Kurobe UnazukiOnsen Togen

We stayed at the Togen for two nights in January 2018, as part of a trip with our extended family. This is an older-style ryokan hotel, but with some modern touches that help make for a great stay. The setting overlooking the river is absolutely stunning, particularly in the snow. Check in was fast and efficient, and the service levels remained very high throughout our stay. In so far as the definition of good service is that staff always anticipate guests' needs, then the Togen is about the best I've ever seen. Rooms are older-style and a little faded, which is a shame as everything else at the hotel works very well. Meals were very good, and perhaps a little more approachable than some of the more traditional ryokans about the place. Baths were very good, with a mix of public and 'kashikiri' options. Definitely book the latter option if you get the chance. Overall, a very pleasant stay in a lovely little town.