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Ishikawa Prefecture · Hokuriku

Michi-no-Eki Kurikara Genpei no Sato

道の駅倶利伽羅源平の郷

Learn about the Genpei battles at the pass, relax in the bath, and take home local vegetables and sweets.

Updated 2026-09-30Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

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Location

Tsubata Town, Kahoku District

Road

Ishikawa Prefectural Route 215, Morimoto–Tsubata Line

Hours

07:30–21:00

Shop hours are a guide; the museum, restaurant and bath each keep different hours.

Parking

Cars: 50 / Large vehicles: 0

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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

See first

History museum

See the fire-ox strategy monument and Genpei battle displays first: they explain the station's name before you move on to food or the bath.

Take a break with children

Lawn and toilets

Use the lawn for a little movement, then head to a meal or the forest park, rather than planning a long play session at the station alone.

For a meal

Genpei Chaya

Lunch generally runs from 11:30 to 15:30. Later in the day, check both final entry and last-order times rather than relying solely on a restaurant stop.

For shopping

Juku no Ichi

Find vegetables, pickles, bamboo charcoal products, Ishikawa souvenirs, drinks and light food for the drive in one place.

To finish the visit

Genpei no Yu

This artificial hot-spring bath uses bamboo charcoal and suits a wash after sightseeing before heading back toward Kanazawa or Toyama. On non-holiday Mondays it generally opens in the late afternoon.

To go farther

Ho-o-den or the Historic National Road

Choose nearby Ho-o-den for a short detour or the Historic National Road when you have energy to walk. In rain, stay with the museum, meal and bath at the station.

Akari Hozumi's detour notes

For a family day, decide on play, toilets, meals and rainy-day options in that order.

At Kurikara Genpei no Sato, pause to consider the children's energy and the weather before shopping and leaving. Is there time for a little movement on the lawn? Will you reach the restaurant while it is serving? If it rains, can you use the museum and bath? The history here can also be part of an easy family outing.

Highlights

Michi-no-Eki Kurikara Genpei no Sato sits at the foot of Kurikara Pass, near the Ishikawa–Toyama prefectural border. This roadside station combines a history museum, day bathing, lodging, dining and a farm shop. Start with the displays on the fire-ox strategy and the Genpei battles between the Minamoto and Taira clans; families can then pause at the lawn and toilets, eat lunch at Genpei Chaya and finish at Genpei no Yu bath. It works for a brief stop between Kanazawa, Noto and Toyama, or a half-day outing with Ho-o-den temple, the historic road or the forest park.

#Kurikara Pass
#Genpei battles
#Genpei no Yu bath
#Juku no Ichi farm shop
#Historic National Road
#Family rest stop

Practical information

Registration number: 石川-14
Prefecture: Ishikawa Prefecture
Municipality: Tsubata Town, Kahoku District
Road: Ishikawa Prefectural Route 215, Morimoto–Tsubata Line
Telephone: 076-288-8668
Closed days: The shop and lodging generally operate year-round. Genpei Chaya is generally closed Mondays, or the following Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday.
Station stamp: Available

Address

270 Takehashi-nishi, Tsubata-machi, Kahoku-gun, Ishikawa 929-0426 (石川県河北郡津幡町竹橋西270)

Facilities

Toilets
Parking
Juku no Ichi farm shop
Genpei Chaya restaurant
Genpei no Yu day bath
History museum
Lodging
Training room
Lawn
AED
Covered motorcycle garage
Tourist information

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)kurikara.org (Japanese guide)kurikara.org (Japanese guide)kurikara.org (Japanese guide)kurikara.org (Japanese guide)www.town.tsubata.lg.jp (Japanese guide)www.town.tsubata.lg.jp (Japanese guide)www.hot-ishikawa.jp (Japanese guide)www.hokuriku-michinoeki.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

The first attraction at this roadside station is its history

Kurikara Pass is remembered for the Genpei battles and as a route used by feudal lords travelling to and from Edo. Start with the museum displays and the farm shop and bath become part of a stopping place at the entrance to the pass, rather than merely rest facilities.

Easy to arrange dining, shopping and bathing in your own order

Genpei Chaya, Juku no Ichi and Genpei no Yu share the same complex. You can plan separate visits for lunch, a bath or just vegetables. Families can also spend much of a rainy visit indoors.

