Tagawa Ryusenkaku at Tatsunokuchi Onsen

at Tagawa Ryusenkaku “Tambo no Yu” (rice field hot spring) in Nomi. (photo taken on November 27, 2019)

 

The history of Tatsunokuchi Hot Spring in Nomi City goes back 1,400 years, and it is said that the villagers healed the injured legs of horses with the hot spring during the Yoro Era (717-724). However, repeated flooding of the Tedori River, which flows nearby, caused the source of the hot spring to be buried. Many attempts were made to recover the source of the hot spring over several hundred years, without success. In 1836 (Tempou 7, the end of the Edo period), Gensuke Haiya of Raimaru Village claimed he was visited by Yakushi Nyorai (Bhaiṣajyaguru) in a dream, telling him where to find the hot spring. It is said that this is the beginning of the present Tatsuguchi Onsen. The name "Tatsunokuchi" (Dragon’s mouth) is derived from a legend which states that the floods of Tedori River is caused by a dragon that lives there which runs amok.

Tatsunokuchi Onsen, said to have been excavated by Gensuke Haiya (taken November 27, 2019)

 

The "Tambo no Yu" (Rice Field Hot Spring), one of the largest mixed bathing open-air baths in the Hokuriku region, gets its name from the fact that it uses a source of water that gushes out of the middle of a rice field. Six open-air hot springs in a rice field with a view of the Hakusan mountain range to the south. In spring, early seedlings lull in the breeze, fresh greenery dazzle in summer, and red dragonflies in autumn evenings of the harvested field. In winter, you can enjoy a snow covered landscape with steam rising from the hot spring. The scenery of a mountain village that changes from season to season. The peaceful atmosphere of a stream, mountain village and rice fields. This is an impressionistic hot spring that recreates the nostalgic images of childhood. The view from the open-air bath, surrounded by a tranquil countryside, is a healing experience not found at other hot springs. Looking up on a clear night, countless stars fill the sky. Because of this romantic atmosphere, it is also said that this open-air bath has the effect of bringing lovers together. Whether a couple or a group of couples, this is the perfect place to enjoy the ultimate in luxury. In fact, the open-air baths allow you to fully enjoy the countryside scenery where rice is planted in spring and harvested in autumn.

“Tambo no Yu”, lit up at night.

 

The traditional standard Japanese-style room with a sun room has a calm and serene atmosphere. All rooms are equipped with a television, refrigerator, bath (some exceptions) and heated electronic bidet toilet seat. There are also suites combining western bedrooms and traditional Japanese rooms with a spacious layout. Upgraded suites have hinoki cypress bath tubs with water from the natural hot spring piped in and are equipped with shower booths. Other than this, there are adjoining guest rooms with an open-air hot spring bath and a kotatsu. After relaxing in the open-air bath surrounded by the peaceful countryside, large communal bath with sauna, or private toll bath (simple hot spring), you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at the restaurant. There is also an outdoor pool available in the summer, which even small children can enjoy to their heart's content.

 

 

 

1) Kichijo-tei (special room): A special 15 tatami mat + 9 tatami mat room equipped with a kotatsu and an open-air bath.  2) The natural hot spring can be enjoyed 24 hours a day.  The hinoki cypress bath with a diameter of 2 meters can fit 5 adults at one time.
3)4) Yunohana no Sato: The spacious natural hot spring hinoki cypress bath is ideal to relax in and is also equipped with a shower booth. The room is an 8 mat Japanese-style tatami room with a western style bedroom which has twin beds.
5) Large communal bath with sauna "Tengu Yokuden".  6)  Hakuju no Yu

Garden pool (summer only) has a shallow section for small children.

The large banquet room "Kaga Shishi-no-Ma" can accommodate up to 250 people!

 

 

1) Kanazawa traditional Japanese and Western-style cuisine: "Kaga no Sai-Goyomi" plan  2) Kanazawa traditional Japanese and Western-style cuisine "Special selection, Kaga no Sai-Goyomi" Plan  3) Blackthroat Seaperch, grilled with salt: A high quality flavorful fish, tasty no matter how it is prepared.  4) Grilled abalone: Superb mineral-rich abalone from the Sea of Japan.

 

Located approximately 12km from the Komatsu interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, a hot spring ryokan (Japanese style inn) with a calm and nostalgic atmosphere. The lobby, with its purple carpet and sofas, is a warm, old-fashioned space. It takes about 10 minutes to drive to Ishikawa Zoo, Tedori Fishland and Kutani Pottery Village, and about 40 minutes to get to Kanazawa. We also offer free transportation to and from Matto Station and Komatsu Station. (Reservation required: 2 person minimum. Free transportation from Komatsu Airport is also available) *The nearest station to the inn is JR Matto station from Kanazawa and JR Komatsu station from Osaka.
Relax your mind and body at Tatsunokuchi Onsen, the family room of Kanazawa.

with Mr. Saburo Nakamura, Advisor of Tagawa Ryusenkaku

 

Video message from Ms. Kobayashi

 

Tagawa Ryusenkaku

20 Tatsunokuchi-machi, Nomi City, Ishikawa, 923-1245
Phone 0761-51-2111 (Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Fax 0761-51-3107
https://www.ryusenkaku.com/