Hotel Ryu Resort and Spa

Maya and all staff are fantastic. The onsen facility is one of the best with 100% natural mineral water. Local dining experience is unforgettable. Hotel room is very clean and well-taken care of. Highly recommended if you go visit unesco glassho house at shirakawago and Bokka farm.

The room itself is actually quite comfortable. However, the ensuite is ridiculously small compared to the room. It is really the size of the bathrooms in cruise ships, whereas the rooms are big enough to have 2 single western beds plus a tatami mat area which fits both a futon bed and tables and chairs comfortably. The room and ensuite could have been better planned. Pillows were extremely hard and uncomfortable. The faucet knobs are also quite grimy, considering that this hotel is in Japan. Service is great though (many thanks to Maya for being so patient with my parents' requests). Dining crew was really attentive! I did wish there were more food choices rather than just kaiseki meals and the same limited-choices of buffet daily.

It's located at middle of a forest air is fresh and lots of trees and grass But it is far away from town and not convenient to go out for restaurants Staff are very helpful and polite and quite many staff speak good English

We spent a night at this amazing hotel. Peaceful place surrounding by trees and mountain. Friendly staff and good food.

Nice place to stay in but too far out from Takayama.

The star attraction of my stay was the lovely staff who were all very polite (of course) and eager to help. Though it is in a fairly remote area, I can imagine how beautiful it would be in fall and winter, when there are autumn leaves and snow covered hills. You also get to see wild raccoons (and more) wandering around the area. The food was great, a mix of kaiseki (set meals) and a small buffet (tempura veggies/miso soup/rice/drinks). My group had a few dietary restrictions and they were able to accommodate us. The rooms were simple, with ensuite baths and toilets, but the onsen (though small) was fairly modern and well equipped. They provided cleanser, toner, lotion and soaps. It's about an hour's drive to takayama city, and great for couples looking for a quiet getaway.

Not much to look at from the outside but the service and hotel is actually fantastic. Really lovely from the moment we arrived, they could not have been more helpful. The food is great, there is lots of nature nearby and if you go in the winter when there is snow, it has an added bonus. Great place and really made our whole trip...

The room package I got included dinner and breakfast, which were totally beyond my expectation. Both food and service were worth the price. Highly recommend for people to stay and enjoy the night before heading out to Shirakawa.

Ryu Resort is a very nice location, <1hr away from Shirakawago. It was enough snow that weekend that we were able to use the sleds from hotels for our kids play on the slope near the hotel. It was one of the best sled rides my kids had. We did have a great time. The food was delicious too. I highly recommended for a weekend getaway

Secluded in the mountains, great for family time. Had a great room with a view of surrounding forests and was great to wake up to light snowfall and having whiteness all around. Minimal staff but very efficient, ever so polite and attentive and always there when needed. Sumptuous Kaiseki dinner with mouth-watering Hida Beef (grade 5). Own source of Hot spring pools which supposedly non-recycled natural water. Last but not least free return transfer between Takayama station to resort .... I would Highly recommend and would definitely be back.