We wanted to try out the Ryokan experience but was disappointed that their onsen is not a true onsen (more like a private hot tub which one needs to pay and reserve). They also charged us 500 yen per person for our stay (which none of the other 3 hotels we stayed in Japan did).
The Japanese breakfast was good but not sure I would do it again. Because it was a ryokan, the window shades are super thin (essentially paper?). Glad we brought some eyeshades! In addition, sitting can be uncomfortable as it is basically sitting on the floor. But like I said in the beginning, we just went for the experience.
The Japanese garden is really pretty!