Yamanaka Onsen Kissho Yamanaka

9.1

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.1/10, based on 454 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Sumiyoshiya	9.7/10	813
🥈 2nd	黒梅屋 Kurumiya	9.7/10	510
🥉 3rd	TAKITEI Riverside Onsen ーA Hidden Ryokan in Kanazawaー	9.8/10	67
4th	Gunjo no Tsuki	9.6/10	163
5th	Ryokan Yamamuro	9.4/10	942
6th	Kanazawa Yuwaku Onsen Kokarian	9.7/10	33
7th	Minshuku Ginmatsu	9.3/10	385
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284
12th	Matsusaki	9.2/10	223
13th	Yamanaka Onsen Kissho Yamanaka Current ryokan	9.1/10	454
14th	Murataya	9.1/10	451
15th	Yunokuni Tensyo	9.0/10	948
16th	Shirasagiyu Tawaraya	9.1/10	80
17th	Yamanakaonsen Hanamurasaki	9.1/10	73
18th	UTAIMACHI	9.5/10	16
19th	Kinjohro	9.0/10	169
20th	Kohan-no-Yado Morimoto	9.1/10	52
21st	Kocho	9.6/10	12
22nd	Tachibana Shikitei	9.0/10	115
23rd	Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso – Opening in 1st, Aug 2025	8.9/10	1,364
24th	Yamanaka Onsen Kagari Kisshotei	8.9/10	731
25th	Koorogirou	9.6/10	9
26th	Asadaya	9.4/10	12
27th	Ryotei Manyou	8.9/10	85
28th	Kuriya Yasohachi	8.9/10	71
29th	Yamanoo	9.5/10	7
30th	Hoshi	8.8/10	317
31st	Hokuriku Yamashiro Onsen Hotel Kikyou	9.0/10	21
32nd	Nakayasu Ryokan	8.8/10	131
33rd	Zenigame	9.4/10	7
34th	Manten no Tsujinoya	8.8/10	93
35th	Kanazawa Hyakurakusou	9.7/10	3
36th	Minshuku Kitamaebune	8.8/10	20
37th	Wadaya, cuisine de poissons de rivière et plantes de montagne	9.1/10	4
38th	Tsurukō	10.0/10	1
39th	Katsuzakikan	8.6/10	161
40th	Kyukamura Noto-Chirihama	8.7/10	7
41st	Togiso 能登の古民家宿	8.6/10	21
42nd	Yamashiro Onsen Miyabi no Yado Kaga Hyakumangoku	8.5/10	58
43rd	Hatori	8.5/10	641
44th	Rurikoh	8.5/10	1,339
45th	Tokigasane	8.4/10	170
46th	Ryokan Karasawa	8.3/10	149
47th	kanazawayuwakuonsen nihonryourisakaeya	8.3/10	458
48th	Onsen and Garden Nana	8.2/10	61
49th	Fujiya	8.2/10	206
50th	Tagawa Ryusenkaku	8.2/10	259
51st	Notoya	8.0/10	32
52nd	Yamanaka Onsen Hanatsubaki	8.1/10	581
53rd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamashitaya	8.1/10	584
54th	Awazuonsen Kitahachi	7.9/10	62
55th	APA Hotel & Resort Kaga Katayamazu Onsen Kasuikyo	8.0/10	1,703
56th	Hotel Wellness Notoji	7.7/10	47
57th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Nagayama	7.8/10	209
58th	SDGs BASE AQUA PLUS	4.4/10	4
59th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yoshinoya Irokuen	7.7/10	404
60th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Yamanaka Grand Hotel	7.6/10	138
61st	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kaga Maruya	7.4/10	383
62nd	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamanaka Saichoraku	7.2/10	262
63rd	Yamashiro Onsen Yuzankaku	6.2/10	243
64th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kaga Yamashiro	5.8/10	393
65th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Awazu Grand Hotel	5.4/10	288
66th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Yamashiro Saichoraku	4.0/10	466

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Riverside Location Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Private Onsen Public Onsen Open-Air Bath

Location

922-0114 Ishikawa, Kaga, Yamanakaonsen Higashimachi 1Chome Ho 14-3, Japan

Staff 9,5/10

Facilities 9,1/10

Cleanliness 9,3/10

Comfort 9,2/10

Value for money 8,6/10

Location 8,8/10

Verified Yamanaka LocationThe address matches central Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga, not a different Kaga hot spring area.

River View SettingThe property promotes mountain stream views, adding a scenic, relaxing backdrop to the stay.

Onsen Hopping PerkGuests can also use baths at its sister inn, expanding the hot spring experience.

Strong Dining FocusMultiple in-house dining venues highlight Kaga cuisine, teppanyaki, and seasonal regional ingredients.

Useful Shuttle AccessShuttle service from Kaga Onsen Station and Komatsu Airport improves arrival convenience.

Warm Traditional HospitalityReviews repeatedly praise friendly staff, private dining touches, and a distinctly traditional atmosphere.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and onsen are the main stay-length drivers here: arrive in time for baths and dinner, walk the gorge or old onsen streets the next day, and leave before the area feels too small.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1- to 2-night onsen retreat in Yamanaka Onsen, especially for travelers who want baths, dinner, and gorge walks rather than a high-mobility sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote from railIt is not at a train station; reaching it usually means a shuttle, bus, or taxi from Kaga Onsen Station.

