every services were great. I feel there are some room to improve about equipments. is it difficult to notify where the cable car at? very simple lamp to tell the position of cable car will prevent us from getting out and check if it available. (that day was very cold.) anyway total experience was excellent.
The outdoor onsen is amazing.
You need to take a 5 min cable car ride down to the onsen.
Lovely
I visited just the outdoor Onsen, didnt stay overnight. The drive out here is very scenic, but don't do it if you're not comfortable driving on very narrow, partly singled laned mountain roads. Often when meeting another car one of you has to reverse. The onsen was stunning, accessed via cable car. Lovely views of the gorge and river, very peaceful and calming experience. The staff spoke good English. Didnt try the food but it looked excellent. Worth the journey if you are able to make it.
Unique spot surrounded by moutains and forests of the Iya Valley. Even if the inside bath is not interesting, the outside bath is very unique and gorgeous. The cable car trip in itself is worth it. We had dinner and breakfast included in the price, there was so much local food!! However, we thought it was a bit expensive but we enjoyed the experience. The bedroom is huge and very comfortable.
Stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed them tremendously. Food is so different with something like organic vegetables and sorts of meat prepared in delicious and non fatty way. The outdoor onsen at the bottom of the mountain is fabulous. Enjoyed every hour of this relaxing and quiet ryokan. Will return one day.