each have an open-air bath overlooking the Daishoji River gorge, where you can enjoy colorless, skin-friendly simple onsen water drawn 100% from the source, with the baths swapped between morning and evening so you can try both. Among the special rooms with an open-air bath fed by the hot spring source, which opened in 2023, some types also come with a private dining area, so families with small children who are uneasy in a communal bath can take their time with the room's own open-air bath and meals in the room.
- •Communal baths with open-air baths above the stream, with simple onsen water drawn 100% from the source
- •Special rooms with an open-air bath fed by the hot spring source, some types including an in-room dining area
- •Whether children may bathe, and the water temperature, should be confirmed at the ryokan
The private-hire bath Kikka for families, and Japanese-style tatami rooms
The private-hire bath Kikka for families, and Japanese-style tatami rooms
The private-hire bath Kikka (45 minutes, fee applies, reserved by phone) lets families and couples bathe at ease, so you can share the bath with your children without worrying about other guests. Guest rooms are mainly generous Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 mats or more, and the tatami space works well for co-sleeping, changing diapers and baby food times.
- •The private-hire bath Kikka is 45 minutes, with a fee, and requires advance reservation
- •Guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 mats or more
- •Some barrier-free Japanese-Western rooms are available, with a wheelchair-accessible bath and toilet
Overview
Yamanaka Onsen Shirasagiyu Tawaraya is a purely Japanese-style onsen ryokan standing along the Daishoji River in Yamanaka Onsen, part of the Kaga Onsen area. Its two communal baths, Kakusen and Kajika, each have an open-air bath looking out over the mountain stream, where you can soak in colorless, skin-friendly simple onsen water drawn 100% from the source and move between baths that show a different view in the morning and in the evening. Guest rooms are mainly generous Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 mats or more, and the tatami space works well for co-sleeping with a small child, changing diapers and baby food times. Among the special rooms with an open-air bath fed by the hot spring source, which opened in 2023, some types include a private dining area, so families whose children are uneasy in a communal bath can take their time with the room's own open-air bath and in-room dining. There is also the private-hire bath Kikka, that families can use at ease (45 minutes, fee applies, reservation required), making the ryokan a good base for a Kaga onsen trip with children.
A purely Japanese-style Yamanaka Onsen ryokan along the Daishoji River
Yamanaka Onsen Shirasagiyu Tawaraya is one of the Yumoto Junikken, the twelve inns at the hot-spring source, said to have been founded in the Kamakura period. It is a purely Japanese-style onsen ryokan standing along the Daishoji River in Yamanaka Onsen, part of the Kaga Onsen area. A free shuttle bus runs from Kaga-Onsen Station on the JR and IR Ishikawa Railway lines by reservation, and free parking for about 80 cars is available. Kanazawa is about an hour away by car, making the ryokan a good base for a Kaga onsen trip with children.
Open-air baths above the stream and simple onsen water
The communal baths Kakusen and Kajika each have an open-air bath overlooking the Daishoji River gorge, where you can enjoy colorless, skin-friendly simple onsen water (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, high-temperature spring water, drawn 100% from the source) and move between baths that show a different view in the morning and in the evening. Whether children may bathe, and the water temperature, should be confirmed at the ryokan.
Special rooms with a source-fed open-air bath and in-room dining
Among the special rooms with an open-air bath fed by the hot spring source, which opened in 2023, some types come with a private dining area for meals in the room. Even families with small children who are uneasy in a communal bath can take their time with the room's own open-air bath and in-room dining, without worrying about other guests. Guest rooms are mainly generous Japanese-style tatami rooms of 10 mats or more, and the tatami space works well for co-sleeping, changing diapers and baby food times.
A private-hire bath the whole family can share
The private-hire bath Kikka (45 minutes, fee applies, reserved by phone) lets families and couples bathe at ease, so you can share the bath with your children without worrying about other guests. Some Japanese-Western rooms are barrier-free, which suits a three-generation trip to Kaga onsen as well. Some ingredients are difficult to accommodate for food allergies, so please consult the ryokan at least 2 days in advance. Changes of ingredients due to personal likes and dislikes or vegetarian diets are not accepted.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | He-1, 2-chome, Yamanakaonsen Higashimachi, Kaga, Ishikawa 922-0114 |
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| directions_carAccess | Yamanaka Onsen Shirasagiyu Tawaraya is a purely Japanese-style onsen ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen, part of the Kaga Onsen area, about an hour by car from Kanazawa. It is one of the Yumoto Junikken, the twelve inns at the hot-spring source, and is said to have been founded in the Kamakura period. A free shuttle bus runs from Kaga-Onsen Station on the JR and IR Ishikawa Railway lines between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., by reservation only. It is about 15 minutes by car from the interchanges on the Hokuriku Expressway, and free parking for about 80 cars is available. |
| trainNearest station | Kaga-Onsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for about 80 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-761-78-1321 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, Mastercard, JTB |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.tawaraya.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide a children's chair or a blanket?
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Children's chairs and blankets are available. Please ask at the restaurant at mealtime.
Is a kids' meal served to children at dinner?
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Elementary school children, and children under school age booked with meals, are served a kids' meal.
What time are check-in and checkout?
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Check-in is at 3 p.m., and checkout is by 11 a.m. the next morning. If your check-in will be after 6 p.m., you need to call the ryokan in advance.
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