"Pros: Unfortunately the bath water failed during our stay. We were given coupons for the bathhouse 300m away. The hosts were wonderful, welcoming and attentive people. The food was terrific! Not 5 star, but considering the cost, it was great. Would stay again. Cons: Building was a bit dated, but not uncommon in Japan" ~Watson

"Pros: Make sure to read a few reviews if this is what you are looking for - in our case it was he charming authentic vintage Japanese guesthouse experience we were looking for and we were very happy. This small hostel is run by a very friendly elderly couple with a lot of passion that are putting their hear into their work. You can pick up tea and water at any time and there are some small bites too. The rooms are nice. The onsen might feel a bit basic for some but with a little bit of luck you may spend there some time to relax without a huge crowd even on your own if you go there off peak hours. The Location is 10/10 also in sumre - just 5 min walk to a pond where especially at sunrise you can see the vulcano of Mt Myoko reflecting in the water… Later during the day often clouds may build up and first Hide the mountain and later also might be the source of some showers which can be very heavy if you Approach the higher elevations. By the way: Breakfast is a bit more western style like" ~Jörg-matthias