OK, yes this is a no-tell motel for the locals. But just get over that idea and it's a really remarkable hotel for a great price in a good location. When I checked in (at the notoriously frosted glass teller's window) and the staff realized that I was a real American tourist actually staying at the hotel, they all came out to great me enthusiastically.
The rooms are excellently appointed, the bed was typically Japanese harder than normal, but still quite comfortable. There is a separate seating area couch and table and a kareoke machine. The amenities overflowed (creams, shampoos, etc. and also a good bottle of saki to welcome you). The room had a large TV and a great sound system which you could play music. The lighting was pre-programed for many different moods.
But what makes this win hand's down is the bathroom. A huge tub with a spa feature, a television for the Spa and this room also served as a shower area and a steam room (there was a separate room for the kimode with all of the necessary Japanese toilet "features"). After a long day of walking 10's of kilometers, relaxing in the spa/steam room and watching sports on TV was fantastic.
The only thing that's weird is that there is no closet and only two small doors to store your clothes. There are two hooks with bathrobes and hangers. Obviously, it wasn't designed with the idea that you might stay for more than 3 hrs,
This is an excellent hotel for a solo traveler or for couples.