Kawayu Matsuya

Pros: The onsen affiliated to the hotel next door was really nice, you can experience outdoor onsen.

Cons: Very old hotel. They don't accept credit cards. The receptionist didn't speak English but at least the staff from the hotel next door was really helpful and helped us with all the crazy bus ...

Pros: Very simple hotel, but in a great location, with nice view of the river from the room. One of the staff was really friendly and helpful.

Cons: Main drawback was that smoking seemed to be allowed everywhere. There was a lounge with a microwave and tables where we hoped to eat our supper but it was full of smoke and so really unpleasant, and ...

Pros: the shuttle bus service and they let us use the hot spring even after checking out.

Cons: one staff told us that there was nothing nearby for meals to convince us to book dinner at the hotel when there was a restaurant just right next to the hotel. if the dinner was worth what we paid for...