If you drive to Kawayu, do be watchful as you may miss the turning into the driveway that lead into the parking area of the hotel. We did and had to drive a few rounds before we found it. The interior of the hotel though looks a bit new but tacky and dim. However, the staff with their limited English were as helpful as possible. The Japanese-styled room we stayed in was slightly larger than usual, clean and comfortable. The room came with 2 meals, breakfast and dinner. Though the breakfast was the usual Japanese fare, the dinner was good - it's kaiseki dinner! Of course, there was the onsen, afterall the hotel is located in Kawayu onsen area. Location wise, it's pretty convenient to access other nearby attractions such as Lake Akan and Lake Mashu.
Overall, it's a comfortable ad comfortable stay.