We stayed here for a night to continue our Journey from Akita to Tendo, Yamagata. As soon as we enter the parking lot, a staff came to provide assistance for parking and the bags. Excellent reception who used a translation device to make sure we understood everything. There were two hot spring faculties, the open air was interesting with the bath/shower area also outside. Water temperature was extremely hot. Room was very spacious and lovely dinner and breakfast. The owner appears to be a cat lover with many interesting display of cats figurines. And a really cute cat roaming around and friendly with people.