TRIP WITH RAIN
Kanazawa's “hot spots” will warm you up when chilled by rain or snow.
In addition to rain, Kanazawa also gets a lot of snow. While snow does not settle on the ground so much in the city center, the cold winters can be harsh. If you feel chilled during sightseeing, head to a warm place for a short break. Here, we introduce “hot spots” in Kanazawa where you can warm your body and soul.
Hot Spot 1
- Shirasagi Footbath
- Shirasagi Footbath is located in the Yuwaku hot spring area, which has long been loved by writers and artists, and is known as the “inner room of Kanazawa.” The footbath can be used free of charge. The water is drawn from Shirasagi-no-yu, the water source of Yuwaku hot spring, and has a comfortable temperature, slightly higher than that of the body. The footbath has a pleasant design, which incorporates traditional materials of Kanazawa, including gold leaf, Tomuro stone and wooden latticework, and relieves your tiredness as it gently warms your feet.
- Shirasagi Footbath
144-1 I Yuwakumachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-1123
- Hours9:00 - 21:00
- Closed3rd Thursday of every month
- FeeFree
Hot Spot 2
- Kenroku Hot Spring
- Kanazawa used to be known as a city with many sento, or public baths. It once had over 100 such sento, however, today, only around 20 remain. Kenroku hot spring offers a glimpse back to those days when sento flourished. It is located a short walk from Kenroku-en in Akatsukimachi, and has water which is characteristically brown. It offers an outdoor bath and a steam sauna for just 440 yen, making it a popular location for both locals and tourists.
- Kenroku Hot Spring
18-36 Akatsukimachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0926
TEL：076-221-2587
- HoursWeekdays: 14:00 - 22:30 / Sundays and national holidays: 13:00 - 22:30/span>
- ClosedFridays
- FeeAdults: 440 yen, Children (Elementary school age): 130 yen, Infants (From age zero): 50 yen
Hot Spot Map
- 1Shirasagi Footbath
- 2Kenroku Hot Spring
