Experience Your First Private Onsen at These 13 Family-Friendly Hotels & Ryokans in Nasu!
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If you are stuck at home doing housework and childcare, you may feel physically and mentally tired. I want to go to onsen, but since I'm bringing my child with me, I'm worried about disturbing other guests and whether there will be any trouble... In such cases, we recommend child-friendly hotels and onsen ryokan with child-friendly services. In addition, there are rooms with private baths and open-air baths, so moms can relax and relieve stress without worrying about other guests. We recommend Nasu in Tochigi, which is about two hours from the city center and has many facilities that children will enjoy, such as the Nasu Animal Kingdom. The whole family will be smiling.
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When I am busy with housework and childcare, I am tired both physically and mentally, and I can't help but deal with my children when I can't afford it. If you look in the mirror, your exhausted face will be dull and stressful. Have you ever experienced that? Stress will only build up if you don't release it. For those of you, we recommend an inn with onsen that you can use as a family. You can be healed by onsen and expect beauty effects ♪
It's quite difficult to go to onsen with children. Even if you soak in onsen while worrying about disturbing other customers, you won't be healed at all. Hotels and ryokan with private onsen and rooms with open-air baths are recommended for such people. Regardless of gender, the whole family can bathe in onsen, so you can relax without worrying about other guests, and you will be healed from the bottom of your heart.
source:Contribution of obentosan
About 2 hours from Tokyo. The appeal of Nasu is that it is easily accessible and you can easily go on a trip. There are many family-friendly sightseeing spots such as "Nasu Animal Kingdom" and "Nasu Highland Park", so the whole family can enjoy themselves. Since many tourists come with children, there are many inns that welcome families, and many hotels and ryokan have private onsen! Play to your heart’s content at tourist spots during the day, and relax in onsen at night. We will introduce ryokan and hotels that are perfect for your trip to Nasu.
The view of the Nasu Highlands from the roofless open-air bath is a superb view that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The charm of this inn is the private open-air bath that the whole family can enjoy while looking out over the scenery. Even people with small children can stretch their wings to the fullest without worrying about other customers.
One of the charms of this inn is that they are very considerate of guests with children. A sense of security as if you were welcomed into the family. Surprisingly, they lend out a lot of nostalgic toys for children for free. This is an inn where you can feel at ease, just like at home, with a warmth and kindness that cannot be expressed by the word "service" alone.
The charm of this inn is that you can enjoy a variety of creative dishes, including this "Ichiya No. 1 popularity! Shabu-shabu course meal". Kids plates for children are also very cute and popular. Special meal plans are also available for guests who don't like raw food, fish or meat. The vegetables we use are all grown with love by local farmers. You can enjoy safe ingredients of local production for local consumption deliciously!
Guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style. Children can lie down on the soft tatami mats, and moms and dads can stretch their legs and spread their wings. Also, since it has a simple and modern design with no unnecessary items, there is no need to worry about children accidentally breaking things. You can also rent yukata and diaper pails for children.
Official details
Nasu Ichiya Hotel
Tochigi /Nasu/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,400
- address
- Tochigi 204-14 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- About 40 minutes by bus or car from JR Nasushiobara Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
The charm of this inn is the guest room where you can enjoy the "extraordinary". A European pavilion reminiscent of a manor house with British formality and tradition. An oriental pavilion that makes you feel like you are at a resort with a Balinese interior. There are also rooms where you can stay with your pet. Let's heal the fatigue accumulated from housework and childcare in a room full of extraordinary exoticism.
The free-flowing onsen are sure to soothe your tired body and mind. The spring quality is weakly alkaline, which is said to be good for beautiful skin, so it's great for mothers who tend to neglect skin care because they're busy with raising children. In addition, it is safe because it is a mellow hot water that can be used by small children and people with sensitive skin. It's great that there are baths for the whole family, including this private open-air bath "Shu". There is a charge only for the cave bath "Meditation".
The ``Creative French Course'' for dinner is our signature menu, featuring roast beef from Tochigi. When your child is small, they don't have many opportunities to eat food that is served with a knife and fork, so today I wanted to give mom a treat too. Children will be smiling with a ``Children's Lunch'' featuring fried shrimp and french fries.Enjoy a moment that will bring smiles to the faces of the whole family.
