Katayamazu Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort on the shore of Lake Shibayama in Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Founded in 1653 by Lord Maeda Toshiaki and developed after land reclamation.
• Part of the Kaga Onsen group known for sodium and calcium chloride waters.
• The resort name is a registered regional collective trademark.

What to see

• The Soyu public bathhouse which offers views of the surrounding lake.
• The Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice located within the town.
• Colorless and transparent hot spring water high in salt content.
• Views across the water of Lake Shibayama from the resort area.

Getting there

• The nearest major train stop is JR Kaga Onsen Station.
• Accessible by car via the Katayamazu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.