Wakura Onsen
和倉温泉
A seaside hot spring town with a thousand-year history, facing Nanao Bay and known for the famous ryokan Kagaya. It is gradually reopening after the earthquake.
Wakura Onsen has been in use for about 1,200 years. Its springs well up from the sea in Nanao Bay, and the chloride waters are high in salinity. The town is known for its large ryokan facing the calm inner sea, and Kagaya ranked at the top of Japan's inn rankings for a long time. The hot spring street has a free foot bath, Tsumakoi-bune no Yu, along with Yumoto Square and the central Sōyu bath. Following the 2024 earthquake, the seawall and many inns were damaged, and reopening times vary, so please confirm before booking. JR Wakura Onsen Station is about 5 minutes' drive away, making it a convenient base for staying in Noto.
Opening hours
All day (main hot spring pool approx. 07:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Ipponsugi Street, Nanao
- Notojima Aquarium
- Noto-Kashima Station (Noto Sakura Station)
- Nanao Castle Ruins
- Noto Kongo Coast (Ganmon)
- Myojoji Temple
- Keta Taisha Shrine
- Sojiji Soin Temple