An art suite with a sauna, open-air bath, and cold bath will open in October at Hanamurasaki, a long-established inn in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was founded over 120 years ago.

Located in Yamanaka Onsen, one of Japan's greatest hot springs praised by Basho, Hanamurasaki is an inn that celebrates the beautiful mountains and rivers of the area, and where you can spend a relaxing time in a high-quality space with sophisticated hospitality.

The 142mXNUMX art suite displays works by artists from Ishikawa Prefecture, including glass artist Sasaki Rui, who was selected for the world-renowned Rakow Commission and is active both in Japan and overseas, and lacquer artist Ukai Kohei, who was a finalist for the LOEWE Foundation's Craft Prize, creating a space created together with local artists.

Hanamurasaki also offers a "Half-day Crafts and Art Tour with Owner Hanamurasaki," in which the sixth-generation owner, Kohei Yamada, who studied at an art college in San Francisco and has a deep knowledge of Japanese culture, crafts, and art, will create and guide a custom-made tour based on the tastes and interests of guests.

Through tours that only Yamada, who was born and raised in the area and has deep ties to the local community, can guide, such as tours to enjoy traditional Japanese architecture and hiking, and tours to artists' studios, you will be able to discover the true charm of the region.

Why not visit Hana Murasaki, where you can enjoy the famous hot springs that have been known since ancient times to cure all kinds of ailments, and experience beautiful nature and the works of up-and-coming artists?

◆Yamanaka Onsen Hanamurasaki
[Address] 1-17-1 Higashimachi, Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
[TEL] 0761-78-0077