Hi AHK2960: I think I can fairly describe the bath situation. There are 3 kinds: 1. A public bath separated by sex. I tried the men's bath and liked it. I think it could accommodate about 12 people. There is a garden view, but it is on the other side of a glass window. 2. You can reserve a small private bath, which would accommodate 2 people. I didn't try this option. 3. Our room, which was a more expensive ground floor room with a sitting area, had it's own private bath suitable for 2 people. It had a garden view and no glass separating the bath from the garden. Sorry, but I can't answer your remaining questions. My wife and I liked this ryukan. Best, Scott

Our room had a separate toilet, and a sink in the sitting area, along with a fridge. There are actually private onsen in Sozankyo which you can reserve a time slot for at no extra cost, which have their own showers.

Our room turned out to be 2 rooms, plus a seating area with sink and fridge. I think you would get 3 adults in easily. During a month in Japan, their ‘futons’ proved to be mattresses on the floor, very comfy, cosy, and easy to move about! They tend to put the ‘futons’ out after you have settled in, so they keep a stock in cupboards! Our room had a private toilet, with a sink in the sitting area. Their onsen was lovely.