松本青年会に呼ばれて、外国人から見た松本のIdentityについて講演いたしました。夜は、あさま温泉の富士の湯に泊まらせて頂きました。良い刺激になりました。亀清もそうですが、宿の良くあるパッタンはお風呂を中心で良くする。内装はどちらかと言うと、犠牲になる。亀清は露天風呂を作ったお陰で、お風呂の満足度は上がったけど、客室の満足度がまだ低いです。富士の湯は内装がうんと綺麗になっていました。良い材料も使っていて、木の温もりが伝われました。若旦那と若女将も親切で、一番感心したのは布団引き:2mの身長の私のために、特別に長く引いてくれました。
それが日本の旅館のおもてなし!
I was asked to give a talk to the Matsumoto JC's tonight. Afterwards, they put me up at Fujinoyu Ryokan in Asama Onsen, Matsumoto's main onsen area. It's always inspirational to see other ryokans, and Fujinoyu was especially inspirational. Most onsen inns, including Kamesei, put the majority of their efforts into building nice onsen baths, and let the upkeep on the buildings slide. However, the owners of Fujinoyu obviously put a lot of time and money into the interior decorations of the inn. The warmth of the beautiful wood trim and features really comes across well. And the young wife and husband running the inn are so kind. When they prepared my futon, they made it extra long because I'm so tall.
Now that's Japanese ryokan hospitality!
富士乃湯のHPはこちらClick here for Fujinoyu's website