Overview
Nebuta Onsen is a hot spring in the Ōno district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Rising near the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula, it is counted as one of the springs of Wajima Onsen. Nestled in a port town famed for the Wajima Morning Market and Wajima lacquerware, it is a quiet bathing spot overlooking the Sea of Japan, gently soothing the fatigue of travel.
Highlights
- ●A hot spring in Ōno, Wajima, near the Noto Peninsula's north tip
- ●Counted as one of the springs of Wajima Onsen
- ●The charm of a port town famed for its market and lacquerware
- ●A quiet soak in a setting that looks out over the Sea of Japan
History
Wajima has long flourished as a port of call for the Kitamaebune trading ships, nurturing a culture of lacquerware and its morning market. Nebuta Onsen wells up in the Ōno district of that city and has been cherished as part of Wajima Onsen. For details of the spring's water quality and the history of its facilities, it is best to consult the inns or local official sources.
Access
The spring lies in Ōno, Wajima City (around 37.40°N, 136.94°E), near the northern end of the Noto Peninsula. From the Kanazawa area, the Noto Satoyama Kaidō route is the usual approach. By public transport, access is based from the Wajima city center. Please confirm exact routes and any shuttle service through the lodging's official information.
Best season
Seasons rich in seafood and times wrapped in clear, crisp air bring out the charm of a hot spring facing the Sea of Japan all the more. Winter, pairing the onsen with Noto delicacies such as cold yellowtail, is especially memorable, though snow and road conditions call for care. Check the weather and transport for your travel dates in advance to be safe.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Stroll Wajima's town center and morning market for port-town air
- 2Soak leisurely at Nebuta Onsen with views of the Sea of Japan
- 3Visit a Wajima-nuri workshop or lacquerware gallery
- 4Savor Noto seafood and enjoy the Satoyama Kaidō scenery
Did you know?
💡 Wajima is a port town known nationwide for the Wajima Morning Market and Wajima-nuri lacquerware, and Nebuta Onsen adds a touch of travel romance as a spring of this land. Positioned as part of Wajima Onsen, it also makes a base for touring the seaside hot springs of Noto.
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