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[Experiential Stay] Relax at a Stylish Ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen and Experience Woodcarving with a Local Lacquerware Artisan

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Itinerary at a Glance

location_on Destinations	Kanazawa&around (2 Days)
account_balance_wallet Price	From ¥333,000 / 2 guests *The price shown is a sample rate based on two guests Pricing Details
bucket_check Included	restaurantDining: Breakfast, Dinner cards_starExperiences: Woodcarving with a Local Artisan homeStay: Hanamurasaki local_taxiTransport: Free round-trip shuttle service from Kagaonsen Station to the accommodation interpreter_modeGuide: English language support is provided during the experience only
beenhere Itinerary	Day 1 – Artisan Craft & Reimagined Ryokan 2:00 PM Arrival at Kagaonsen Station & Shuttle to Yamanaka Onsen → 3:00 PM Private workshop tour & custom woodcarving experience with artisan Yuka Mabune → 5:00 PM Check-in at Hanamurasaki → 6:00 PM Omakase Kaiseki dinner featuring seasonal Ishikawa delicacies & Noto beef Day 2 – Soothing Morning & Handcrafted Keepsake 7:30 AM Choice of Western or Japanese breakfast with a view → 9:30 AM Special morning delivery of your finished wooden container by Yuka Mabune → 11:00 AM Check-out & Scenic stroll along Kakusenkei Gorge → Departure Itinerary Details

Why This Journey is Exclusive

Located just a 20-minute drive from the Shinkansen stop, escape to the mountain hot spring town of Yamanaka Onsen for a 1-night, 2-day immersive retreat. Visit the private workshop of lacquerware artisan Yuka Mabune to discover the region's historic woodworking legacy, helping design a custom wooden container crafted using specialized hand-made tools. In the evening, unwind at Hanamurasaki, a uniquely stylish ryokan that beautifully reimagines hot spring culture by blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary art, complemented by an inspired Kaiseki dinner.

Journey Outline

This 2-day experience is fully customizable based on your interests and preferences. 
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Day 1 − Mountain Gorge, Woodcraft, and Artistic Hospitality

Arrive in a town defined by scenic natural beauty and living craft traditions before retreating to a ryokan where heritage meets modern artistry.

Afternoon ──

Arrival and Mountain Gorge Charm
Arrive at Kagaonsen Station and transfer to Yamanaka Onsen, a picturesque town set along the dramatic Kakusenkei Gorge, celebrated for its premium hot spring waters and rich lacquerware heritage.

Woodcarving with a Local Artisan
Visit the private workshop of artisan Yuka Mabune. Learn the intricate process of woodcrafting, explore her custom-built chisels, and craft a small wooden container together as a keepsake of your journey.

Check-in at Hanamurasaki
Check into Hanamurasaki, a historic ryokan founded in 1902 that has been thoughtfully transformed by its sixth-generation owner to blend traditional Japanese design with modern sensibilities.

Evening ──

Inspired Kaiseki Dinner
Indulge in an inspired Kaiseki dinner featuring fresh, seasonal local ingredients from Ishikawa, beautifully presented on elegant tableware that reflects the region's culinary pride.

restaurantDining	Dinner
cards_starExperiences	Woodcarving with a Local Artisan
homeStay	Hanamurasaki
local_taxiTransport	Free round-trip shuttle service from Kagaonsen Station to the accommodation Shinkansen ticket arrangement (additional option)
interpreter_modeGuide	English language support is provided during the experience only

Day 2 − Soothing Waters & Creative Reflection

Savor the relaxed rhythms of a historic hot spring resort before concluding your journey.

Morning ──Creative Breakfast and Departure

Enjoy your choice of a carefully prepared Western- or Japanese-style breakfast, and enjoy the ryokan's comforting hot spring waters before checking out at 11:00 AM.

restaurantDining	Breakfast
cards_starExperiences	Not included
homeStay	Not included *Additional stay available upon request.
local_taxiTransport	Free round-trip shuttle service from Kagaonsen Station to the accommodation Shinkansen ticket arrangement (additional option)
interpreter_modeGuide	Not included

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