Araya Totoan, Kaga (Ishikawa)

Araya Totoan, established over 800 years ago, offers a luxurious stay rooted in Kaga's esteemed food culture and hospitality. Located in Yamashiro Onsen, the hotel provides approximately 100,000 liters of pure hot spring water daily, directly sourced from the ground. The inn is rich in history, having been passed down through 18 generations, ensuring a profound connection to tradition.

Araya Totoan offers 17 rooms, including 11 with open-air baths filled with natural hot spring water. Guests can choose from Japanese-Western style rooms and pure Japanese-style rooms, providing direct views of the seasonal outdoors. Each room is designed to enhance relaxation, showcasing traditional Kaga design elements.

The hotel boasts three unique bathhouses, providing various ways to experience the therapeutic hot springs of Yamashiro Onsen. Gensenkaku allows guests to soak in waters that flow directly from the original spring source, creating a unique bathing experience. The special meditation bath, Karasu-yu, offers hot and warm baths for a calming visit.

Culinary offerings are crafted using local ingredients from the Kaga region, emphasizing seasonal produce from both land and sea. Meals are served on exquisite Kutani-ware porcelain or Yamanaka lacquerware, carefully curated by the proprietor. The dining experience includes a spectrum of flavors and artistic presentations, reflecting the local culture.

Artwork displayed throughout the hotel includes pieces by the renowned artist Rosanjin, who stayed at Araya Totoan in the early 1900s. Guests can view his works, such as the Ten Red-Painted Plates and a traditional screen depicting local folklore. The gallery and lobby serve as showcases for both historical and contemporary arts.

Location: Hot spring resort town of Yamashiro Onsen

Rooms: Traditional Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths

Dining: Locally sourced seasonal ingredients

Wellness: 100,000 liters of hot spring water daily