Kissho Yamanaka is an onsen inn in Yamanaka Onsen, in Kaga, Ishikawa. Its English site calls it “Kaga-conscious onsen lodging with a view of a mountain stream,” and its rooms look down on the Daishoji River. It opened in April 2007 and has 44 rooms. Before you book, three things matter: check-in is 14:00 with no early check-in; every meal is served in a dining room, not in your room; and the private baths are free for 50 minutes, first come, first served.
Kissho Yamanaka at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | Ho 14-3, 1-chome, Yamanaka Onsen Higashi-machi, Kaga, Ishikawa 922-0114 |
| Rooms | 44, Japanese, Japanese-Western and Western; all non-smoking |
| Check-in / out | 14:00 / 11:00; no early check-in |
| Meals | All in dining rooms; three restaurants |
| Baths | Two large baths that swap between men and women, three free private baths, a foot bath |
| Cards | Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, UC, DC, NICOS |
| Reservations | +81-761-78-0233; reservation@kissho-yamanaka.com (9:00–18:00 JST) |
From the official site and booking page, read October 21, 2026.
Rooms at Kissho Yamanaka
The room page describes carefully designed ceilings and alcoves, aged woodwork, and views of the river and the seasons. Every room has a Western-style toilet, Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the whole inn has been non-smoking since April 1, 2024.
Which room types are there?
| Type | What the official page lists |
|---|---|
| Miyabi | Special Japanese-Western room, 88 m², stone view bath with flowing hot spring, king bed |
| Hana | Japanese room with a view bath of flowing hot spring |
| Iki | Japanese room with a small garden |
| Kutsurogi | Stream-side Japanese room with an indoor bath |
| Raku | Stream-side standard Japanese room |
| Shu, Wa | Mountain-side Japanese rooms of 8 mats |
| Yu, Kokoro, Beni | Western rooms: corner twin, barrier-free (no steps to the bath and toilet), single |
What comes with the view-bath rooms?
Miyabi and Hana add L’Occitane amenities, a free minibar and a private car transfer from JR Kaga Onsen Station or Komatsu Airport, first come, first served and booked by 3 days before. Guests in these rooms can also dine at Chihiro, the restaurant kept for them.
The baths at Kissho Yamanaka
The bath page describes Yamanaka as an onsen with a 1,300-year history, loved by the poet Basho. The spring type is given differently on the Japanese and English pages, so ask the inn if it matters to you.
When are the large baths open?
There are two large baths that swap between men and women: Shirasagi no Yu, with an outdoor bath, an indoor bath and a sauna, and Kiku no Yu, with a jet bath, an indoor bath and a sauna. Shirasagi no Yu is for women from 13:00 to 1:00 and for men from 1:45 to 11:00; it is cleaned from 1:00 to 1:45. The foot bath is open from 13:00 to 11:00 the next morning, and Kissho Spa on the 4th floor runs from 12:00 to 23:00, last entry 21:00.
How do the private baths work?
Three private baths, Issho and Takesuzume (open-air) and Yukin (a barrier-free indoor bath), are free for 50 minutes per use, first come, first served on the day. The Japanese and English pages list different morning hours, so check the time slots at the front desk.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The Japanese bath page says there is no restriction on tattoos, but asks guests not to show tattoos that could intimidate or make others uncomfortable. The English pages do not mention tattoos. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Kissho Yamanaka
Where are dinner and breakfast served?
The FAQ says all meals are served in the dining rooms. Kaga cuisine Benihana (100 seats) serves breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 21:30; from October to March, dinner starts at 17:30 or 19:45, chosen in advance. Teppanyaki Aotake (26 seats) serves dinner at 18:00 or 19:30, and Kaga ryotei Chihiro (38 seats) is for guests in rooms with a view bath. In autumn and winter, crab kaiseki plans are offered.
Are there extra dishes?
The restaurant page lists add-ons with tax and service included, such as a whole salt-grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) for 2,500 yen and an 80 g Japanese black beef steak for 2,000 yen.
Can the inn handle allergies or a vegetarian diet?
For allergies, the FAQ says the inn will do what it can and asks you to give the specific ingredients in advance. For vegetarian meals, it will do what it can if you consult it in advance. A fee applies if you bring your own food, except for infants.
Prices and rules at Kissho Yamanaka
How much does a night cost?
The official site has no fixed price list. On the booking page for one night in late October 2026, plans for two adults in one room were shown at about 54,000 to 62,000 yen per room, consumption tax included. The official pages differ on whether the local bathing tax is included, so confirm it on your plan; our onsen bathing tax guide explains the tax. The site says booking on the official site gives the lowest rate.
What do children cost?
Elementary-school children are charged 70 percent of the adult rate, based on three adults, according to the FAQ. Preschool children can share a bed with an adult; the official documents give different rates for preschoolers, so ask the inn. Children’s yukata come in 100, 120 and 140 cm.
What is the cancellation policy?
The FAQ lists 30 percent from 3 to 2 days before, 50 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show. During Golden Week, Obon and the New Year period, 20 percent also applies from 10 to 4 days before. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, UC, DC and NICOS are accepted. The booking page offers payment at the inn or online.
Getting to Kissho Yamanaka in Yamanaka Onsen
The nearest station is JR Kaga Onsen, on the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo. A shuttle bus runs from the station if you book by the day before, and a shuttle from Komatsu Airport needs a booking by 3 days before. Timetables change by season, so check them with the inn when you book. By car, the inn is reached from the Kaga interchange, and there is a parking lot for guests.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kissho Yamanaka
- The FAQ, cancellation rules and tattoo policy appear only on the Japanese pages; the English pages cover rooms, baths, restaurants and access.
- There is no early check-in, so plan your arrival for 14:00 or later.
- The terms say a booking may be treated as canceled if you are not there by 18:00 and have not sent your arrival time, so tell the inn if you will be late.
- Book the station or airport shuttle ahead: by the day before from Kaga Onsen, by 3 days before from Komatsu.
- Choose your dinner time in advance; in autumn and winter, Benihana seats at 17:30 or 19:45.
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Kissho Yamanaka?
Can I use the baths at Kissho Yamanaka with a tattoo?
Are the private baths at Kissho Yamanaka free?
Can I eat dinner in my room at Kissho Yamanaka?
What is the cancellation policy at Kissho Yamanaka?
Bottom line (2026): Kissho Yamanaka is a 44-room onsen inn above the Daishoji River in Yamanaka Onsen, with three free private baths, two large baths that swap by time and all meals in its dining rooms. Arrive from 14:00, book the shuttle ahead, and ask the inn about anything the Japanese and English pages give differently.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kissho Yamanaka’s official pages: home (Japanese), English site, rooms, hot springs, restaurants, FAQ, facilities and access, and the official English booking page. All were read on October 21, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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