This was an excellent stay that we would love to return to. The property was gorgeous, the staff were very attentive, and the room was a perfect place to return to after a long day of adventure. We try to stick to Japan's world class public transit but the distance from the nearest stations did necessitate a few taxi trips for us. The accommodation was two stories, which we enjoyed, but beware of steep steps and lots of elevation changes in your stay. In two nights we used the private bath three times. Temperature control of the water made it wonderful even in summer, though the bath might not fit two people comfortably if you are both tall. My husband is 6'3" (190cm) and had some trouble there as well as with a few low areas (mainly going down the stairs). The staff make every effort for you to enjoy your stay, when we arrived they showed us around the property, helped us understand how to use the amenities, gave us a personalized gift, had complimentary drinks in the fridge (some with alcohol!), and helped us make a dinner reservation with the onsite kitchen. If you are considering dinner with this ryokan, we do have some warnings. Before hand we were sold on a multi-course wagyu dinner. The dinner for two cost us around 150 USD before drinks and we were not prepared to be served beef tongue, tail soup, and raw meat. I'm sure many would enjoy the food but it was quite difficult for us. Ask about the menu beforehand and make sure it is something you would like to experience.
