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I don't think it's the same as the route inn that has no particular features. There is a station front, but there was a considerable distance from the west exit of the ticket gate where I got off the Shinkansen at the back of the station (east exit) and to the other side. There are no other shops on this side and there is no convenience store, so when you go, it is recommended to go after buying what you need at the convenience store immediately after exiting the ticket gate.

Stayed for a night without having any of the hotel meals so will only comment on what I experienced. The hotel is situated in a very small town and it was decent considering Shinjo not being a rather popular destination compared to other parts of Yamagata. Free parking and the double room we stayed in was very huge for Japanese standards. Some facilities were old but still clean. WIFI was quite unstable though and some websites took very long to load. Staff at the reception were friendly and check in check out went smooth. There is practically nothing around the area so be prepared to go there with food if your meals are not included, and if you dont have a car. There is only a visible drug store walkable from the hotel, and I think a family mart convenience store some minutes away. We walked to a big supermarket, which was about 15 minutes walk from the hotel along the river.

I like the nostalgic feel of the room and the overall experience is very comfortable.

It is said to be the oldest ryokan building in Yamagata Prefecture. The old-fashioned main building is very charming. Currently, they do not accept day-trip bathers and are open only for overnight stays. We checked in at the annex and stayed in the main building. You can also have a simple dinner. The famous Roman Sennin Bath is in the main building. The Dutch Bath is in the annex. The tiled bathroom is very charming and worth a look. The ryokan itself has many interesting details. I think it's a place to enjoy the building and the hot springs without worrying about service or small details.

We were picked up at Naruko Onsen Station at the same time as the train. 40 minutes to ride. It becomes a snowy landscape from the middle, and the inn has a very good atmosphere. Wait in the lounge until check-in. The room I was guided to was on the first floor, but I went up about eight stairs from the lobby floor. It was very convenient near the public bath. Facing a small courtyard, you can see a large weeping cherry tree. I didn't use it, but there was a small cypress bath. A space with a refrigerator, a water store, a closet, etc. as soon as you enter the entrance of the room. Since the door beyond that leads to the room, it is set up so that it is difficult to hear the noise from the corridor. There are two large public baths and they are replaced. At night, the women's room was narrow, and the next morning was the wide one (it was quite spacious because it straddled two floors and came and went by stairs). Perhaps the spring quality is good, and my skin became very smooth. Meals are average. I'm sorry that I expected too much. The staff woman who seems to be summarizing here was the only unfriendly and disappointing response. Refrigerator and drinks before bath are free and nice service. And Yonaki-soba always gives in to temptation, even with a full stomach. Overall, the staff are all smiles and the atmosphere is good. In addition, it is an inn that you definitely want to visit. *This is a problem on the customer side, but in this day and age, it was disappointing that there were customers who were loud and fussing at the restaurant (this is something that the hotel should be careful about) and customers with tattoos in the public bath.