Overview
You’ll find Kintaro Onsen in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture—just a 10-minute drive from Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. This long-established ryokan has been welcoming travelers since 1965 and continues to evolve with renovated spaces and updated facilities.
Kintaro Onsen is your perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of Toyama, including the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Gorge, and the charming Unazuki Onsen area. With easy Shinkansen access from Tokyo or Kanazawa, you can quickly escape to this peaceful retreat, surrounded by mountains, sea, and sky.
Accommodation
The ryokan offers 90 rooms with a mix of styles, from traditional to modern, many with beautiful mountain or garden views. Every room is non-smoking and includes free Wi-Fi.
Choose a modern Japanese-style room with beds, or go for something extra special like a suite with a private open-air bath. Some rooms also feature rain showers or outdoor soaking tubs where you can relax in privacy. The “Villa Mine no Kai” area offers more spacious and luxurious accommodations if you’re looking for added comfort.
You can unwind in a calm and quiet room designed to help you forget the rush of daily life. The renovations done in 2019 brought in more modern aesthetics while keeping the traditional touches that make a stay here truly restful.
Dining
At Kintaro Onsen, you’ll enjoy beautifully arranged kaiseki-style meals that highlight the best ingredients from the region. Each dish tells a story of the Toyama landscape—from the sea to the mountains.
Dinner showcases delicate seasonal flavors prepared with care, while breakfast is a buffet with more than 50 options. The spread includes regional specialties like grilled fish, steamed rice, fresh vegetables, and miso soup, letting you savor the taste of Toyama every morning.
Onsen and Wellness
Kintaro Onsen’s greatest treasure is its vast, mineral-rich hot spring. The water flows 100% naturally from the source and combines two rare elements: salt and sulfur. This combination is gentle on your skin and offers a deeply restorative soak.
You can stretch out in the enormous public bath, both indoors and outdoors. The open-air garden bath offers a spacious and relaxing place to enjoy the fresh mountain air and scenic views. It’s a rare luxury to find a bath this large with pure, untreated hot spring water straight from the ground.
Soaking in this milky, mineral-rich water leaves your skin soft and smooth. After just one dip, you’ll feel the difference.
Guests with Tattoos
The ryokan does not specify restrictions regarding tattoos. However, for privacy or comfort, consider asking the staff about less busy times for bathing or if private options are available during your stay.
Facilities
Kintaro Onsen offers a wide range of guest services to support your comfort. All areas are non-smoking, with clearly marked designated smoking spaces outside. You can find large communal areas to relax, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a shuttle bus connecting to the nearby train station.
Rooms come with essential amenities, and credit cards are accepted, including international options like Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
Activities
While you’re here, take a day trip to see Toyama’s unique attractions. Cruise under blooming cherry blossoms in Toyama City, ride the trolley trains through the Kurobe Gorge, or walk through the snow walls of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. You can also visit Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District, known for its preserved geisha teahouses and gold leaf crafts—just 40 minutes away by Shinkansen.
Uozu itself is famous for natural mirages, making it an interesting destination in its own right.
Additional Features
- 100% natural hot spring with salt and sulfur minerals
- Over 50 dishes in the breakfast buffet
- Free shuttle service from Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station
- Renovated rooms with outdoor baths and rain showers
- Non-smoking throughout the building
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Easy access from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya via train
