Have fun in Saitama with your family! 15 hotels recommended for families

Housework and childcare continue every day. Moms and dads who can't take a day off on holidays as well as weekdays are tired. In such a case, the whole family goes on a trip to Saitama. Saitama Prefecture, which can be reached immediately from Tokyo, is full of recommended spots for traveling with children. There is abundant nature, leisure spots that cannot be played in one day, "Railway Museum", "Moominvalley Park", "Yoyama Park", "Nagatoro Valley" ♪ ... Both children and adults can enjoy and refresh themselves to the fullest.

You may be thinking, ``Wouldn't it be possible to go on a day trip to Saitama, which is close to Tokyo?'' But aren't day trips surprisingly tiring for moms and dads? After preparing dinner and taking a bath...I felt really tired at the end of the trip. Therefore, we recommend taking an overnight trip and enjoying sightseeing in Saitama without having to worry about housework or time. The short travel distance and the ability to stay overnight are great attractions for traveling with children. It will be a holiday filled with smiles for the whole family. Let's take a look at hotels recommended for families with children that are near sightseeing spots in Saitama that you want to visit with your family.

The Omiya area is the center of Saitama. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and is the gateway for people coming to Saitama by train. This area includes the Railway Museum, a sacred place for children who love trains, Omiya Park, where you can run around with all your might, and many restaurants where you can bring your kids without hesitation.

Ref Omiya by Vessel Hotels is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station. It's just one stop from the Railway Museum, so you can check in right away even if your child plays until the last minute. There are plenty of free rental services for children, including strollers, diapers, baby wipes, picture books, children's toilet seats, and bedwetting mats. The hotel is designed with a casual, park-like atmosphere, so you can relax without feeling stressed.

If you want to spend time with your family, we recommend the ``Superior Triple''. With two semi-double beds and one sofa bed, you can enjoy a spacious and spacious room. You can also take advantage of support programs such as free breakfast for children under the age of 5 and cleaning costs when your child wets the bed. We also have bedwetting mats available for rent, so you can feel safe during your toilet training session.

Enjoy the “taste of Saitama” at the breakfast buffet! In addition to local dishes such as ``Kate Meshi'', which is rice with lots of ingredients, ``Tsumikko'', which uses plenty of wheat and vegetables, and ``Oname'', which is made with local miso, we also have B-grade gourmet thick noodles yakisoba, Omiya Neapolitan, and straw sandals. There are a lot of large ``warajikatsu'' like ``warajikatsu''. Both children and adults will be able to fully charge their energy in the morning. We have a wide selection of Japanese and Western dishes, so you can eat as much as you like depending on your mood that day!

Palace Hotel Omiya is located about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Omiya Station. The Railway Museum is just one train stop away, or about a 30-minute walk away. The hotel is child-friendly, with amenities for kids and a children's menu at the restaurant. The rooms have a relaxing atmosphere. After the kids go to bed, it's a great place for couples to relax and enjoy a drink.

Breakfast is a buffet at the open restaurant "Parterre" with large windows. It's usually a busy morning, but being able to enjoy your favorite food slowly makes me feel happy from the morning. There are Japanese and Western menus, so you can enjoy sightseeing on the second day. One of the most popular items is the fluffy omelet that the chef makes right in front of you. I think children will like it too.

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We also recommend the Palace Bakery located inside the hotel. There are about 20 kinds of cakes and baked goods made specially for the hotel. Among them, the hotel's original fruit roll cake, "Amaeru," is said to be very popular. We recommend buying one on your way back from sightseeing and enjoying it in your room. It also makes a perfect souvenir.

The Mark Grand Hotel is located about a 10-minute walk from Saitama-Shintoshin Station. Although it's a bit far, it's directly connected to the pedestrian deck from the station, so you can travel safely even with children. In addition to services such as free crib rentals, there is also a 24-hour convenience store inside the building, so you won't have to worry about buying diapers or food on short notice.

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The appeal of “The Mark Grand Hotel” is that it has rooms with train views! The view outside the window is overlooking the railroad tracks. You can see trains and Shinkansen trains coming one after another, and if you use it in conjunction with the Railway Museum, it will be a day full of trains ♪ It will be a dream day for kids who love trains. We recommend making a reservation with a plan that guarantees a ``Train View Room.''

In addition, the hotel has a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and training facility that you can enter in your bathing suit. There is a separate charge, but you can enjoy it with peace of mind even with children. You can enjoy it with your family, or you can relax at the spa by yourself! Even if it's raining and you can't go sightseeing as much as you'd like, you're sure to be happy with your child if you use this.

The Hanno/Tokorozawa area is an area rich in nature located about an hour's drive from Tokyo. There is Akebono Children's Forest Park, where you can experience the world of Nordic fairy tales, and Moominvalley Park, which opened in 2019 in an area centered on Lake Miyazawa. .

