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Rakuten Travel rating 4.57 out of 5 (1,224 reviews). The ryokan has railway-themed children's rooms with Plarail and N-gauge models, and many reviews describe train-loving children being delighted by them, along with praise for the free shuttle from Unazuki Station and the views of the Torokko train from the rooms and lobby. Some reviews also note that there are many stairs inside the building and at the communal bath, which made a stay with older family members somewhat difficult.
Kids Facilities
Railway rooms (toy railway room and N-gauge room)
Railway rooms (toy railway room and N-gauge room)
The toy railway room is stocked with Shinkansen and limited-express train toys, while the N-gauge room has a detailed diorama modeled on Unazukionsen Station. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the next morning. Both charge a fee and require an accompanying guardian. Children under 10 cannot enter the N-gauge room.
- •An accompanying guardian is required.
- •Children under 10 are not admitted to the N-gauge room.
Baby facilities in the communal bath
Baby facilities in the communal bath
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Babies may use the communal bath, where simple toys for children, all-over body soap and a bath chair are provided. There is also a baby bed in the changing room, so the whole family can enjoy onsen time together. Bathing hours are from 2 p.m. until 9 a.m. the next morning.
Baby and children's items available to borrow
Baby and children's items available to borrow
The front desk lends out extra beds and diaper bins, subject to limited availability. Children's amenities include a toothbrush, a yukata and an obi sash. You may also bring your own baby food, and the front desk staff will warm it if needed.
- •Each item is available in limited numbers.
- •If your baby food needs warming, please ask the front desk staff.
Kids' meals and private dining rooms
Kids' meals and private dining rooms
Children of elementary school age and younger are served a kids' meal with chicken rice, Hamburg steak, fried prawns and other dishes children love. A private dining room can be reserved in advance for an extra 1,100 yen per person, tax included. Allergies can also be accommodated if discussed in advance.
- •The private dining room requires an advance reservation.
- •Allergy accommodation must be discussed in advance and cannot be arranged on the day of your stay.
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Overview
HOTEL KUROBE is a ryokan in Unazuki Onsen with close-up views of the Kurobe Gorge, the Torokko sightseeing train and the Unazuki Dam. All 25 rooms are non-smoking, and from April 20 to November 30 every room looks out onto the Torokko train. The onsen is a weakly alkaline simple spring that is gentle on the skin, so babies and expectant mothers can bathe with peace of mind, and there is a baby bed in the changing room. Rates for babies and toddlers vary depending on whether meals and bedding are included, and up to 5 children can co-sleep. With a toy railway room and a kids' meal, it is an easy place to stay on a family trip.
Rooms
There are 25 rooms in total, all non-smoking. The most affordable room type is a Japanese-style tatami room without a bath, ranging from 8 to 10 tatami mats and accommodating 1-7 guests. The most popular room in the ryokan, the Standard Modern Japanese-style tatami room, has 8 tatami mats plus a 4-mat raised area finished in Ryukyu tatami, with a bath and toilet, for 1-7 guests. The Modern Japanese-Western room on the top floor has 8 tatami mats plus a bed space, with a bath and toilet, for 1-7 guests. The Special Room, of which there is only one, consists of connected rooms of 12.5 and 7 tatami mats with a bath and toilet, and accommodates 1-8 guests, so it suits larger family groups. The General Room is 10 tatami mats with a bath and toilet, for 1-5 guests. From April 20 to November 30, the Torokko sightseeing train can be seen from every room.
Dining
Dinner is a kaiseki course, and you can choose among five grades: Matsu, Take, Ume, White Shrimp, and Small-Portion kaiseki. A private dining room can be reserved in advance for an extra 1,100 yen per person, tax included. For children's meals, children charged at 70% of the adult rate receive a course based on the adult kaiseki, while children charged at 50% of the adult rate and children booked for meals only receive a kids' meal with chicken rice, Hamburg steak, fried prawns and other favorites. You may bring your own baby food; if it needs warming, ask the front desk staff and they will take care of it. Allergies can be accommodated, but this must be discussed in advance and cannot be arranged on the day of your stay.
Baths and onsen
The onsen is a weakly alkaline simple spring drawn from the closest point to the source. It is gentle on the skin, so babies and expectant mothers can bathe with peace of mind. Babies may use the communal bath, where simple toys for children, all-over body soap and a bath chair are provided, and there is a baby bed in the changing room. Bathing hours are from 2 p.m. until 9 a.m. the next morning. There is no private-hire bath and no room with an open-air bath. Guests aged 12 and over pay a separate bathing tax of 150 yen.
Family-friendly features
Up to 5 children can co-sleep. Rates for babies and toddlers vary with meals and bedding: with meals and bedding, 50% of the adult rate; without meals but with bedding, 3,300 yen; with meals but without bedding, 6,600 yen; and with neither meals nor bedding, 1,100 yen. The front desk lends out extra beds and diaper bins, and children's amenities include a toothbrush, a yukata and an obi sash. The ryokan has a toy railway room and an N-gauge model railway room, both of which require an accompanying guardian. Children under 10 cannot enter the N-gauge room.
Access
A free shuttle bus runs from Unazukionsen Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway and Unazuki Station on the Kurobe Gorge Railway; for the check-in shuttle, reserve in advance or call on arrival. Parking is free for 40 cars, and you can leave your car there while you are out on the Torokko sightseeing train. From Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway for a ride of about 25 minutes. Unazuki Ski Resort is about a 10-minute walk away, which is handy in winter for families who want to play in the snow.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 7 Unazukionsen, Kurobe, Toyama 938-0282 |
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| directions_carAccess | From Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway for a 25-minute ride. It is a 10-minute walk from Unazukionsen Station, or about 20 minutes from the Kurobe IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Unazukionsen Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 40 cars, free of charge. Your car can stay parked while you are out on the Torokko sightseeing train. |
| callPhone | +81-765-62-1331 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, Saison, AEON, JACCS, APLUS, CF, LIFE, ORICO, TOP, View, West, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAS, JAL, MEDIA |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hotelkurobe.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is HOTEL KUROBE best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at HOTEL KUROBE?
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Parking: Parking for 40 cars, free of charge. Your car can stay parked while you are out on the Torokko sightseeing train.
How do you get to HOTEL KUROBE?
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From Kurobe-Unazukionsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, transfer to the Toyama Chiho Railway for a 25-minute ride. It is a 10-minute walk from Unazukionsen Station, or about 20 minutes from the Kurobe IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
Can you accommodate our child's food allergies?
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Allergies can be accommodated. Please discuss this with the ryokan in advance; requests cannot be accepted on the day of your stay.
Is there somewhere we can eat with our children in a private room?
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There are private dining rooms. With an advance reservation you can switch from the restaurant to a private dining room, for 1,100 yen per person, tax included.
Can we visit for day-use bathing with our children without staying overnight?
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Day-use bathing is available from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 1,100 yen for adults and 550 yen for children. It may not be available on closing days or during busy periods, so please contact the ryokan in advance.
Do babies and toddlers co-sleep free of charge?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to 5 children, and rates for babies and toddlers vary depending on whether meals and bedding are included. With neither meals nor bedding the rate is 1,100 yen, and with meals it is 6,600 yen.
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