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Ryu Resort & Spa
A highland resort surrounded by magnificent natural scenery, with a 100% free-flowing natural hot spring.
This resort hotel stands amid the abundant natural beauty of the Shokawa Plateau at an elevation of approximately 3,280 feet. It is about a 90-minute drive from Nagoya and close to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The hotel’s abundant hot spring water comes from its own source 4,265 feet underground. Guests can soak in the moisturizing, skin-smoothing water in an open-air bath overlooking the changing scenery of the four seasons or in a spacious indoor bath filled to the brim. The baths feature 100% free-flowing water directly from the source, with no recirculation, dilution, or disinfection. Six types of guest rooms are available to suit different group sizes and needs, all featuring a stylish, modern atmosphere designed for complete relaxation. The top-floor Premium Room is limited to a single guest room and offers an especially luxurious setting, with bamboo flooring, designer lighting, and carefully selected furnishings.
Dinner is prepared with carefully selected ingredients chosen for their freshness and quality, including A5-grade Hida beef and seafood purchased directly from one of Japan’s leading markets. Resort facilities for experiencing the surrounding natural environment include an open terrace where guests can relax in the highland breeze beneath a star-filled sky, an outdoor pool open only in summer, and a stream on the property where visitors can play in the water.
Highlights
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A resort hotel surrounded by the abundant natural beauty of the Shokawa Plateau.
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The open-air and spacious indoor baths feature 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water from the hotel’s own source.
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Guest rooms feature stylish, modern interiors.
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Dinner is prepared with carefully selected ingredients, including Hida beef and seafood purchased directly from the market.
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A full range of resort facilities, including a terrace and swimming pool.
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The only Premium Room, located on the top floor
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An open-air bath framed by the changing scenery of the four seasons
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Bright, spacious guest rooms
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The terrace surrounded by nature is also a popular spot
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A multicourse kaiseki dinner featuring A5-grade Hida beef and other carefully selected ingredients
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Spend a blissful evening beneath a sky filled with stars
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
Depending on your accommodation plan, check-in at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 11:00 a.m. may be available.
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Is assistance available in languages other than Japanese? If so, which languages?
Yes. Assistance is available in English.
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Can I leave my luggage at the hotel after check-out?
Yes. Please feel free to ask at the front desk.
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Are there designated smoking areas?
Yes. There are two designated smoking areas inside the hotel.
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Is free Wi-Fi available inside the hotel?
Yes.
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Can guests with tattoos use the shared baths?
Guests with a small tattoo may use the shared baths.
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Are there any sightseeing attractions nearby?
Nearby attractions include the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, Takayama’s Old Town, Bokka no Sato, the Shinhotaka Ropeway, Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, the Norikura Highlands, the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road, Gujo Hachiman, the Shokawa Cherry Trees, and Kamikochi.
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Is parking available?
There is a parking lot in front of the hotel. It is available free of charge throughout your stay. You may also park your vehicle before check-in.
Capacity: 100 vehicles
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What are the hours for the indoor bath and panoramic open-air bath?
Hours: 3:30 p.m.–midnight and 6:00–9:00 a.m. the following morning
Hours are subject to change depending on the cleaning schedule.
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Is the hot spring available to day visitors?
We regret that the baths are not available to day visitors. The hot spring is reserved for overnight guests.
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Can I stay with a pet?
We regret that pets are not permitted to stay at the hotel.
Pets are also not permitted anywhere on the hotel grounds.
Please do not leave pets in your vehicle, as barking or other noise may disturb other guests.
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Is a shuttle bus available?
Yes.
Advance reservations are required.
Shuttle bus service may be suspended on certain dates.
For details, please contact the Reservation Center at 0120-35-0843.
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Is there a fee to use the sauna, and is a reservation required?
There is a fee to use the sauna. You may use it without a reservation if space is available, but advance reservations are recommended during busy periods. The sauna is closed during winter.
For operating hours, fees, and other details, please contact the Reservation Center at 0120-35-0843.
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Are winter tires required during winter?
If traveling by car, please use winter tires or tire chains from mid-December through mid-April to prepare for snow and icy roads. The road from the expressway exit to the hotel is cleared by snowplows twice daily, in the morning and evening, so vehicles equipped with winter tires should be able to reach the hotel safely.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 龍リゾート＆スパ
- Postal Code
- 501-5413
- Address
- 892-11 Arabuchi, Shokawa-cho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
- Phone
- 05769-2-2611
- Check-in
- 3:00 p.m.
- Check-out
- 10:00 a.m.
- Rates
- From 24,200 yen, including tax, for one night with dinner and breakfast
- Access
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1) 50 minutes by car from Takayama Station on the JR Takayama Main Line
2) 5 minutes by car from Shokawa IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (English)