Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa
Shokawacho Arabuchi 892-11
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were attentive, food was good and the open air onsen made the experience v…”
“the staff Masa”
“The dinner and breakfast was excellent”
Overview
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 coloured 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 en suite 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.
Traveller reviews
kelly
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
Staff were attentive, food was good and the open air onsen made the experience very memorable. They also had kids Yukata and a small play area.
4JAMES
couple
November 3, 2025
“A bit too expensive for a remote hotel.”
The dinner and breakfast was excellent.
wai ka
family_with_children
January 6, 2023
“don’t go.”
the staff Masa.
Nin Chun
family_with_children
January 4, 2023
hot spring
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Skiing, Table tennis, Hiking, Hot spring bath, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Tennis equipment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks), Shared lounge/TV area
Ski
Ski storage
Top floor Luxury Twin Room- Non-Smoking
This room features bamboo flooring and 2 single beds. Includes a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle. Please note that this is an adult-only room.
Twin Room - Non-Smoking
Guests will have a special experience as this twin room provides a private open-air bath. The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as mountain views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Japanese and Western Room with Mountain/River View - Non-Smoking
This room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Includes a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and an electric kettle.
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