To the River Retreat Garaku, a resort hotel nestled on the banks of the Jinzu River in Toyama.

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Surrounded by lush greenery and situated on the banks of the Jinzu River, its tranquility is...
A resort hotel that can be described as the ultimate hideaway where you can forget the hustle and bustle and spend a moment of peace and tranquility.River Retreat Garaku"Mr. Miss.
Approximately 15 minutes by car from Toyama Airport, and approximately 30 minutes by car from the city center.It is located in a convenient location with good access.
May 2000The main building was established there, and five years later...November 9, 2005A new building has been added to the site.
The architect has received numerous awards.Marine Museum"or"Makino Tomitaro Memorial MuseumThey were in charge of "[the project]"
Hiroshi NaitoWe welcomed him,The delicate beauty of Sukiya architecture and the earthy feel of AsiaBased on the concept of ",
JustRetreat (hideaway)They have focused on this image and have created a space based on it.
This timeReturning to ToyamaThe accommodation where we will be staying is hereGagaku ClubMr. Miss.
Having heard so many good things about it beforehand, I was really looking forward to it.
HamamatsuNo,They scattered beautifully,
ToyamaSo, barely the lastBeing able to see the dance allowed me to feel the richness of spring in Japan twice over!

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Gagaku ClubThe guest rooms include rooms newly added in both the main building and the new building.25 roomscan be,
A major feature is that no two rooms are alike, and each room offers a different atmosphere to enjoy.
You can visit multiple times without getting bored, and it's also fun to search for a room that suits your preferences♪

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entrance
Hanaraku 1985 / Yukio Nakagawa
Tableware (blue glazed plate), 2002 / Machiko Ogawa

moreover,Gagaku ClubOne of the most notable characteristics of this person is,
Approximately 300 works of art are scattered throughout the museum, both inside and out, and visitors can freely view them.
It's as luxurious as a museum, yet it incorporates elements that make art feel accessible.
It seems they change the exhibits in the museum four times a year, so there are different ways to enjoy it throughout the seasons!

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The passageway leading from the main entrance to the front desk has minimal lighting.
It exudes a stillness that seems to prepare the mind to contemplate the rich scenery that awaits beyond.

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Waterfall / Hiroshi Senju

A Japanese painter who is active on the world stageHiroshi SenjuYou can see [artist's name]'s work♪

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front

Check-in is,14:00It's also nice that they open early, and the staff greet you with a smile♪

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Garaku Club Staff: Shogo Ohshita

There are always staff members at the front desk, so you can ask them any questions you may have.

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It has a round, plump shape and a cuteness like a spirea.AlliumThe following was on display.
The flowers arranged throughout the building are apparently regularly changed by the owner's daughter.
It seems that what we're looking for isn't the splendor of a wide variety of flowers, but rather a balanced beauty.

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Main Lobby

The main lobby, which offers a panoramic view of the beautifully flowing Jinzu River and lush green forests, features floor-to-ceiling glass panels.
You can spend a peaceful time gazing at the tranquil scenery, so much so that you forget the passage of time.

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Check-in will take place in this main lobby, where you will be served a welcome drink and given a tour of the hotel.
For your welcome drink, you can choose from matcha, coffee, black tea, green tea, etc.
SurprisinglyBeerApparently, we can also get that! (Amazing!)
Enjoying a relaxing drink after arriving at the hotel sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

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"Herbal Green Tea"

This elegant green tea, with its refreshing herbal aroma, is available at the cafe located within this building.RivièreServed with chocolate sweets from "[Name of person/company]".
The vessel is from Nagasaki PrefectureHakusan CeramicsThey are using a lidded teacup from "[Name of the company/organization]"♪

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"Matcha"

Having carefully prepared matcha tea served as a welcome drink is truly a luxurious treat!
For tea sweets, we have a Japanese confectionery shop from Toyama.Small blacksmithIt's from [Name of the shop] and comes with jelly and dried sweets featuring a butterfly motif.
These thin dried sweets, which melt in your mouth like thin ice, are filled with white bean paste.Seed matchingIt's a type of confectionery called " ".
Gagaku ClubIt has the company's logo branded onto it, and it's apparently an original design♪
The butterfly-shaped jelly isAmber sugarIt's a type of confectionery called " ".
It is made by mixing sugar and gelatin.

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HAZAMA 1999 / Takeshi Fujii
Shuwari Teacup / Kentaro Kawabata
Water container / Kentaro Kawabata
Walking / Kazuo Yagi

Born in Toyama PrefectureHe is a Western-style painter.Takeshi FujiiMr.'s major work "HAZAMA」。
There are also other things inside the building.Born in Toyama PrefectureI saw many works by local artists, and I could really feel the owner's love for their hometown♪

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In addition to the yukata provided in the guest room, it seems that both men and women can choose one more yukata of their choice.
To ensure that the women don't end up wearing matching yukata, each one is provided with a different pattern.
Choose your yukata and obi, and have them brought to your room.
For those who are unable to dress themselves, please rest assured that a dressing service is available.

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elevator

The new building has a total of eight guest rooms: four on the first floor and four on the second floor.
We will introduce the guest rooms in the main building later.
Now, let's be shown to our room!

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Entrance to the guest room-only corridor on the 2nd floor

Born in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa PrefectureHe is a ceramic artist.Takuo Nakamura[Name]'s artwork is on display♪

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2nd floor guest room corridor

Landscapes of Memory / Nogami Gimaro

Artwork is also abundantly displayed in the hallways of the guest rooms.
It feels like you're in an art museum.

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The room we will be staying in this time is,Jinzu RiverFacingRoom 214, "Shirotsurubami" (White Oak Room)is.
Next time, I'll be showing you around the rooms!

River Retreat Garaku
56-2 Kasuga, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture TEL: 076-467-5550http://www.garaku.co.jp/

56-2 Kasuga, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture

Introducing great accommodation plans at Garaku Club

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