Yamanaka Onsen is one of the most well-known hot spring districts in Ishikawa Pref. Urushi lacquer ware (“shikki”), the origin of which in the district dates back to the Azuchi-Momoyama era (1573-1592), is another Yamanaka Onsen’s specialty. Woodturners (“Kiji-shi”), who moved from Echizen (part of current Fukui pref.), built a foundation of the lacquer ware industry.