Minato Koyado Umi no Kaori to AWAJISHIMA

Although it’s not a large Accommodation, everything we needed was well provided, and the staff were calm and kind, so we were able to relax and enjoy our stay. The welcome drink, as well as the ame-yu and kuromame tea after the bath along with an ice pop, were a lovely touch. The meals were delicious, with a variety of fish to enjoy. At breakfast, I thought it would have been nice to have soy sauce on the table. We stayed in a Room on the 3rd floor, but for some reason we repeatedly heard heavy footsteps coming from above, and once there was a loud squealing noise from the air conditioner that startled us. Lastly, we stopped by Yagi’s weeping plum tree that a staff member recommended at dinner—it was incredibly beautiful and impressive, and we were truly moved. Thank you very much for the recommendation.

We were able to relax thanks to the courteous service and the new, clean facilities.I truly want to support the young staff who are working hard, but the woman who served breakfast gave explanations in a shy, very quiet voice, as if she had been made to read from a script. Since we couldn’t just ignore what was being said, we had to strain to listen and even “act” interested so it wouldn’t feel awkward. It was tiring even though we were simply having breakfast. When it feels like someone is being forced to do it, guests end up having to be considerate; if it’s done reluctantly, I think it would be better not to give an explanation at all. I do want to be understanding toward younger staff, but I’m a guest—not a teacher or a parent.Also, I originally made a Reservation with breakfast included and later considered adding dinner, but neither the details nor the price were shown on the official website, so it was difficult to decide. Even when I called to ask (which is understandable since they weren’t culinary staff), the explanation was vague and I couldn’t really understand. Calling a small Ryokan also requires consideration of timing, so it would be very helpful if all necessary information could be provided on the website so everything can be completed there.