"Located quite far from the main town. If you’re driving a car then you can choose this ryokan. Otherwise you’ll have to adjust your timing according to their shuttle bus service. Food is decent. Service and amenities is good. The outdoor onsen is amazing."

"Room only stay The hot springs and sauna were both fantastic The room was clean The view from the window was of a mountain right in front of me! But that wasn't a problem for me."

"The hotel is located about a half-hour drive from Josho Kogen Station. A free shuttle bus is available; the hotel will email you one day in advance to confirm your reservation. The hotel is situated in a small village, lacking modern amenities like restaurants and cafes nearby; exploration is primarily confined to the hotel grounds. The hotel is divided into two main areas: the main building, which includes the lobby, restaurant, courtyard, and a public hot spring bath; and the off-site area, which features guest rooms, a private hot spring bath, and a small cable car. Both areas are accessible by the hotel's driverless tram, but it's very slow. A normal walk takes about four minutes, involving many stairs, which is not ideal for guests with mobility issues. The hotel's overall style is a retro farmhouse feel, somewhat like staying in a small temple. The rooms and the exterior are decorated with great detail, featuring many antique-looking items, and the hotel also has a large collection of antiques. It's quite unique and different from other Japanese-style and modern Western-style hotels I've stayed in. The main onsen (hot spring) appears to be mixed-gender, while the annex is separate for men and women. The onsen has a sulfurous smell, but it's not strong, and there are indoor and outdoor areas. As for the food, I'd say it's slightly above average, but the portions are huge—you can easily get full! 😂 The hotel is built on a hillside, and our room was at the highest point of the annex, overlooking a large rice paddy in front of the hotel. The view was very expansive, and the scenery was stunning on sunny days. The rooms were generally large and offered good privacy. There was a bathtub in the room, but it wasn't filled with hot spring water. In summary, the hotel has a unique style, and the room views are nice, but the location isn't particularly convenient. Overall, the value for money was slightly low for me. I only booked this one because I couldn't find any other onsen hotels available. Overall, it was a slightly above-average experience."

"If you're a foreigner, a translation tool is essential because the staff don't speak English, or their accent was hard for us to understand. When we couldn't communicate, they seemed annoyed (90% of the staff didn't smile at us). There was an older staff member who was friendly, especially the one handling ski activity bookings. 🤬🤬 Absolutely terrible. The food was mediocre, not much variety or taste. The room was clean, and the onsen bathroom with amenities was excellent. In summary, due to poor communication and the staff's lack of enthusiasm in recommending snow activities, my trip ended in tears 😭😭. I had planned to do many snow activities, but instead, I just walked around, built snowmen, and rolled in the snow. I won't be coming back here next trip. I'll look for a hotel that's more welcoming to Thais."

"Best ryokan I was satisfied from start to finish. We made unforgettable memories in Japan"

"I returned because I had a good impression of my previous stay. The all-you-can-drink plan was good, but while the Western-style breakfast I had last time was very delicious, this time it was only Japanese food, and it felt like they just put pre-made side dishes on a plate. I would be happy if they could improve the quality of the food, even if it meant raising the price. I was just as satisfied with the quality of the hot springs and the room grade as I was last time."

"Fenomenal break away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and Kyoto. There is nothing more refreshing than a dip in the outdoor onsen followed by the most beautiful and nutritious dinner prepared with local ingredients. This places should be publicised more but then again perhaps its magic still lies in the fact that you need to do your research properly to find it and then make more out of the way arrangements to get there (Shinkansen to Jomokogen but then you have to book a local taxi in advance). The bus day trip from the bus station just outside we took one day to Minakami was also worthwhile. If you are a foreigner and want a real taste of Japanese countryside and onsen life, this is the place ❤️ Thank you to the lovely staff for a wonderful stay!"

"The food was delicious, but the place was crowded, so the seat we were shown to was in a hallway with a lot of people coming and going. Other than that, the air conditioning in the room smelled a bit moldy, and the bed springs were soft and uncomfortable to sleep on."

"It was a very good stay. I loved the hotel's stylish exterior design, which stands out in the hot spring area. The room was clean and simple. I was amazed by the private hot spring on the balcony in the morning. Listening to the babbling river while soaking in the hot spring made for a wonderful start to the day. Thank you very much."