Ishikawa · Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga
Yamashiro Onsen Ko-Sōyu
山代温泉 古総湯
A faithful reconstruction of the Meiji-era public bath, with stained glass and Kutani-ware tiles. No washing stations — you simply soak, the old way. The combined ticket with the adjacent Sōyu is the better deal.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 06:00–22:00(12–2 07:00–21:00)
- Closed
- 4th Wed morning
- Access
- 20 min by CAN BUS from JR Kaga-Onsen Station
- Water type
- Sulfate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0761-76-0144
- Official site
- yamashiro-spa.or.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Essentials
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Why go
- Restored Meiji bathhouse
- Kutani tiles and stained glass
- Soak-only, no wash stations
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Price
Only here
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026 nifty (700 combined ticket) / 2026-09 再確認（営業中）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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