Araya Totoan, KagaAraya Totoan in Kaga, Japan has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 5 hotels we score in Kaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Google 4.0. Rooms from about $580 a night (cached, not a live quote).Araya Totoan is a traditional ryokan in Yamashiro Onsen, a hot spring resort in the Kaga region of Japan, run by the same family for 18 generations. Rooms follow Sukiya-style architecture, some with private open-air baths, and guests can use the mineral hot springs, Japanese gardens, restaurant and massage services. A free shuttle from JR Kaga Onsen station takes about ten minutes but must be arranged in advance. Kanazawa is roughly 30 minutes away by train and Komatsu Airport 30 minutes by car. Rates start at $580 per night, so it suits travellers seeking an upscale, quiet onsen stay rather than a budget option. The property is not well suited to guests with mobility difficulties.What stands out

Spacious rooms with traditional Japanese design

Private open-air onsen baths available

Free shuttle from JR Kaga Onsen station

Quiet garden setting in a hot spring resort

Watch out for

Difficult for guests with mobility issues

Shuttle needs advance arrangement

Better-scored in Kaga

Hanamurasaki, Kaga: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Hanamurasaki is a traditional ryokan in the Yamanaka Onsen hot spring area, set above the forested Kakusenkei Gorge and at the start of a walking trail along the water.