Hot Springs Hotels in Toyama Prefecture, Japan

"Location: About a 15-minute walk from Toyama Station. There's a convenience store, the Daiwa department store, and the Toyama Prefectural Library (Glass Museum) nearby. Overall, it's very convenient. Cleanliness: First, you need to take off your shoes when you enter. The entire hotel's hallways and guest rooms are covered in tatami mats, which is a dream for those who love tatami. The bathroom floor is made of bamboo strips, which feels much better than tiles. Every morning, you can see staff meticulously cleaning the common areas, which was a great experience. (They don't clean your room during extended stays, so be aware if that's an issue for you.) Facilities: There's a public hot spring with a large pool and sauna (also open to day visitors, but closed for cleaning from 10 AM to 3 PM). If you don't like public baths, you can enjoy a private soak in the small wooden tub in your room anytime, which is fantastic – it's like getting a private onsen experience at an economy price. The ice cream, yogurt, and massage chairs on the second floor are also a huge plus. Dining: Since I stayed for several days, I booked a room without breakfast. If you decide you want breakfast on any given day, you can just go to the restaurant, swipe your card, and pay when you leave (2500 JPY per adult per meal). It's highly recommended if you love fresh seafood, offering Toyama's 'three treasures' (squid, white shrimp, and tiny rolls), as well as various sashimi and roe for you to create your own seafood bowl. Even for someone like me who doesn't eat much seafood, there were plenty of options like fried dishes, bread, and refreshing watermelon. Overall, I highly recommend this chain onsen hotel."

"In general hotel in japan is very small, and this is no exceptions. The hotel is very clean, amenity is good, with self service laundry, public bath in house and free coffee machine in the lobby. The location wise is okay, within five mins walking distance from train station, and close to convenience store, supermarket and restaurants. The breakfast is quite decent, better than what I expected with this price. Hot water is strong enough."

"The bath was very comfortable, and there's a public open-air onsen that alternates between men and women daily. We booked the most basic room, which was sufficient for two people. The view from the window was lovely, with a red bridge visible. Breakfast was plentiful. However, the air conditioning was incredibly loud at night, and I didn't sleep well. Luggage storage was very convenient, and it's right next to the train line. Overall, pretty good."

"It was about a 20-minute walk to the main festival venue, but we enjoyed it without having to worry about parking. While the access was excellent for our needs, it was far from Himi Station, so we took a taxi. The hotel's restaurant is open from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and there are few restaurants within walking distance (except Uotami), but there is a 7-Eleven nearby. The hotel's large public bath is small, but it was a hot spring. There is a coin-operated washing machine near the large public bath, but it was always full, so we went to the coin laundry right in front of it. Being able to wash our clothes quickly is very convenient. The breakfast menu was typical of Route Inn, but there were also some Toyama-style items (kamaboko and firefly squid). There was a coffee machine and table seating in the lobby, so we were able to spend the time relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze even though we had a little time before check-in."

"Stayed two nights in Toyama, and Dormy Inn was my top choice. The basic amenities are pretty much the same as other locations, with all the standard toiletries, but the service really stood out. There was a ********* girl at the front desk. We arrived right as it started snowing heavily, and she not only checked us in but also offered us dry towels to wipe off – so thoughtful! We bumped into her a few more times, and she was always incredibly friendly, even recommending local sights and routes. The hotel breakfast was delicious, featuring all the Toyama specialties. And at night, the complimentary ramen even came with a perfectly soft-boiled egg; my husband polished off two bowls! The front desk also provides free tram tickets, two of them, which was super convenient. Late-night snacks included: lactic acid drink; cold drinks."

"This hotel offers incredible value for money, and the room was very comfortable. Overall, it was a great experience – the kind of place you don't want to leave. The only downside is the inconvenient location; it's a bit out of the way, so getting around would be a hassle without a car. I'd recommend driving or pre-booking a taxi. The surroundings are very quiet, perfect for those not in a rush and looking for a peaceful night's rest. I'd love to come back again, but definitely by car next time."

