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Rooms are well-decorated and comfortable, with highlights from multiple reviews.

The room was spacious with a large window looking out over the forest.

Many guests report spacious, well‑decorated and clean rooms with good views, though a few mention cramped rooms, thin futons and heavy/hot tatami covers.

Traditional ryokan with great amenities, but small issues noted.

Some reviews mentioned shared bathrooms and minor cleanliness issues with outdoor baths.

The room was very clean.

Rooms repeatedly described as clean and bright, but one detailed review noted poorly maintained public areas (half‑filled pool, unmaintained passage) which lowers the score slightly.

Some cleanliness issues noted, such as dust and preference for paper towels over cloth.

The setting is described as close to nature and calm.

Nice location with forest views.

Riverside setting and position in a charming retro onsen town are frequently highlighted; location and atmosphere are clear strengths.

Good location by the river; however, driving can be complicated.

Guests praised the staff for being professional, helpful, and friendly.

The staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Multiple reviews praise staff as very friendly, helpful and polite (including pickup/transport). Consistently strong positive comments justify a high score.

Staff was very friendly, supportive and considerate.

Breakfast and dinner were highlighted as standout experiences.

Helpful staff in arranging local dining options.

Many reviewers call the dinner and breakfast excellent or exceptional; a few note a tough main dish (sukiyaki) and too many side dishes, but overall dining is a strong positive.

Fantastic food and kaiseki experience praised.

Great variety of onsens and facilities, praised for both private and public options.

Loved the onsen with a view.

Extensive variety of public and private onsen, excellent outdoor baths and good onsen facilities are emphasized; some complaints about rough surfaces, closed sauna and an unusable pool slightly reduce the score.

Various onsen experiences available, but some logistical challenges.

Although generally good, some guests felt the pricing could reflect more services.

Great value especially considering the service.

Several guests feel the price is high for what they received (requests for cheaper plans, one long review describing disappointment for the cost), producing the weakest score.

Considered a bit expensive for the price compared to Tokyo.