This inn has a lot of consideration given to the fact that there are many families visiting here. This ``Oriental Building Japanese-Western Twin Room'' has a tatami floor space so you can stretch your legs and relax. For summer vacation, we recommend summer travel plans that include gifts such as ice cream and hand-held fireworks.
Official details
Wellness Forest Nasu (Kyoritsu Resort)
Tochigi /Nasu/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,485
- address
- Tochigi 6437 Takaku-ko, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- [JR] Free shuttle bus available from Nasushiobara Station (reservation required) [Car] About 10 minutes from Nasu IC [Highway bus] Get off at Friendship Forest, about 10 minutes on foot
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
This is an inn that has been certified as a "welcome baby inn" by Miki House Child Care Research Institute. They provide full support so that customers traveling with children can stay with peace of mind. It is the first onsen for mothers who are worried about their feelings. If you stay with the "Welcome Baby Accommodation Plan", you can rent baby wipes and other baby goods, late check-out, and private dining service.
The private onsen (for a fee) has a spacious bathtub and a spacious changing room, so the whole family can enjoy onsen. The spring quality is lukewarm and soft, so it is safe even for small children. We also offer massages and beauty treatments, so moms and dads who are tired from the daily routine can relax and relieve stress.
"Baby Plan" is a plan that puts your baby first. There are many attractive amenities that will make you feel at home, such as a chair with a baby meal table, baby bottle supplies, and a bath chair. We also have a meal menu for small children, such as hamburgers and udon noodles, and meal can be eaten in a private room, so moms can enjoy meal with peace of mind!
The Japanese-style room, which is bathed in soft light, is a relaxing space with brightly colored tatami mats. Futons for children to take a nap are also prepared, so you can take a nap comfortably. Baby chairs and bouncers can be rented, and baby goods can be purchased at the shop, so it's safe for first-time travelers with children!
Official details
Nasu onsen Kansuien Kakuraku
Tochigi /Nasu, Kuroiso/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,800
- address
- 402-2 Kuroiso, Nasu-Shiobara City, Tochigi
- access
- 5 minutes by car from JR Kuroiso Station (shuttle bus available, reservation required) Pick-up time: 14:00-18:00, next day 8:00-10:00
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This inn has a beautiful garden open-air bath full of greenery. Relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in an open-air bath where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Although it will be charged, you can also enter it as a charter, so you can use it without worrying about family members with small children. Detox your body and mind by flushing out toxins from your body at the natural sulfur springs.
The many dishes made with ingredients grown in the rich nature of Okushiobara are a delight to behold with your eyes and your taste buds. meal room has a Japanese atmosphere where you can enjoy a relaxing meal. meal are served in a private room, so it is safe for those with small children. Enjoy your time with your family without worrying about prying eyes.
At this inn, you can choose a room that suits you from three types of rooms: Japanese-style, Western-style, and special rooms. You can stretch your legs and sit on the tatami mats, or try lying down. Even moms who are busy with housework and childcare every day will definitely be able to stretch their wings and be refreshed.
Official details
onsen Yama no Yado Shimofujiya
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 18,700
- address
- Tochigi 11 Yumotoshiohara, Nasushiobara City
- access
- 35 minutes from the Nishinasuno Shiobara I.C on the Tohoku Expressway. 55 minutes by route bus from Tohoku Shinkansen Nasushiobara and get off at the last stop. Shuttle car available, reservation required.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
If you stay at this inn, you can reserve the garden open-air bath "Tanuki Meuri no Yu" for free. Private onsen can be enjoyed only by families, so it's safe even if you have small children! As an added bonus, you can use it 24 hours a day, so you can enter both at night and in the morning. Let's heal the daily fatigue while looking at the scenery of the four seasons!
At this hotel, meal are served in the room. The many dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients are sure to become treasured memories of your family! Children can relax and enjoy meal in their room, so they can enjoy themselves without feeling stressed. In addition, there are also meal for children, so both adults and children can have a satisfying time.
The guest rooms, which are mainly Japanese-style rooms, have large windows, and the sunlight that shines through them is very pleasant. Spreading out the retro games you borrowed on the tatami mats and having fun while lounging around with everyone will be a wonderful memory! You can choose a colored yukata made based on the design of Yumeji Takehisa, who is famous for "Yumeji Bijinga", so come after the bath and enjoy an extraordinary experience. There are also yukata for children, and I am happy that the amenities are substantial.
