18/09/2026
Indulge in Timeless Luxury: Flowing Hot Springs and Kanou Crab Served on Exquisite Kutani Ware
Located at the source of Kaga Yamashiro Onsen—a hot spring with 1,300 years of history—stands Araya Totouan, a venerable ryokan of immense prestige, overseen by the same family for eighteen generations. Upon stepping inside, you are transported away from the city's clamor into an atmosphere of profound Japanese elegance, warmly welcomed by the artistry of renowned painters whose works adorn the space.
Every guest room faces the mountain garden, offering a sophisticated sanctuary where the view from your window becomes a living, seasonal masterpiece. Accommodations range from Japanese-Western style rooms featuring semi-open-air baths to private detached villas built without a single nail, nestled amidst towering trees that have stood for centuries. In this serene silence, you can claim the garden’s beauty as your own private paradise and enjoy a moment of ultimate tranquility.
The baths are a true sanctuary, featuring one of the most abundant hot spring flows in Yamashiro, with approximately 100,000 liters of fresh water emerging daily. Guests can fully experience the legendary waters across three uniquely distinct bathing areas—including a bathhouse fragrant with natural wood and a steam-filled sanctuary—with rotations for men and women to ensure you savor every aspect of this healing spring.
Dinner is a sublime local kaiseki experience, inviting you to engage all your senses with fresh delicacies from the Sea of Japan and local Kaga vegetables. In winter, the highlight is the prestigious "Kanou Crab." Whether served as fresh sashimi, charcoal-grilled to concentrate its natural sweetness, or delicately boiled, these flavors are elevated further by being served on exquisite, traditional Kutani ware, presenting each course like a work of art.
📍 Access:
・Approximately 20 minutes from Kanazawa Station by Hokuriku Shinkansen. From JR Kaga-Onsen Station, the inn is a 10-minute ride via shuttle bus.
※ Advance reservation required.
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