I stayed here for an engagement meeting between my two families.The bride is a resident of Yamagata Prefecture, and when we think of old kilns in Yamagata, we have the image of a prestigious and wonderful inn that is well known to all residents of the prefecture.The bride's family will be coming from Tokyo, so this is the only place to meet them! So I made a reservation and stayed there.As a result of actually staying there under these conditions, my expectations were too high, and there were some things that I found disappointing, so I would like to list them here.①Dinner venueI had told them on the phone in advance that my parents from both families would be coming, and that I would like to request a seat at the table.When I looked at the official website, there were two types of table seats listed: "Gion" and "RYUREI", so I wondered which room I would be in and went to the venue. The venue was set up with chairs.If there is a possibility of a venue like this, shouldn't it be listed on the official website?Also, the signboard in our room only listed my surname as the person making the reservation, but the surnames of both families were listed in the room next door.A gold folding screen was also displayed in the room that was slightly visible.What was the difference?Also, regarding the room, the decorative folding screen, and the signboard, if there had been a separate charge, I would have been able to pay for it if I had been told when I called, but I was not informed of that. .② Staff response 1Since there was a person who was returning for the day alone, I was thinking of getting a taxi at the time of the last Shinkansen train that I had booked in advance.When I called the staff on the extension line, they told me that there was only one taxi available at that time, so they weren't sure if they would be able to make a reservation until the last minute.When I asked how they would let me know if they had a reservation, they said they would call an extension to the room.In response, I told them that I would not be in the room at that time because I was eating, and they told me that they could let me know if the reservation could be made in another way, such as having the dining staff speak to them.Due to the current situation, I would be in serious trouble if I was unable to return home, so I did not drink alcohol and made sure to be available for pick-up and drop-off just in case.At around 7 o'clock, I called the front desk from the phone outside the dining hall.When I asked about the situation with taxis, the answer was that they would not know until the last minute.When I asked when I could check and get in touch with them, I was told that I would need to contact the front desk myself to confirm.According to what I heard earlier in the room, it was said that a staff member would contact you, but when I spoke to them, they said that you would have to go by yourself.Later, at exactly 8 o'clock, I asked about taxis in the same way, and was told that there was a possibility that they might get one, but they would check and contact me.I received a call back and was informed that a taxi would be arriving at 8:30.I thought it would be a good idea to go down with that person at 20 minutes, but then, at 8:20, the serving staff told me that a taxi had already arrived and that I would like them to come down. .If you are coming for a day trip, we will let you know later by phone.In this case, I think I was naive in thinking that a taxi would come if I called for it, but I think I should have told them that it was difficult to get a taxi at that time.I asked about the shuttle bus just to be sure, but I was told that that time was over, so maybe I should tell them about the taxi.③ Staff response 2I called several times and was told that dinner hours are from 17:45 to 21:00. We also confirmed in advance that we could enter the venue and decorate it by placing photos.On the day of check-in, I heard that dinner would be served at 5:30 p.m., so I was glad that they had decided to open it earlier.It started at 5:30 pm, so I went to the venue in 20 minutes to decorate and wait for my family, but a staff member told me that I couldn't enter yet.In the end, I was able to enter after 30 minutes. Both families arrived early and ended up waiting outside the venue.What did you say on the phone?④AccountingWhen I checked the details of the receipt I received, it listed the bathing tax for day-trippers who only ate a meal.There was no explanation when I checked in at the front desk.Did day-trippers also take a bath?There was no explanation given, so day trippers who arrived early were simply asked to wait.Also, even though I had asked for an all-you-can-drink option, it was not included.I don't think you can mention money if it's used in a face-to-face situation.Don't you think you're underestimating your customers?I'm very disappointed that my stay at the old kiln, which I've always wanted to stay at at least once since I was a child, turned out like this.I don't think I will stay here again in the future.People in the prefecture should stop dreaming about this inn.