Destination
Wakura
Wakura Onsen is a 1,200-year-old hot spring resort on the shores of Nanao Bay at the base of the Noto Peninsula. Home to Kagaya, voted Japan's best ryokan for 36 consecutive years, Wakura is renowned for its sodium-chloride-rich seaside hot springs and fresh Noto seafood kaiseki. The town is slowly recovering from the devastating January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.
10 ryokans in Wakura
Kagaya
加賀屋
Voted Japan's best ryokan for 36 consecutive years by travel professionals, Kagaya is the crown jewel of Wakura Onsen with legendary hospitality.
from $400 /per night
Notoraku
日本の宿 のと楽
A grand seaside ryokan with 120 years of history, featuring panoramic Nanao Bay views, an outdoor pool, and lavish Noto seafood kaiseki.
from $200 /per night
Tadaya
多田屋
A 6th-generation family ryokan famous for its breathtaking Nanao Bay sunset views, founded in 1885 on a quiet cove away from the town center.
from $250 /per night
Aenokaze
あえの風
Kagaya's sister ryokan offering a more casual, family-friendly atmosphere with live Noto traditional performances during dinner and stunning bay views.
from $200 /per night
Hotel Kaibo
ホテル海望
A well-established seaside hotel with panoramic Nanao Bay views through floor-to-ceiling glass walls, known for excellent Noto seafood cuisine at reasonable prices.
from $120 /per night
Yukemuri-no-Yado Biwanso
ゆけむりの宿 美湾荘
A six-time Rakuten Award winner featuring open-air baths with panoramic views of the Notojima Bridge and Nanao Bay.
from $150 /per night
TAOYA Wakura
TAOYA和倉
A rebranded resort-style onsen hotel with an infinity hot spring bath overlooking Nanao Bay, all-you-can-eat buffet dining, and a relaxed atmosphere.
from $100 /per night
Tenku-no-Yado Daikanso
天空の宿 大観荘
A hillside ryokan perched above the town offering bird's-eye panoramic views of Nanao Bay and the Noto coastline from its "sky" baths.
from $130 /per night
Hanagoyomi
花ごよみ
A charming small ryokan with just 10 rooms, offering intimate hospitality, natural hot spring baths, and seasonal kaiseki at an affordable price.
from $80 /per night
Aji-na-Yado Housenkaku
味な宿 宝仙閣
A cuisine-focused budget ryokan known for generous Noto seafood meals that punch far above their price point, with natural hot spring baths.
from $70 /per night