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Experience the heart of Toyama’s culture at this boutique hotel nestled in a dispersed settlement where sustainability, craft, and spirituality meet
Toyama Prefecture
Toyama Prefecture’s sankyoson, or dispersed settlement, is a traditional farmland where people and nature have existed in harmony for generations. Surrounded by a sweep of rice fields and embraced by mountains on three sides, Rakudo-An has become a center for regenerative tourism in the area, giving back to the local community and offering visitors a glimpse into the life, culture, and values of the region.
Here, in this timeless rural landscape, layers of culture and spirituality are revealed through encounters with local people and special experiences. Drop in to the weekly practice of a local taiko group as the sound of drums echo over the darkened fields, study tea ceremony in the hotel lobby, or learn calligraphy at a nearby temple.
With three exclusive guest rooms, each highlighting different materials—Paper, Silk, and Soil—Rakudo-An is filled with mingei (folk craft) treasures from preeminent artists like Bernard Leach and Munakata Shiko, along with contemporary art such as the installation by Rei Naito in the hotel’s backyard.
With a mission to protect the dispersed settlement (two percent of all bookings go towards its preservation), Rakudo-An is a place where the spirit of Toyama can be experienced firsthand.
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station, take the JR Thunderbird Limited Express train to Tsuruga Station (about 1 hour and 15 minutes), then switch to the Hokuriku Shinkansen and ride to Shin-Takaoka Station (about 1 hour and 15 minutes). From there, take the Johana Line train to Takagi Station (30 minutes). It’s a 10-minute walk from the station to Rakudo-An.
645 Nomurajima, Tonami-shi, Toyama-ken
