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Featuring beautiful sceneries of the woods, Ryu Resort and Spa is located in the tranquil Shokawa Highland area, a 50-minute drive or free shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station (reservation needed). UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go is a 45-minute drive away. This resort went through a complete refurbishment and has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor since 2015. Free WiFi with speeds up to 100 mbps is available in all rooms and public areas. Guests can soak in the natural open-air hot spring bath with view or engage in outdoor activities. Different colored yukata robes are available for women for free. Room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. A spacious living room area includes a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle. The private bathroom features amenities and slippers. All rooms were renovated in 2015. A tennis court and outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season. There is also a terrace bar that guests can enjoy in the evenings. For breakfast, a Japanese-set menu consisting of traditional local delicacies including hoba miso and tofu are on offer. Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa's traditional multi-course dinner feature Hida beef teppanyaki and fresh fish delivered from Toyama Bay. The property is a 50-minute drive from both Shirakawago Historic Village and Takayama Historical Old Town. Dynaland and Takasu Snow Park are respectively a 35 and 30-minute drive away.

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Property highlights

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free private parking available at the hotel

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.3
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
10
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  • Thomas
    Japan Japan
    Exquisite food, beautiful lounge area with complimentary drinks, very spacious rooms and great beds.
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was fantastic. The staff was some of the best I have ever met.
  • Lex
    Japan Japan
    great staff, great food, great facilities — including the outdoor onsen.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
Hot Spring
  • Open-air bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.

Guests with children must inform the property at the time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box.

If the provided booking information is missing or incorrect, the property will directly contact guests via email. Please reply to this email to confirm the reservation. Reservations where guests do not reply to property will be canceled.

Guests who are booking for a group of more than 3 rooms need to pay in advance using a credit card. The booking may be canceled if the advance payment is not made in a timely manner.

Please note that some rooms may have unstable WiFi connection.

There are no restaurants, shops or dining options within a walking distance from the property.

The hot spring bath is open between 15:30-00:00 and 06:00-09:00. Please contact the property directly for service hours of tennis court, swimming pool and terrace bar.

Guests with a breakfast plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 2 days in advance.

Shuttle service from JR Takayama Station is only offered for stays of half board plan. The service is available one round trip per day from JR Takayama Station to Hotel at 14:30 pm, from Hotel To JR Takayama station at 10:15 am.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa

  • The prices at Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Hot spring bath
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Tennis equipment

  • Yes, Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Asian

  • Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa is 18.6 miles from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.