The ryokan was just sit aside the river. It was aged but was kept very good. A real traditional ryokan.
The outdoor onsens were excellent. I enjoyed the onsens with the nature very much. The staff could be communicated with basic English while I couldn't speak Japanese.
The Japanese style dinners were delicious and delighted. I had tasted the top quality Hida beef, as well the yummy local Hoba miso and pickles. The dinners were one of the bests I had during my 7 days tour in Takayama-Hokuriku area. Breakfasts were also nice. Will definitely stay in again.
Surrounded by mountains and trees and rivers that you cannot see any other buildings in the area; and one must cross a suspension bridge to get to the hotel. It was aged yet the conditions are still good. You can almost feel the history as you walk inside. Staff are nice and very helpful and can speak general English. Dinner is great and delicious. Room is big and tidy. Heating is enough in room and in indoor area of hotel (I stay in winter where temperature is like -5 dc outside). No toilets and bathroom inside the rooms but a washing basin. Indoor bathroom and hot spring are okay. Open air hot spring is very large (20 persons will not be a problem) and is open to the river and mountains. 2 Private hot spring are available without extra charges - all you need is to make a reversation in counter. One private hot spring is excellent and the other is just okay. The counter staff will recommend the better one if it is not occupied. || If you love hot spring and the nature and want to stay far from town and people, this hotel is great. But if you look for a hotel that is convenient with different facilities, it is not that kind of hotel. || Although it is one bus stop from cable car station, do not try to walk from there in winter as the road is covered with snow. Surrounded by the nature means there is literally nothing else nearby.