River Retreat Garaku offers luxurious modern rooms and suites for a peaceful getaway on Jinzu River. The hotel houses two restaurants, a café, free-access sauna and hot spring baths as well as an aroma-treatment massage parlor. The new wing designed by Naito Hiroshi, a renowned Japanese architect, displays numerous art pieces throughout its Art Walk. Guests at River Retreat Garaku can explore the surrounding nature or stroll around the hotel’s garden. Indoors, guests can loll in the shared lounge or the library. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the hotel. Private parking is available at a nearby location without charge. The spacious rooms and suites here are air-conditioned and come well-equipped with a flat-screen TV, sofa, refrigerator and coffee machine. Private bathroom is fitted with a bath while bathrobes and slippers are provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared for few rooms. On the ground floor, coffee and other baked goods are available for purchase at Café Millennium or Patisserie. Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at Rakumi, while French cuisine is served at Trèsonnier. From the hotel, JR Sasazu Station is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel offers charged shuttle service to and from Toyama Station, which is a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Fugan Unga Kansui Park is located within 40-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
3 futon beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
3 futon beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
3 futon beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Toyama
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jonah
    Singapore Singapore
    Exceptional property. Beautiful and perfect place to rest with riverside views. Only wished i had stayed longer.
  • Wen
    Singapore Singapore
    Very luxurious. Room was enormous, private onsen was great. Top notch service
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Despite not being rated as a five star hotel, this property truly should be.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • 和彩膳所 樂味
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Trèsonnier「トレゾニエ」
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of River Retreat Garaku
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

River Retreat Garaku takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

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

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please notify the property of your meal preference (Japanese/French) and include whether you have any food allergies at the time of booking. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are kindly requested to notify the your transportation method to the property in advance.

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box, as different child rates are applied depending on the child's age.

Please inform River Retreat Garaku of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about River Retreat Garaku

  • River Retreat Garaku offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage chair
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Public Bath

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at River Retreat Garaku on this page.

  • Room options at River Retreat Garaku include:

    • Suite
    • Twin

  • The prices at River Retreat Garaku may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at River Retreat Garaku is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • River Retreat Garaku has 2 restaurants:

    • 和彩膳所 樂味
    • Trèsonnier「トレゾニエ」

  • River Retreat Garaku is 9.3 miles from the center of Toyama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.