"To sum it up, I'm extremely satisfied. The hotel offers a shuttle service to the Shinkansen station, which you need to arrange in advance, otherwise, you'll have to transfer to a local train yourself. The hotel is located in a small town and looks quite modern from the outside, not like the century-old building I imagined. The facilities are well-maintained, and it doesn't have that damp smell common in many onsen hotels. Upon check-in, the front desk provides a map of the hotel, showing your room location, the onsen areas (with gender and time schedules), dining spots, and so on. After checking in, someone will lead you to pick out your yukata (which you wear throughout the hotel, making onsen visits convenient). It's best to try on samples here as the sizes run large; if you pick your usual clothing size, it might drag on the floor. Then, you'll be escorted to your room by elevator. Perhaps because it was off-peak season, the hotel spontaneously upgraded us to a larger room with two big balconies. The three of us slept comfortably on a tatami mat area that could easily accommodate six. There's an indoor onsen on the basement level, separated by gender but open all the time. On the first floor and basement, there's also an outdoor onsen with timed gender separation. It's open until 11 PM and from 5 AM. When soaking, you simply place your clothes in a basket; there's a small pool area that seems to have lockers. You can't bring your phone anyway, so I didn't bring anything except my room key, the small and large towels provided in the room, and a waterproof bag. You can also bring your own skincare products if you wish. You can also pay extra for a private onsen for about an hour, but considering that in Japan, people usually soak nude, we didn't dare to try. In the morning, you hand a slip to the front desk to indicate any room amenities you'd like to change (like yukata, towels, etc.) and your dinner time. The breakfast buffet is very generous; I particularly liked the onsen eggs. For dinner, you can choose between two sittings, 6 PM or 7 PM; we opted for the latter. Dinner includes a small glass of alcohol, and you can order more drinks (not expensive) as well as steamed abalone and grilled oysters (a matter of taste, really). Everything tasted good, and the dishes were served slowly, one by one. I was so full I forgot to take pictures, so I'll just attach the translated menu for the steamed bean bun. In the evening, we visited the small, free museum (which explained the history of dam construction). The next day, we took the forest train (a little over two hours round trip, with beautiful scenery; there are lockers at the station for luggage storage). Unfortunately, I didn't realize there was a stop in the middle where you could get off for an onsen soak and then catch the train back; I'll have to try that next time. The hotel corridors display photos of famous people who have stayed there, such as the Emperor, US Presidents, and Kawabata Yasunari, along with some incomprehensible artwork to appreciate. The staff were all very friendly. The hotel doesn't have Chinese services, so I assume there aren't many Chinese tourists. Japanese communication would be smoother. You need to hand in your room key to the front desk when going out. Do note that check-out is before 10 AM. Since we had to catch the forest train, we missed the hotel's drop-off service and took a local train to transfer to the Shinkansen ourselves. The hotel is less than 1 km from the local train station. All in all, traveling during the off-peak season was both economical and provided a great experience. I'd give it 100 points this time."

"This hotel offers incredible value for money. Hotel options in Toyama are quite limited, and while this one is a bit of a walk from Toyama Station, its location right across from Toyama Castle is fantastic – you can see it as soon as you step outside, which makes the stay quite interesting. The hotel is relatively new, with excellent facilities, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. In the evenings, there's even complimentary drinks in the lobby, which is a big plus after a day of sightseeing. Overall, I really liked it and would consider staying here again on my next visit to Toyama."

"During the peak season of the end of the year, the price is really excellent for staying in a hotel with breakfast and large baths at affordable prices. The supermarket and many chain restaurants are within a 5-minute walk. The living function is excellent, providing a high degree of convenience for the journey."

"Family three Christmas trip, convenient hotel location, convenient parking, service, hardware, breakfast, etc. all meet the expected Japanese standards, will recommend friends, will stay next time. In addition, the quality of the salmon cuisine is very high, the service is very good 👍"