Enjoy lunch with a view of the Tsurusenkei River at the "Mugen-an", a cultural asset designated by Ishikawa Prefecture 【Teahouse Uruhashi

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MUGEN-AN, a samurai-style shoin (study house) moved from Kanazawa and designated as a cultural asset by Ishikawa Prefecture.

MUGEN-AN is located near "Korogibashi Bridge" over the Tsurusenkei River in Yamanaka Onsen. It is a samurai-style shoin, designated as a cultural asset by Ishikawa Prefecture, and is a relocated version of a shoin built by the Yokoyama family, who were retainers of the Kaga domain, in their residence in Kanazawa City. It is said to have been built with the finest wooden construction techniques of the late Meiji period, and is open to the public along with antiques such as Ogata Korin's fan, Kutani ware, and Kaga maki-e lacquerware.
Entrance
Exterior view
Upon entering the quiet and elegant building, visitors can see the careful craftsmanship of artisans everywhere, including wood carvings of various designs throughout the building. The black persimmon, a wood that is said to be used only once in 10,000 trees, is used sparingly throughout the building, making it a stunning sight.
Goten (Ranma, etc.)
Bird-shaped nail blinds
En-en corridor (porch corridor)
Black persimmon balustrade (kurokaki)
It is said that many visitors come here to take pictures before their wedding or coming-of-age ceremony. This room, with its lovely kohazama sukashi windows, is especially popular as a photo spot! Please enjoy the changing colors of the trees according to the seasons.
The cute window shape is a popular photo spot

In the spring of 2023, a teahouse café will open inside MUGEN-AN! Tea house Uruhashi

The non cultural property part of MUGEN-AN was renovated and "Tea House Uruhashi" opened in April 2023! The name "Uruhashi" is derived from the word for lacquer, which is also called "uruwashi (beautiful)" and "urumu (moist)," and represents the lustrous, fresh, and lively luster symbolized by Yamanaka lacquerware. The tableware used at Chabo Uruhashi is, of course, Yamanaka-nuri.
Chabo Uruhashi Inside the store
Surrounded by large windows, the restaurant is gently illuminated by sunlight streaming in through the trees, allowing you to spend a relaxing time while enjoying the scenery that changes from season to season. We especially recommend the counter seating, where you can sit alone and enjoy your meal with a view of the Tsurusenkei River.
Counter seating
The lunch menu includes seafood rice bowls made with local products from Kaga, pizza with aromatic handmade dough, and even Kanazawa curry. This time, we chose the four-cheese pizza (quattro formaggi)! A salad, soup, and drink are included with the pizza. The pizza, which was supervised by a popular local Italian restaurant, was chewy and delicious right up to the ears! The Yamanaka lacquerware cups are also cute and nice.
Pizza with 4 kinds of cheese (quattro formaggi)
Comes with salad, soup, and drink!
The café menu is also extensive, including a set of green tea and Japanese sweets, kuromitsu kinako ice cream, cake sets, etc... Depending on the season, shaved ice may also be available. Please enjoy a relaxing moment with a cup of tea and a view of beautiful nature.
Matcha green tea and Japanese sweets set (photographed in spring 2024)
Yamanaka Onsen is full of places of interest, such as Yuge Kaido (Yuge Road) with its many Yamanaka lacquerware and Kutani pottery galleries, the uniquely shaped "Ayatori Hashi," "Kiku no Yu" and "Yamanaka-za," etc. From April to November, the riverside restaurant at Tsurusenkei is also popular. Please enjoy strolling around the hot spring resort area as well as the surrounding tourist attractions.

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