Kaga Onsen: Enjoy Art and Tea in Cool, Elegant Spaces This Summer

This summer is expected to be another hot one.

If walking outdoors for sightseeing feels too intense, why not enjoy art appreciation in a cool indoor space?

The facilities introduced here all feature an on-site café.

With their historical interiors, refreshing views from the windows, and carefully selected tableware, you can slowly sip tea and chat about the artworks at your leisure.

'Atsushi Ota: Re Cast-Re Form' Exhibition (Kagairyokuen)

Period: June 17 (Wed) – July 15 (Wed), 2024 ※Closed on Thursdays

A solo exhibition by metal artist Atsushi Ota, showcasing 15–20 three-dimensional works using coloring techniques on bronze and other metals.

'Seigetsu no Uta: Shirioki Hoki Glass Art Exhibition' (Kagairyokuen)

Period: July 18 (Sat) – August 17 (Mon), 2024 ※Closed on Thursdays

A solo exhibition by glass artist Shirioki Hoki, based in Kanazawa. Hoki creates artworks by painting on plate glass with glaze, then firing and polishing them. The exhibition will feature large-scale sculptures, panel works, vases, and tableware.

Venue: Both exhibitions at 'Kagairyokuen', 87-1 Yamashita Minamimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

'Kagairyokuen': A Serene Space of Beauty Cherished by Literary Masters

Kagairyokuen was the second villa of 'Yoshinoya Iryokuen', a historic inn where Emperor Showa once stayed. This modern Japanese-style building, where literary figures such as Yasunari Kawabata and Eiji Yoshikawa also stayed, is located in central Yamanaka Onsen and features a tranquil atmosphere and charming corridor walkways.

Opening Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)

Closed: Every Thursday (Open on holidays)

Admission: 600 JPY for adults

Contact: Kagairyokuen TEL 0761-71-2683

Official Website: https://kagairyokuen.jp/

The venue includes a café where you can enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets.

With its historical café setting, garden views, and the soothing aroma of tea, you may forget the passage of time.

'49th Traditional Kutani Craft Exhibition – Selected Kaga Exhibition' (Ishikawa Kutani Art Museum)

Period: July 4 (Sat) – July 26 (Sun), 2024

Venue: 'Ishikawa Kutani Art Museum', 1-10-13 Daiseijimachi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture

A public exhibition of contemporary Kutani ware, hosted by the 'Kutani Craft Preservation Society', designated by Ishikawa Prefecture as a holder of intangible cultural properties.

Guided exhibition explanations are available upon request.

'Ishikawa Kutani Art Museum': Where the History of Kutani Ware Lives

Located near Daiseiji Station in the 'Kokutani no Mori Shinshui Park', this is Japan’s only museum dedicated exclusively to Kutani ware.

The museum features themed exhibition rooms such as the 'Seide Room', 'Iro-e Gosa Room', and 'Ak-e Kinran Room', showcasing masterpieces of Kutani ware spanning approximately 370 years from the early Edo period.

Opening Hours: 9:00–17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)

Closed: Every Monday (Open on holidays)

Admission: 560 JPY for adults (subject to change depending on exhibition)

Contact: Ishikawa Kutani Art Museum TEL 0761-72-7466

Official Website: https://www.city.kaga.ishikawa.jp/kutani-mus/index.html

On the second floor of the museum is the café 'Café Kokutani' and a museum shop.

'Café Kokutani': Enjoy Your Café Time with Kutani Ware

Enjoy tea and cake served in authentic Kutani ware.

Relax and enjoy a peaceful moment while gazing at the refreshing greenery of the adjacent 'Kokutani no Mori Shinshui Park'.

Business Hours: 9:30–17:30

Closed: Mondays (Open on holidays)

Contact: Café Kokutani TEL 0761-72-6366

Official Website: https://www.salon-de-kutani.jp/cafe

Immerse yourself in the beauty of art and enjoy tea in a calm café setting.

Escape the heat and bustle, and spend a luxurious moment in the Kaga Onsen region.

[For Tourism Information on Kaga Onsen]

Kaga City Tourism Information Center KAGA Tabi-machi Net

TEL: 0761-72-6678 (8:45–17:30) / Open year-round

Official Website: https://www.tabimati.net

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Kaga City Tourism and Exchange Organization (General Incorporated Association)

TEL: 0761-72-0600 (8:30–17:15) / Weekdays only

Official Website: https://kaga-kikou.jp/