Official details
Keiunkaku
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,700
- address
- Tochigi 37 Yumotoshiohara, Nasushiobara City
- access
- 69 minutes by bus from JR Nasu-Shiobara Station, get off at "Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal", and pick-up service available (reservation required)
Surrounded by beautiful greenery, this inn has an exotic atmosphere. Relax with your family in a space where you can feel the warmth of wood. It is also close to Nasu Highland Park, which is popular with children, so you can play around to your heart's content during the day and relax at the inn at night. In addition to Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, there is also a cottage type.
If you are traveling with children, we best staying in a cottage-type room. Surrounded by Nemu no Mori, it is separated from other guest rooms, so even if you spend a lively time with your children, you can relax without worrying about the surroundings. Let's soothe the body that is working hard every day in an extraordinary space where you can feel the warmth of wood. There are also Japanese-style rooms that are popular with babies!
This inn has 4 types of private baths in the main building and 2 in the annex, for a total of 6 types of private baths. The private bath is safe even when traveling with a baby. Let's enjoy bath time slowly with the whole family. It's nice to be able to choose the one that suits you from among the different tastes of the private baths.
Once you've healed your tired body from sightseeing in the bath, it's time to enjoy some delicious food. A Japanese-style dinner where you can enjoy beef steak, which is the specialty of the inn, is an "all-you-can-eat and drink" system where both adults and children can eat to their heart's content. In addition to meat, there are also seasonal small bowl dishes, so it is also best for those who want to eat a lot of vegetables.
Official details
Nemurin Oriental
Tochigi /Nasu/Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,000
- address
- 3375-2708 Tochigi
- access
- JR Tohoku (Utsunomiya) Line Kuroiso Station 50 minutes by bus bound for Nasu Highland Park, get off at "Osayamabashi", 5 minutes on foot / 18 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Nasu Interchange
This is a ``kid-friendly'' inn where moms can feel at ease. There is a table tennis area and a putter golf course, and there are also clubs for children. We also have a family plan that includes admission tickets and unlimited rides to Nasu Highland Park, which is about a 9-minute drive away, making it the perfect accommodation for babies and small children to make their first trip.
The spacious Japanese-style rooms are recommended for families traveling with children. If you have a tatami room, your baby can crawl safely. Outside the window, you can see Nasu Fields, and at night you can see the beautiful starry sky. It would be nice to line up your futons and sleep in a river shape.
This inn has a large public bath where you can stretch your legs as much as possible, an open-air bath where you can soak in onsen while looking out at the starry sky, and a private open-air bath (free of charge) that the whole family can use. Private rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations by phone are required in advance.
At dinner at this inn, you can fully enjoy the seasonal flavors of Nasu, including this Japanese Kaiseki meal. There's also a children's menu, so don't worry if you're bringing your kids with you. In addition, the "All-You-Can-Eat Shabu-Shabu" and "All-You-Can-Eat Sukiyaki" plans are recommended for families with children who have big appetites.
Official details
Nasu onsen Hotel Green Pearl Nasu
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 13,200
- address
- Tochigi 213 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasugun
- access
- About 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Nasu IC. About 45 minutes by bus from Nasushiobara Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, get off at Shin-Nasu and walk 7 minutes.
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This inn is a rental style that is limited to 4 groups per day. The rooms are separated from each other, so even if a small child makes a lot of noise, you can spend time without worrying about those around you. It's close to Nasu Safari Park, where you can see white lions, so you can enjoy sightseeing to your heart's content during the day.
The room is a cottage type, so it feels like home. The fact that it has a mini-kitchen is great for families with babies. In addition, at the front desk, baby gates, diaper trash cans, baby baths, dining table height adjustment cushions, meal aprons, picture books, toys, etc. are available free of charge. It's a safe support even for the first trip with children.
Apart from the bath in your room, you can also use this private semi-open-air onsen for free. You can see outside through the large windows, so you can relax and enjoy your bath time with an open feeling. It's reserved for private use, so you can enjoy time with your family without being disturbed. Warm your body to the core and heal your daily fatigue. Don't worry, we also rent out baby bath chairs!
All meal at this inn are served in your room, which is popular among in-room dining with children. You can enjoy not only dinner but also breakfast in a private space for your family. Dinner is Tochigi Wagyu beef and Nasu Yama pork shabu-shabu! The appetizers, made with plenty of locally sourced ingredients, are also very delicious. What's more, for breakfast, you can enjoy freshly baked bread, hot soup, and plenty of vegetables! Let's have fun with the whole family.
