Kokumin Shukusha Tenbo Tateyamaso

Had a friendly welcome in this good value ryokan guesthouse, which seemed more peaceful compared to the large hotel catering to big tours opposite. Was given a spacious private tatami room with a hot water kettle, retro TV and a private wash sink. Ample female/male shared toilets per level and a public bath for showers at the lower floor. Half board meals are taken in the dining room which had a beautiful view of Toyama city and the bay - I felt lucky to witness a beautiful sunset at dinner time. Dinner was pretty good but the breakfast set was a little underwhelming in terms of choice. They could cater to my seafood-only dietary requirements but needed reminders at breakfast the next morning. Every night if the skies are clear enough, the owner/staff arrange a nice stargazing activity and you can try snow shoe-hiking for free in the day. (The snow still hasn't melted off the boardwalks in the Midagahara alpine marshlands in end-May.) The alpine bus conveniently drops off right outside the ryokan on both directions but does not stop to pick up passengers ad-hoc. For pick ups, you will need to book a departure time with the hotel staff during check-in.

This lodge is a wonderful base to explore the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. You can walk the Midagahara wetland just outside, and then take the bus up to Murodo to traverse the whole way to Kurobe dam. Staff are very helpful, and breakfasts and dinners very tasty indeed. Recommended.

地處彌陀之原站，B1大眾澡堂可泡澡尚算寬敞，1樓食堂按房號分桌一泊二食美味，房間尚算明亮，床鋪提供被單，窗外可見雪景，旅宿人員態度親切熱情，稱的上經濟實惠