Jōhana Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

Do nothing. Simply indulge in the luxury of immersing yourself in the abundant onsen waters. This is a different world, proud of its heritage since the Taisho era rather than excessive glamour. Shogawa Onsen Village "Torikoshi no Yado Sanrakuen." In the past, it was famously known as "Torikoshi no Yu," where birds flying between Hida and Etchu rested their weary wings. Loved by many connoisseurs. You may return with an empty heart or with dreams expanded.

A secluded Accommodation nestled amid lush mountains and the far-reaching fields of the plains. Enjoy dishes made with fresh Toyama ingredients and a setting framed by the scattered villages of the Nanto Plain and surrounding mountains. Warm yourself to the core in our “warming bath,” rich in moisturizing minerals, and spend a truly special time here.

In Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture (formerly Inami Town), also known as the "Wood Carving Village," a new auberge is born. This luxurious Property, limited to one group per day, offers a tranquil space where time flows quietly. Stay in a spacious Room remodeled from a kimono wholesaler's townhouse, and relax in an Onsen open-air bath with a view of the garden. Toyama's Fish Auberge Toyama Bay, known as the "natural fish tank," provides an abundance of fresh seafood. Enjoy a variety of fresh fish from Toyama, blessed by the sea, prepared with local ingredients in a farm-to-table style. Savor these exquisite dishes at a counter dining area remodeled from a 100-year-old storehouse. This is the ultimate auberge where you can experience the finest flavors.

Auberge & Satoyama Onsen Spa, conveniently located for visiting the Gassho-style villages of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go, as well as a base for exploring Kanazawa. Enjoy French cuisine and authentic Japanese dishes that make use of local ingredients from Toyama, such as fresh vegetables from Tonamino and seafood from Toyama Bay. The spa menu is also popular among women, featuring a skin-friendly natural Onsen vital pool and treatments by "Thalgo," the only full-scale introduction in Hokuriku. Spend a peaceful time in the quiet satoyama.

A land nourished by abundant water: the Tonami region in western Toyama Prefecture. Philosopher Soetsu Yanagi once called the power created by nature and people together “dotoku” (the virtue of the land), and found in this region’s way of life an expression of the Mingei movement. Moribitosha, inspired by dotoku, is a gathering place for shaping a beautiful way of living for the future. A former training hall designed by Yanagi’s close disciple Keiichi Yasukawa has been renovated to include an auditorium, a Hotel, a café and shop, and telework spaces. Join classes and activities, talk with others, stay overnight, enjoy tea, settle in for a longer workation or creative retreat, and connect with local residents—so that your time here becomes learning itself and nourishment for everyday life. In a space filled with Mingei beauty, let’s think together about how we want to live beautifully from here on.

Limited to three groups of guests per day, Sato-yama Auberge Maki no Oto. Located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, near Gokayama, famous for its World Heritage Gassho-zukuri architecture. With convenient access, just a 5-minute drive from Fukumi IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, you can visit Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, and Takayama.

A “machiyado”-style Accommodation nestled in Inami, a town where the tradition of woodcarving craftsmanship lives on. We reimagine the entire town as one Hotel—its streets, workshops, and everyday life becoming part of your stay—offering a new way to travel. All guest rooms are private whole-house rentals, limited to one group per day. Each house is a one-of-a-kind space created by local artisans and makers active in the town. From the furnishings and materials to the finest details, their aesthetic sensibility and skill are present throughout. Like staying in a gallery, you can spend time surrounded by works of art. Your stay itself becomes an experience of encountering craftsmanship and savoring it deeply. Step away from busy daily life and surrender to the quiet rhythm of this town. Enjoy a stay that restores space in your life as you feel the warmth of handcraftsmanship.

Kanjoji Highlands is a plateau spreading at the foot of Mt. Yaotome in the Inami area of Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. It features Kanjoji Park, an urban park, and JOY BASE, a rest and Accommodation facility. From the hilltop observation plaza, you can take in panoramic views of the region’s distinctive scattered-village landscape.With spacious grassy fields and slopes, the surrounding area offers a campground, cottages, BBQ Facility, a restaurant, a goat pasture, and large playground equipment—making it a relaxing place for both adults and children to unwind and enjoy themselves.