Kaga

Kaga is a city in southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture with the Sea of Japan along its western coast. The area features multiple natural hot springs nestled in gentle terrain, with rural villages and forested hills forming the backdrop.

During the Edo period, Kaga served as the center of Daishoji Domain and developed into a significant administrative region under Tokugawa rule. This era shaped the area's infrastructure and established patterns that lasted for centuries.

The region maintains strong ceramic traditions through local Kutani porcelain workshops where artisans continue their craft. Silk production in the form of Kaga habutae fabric also shapes the local character and remains visible in shops and small factories throughout the area.

Three main hot spring towns - Yamanaka Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen, and Katayamazu Onsen - provide thermal bathing options throughout the year. These established resort areas offer convenient lodging with numerous small inns and guesthouses nestled in natural settings.

The winter months bring a regional hunting tradition for Sakaami ducks that leads to specialized meat preparations found nowhere else. A few local producers still maintain this seasonal craft, making it a distinctive part of regional cuisine.

Location: Ishikawa Prefecture

Inception: January 1, 1958

Reference: 172065

Shares border with: Komatsu, Katsuyama, Awara, Sakai

Website: https://city.kaga.ishikawa.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.30278,136.31503

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:08