Easy to overstayYamanaka Onsen is pleasant but compact, so travelers focused on dense sightseeing may run out of nearby activity after two nights.

Dinner-timing stayThis ryokan makes most sense when you can check in early enough to use the baths and eat dinner on site.

Benihana (on-site)

on-site

Main dining room for Kaga banquet dinner and Kaga-Noto breakfast.

Aotake (on-site)

on-site

Teppanyaki venue with counter-style dining and a teppan breakfast option.

Chihiro (on-site)

on-site

More exclusive Kaga cuisine dining room for outdoor-bath room guests.

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

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at JR Kagaonsen Station and continue by the ryokan shuttle if available, or by taxi with luggage. If flying, Komatsu Airport is the most practical airport, then continue by airport bus, hotel transfer, or taxi depending on your arrival time.

Kagaonsen Stationstation
7.9 kmtoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–25 min by taxiabout 25–35 min by local bus or ryokan shuttle
Best overall rail gateway for the ryokan; most visitors should transfer here to a hotel shuttle, local bus, or taxi.
Fukui Stationstation
25 kmabout 50–65 min by cartypically requires rail transfer to Kagaonsen Station and then bus, shuttle, or taxi
Secondary rail hub that can work well on Hokuriku itineraries, but most travelers heading to the ryokan should still target Kagaonsen Station for the final approach.
Kanazawa Stationstation
44 kmabout 60–75 min by car, traffic dependentoften about 70–100 min overall via express bus or train plus onward transfer
Useful major transfer hub if coming from Tokyo, Kansai, or other Hokuriku stops; less direct than Kagaonsen Station but sometimes convenient for through itineraries.
Yamanaka Bus Terminalbus
480 mabout 5–10 min on foot, depending on luggage and slopeabout 3–5 min by taximain local bus arrival point for Yamanaka Onsen
Most useful local bus stop for travelers arriving by public bus into the onsen town; practical if you are traveling light.
Kiku no Yu Maebus
550 mabout 5–10 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxiuseful on some local and sightseeing bus services; best checked locally
Convenient central onsen-town stop near major landmarks; useful if your bus service stops here instead of the terminal.
Komatsu Airportairport
16 kmabout 40–50 min by taxi or private transferoften about 60–90 min overall with bus and onward transfer, depending on connection timing
Most useful airport for this ryokan; suitable for domestic arrivals and some international connections, especially if you can coordinate a transfer.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Scenic gorge-side settingThe property sits in Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga, and multiple room types are known for river, valley, or mountain-facing views that make the stay feel immersed in the hot-spring town rather than generic.
Strong onsen experienceGuests consistently highlight both the public baths and private onsen options, with several noting that the baths feel calm and not overly crowded. That makes it a good fit for travelers who want real soaking time instead of a busy spa atmosphere.
Memorable dinnersMeals are a major part of the appeal here, with repeat praise for the kaiseki-style dining and for teppanyaki options featuring seafood and beef. This ryokan makes the food feel like a central part of the trip, not an afterthought.
Warm, polished hospitalityService is one of the clearest strengths, with staff frequently described as attentive, welcoming, and caring. Travelers looking for a traditional ryokan feel with a higher-touch style of hospitality will likely appreciate it.
Useful shuttle convenienceAlthough it is not beside the main station, the ryokan offers shuttle access from key transport points, which reduces a common pain point for reaching Yamanaka Onsen. That makes arrival much easier for guests without a car.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not ideal for easy train-based touringThis is not a walk-out-from-the-station property, so travelers who want quick rail access or frequent day trips may find the location less convenient. You will likely depend on shuttle timing, taxis, or planning ahead.
Breakfast may feel too earlyAt least some guests found the breakfast schedule restrictive, especially if you prefer slow mornings. If sleeping in is part of your vacation style, the rhythm here may feel a bit rigid.
Japanese meals can be heavy over several nightsThe dining is well regarded, but some longer-stay guests felt breakfast and dinner became rich or heavy day after day. This matters if you prefer lighter food or more flexibility in meal style.
Traditional ryokan format may not suit everyoneMany rooms and experiences lean into classic ryokan culture, which is part of the charm but not ideal for travelers wanting a modern urban-hotel feel. If you are unsure about Japanese-style stays, the format may feel less effortless.
Best value depends on using the full experienceThis property is most compelling when you fully enjoy the baths, dinner, atmosphere, and slower pace. If you only need a simple overnight base, it may feel like more ryokan than you really need.

Current position: 13th out of 66 ryokans in Ishikawa.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
8th	Machi no Odoriba	9.3/10	299
9th	Motoyu Ishiya	9.2/10	298
10th	Yuyaruru Saisai	9.2/10	295
11th	B&B MIKAWA – Kanazawa Fish Harbour	9.2/10	284
12th	Matsusaki	9.2/10	223
13th	Yamanaka Onsen Kissho Yamanaka Current ryokan	9.1/10	454
14th	Murataya	9.1/10	451
15th	Yunokuni Tensyo	9.0/10	948
16th	Shirasagiyu Tawaraya	9.1/10	80
17th	Yamanakaonsen Hanamurasaki	9.1/10	73
18th	UTAIMACHI	9.5/10	16