Official details
coyado nasu
Tochigi /Nasu/Cottage/Lodge/House rental
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,900
- address
- Tochigi 798-88 Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- About 30 minutes by car from Kuroiso Station
This inn offers not only room types, but also cottage-type rooms. The wooden appearance that appears in a picture book will excite both adults and children. There is also an indoor pool with jacuzzi that you can enjoy for free on the spacious grounds! There is also a children's pool with a low water depth, so it's safe to bring small children. There is also a shuttle bus that connects Nasushiobara Station and the hotel, so access is excellent!
This inn has ``room type'' rooms and ``cottage type'' rooms. Among the room types, we recommend family-type rooms. There is a tatami floor space and the bed height is low, so it is safe even if you are bringing children. Furthermore, this cottage type room is recommended for energetic children, as they can spend time without worrying about their surroundings. We also have cribs, bed guards, and children's yukatas available for rent.
In this large public bath where you can slowly soak in onsen while looking at the beautiful garden from the large window, there are a variety of healing spots such as open-air baths, lying baths, and cascading baths. In addition, if you have small children, we recommend the family bath (charged). You can stretch your legs as much as you want in the large public bath, or you can spend time with your family in the family bath. There is also a footbath in the courtyard, so you can soothe your tired feet from sightseeing.
Of course, we also best the variety of Nasu delicacies prepared by the head chef at the restaurant, but if you are traveling with children, we best "room service." In addition to this "Children's Western-style plate", you can enjoy Japanese-Western style dinner sets in your room. When traveling with children, you tend to be considerate of other guests. With room service, you don't have to worry about that!
Official details
onsen Onsen Hotel Harvest Nasu
Tochigi /Nasu/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,000
- address
- Tochigi 1792, Takaku Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- Free shuttle bus service from Nasushiobara Station (regular, reservation required up to the day before)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The owner and his wife of the inn love iguanas and other reptiles. Inside the facility, we live with pets that we don't normally get to interact with, including our signature iguana, Fujiko-chan. At this pleasant inn, you can enjoy game meat purchased directly from hunters across the country. Fresh, flavor-free game meat is attracting attention as a highly nutritious and low-calorie food ingredient. Enjoying wine with healthy and delicious meat is a great reward for mothers who work hard every day!
There are two rock baths in the hotel that can be used 24 hours a day! You can use it privately when it's not busy, so it's safe to bring your children with you. The weak sulfur onsen is also famous as a hot spring for beautiful skin. It will make your tired and worn-out skin smooth and beautiful. Baby baths and baby soap can be rented for your peace of mind.
Official details
Pension Iguana no Mori Exquisite gibier cuisine and private Nasu onsen
Tochigi /Nasu/Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,000
- address
- Tochigi 802-55, Takaku Otsu, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Nasu IC/Kuroiso Station
The concept of this inn is exactly ``an inn for families with children''! The inn is limited to two groups per day and is fully equipped to accept babies, so you can stay with peace of mind. The sunroom lets in lots of sunlight and feels great. We also provide picture books and toys, so the children will be very happy!
Relax and stretch your legs in the spacious bathtub while admiring the beautiful scenery. The open-air bath is reserved for private use, so your children can enjoy soaking in onsen without worrying about other people around them. Let's heal your tired body in the constantly flowing natural onsen and get smooth skin with your kids!
In this inn, in addition to the parent and child goats Mee-chan and Komugi-chan, rabbits and other animals are raised. Guests staying at the hotel can experience feeding the animals for free, so be sure to experience it with your child. Interacting with animals living freely on the green and beautiful lawn is sure to be a memorable experience for children!
This "Japanese-Western room" has tatami flooring, so it's safe even if you have a baby who has started crawling with you. You can take off your shoes and relax. Some rooms can accommodate up to 3 beds and 2 futons, so it's OK even if you have a large family.Also, the appeal of this inn is that you can enjoy meal in the midst of nature. It's nice to have children's plates for both dinner and breakfast.
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Nasu Yumoto Onsen Pension Clair
Tochigi /Nasu/Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 17,000
- address
- Tochigi 512-14 Yumoto, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- · 20 minutes by Higashino bus from JR Kuroiso station → 10 minutes on foot from Morikozaka bus stop · 10 minutes by car from Nasu IC
This is an inn that has been certified as a welcome baby. Based on the concept of "a moment of peace for small babies", there are plenty of baby plans. You can borrow various goods and amenities for free, such as baby food and portable milk suitable for the baby's age, as well as baby baths and baby bottle sterilizers and cleaning tools. It's a wonderful plan that fully supports moms who are busy raising children!
