"Pros: It was an amazing ryokan! Of course, we have nothing to compare it to since it was our first experience, but it exceeded all our expectations. 1. The private bath in the room was fantastic! My boyfriend and I were absolutely thrilled with it. Plus, the view from the room was stunning. 2. The kaiseki was incredible! Every dish was unique and delicious. They were beautifully decorated for the momiji (autumn leaves) season, which was such a lovely touch. 3. The hot springs themselves were wonderful; it was such a pleasure to spend time there. They were also very understanding about my tattoo. It’s quite large and on my ribs, but they gave me two big skin-colored patches that completely covered it, so I didn’t scare anyone. :) 4. The yukatas were beautiful. And there’s a manga corner in the lobby on the first floor—perfect for some reading! :) 5. The transfer service was very convenient. We missed the 3:30 PM shuttle from Ikeda Station and could only arrive at 7:00 PM. However, I called the hotel at 4:00 PM to let them know we missed the transfer and asked if it was possible for them to pick us up at 7:00 PM instead. The staff kindly informed me that the transport would be waiting for us at the designated time at Ikeda Station. And that’s exactly what happened—everything went smoothly and was very convenient. Cons: This is not a complaint, just a small regret that there are no private hot springs available for booking for two, but this is compensated by the private bath in the room. It’s also a shame that we weren’t able to get a room where the kaiseki dinner would be served in the room instead of the restaurant. But that’s our fault; we didn’t manage to book that in time." ~Daria