Overview

Rurikoh blends traditional Japanese hospitality with thoughtful innovation. The name comes from the “Rurikoh Hot Spring Source,” one of the origins of Yamashiro Onsen. Located in the heart of Kaga Onsen Town, Rurikoh invites you to enjoy the future of Japanese inns while honoring the culture that shaped them.

You’ll find new ways to experience hot spring healing—across open-air baths, private tubs, and seasonal cuisine—alongside elegant service that reflects centuries of hospitality.

Accommodation

Choose from traditional tatami rooms, deluxe suites with beds, or rooms with private open-air baths. Every space includes clean lines, warm tones, and features that let you settle in comfortably.

Suite Rooms

Enjoy wide, open rooms with both Japanese and Western styles. Some suites include private open-air baths with natural hot spring water, wood decks, or massage chairs. The layout offers privacy and space to relax. These rooms come with access to the exclusive Club Lounge.

Deluxe Rooms

These rooms feature tatami floors, twin beds, and larger seating areas. They include full bathrooms and thoughtful details like massage chairs and spacious layouts. Some rooms come with beds, while others offer traditional sleeping areas.

Standard Rooms

Standard rooms combine simplicity with comfort. You’ll sleep on futons or beds in a tatami-mat space with natural lighting and a calm atmosphere. They suit solo travelers, couples, or groups.

Twin and Single Rooms

Compact and practical, these rooms are perfect if you’re looking for a simple place to rest after a full day. Each includes a full bathroom, refrigerator, and basic amenities.

All rooms are non-smoking and include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, and private bathrooms. Room types accommodate between two and ten people, making it easy to plan for families, couples, or groups.

Dining

Rurikoh’s cuisine highlights the rich flavors of Kaga’s land and sea. Dinner includes seasonal multi-course meals prepared by a grand chef, served with carefully selected ingredients at their peak condition.

You can enjoy dinner at Restaurant Nisaburou, where you’ll choose your main dish, or at Restaurant Tenpyou, a bright space with large windows offering seasonal views. Breakfasts feature Western and Japanese options, sometimes served as a buffet or a set meal, depending on the season.

If you stay in a suite, you may receive a more personalized dining experience.

Onsen and Wellness

Rurikoh offers many ways to enjoy hot spring bathing:

Open-Air Baths

Soak under the sky with views that shift with each season. The women’s bath, Gekko, and the men’s bath, Nikko, offer separate bathing areas and changing scenery throughout the day.

Public Spa

These large baths are open 24 hours, with a sauna available from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Towels and full amenities are included. The facilities offer thoughtful touches like baby cribs, shower chairs, and skincare products for both men and women.

Private Open-Air Baths

Reserve one of five unique private baths, including rock baths, Japanese cypress tubs, and garden-style spaces. Each offers quiet time for you to unwind without sharing the space.

Footbath and Sister Inn Access

Enjoy the footbath at Rurikoh or walk five minutes to Sister Inn Hatori for more hot spring experiences. You can also visit two nearby local facilities, Kosoyu and Soyu, for traditional hot spring hopping.

Please note: If you have tattoos, use of the public baths is not permitted. You may use a private bath or book a room with an open-air bath.

Guests with Tattoos

You may not be able to use the public baths if you have tattoos. However, private open-air baths are available to reserve, or you can stay in a guest room with a private bath.

Facilities

Club Lounge Rurikoh

If you’re staying in a suite, you can enjoy this quiet, stylish lounge with free drinks, books, and massage chairs. Sparkling wine and beer are served during happy hour (3:30–6:30 PM). Please note that children under elementary school age and groups of eight or more may not use the lounge.

Nouzangetsu Theater & Club

This tiered theater hosts seasonal performances and karaoke. The lighting and sound system create an immersive experience. Two private rooms are available for VIP bookings.

Esthetic Salon Lapis

Treat yourself to a facial or full-body massage, with options for total relaxation. Sessions are available in the afternoon and evening.

Complimentary Drinks

Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available 24 hours in the lounge. You can help yourself whenever you like.

Activities

Don’t miss the Kaga Drum Performance—held every night from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM. Local drummers wearing ogre masks put on a powerful show in the theater. The performance is free and open to all staying at the inn.

Additional Features

• 24-hour public hot spring access (with gender-swapped baths each day)
• Five private open-air baths available for reservation
• Access to sister inn Hatori’s baths included
• Grand chef-prepared cuisine served in two restaurants
• Suite-exclusive lounge with drinks and massage chairs
• Theater shows, karaoke, and cultural events held throughout the year
• On-site esthetic salon for spa treatments
• Non-smoking rooms with full amenities and Wi-Fi