[Unazuki onsen] Enjoy High-Quality onsen ♡ 6 Hotels and ryokan with Good Atmospheres

source:Contribution of Kurofune

Unazuki onsen is located at the entrance to Kurobe Gorge. There are many photogenic spots here. We recommend the Kurobe Gorge, which forms a deep V-shaped gorge in the Kurobe River. You can enjoy a train ride on the trolley train (which runs from early May to late November) while soaking up negative ions. You can also access the "permanent snow" where snow never melts all year round and Sarutobikyo, with its beautiful emerald green river, so be sure to visit. Looking out over this magnificent natural scenery will free your mind.

Unazuki onsen, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023, is proud of its high-quality onsen. They are said to be weakly alkaline and gentle on the skin. Here, we will introduce hotels and ryokan in Unazuki onsen that have a comfortable atmosphere even for women. If you enjoy the beautiful scenery and high-quality onsen, you will surely be able to relax your mind and body and spend a fulfilling time. Let us introduce them to you ♪

Enraku is about a 5-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway. It is a historic ryokan that has been visited by members of the Imperial family. In the tea lounge, you can enjoy the finest coffee made with the finest coffee beans and the famous water of the Northern Alps. There is also a tea room and a Japanese art gallery, so you can enjoy a refined moment. It will be another memory to add to your trip. Depending on the guest room, you can enjoy the beautiful valley in all four seasons from the room or bath. If you are staying there, be sure to check out the scenery as well.

All guest rooms have a Kurobe Gorge view, allowing you to feel close to nature. There are a variety of room types, including those with open-air baths, standard Japanese-style rooms, and VIP rooms with tea rooms. The most recommended are the rooms with open-air baths. You can enjoy the luxury of bathing in an onsen hot spring bath while taking in the spectacular view of the Kurobe Gorge. You can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend time with your loved ones, or just get lost in thought by yourself. Make the most of your free time.

Kurobe Gorge is only about a 20-minute drive from Kurobe Fishing Port. It's nice to be able to enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the sea, even though you're in the mountains. The luxury fish "Nodoguro" is particularly delicious. Enjoy to your heart's content in the comfort of your own in-room dining or in private dining room.

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How about an aromatherapy treatment after dinner? The hotel offers a comfortable all-hand treatment using aroma oils selected for each problem. The original herb tea after the treatment is said to enhance the effect of the treatment. Enhance your beauty with the hotel's onsen and aromatherapy treatment.

About a 5-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station, Togen is a traditional ryokan founded about 100 years ago, with the clear waters of the Kurobe River spreading out below. From the lobby and the sunny mountain stream terrace with sofas, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kurobe River. Enjoy a relaxing time in the great outdoors while listening to the murmuring of the river. There is also a foot bath on-site, so you can easily enjoy onsen.

The guest rooms have a calming Japanese atmosphere. There are Japanese-style bedrooms with Simmons beds and Japanese-Western rooms, so it's nice that they can accommodate a variety of situations. When you open the large windows, you'll find a soothing space where you can hear the murmuring of the Kurobe River. Please spend some relaxing time talking with your loved ones.

The three private hot onsen are luxuriously made with natural spring water. Up to two people can bathe together, so you can enjoy bath time with your loved one. Enjoy a relaxing time while looking at the scenery outside.

For dinner, you can enjoy a variety of meal, such as the "Funamori Kaiseki" course, which is full of the freshest fish from Toyama Bay, and the "Gyu-Zanmai Kaiseki" course, which features Toyama's brand beef, "Himi Beef." If you can't decide whether to eat fish or meat, we recommend the "Seasonal Chef's Omakase Kaiseki." With a seasonal dish and fresh seafood from Toyama, you're sure to be completely satisfied, both in your stomach and in your heart.

Sanyanagi-tei-tei is about a 5-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station. Unazuki onsen is known for being one of Japan's 100 most beautiful moons, especially when it shines over the valley. This ryokan also has rooms that use Toyama's Birudan Washi paper and lighting to represent the full moon. The soft atmosphere will make you feel nostalgic. It's also fun to compare the two moons, one in your room and one outside.

With the sounds of the Kurobe River and onsen flowing as background music, you can enjoy the inn's proud hot springs and experience a blissful moment. The private open-air bath "Iwano-yu" is made from stones from the Kurobe River, so you may feel as if you are one with the river. The private rock bath is made with locally harvested power stones and wood. Relax in this gentle, warm space.

There are various types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, rooms with open-air baths, and connecting rooms. The rooms with open-air baths, which opened in 2022, are completely private spaces where you can do everything from meal to baths in your room. You can enjoy a stay without being disturbed by anyone. Why not enjoy traditional crafts and artisanal skills in a stylish space that uses Toyama glass and tableware made in Toyama?

