Nice hotel very close to the Mount Akadake cable car. Location is gorgeous, in the Sounkyo gorge area. The onsens look out onto the mountains and offer a spectacular view.
The hotel itself is nice - albeit a bit tired and old. Could do with some modernisation - but helpful and friendly staff and gorgeous location make up for it.
This place needs major updates/renovations. The main activity is the onsen. Each day the men and women onsen location swaps. One location is closed in and I believe generally the men's section. This location is filled with mold and mildew on the ceiling and around the windows. Because the section is closed off from outside air, condensate builds up on the ceiling and falls into the bath. Not so cool. The buffet was okay. There were lots of options but they were not for me.
Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner and breakfast buffets were delightful!
Just be aware of dated facilities, like others have mentioned.
The hotel aesthetic is wonderful, the rooms were spacious and clean, the food provided was wonderful and the hot springs were incredible. The location is slightly difficult to get to as a foreigner (I speak very little Japanese but can read a little bit) but once there it was an incredible experience. Easily one of the nicest locations and hotels I’ve stayed in.