20 Ryokan in Japan

A ryokan nestled in the serene village of Kurobe's Shimizu, Kiji Onsen Tanakaya. It is said that when Uesugi Kenshin became unable to walk due to beriberi, he cured his illness with the miraculous spring water that wells up in Kiji, as guided by the deity of Niihari Shrine. Our inn, sourced from that miraculous spring, has been operating as a small ryokan for therapeutic baths in Kiji, along the coast of Kurobe, since 1911. The approximately 5,000-tsubo garden, carefully nurtured by successive generations, surrounds the ryokan, allowing guests to fully enjoy the seasonal delicacies unique to Toyama and Kurobe cultivated by the beautiful water, and to soak in the hot springs while reflecting on its 110-year history. Though it is a modest, quiet, and small ryokan, we await your visit with heartfelt hospitality.

This house was built in the 23rd year of the Meiji era. It has a long history and has nurtured a gentle sense of warmth and inclusion. It is the kind of house that makes visitors feel as if they have returned to their hometown, bringing a sense of peace. You can stretch out on the tatami mats, experience farming in the fields, or savor heartfelt meals made with locally sourced ingredients. At night, you can also gaze at a sky full of stars. Enjoy rural life just the way you want to.