The rooms with semi-open-air baths are spacious and have a calm atmosphere. There are also detached rooms, so you can be free from the worry that your child's voice will annoy other guests. There is an open-air bath in the room, so you can soak in onsen without hesitation even if you have a baby with you.
There is an open-air bath in the room, so you can soak in onsen without hesitation even with small children. It's a separate room, so you don't have to worry about your surroundings. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Nasu while soaking in the hot water whenever you want is the ultimate luxury!
The appeal of this inn is that you can enjoy meal made with locally sourced seasonal ingredients such as Kuroge Wagyu beef. Tasting delicious drinks and exquisite food will definitely satisfy your body and soul. We also have a dedicated meal room in our guest rooms, so you can enjoy meal in your own space. Don't worry, we also rent children's tableware and sell retort baby food.
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Akane-an, a relaxing inn with a famous hot spring for beautiful skin in Nasu onsen
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 28,500
- address
- Tochigi 5255-3, Toyohara Hei, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun
- access
- Reservation pick-up available up to 3 days before JR Kuroiso Station/Shin-Shirakawa Station, otherwise not possible/About 20 minutes from Nasu Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway/About 15 minutes from Shirakawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway/Nasu onsen
All 10 guest rooms are detached rooms with open-air baths. There is a large private garden, so your children can play without worrying about others! The room is also equipped with a massage chair, so moms and dads who want to soothe their tired bodies will be happy. It is also attractive that you can choose a cute colored yukata as loungewear.
At this inn, you can meal both dinner and breakfast in a relaxing private room. It's quiet and calm, so you don't have to worry even if your baby falls asleep ♪ It's also attractive that you can enjoy not only the fruits of the mountains but also the fresh seafood, even though it's in a mountain village.
There is a free drink corner in the lobby for guests. Not only do they serve soft drinks and coffee, but there's even a draft beer server inside! From 21:00 to 22:30, there is even a self-service bar where you can enjoy alcohol other than draft beer. It's a great service that not only children, but also moms and dads will be very satisfied with!
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Kanon, a detached hotel in Shiobara onsen
Tochigi /Nasu/ ryokan
- address
- Tochigi 23 Kamishiohara, Nasushiobara City
- access
- Approximately 65 minutes by JR bus from Nasu-Shiobara Station. Transfer to Yu-Bus (Nasu-Shiobara City Regional Bus) at Shiobara onsen Bus Terminal for about 7 minutes. About 1 minute walk from Miyajima bus stop
Traveling with children is different from traveling with only adults, and it is important to be prepared just in case. However, you may be wondering, "What should I bring?" Here, before we introduce hotels, we will introduce useful things to bring when traveling with children! If you have this, you should be able to enjoy your family trip even more.
Infants and toddlers can suddenly become unwell. Be sure to bring your insurance card and medicine notebook. Also, check the emergency services at your destination in advance so that you can respond without panicking at any time. It's also a good idea to keep your phone number.
Food storage bags with zippers such as “Ziplock” are surprisingly versatile. You can put half-eaten snacks in it, and just in case, you can put a change of clothes for your child in it and carry it around! It is versatile and convenient because you can carry wet clothes in it.
Wet wipes and towels are also must-have items. Not only can it be used to wipe up spilled juice during meal, but it can also be used when your hands get dirty. There are many situations where you will need it during your trip, so bring plenty of them.
Travel destinations are unknown places for children. Some children become anxious and cry. At times like that, it's good to have a favorite toy that can make your child feel relieved. It may be in your luggage, but try to carry at least one.
The key to traveling with children is to be prepared just in case. My clothes were torn, and I ran out of diapers. In order to be able to deal with such situations, check in advance the drug stores and children's goods stores around the accommodation facility. Once you've prepared everything you need, it's time to start your trip!
This time, we introduced recommended inns for traveling with children in Nasu. Staying at an inn with a private onsen or a children's menu will reduce the anxiety and stress that mothers feel when traveling with children, allowing them to stretch out their wings to the fullest. Let's go on a family trip that will make both mom and dad smile while making memories for your child♪