Here are Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Room rate is super excellent relative to the area.
- Lady Manager spoke excellent English.
- Both owner and manager were really fun to speak and explain the neighborhood.
- Room was old but clean, and room lock works.
- You can block 1 hour of private Onsen time alone for each room from 3 different Onsen. This is huge plus.
- 10-15 min from the train station. Plenty of food options near by.
Cons:
- Building is really super old. My floor had a slight angle.
- Futon was pretty thin for the Japanese standard.
- Shared toilet for men and women was inconvenient.
- Onsen pump (centrally located in this property) which was noisy until 11:00pm and from 5:00am.
Everything else is considered, I would go back to this old house minshuku / ryokan because I had a such fun with owner and manager. I did put my ear plugs in at night. I may bring my own additional camping mat with me next time.