Hi Mr. NRT - first off, thank you for providing such detailed reviews in this thread, and based off the dates, seems like we may have unknowingly crossed paths during your Sanso Tensui trip this winter!
Originally Posted by
KI-NRT
As a frame of reference, we've stayed at many of the top ryokans that serve Zuwai-gani during the season, including Kinosaki Onsen (Nishimuraya Honkan), Kaga Onsen area (Kayotei, Hanamurasaki and Beniya Mukayu), Komatsu (Matsusaki), Wakura Onsen (Kagaya Bettei Matsunomidori), Amanohashidate (Monjusou Shorotei.) Among the lot, we found that Nishimuraya was tops, followed closely by Matsusaki.
Question about Monjusou Shorotei - I couldn't find a full-fledged review from you about this property (apologies if I've missed it), but I'd like to hear your thoughts on the property relative to the others you've listed above. Also, curious if you happen to have clarification on whether the property's in-room onsens are "gensen kakenagashi" (multiple Google reviews state otherwise, but the pictures for the Kumoi room certainly seem like onsen), or if you have any specific room recommendations.
Thanks again for providing such an informative thread!