APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo
Multi-story waterfront facade at APA Hotel and Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo in Ishikawa
Multi-story hotel exterior with covered entrance, signboard and greenery at APA Hotel Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo in Ishikawa
Covered stone walkway with wooden pillars at APA Hotel and Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo, Ishikawa, Japan
Raked white gravel garden with rocks at APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo in Ishikawa, Chūbu
Glass-walled lounge with large decorative porcelain urn, modern chairs and patterned carpet at APA Kaga Katayamazu in Ishikawa
Polished stone lobby with central escalator, twin staircases and large porcelain vases at APA Hotel Kaga, Ishikawa
Calligraphic Japanese sign above entrance at APA Hotel and Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo in Ishikawa

APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo

8.0
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.0/10, based on 1,703 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM
Lake Views Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath Sauna
Staff 8,6/10
Facilities 8,0/10
Cleanliness 8,0/10
Comfort 7,8/10
Value for money 8,3/10
Location 7,0/10

Ryokan highlights

A large lakeside onsen resort in Katayamazu Onsen, Kaga, with scenic baths and varied room options.

Lakeside SettingSet by Katayamazu Onsen near Lake Shibayama for easy scenic walks.
Open-Air OnsenLarge public baths include open-air hot spring bathing for a classic onsen stay.
Lakeview RoomsMany rooms face the lake, adding a calm and more scenic atmosphere.
Private Bath OptionsTop-floor room types include open-air bath options for more private soaking.
Flexible Room MixJapanese, Western, and mixed layouts suit couples, families, and varied trip styles.
Good Leisure RangeOn-site dining and resort-style facilities make longer stays more convenient.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsLakefront setting is the strongest driver here: arrive mid-afternoon, use the large baths before dinner, walk the Lake Shibayama promenade or Soyu area, sleep early, then enjoy breakfast and a short museum or temple stop before moving on. A second night works if you want a slower onsen rhythm or to pair Katayamazu with another Kaga-area visit without changing hotels too fast.
Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night onsen stay or relaxed 2-night break in Katayamazu Onsen, especially if you want lake scenery, easy baths, and a calmer Kaga stop rather than a dense sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Thin evening sceneKatayamazu is calm and scenic, but not a lively night district with many late options.
Weak long-stay baseThe immediate town is small, so some travelers overstay if they expect big-city variety nearby.
Not station-centralUseful for rail trips only if you are comfortable with transfers or hotel shuttle/taxi planning.

Food & drinks

Verified lakeside APA resort in Katayamazu Onsen with buffet breakfast, traditional Japanese dinner service, and a cafe lounge.

Restaurant Kaga (on-site)
on-site

Main on-site restaurant for Japanese dinner service.

  • Kaiseki dinnerfoodTraditional multi-course Japanese meal.
  • Seasonal local dishesspecialtyCautious local-focused menu wording.
  • Fresh fishfoodSeafood dishes are commonly noted.
  • Japanese drinksdrinkGood match for dinner service.
Saiun (on-site)
on-site

Breakfast venue with a large Japanese and Western buffet.

  • Breakfast buffetfoodAbout 60 Japanese and Western items.
  • Charcoal-grilled fishfoodGrilled fish at breakfast.
  • Fresh fishfoodSeafood-focused breakfast item.
  • SweetsfoodBreakfast desserts and pastries.
  • Tea and coffeedrinkHot drinks available.
Cafe Lounge (on-site)
on-site

On-site lounge for light drinks and casual breaks.

  • CoffeedrinkSimple cafe-style hot drink.
  • TeadrinkEasy lounge option.
  • Light refreshmentsfoodExact items not clearly listed.

Access, transport and nearby sights

This lakeside Katayamazu Onsen resort is most conveniently reached from Kagaonsen Station by taxi or local bus, with Komatsu Airport as the most practical air gateway.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Should you choose this ryokan?

A large onsen resort in Katayamazu Onsen, Kaga, that suits travelers who want easy station access, broad facilities, and some lake-view room options. It is less ideal if you want an intimate ryokan atmosphere or a highly walkable stay right outside the door.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Good fit for rail travelersThe hotel runs a free shuttle from JR Kaga-Onsen Station, which makes arrival much easier if you are not driving. That convenience is especially useful in Kaga, where many hot spring stays are not right next to the station.
  • Strong bath setup for a resort stayThe large public bath includes an open-air bath, indoor bath, hot tub, and sauna, with long operating hours into the night and early morning. That gives you more flexibility than a small inn with limited bath times.
  • Some rooms are a real upgradeHigher-category rooms include top-floor options with private open-air baths, and there are also lake-view rooms facing the water. If you book carefully, the stay can feel much more special than a standard APA hotel experience.
  • Useful range of on-site facilitiesThis is a full resort-style property with restaurants, a café lounge, souvenir shop, karaoke, billiards, meeting spaces, and even an indoor pool. It works well if you want a self-contained stay rather than a minimal inn.
  • Practical for drivers and groupsParking is free and very large, and the property has the scale to handle families, tour groups, and event stays more easily than many small ryokan. That can make logistics simpler if you are road-tripping through Ishikawa.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • More resort hotel than classic ryokanDespite the onsen setting, this is a 100-room APA resort property with banquet and conference facilities, so the feel is larger and more commercial than a traditional boutique ryokan. Travelers seeking quiet, personal omotenashi may find it less intimate.
  • Your room choice matters a lotThe property offers very different room types, from standard rooms to top-floor rooms with open-air baths. If you book the cheaper categories, the experience may feel much less distinctive than the photos suggest.
  • Station access still needs planningThe shuttle is free, but it requires advance reservation and runs only during set time windows. If your train timing does not line up, getting there becomes less effortless.
  • Early check-out can feel restrictiveCheck-out is 10:00 a.m., which is a bit tight for travelers who like slow ryokan mornings after breakfast and one last bath. It can make the stay feel more hotel-like than leisurely.
  • Less ideal if you want lively walk-out surroundingsThe hotel is convenient within Katayamazu Onsen, but it is still best suited to guests who are happy spending much of their time inside the resort or using transport. If you want a dense old-town ryokan atmosphere just outside the entrance, this may not be the strongest match.

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