A practical stop between Kanazawa, Noto and Toyama

Close to the prefectural border, the station fits a journey toward Kanazawa, Noto or Toyama. Keep it brief for a rest, or add Ho-o-den or the forest park for a half-day outing according to your schedule.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

A family drive less dependent on the weather

On a rainy day, combine history, lunch and a bath indoors

After parking, use the toilets and spend a short time in the history museum learning about the fire-ox strategy and Kurikara Pass. Have lunch at Genpei Chaya, buy vegetables or sweets at Juku no Ichi, and visit Genpei no Yu if the timing works. Skipping the outdoor walk still leaves plenty to do here.

Parking → toilets → history museum → Genpei Chaya → Juku no Ichi → Genpei no Yu

The restaurant is generally closed on Mondays. Check official notices for temporary closures and any bath reopening updates.

A half-day detour with grandparents or elementary school children

On a clear day, extend the visit to Ho-o-den

After lunch and shopping at the station, make the short drive to Nishi-no-bo Ho-o-den at Kurikara Fudoji Temple. Without a long mountain walk, you can see a building evocative of Heian-period architecture, the garden and a hall for prayers for road safety, continuing the history theme.

Station → Genpei Chaya → Juku no Ichi → Ho-o-den → return for a bath or depart

The temple is a place of worship. Allow for parking and crowds during blossom season or events, and keep the visit quiet and brief.

Adjusting the day's activity for preschoolers through elementary school children

If the children need more play, head to the forest park

For more play than the station lawn offers, head to Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park after lunch. Its indoor wood-learning play facility, athletic course and zoo offer choices for different ages. Consider the indoor facility first on hot or rainy days.

Station toilets and lunch → drinks at Juku no Ichi → Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park

The park is large; hours, closures and age ranges vary by facility. Pick one destination within it before setting out.

An adult drive in spring or autumn

Walk a little of the Historic National Road, then finish with a bath

The historic road over Kurikara Pass is long if walked end to end. Choose between a short walk near the information boards from the station and a more substantial hike. A bath at Genpei no Yu afterward offers a chance to unwind before leaving.

Station → history museum → short section of Historic National Road → Juku no Ichi → Genpei no Yu

Double-flowered cherry blossoms in spring and walks in autumn are appealing, but allow for slippery ground after rain, summer heat and winter road conditions.

Hours

Opening hours

Juku no Ichi farm shop

07:30-21:00

Vegetables, souvenirs, drinks and bamboo charcoal products. Stock varies with time of day and season.

History museum

08:00-17:00

Admission is generally free. See the fire-ox strategy and Genpei battle displays in a short visit.

Genpei Chaya

11:30-15:30 / 17:30-19:30

Generally closed Mondays, or the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday. Lunch last order is 15:00; there is a separate final-entry time in the evening. Listed hours are a guide.

Genpei no Yu

Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–21:00; non-holiday Monday 16:00–21:00

Final bath admission is 20:30. Check official information for prices and temporary closures.

Lodging

IN 15:00 / OUT 10:00

Check the official booking page for room prices and reservation terms.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Age one and under

★★★☆☆

Best for a short toilet stop, feeding preparations or shopping break.

Keep the stop brief with a break in the car, toilets and the farm shop, rather than extended play inside. If considering the bath, check Monday's late opening and any temporary closure before including it in your plan.

Ages 2–3

★★★☆☆

A little movement on the lawn followed by a meal or sweet works well.

Keep the history displays brief and give exhibits that must not be touched some space. For more play, make the indoor wood-learning facility at Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park a separate destination.

Ages 4–6

★★★★☆

Set small goals around the fire-ox story, lawn, soba or ice cream.

In rain, use the museum, restaurant and Genpei no Yu. On a clear day, add Ho-o-den or the forest park to keep the outing varied.

Elementary school children

★★★★☆

The Genpei battles and Historic National Road can become talking points for the journey.

The full historic road is about 12.8 km, so combine the museum with a short walk instead of assuming the family will walk all of it.

Play area

There is a large lawn. For a longer outing focused on play equipment, add Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park or Tsubata Sports Park.

Toilets

Convenient for the first break on a drive. Stop there before arranging bathing or a meal.

Rainy day

Plan around the history museum, restaurant, farm shop and Genpei no Yu. Outdoor trips to Ho-o-den or the forest park depend on the weather.

Meals

Genpei Chaya is generally closed Mondays. If children will be hungry, time your arrival for lunch service.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

History museum

A starting point for understanding the station's history, with displays that complement the Kurikara Yume Kaido Walk and the Genpei Grand Tug-of-War's giant rope.

Lawn

Open space for a market day or family break. In fine weather it offers a change of pace before or after eating.

