River Retreat Garaku

River Retreat Garaku is a hidden-gem style facility in the outskirts of Toyama City where you can enjoy lodging, dining, art, spa, and shopping in one place. Rooms are grouped into three categories—Standard, Deluxe, and Suite—so you can choose to match your needs. Even within the same category, no two rooms share the same interior design, so it’s recommended to check the official website during booking. The interior feels like an art museum, with contemporary art pieces placed throughout. In-room skincare amenities such as face wash, lotion, and serum are Garaku originals with a gentle feel, and you can also purchase them at the on-site gift shop. Dining options include two restaurants (Japanese and Western), featuring menus lavishly using local Toyama ingredients, presented in a very colorful style. Vegetarian and vegan requests can be accommodated with advance notice. Access: by train, from JR Hokuriku Shinkansen / Ainokaze Toyama Railway Toyama Station, transfer to JR Takayama Line and get off at Sasazu Station, then ~15 min walk. By bus, take Toyama Chitetsu bus from Toyama Station toward “Kasuga Onsen,” get off at “Kasuga,” then ~3 min walk. From Toyama Airport, about 20 min by car/taxi.