Fresh fish delivered directly from Toyama Bay, koshihikari rice grown in delicious water, and locally grown vegetables. This ryokan is committed to using locally produced ingredients. Their specialty is the "simmered sea bream head," a masterpiece that the head chef has spent many years perfecting. Apparently it took him about 30 years to perfect the flavor. Why not try it with seasonal ingredients from Toyama?

Grandvrio Hotel Unazuki onsen is a resort hotel that opened in September 2022. The hotel is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station. There are a variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-modern rooms, and rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people. The Japanese-modern guest rooms have tatami mats and beds, and the glass bay windows offer a view of lush greenery. Enjoy a relaxing time in a yukata of your choice.

Natural hot onsen flows into the large bath, made of light pink cherry blossom granite. It is said to be effective against neuralgia, muscle pain, and chronic digestive diseases. There is also an open-air bath, so you can enjoy comparing the different baths. After the bath, quench your thirst with a free soft drink or draft beer. A cold drink on a hot body is the ultimate moment.

For dinner, you can choose between a course of kaiseki cuisine or a buffet with all-you-can-drink shabu-shabu. With the kaiseki cuisine, you can enjoy comparing the local sake. The buffet-style breakfast includes freshly baked bread and a menu made with local ingredients. The smell of freshly baked bread makes you feel happy, doesn't it?

The hotel is also well-equipped with facilities such as a candy store, table tennis, and karaoke lounge! Have a great time with your close friends. It may even deepen your bond with them. There are also areas for children to enjoy, such as a kids' pool park and a kids' space. It is also recommended for family trips or three-generation trips with grandparents.

Yamanoha is about a 5-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station. There is a wide selection of guest rooms. The Japanese-style large room is perfect for families or friends, while the Western-style twin room is recommended for couples who want to relax in peace. The modern Japanese color scheme of the Annex Deluxe Japanese-Western Room River Side is sure to soothe your soul. Listen to the murmuring of the clear stream and enjoy the luxury of not having to think about anything else.

There are three types of onsen: a large public bath, a private bath, and an open-air bath with a view. The open-air bath with a view, "Tanayu," is particularly recommended! From the bathtub with its terraced rice field-like steps, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the "Shin-Yamabiko Bridge" and the gorge. If you're lucky, you might even be able to see the trolley train crossing the red bridge. When you look at the magnificent scale of the gorge and the Kurobe River flowing between them, you'll feel a strange sense of resetting your mind.

If you're thinking, "The large public bath is nice, but I want to bathe without worrying about other people's eyes," how about a private bath? You can enjoy a relaxing bath time in a completely private space. The large public bath is equipped with a dry sauna. You can feel even more refreshed by sweating a lot. Let's restore your mind and body to the core ♡

The buffet restaurant, which has 260 seats and an area of approximately 900 m2, offers both dinner and breakfast in an open kitchen style. Whether you prefer fish or meat, you can enjoy the bounty of the sea, fields, and mountains of Toyama a treasure trove of ingredients, to your heart's content. Enjoying meal while chatting with your loved ones is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Kurobe is about a 10-minute walk from Unazuki onsen Station. The hotel is located upstream of the Kurobe River in the onsen spring resort, so you can enjoy the overwhelming natural scenery right in front of you. Immerse yourself in the majestic nature in the fresh air.

The rooms come standard with a spectacular view of the Kurobe Gorge and the trolley train. There are also luxurious Japanese-style rooms with views of the trolley train, Unazuki Dam, and Kurobe River. This photo shows a "modern Japanese-Western room" with a bed. The appeal is being able to enjoy the view while lying down in the bed set up by the window. In the morning, it gets bright with the sunrise, so you'll likely wake up naturally without having to set an alarm.

The open-air bath has a great sense of openness! It's close to the source of the hot spring, so you can enjoy the high-quality water to your heart's content. Taking the time to relax while looking at the scenery is exactly what busy modern people need. You can also rent colorful yukatas after the bath (for a fee). Wear your favorite yukata and enjoy the afterglow of your bath.

Toyama Bay is a treasure trove of seafood. For dinner, you'll be served plenty of seasonal seafood, including white shrimp and firefly squid. The local sake brewed with Kurobe spring water, Toyama rice, and mountain produce are also excellent. We recommend the kaiseki course meal, where you can enjoy a full range of seafood and mountain produce. Once you've sampled all the delicious food in Toyama, you'll be glad you went on the trip.

Want to escape from your busy daily life and relax in onsen? If so, why not try a stay at Unazuki onsen? The high-quality onsen and the spectacular seasonal scenery are sure to soothe your body and mind. In this article, we have introduced exciting hotels and inns, including guest rooms with interiors featuring traditional Toyama crafts and open-air baths with a chic atmosphere that blends into the Kurobe River. If you find an inn that catches your eye, be sure to take a refreshing trip there.