"This hotel was wonderful. The garden is beautiful and the staff are incredibly hospitable and friendly.
We chose a room with our own private onsen and it was well worth it with the garden view. The hotel has many features including a drum show at night, bingo, wine lounges and open air onsen. There is also a kimono boutique in which you can get a free kimono to wear around the hotel.
The Kaiseki dinner included was very explorative for us, but it was a good experience overall. It may not be for you if you cannot handle fishy tasting items or are more of a selective eater. The breakfast buffet was good and had a mix of Japanese and Western foods, however, certain items I expected to be hot were cold. I suspect this is just a difference in culture.
The hotel itself was very clean and traditional, it had a pool outside as well as ponds in the garden. There was a lovely gift shop that had some great souvenirs as well.
Overall, this hotel was fantastic. My only regret is not staying more than one night to fully enjoy everything it has to offer."