Juku no Ichi

A place to finish with vegetables and souvenirs, on event days and ordinary days alike. Stock and sellouts vary by time of day.

Genpei no Yu

A bath after a walk or a trip to the forest park. Check final admission and any same-day closure notice.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

Start at the history museum to give the visit a focus

The station and Tsubata tourism guides highlight the fire-ox strategy, a replica folding screen depicting the Battle of Kurikara, and access to the Historic National Road. Spend the first 10–20 minutes on the history to understand the station's name before shopping or bathing.

Source: Official Kurikara-juku website and Tsubata Town Tourism Association

Lunch arrival time shapes the meal

Genpei Chaya has separate lunch and evening hours and is generally closed Mondays. Guest reviews tend to rate lodging and bathing more highly than the everyday meal, so leave time for the farm shop or bath instead of planning the whole visit around dining.

Source: Official facility guide and patterns in lodging reviews

Genpei no Yu works well at the end of sightseeing

The bamboo-charcoal artificial hot-spring bath is featured as a convenient day-bathing option by tourism guides. On non-holiday Mondays it generally opens in the late afternoon, so consider returning after Ho-o-den or the forest park rather than planning a midday bath.

Source: Official Kurikara-juku website and Hot Ishikawa travel guide

For children, have an option beyond the station grounds

The station has a lawn, but families seeking a longer play session can find age-suited options at Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park's indoor wood-learning facility and athletic course. Spend rainy time indoors at the station and save outdoor play for fair weather.

Source: Tsubata Town Tourism Association and Ishikawa Prefectural Forest Park official website

Spring cherry blossoms and summer sunflowers change the best detour

Kurikara Pass offers cherry-blossom walks in spring; Kahokugata Reclaimed Land Sunflower Village is a seasonal destination from late July to early August. Rather than trying to cover everything in one day, choose the pass in spring, Kahokugata in summer, and indoor station activities in rain.

Source: Tsubata Town Tourism Association and Kahokugata Reclaimed Land Sunflower Village

Allow extra time for parking on event days

Tourism information lists about 50 parking spaces. Markets, the Yume Kaido Walk, cherry blossoms and temple events may extend visits, so allow time for both parking and meals.

Source: Hot Ishikawa travel guide and official notices

Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

As of July 16, 2026, an official notice referred to a temporary shop and Genpei no Yu closure on July 27, 2026. That date has passed; check current official notices for any closure affecting your visit.
A tourism listing showed bath admission at ¥350 for adults, ¥200 for elementary school children and free admission for younger children. The official bath page now lists ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for children; check the latest official prices, including the age category for children, before relying on a fare.
The full Historic National Road is about 12.8 km. With children or older companions, walk only a short section near the station or drive to Ho-o-den instead.
In winter or after rain, watch your footing and road conditions around the pass and temple. The museum, restaurant and bath at the station offer options less affected by weather.

Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

Meal
Genpei Bento at Genpei Chaya
A restaurant meal using local ingredients; check the restaurant for current availability.
Noodles
Kurikara soba
A Tsubata-area dish to consider for a meal.
Sweets
Oman azuki bean tea and Oman azuki ice cream
A light treat after a meal or bath.
Local product
Jiwamon makomo (local wild rice)
Choose according to the season and what's in stock at the farm shop.
Shopping
Local vegetables and pickles
Consider a cooler for a long journey home.

Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

Eat lunch

Set meals, rice bowls and noodles at Genpei Chaya

A seated meal after the museum works well. Lunch generally runs 11:30–15:30, so switch to light food or shopping if you arrive late.

Allow for the Monday closure and a possible closure on the Tuesday after a Monday public holiday.

Taste the area

Genpei Bento, Kurikara soba and makomo wild rice

Choices that complement the history behind the station's name. Look for Tsubata's mountain and field produce rather than only showy tourist fare.

Take a sweet break

Oman azuki bean tea and Oman azuki ice cream

Enjoy a small local treat even without a restaurant meal, or after bathing. Families can also consider it if children need a break while waiting to eat.

Take food home

Vegetables, pickles and Ishikawa souvenirs from Juku no Ichi

The farm shop generally opens from morning until evening. In summer, bring a cooler bag; for a long drive, consider pickles or shelf-stable souvenirs.

After the bath

Drinks and small souvenirs

Even when it is too late to return for a full meal after Genpei no Yu, you may be able to pick up a drink or takeaway item at Juku no Ichi during shop hours.

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