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"BIO-RESORT HOTEL & SPA O Park OGOSE" is located about 30 minutes by car from "Tsurugashima IC" and about 10 minutes by car from "Ogose Station". You can enjoy a total of 8 types of camping styles, including glamping, log houses, and cabins with saunas. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Moominvalley Park, so if you enjoy both of them, you'll have a day immersed in a fantasy world. This "dome cabin" is recommended for families with small children. It is fully equipped with a bathroom and toilet, ensuring a comfortable stay.

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There is also a large public bath within the facility. There is also a pool-like bath where you can enter while wearing a swimsuit, so the whole family can have fun regardless of the weather. In addition, there is a library space where you can read manga and magazines as much as you want, and a stylish relaxing space with a kids' area♪ It's also nice to relax after taking a bath.

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Enjoy a different night than usual with a BBQ for dinner♪ Enjoying dinner together while feeling the air of the forest will surely remain in the hearts of young children. Grilled meat and fresh vegetables from Satoyama are exceptional. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal dishes that make the most of the natural ingredients of Satoyama.

Naguri onsen Taishoukaku is an inn where you can feel the warmth of wood surrounded by rich nature. By car, it takes about 40 minutes from "Sayama Hidaka IC" or "Ome IC". If you take the train, we recommend getting off at Hanno Station and using the free shuttle bus. "Moominvalley Park" can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. There are also plans for families with babies and maternity plans, so you can stay with peace of mind even with children. The Japanese-style room is very satisfying for children in crawling age to move freely.

This is the kids space inside the building. The floors and walls are made of carefully selected elastic materials, and there are educational toys that make you feel the warmth of wood, so you can play with peace of mind. I am really grateful for the kids space at the destination where I travel with infants. In addition, there are many picture books in the reading lounge, so even small children can spend their time peacefully without getting bored.

A onsen trip to Saitama will give you a little bit of a good feeling. For those who have small children and find it difficult to relax in the large public bath, we recommend the private bath in the detached room. It's nice to be able to soak in the hot water with your family without hesitation.

Hotel Heritage Hanno Sta. is located in the Seibu Hanno Station Building, which is directly connected to Hanno Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The hotel is easily accessible from central Tokyo, taking about 40 minutes from Ikebukuro by express train Laview. Approximately 10 minutes by car to Moominvalley Park. There is also a direct bus from the bus stop in front of the hotel. If it's sunny, you'll have a chance to see Mt. Fuji from your room on the south side! If you stay in a room with a view of trains, children who love vehicles will surely be happy♪

If you are staying with your family, we recommend this "Forest Fairy" room! It can accommodate up to 6 people, so you can stay with 3 generations of parents and children, or friends and family. The special space with bunk beds and the warmth of wood make the room extremely comfortable! We also have the bunk bed type ``Princess'' and rooms with 4 beds, so you can choose according to your family's preference.

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There is a restaurant in the same building as the hotel, so meal is very convenient. At the Japanese restaurant Japonika on the 5th floor of the building, you can enjoy seafood procured from Tsukiji and gozen meals made mainly with ingredients from Saitama. We also have handmade soba and udon noodles, so you can choose what your child likes. You can also enjoy freshly baked bread at ``Bakery & Cafe OH!PAL'' on the 1st floor.

Nagatoro Hana no Omotenashi Choseikan is a onsen inn located about 30 minutes by car from Hanazono IC and 3 minutes on foot from Nagatoro Station. It is also about an hour by car from Moomin Valley Park. The Japanese-style rooms are safe for babies. Children's yukata (from 100cm) are also provided, and there is a kettle in the room, so you can have a comfortable ryokan debut.

You can enjoy a spacious public bath and an open-air bath. The hot water is a rare hot water that contains concentrated nutrients from bamboo called "bamboo vinegar solution." Even if you are still worried about taking onsen for your baby, you can bathe with peace of mind. It also contains ingredients that moisturize the skin, so it is said to be effective for atopic dermatitis. You can also expect a warm bath effect, and if you warm up your body from the core, you'll feel like your daily fatigue will be blown away. There is also a free massage machine in the building.

Dinner for adults is a Japanese kaiseki dinner featuring a variety of mountain and river delicacies. You can taste such specialties as "Carp Carraraibe", "Salt Grilled River Fish", "Botan-nabe with Wild Boar Meat", and "Saitama Stewed Barley Pork Kakuni". A children's menu is also available, and this toddler's menu includes fried shrimp, fried chicken, and many other dishes that children will enjoy. You can enjoy meal with a smile on your face.

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Kyukamura Oku-Musashi, located approximately 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Agano Station and approximately 40 minutes by car from Sayama Hidaka IC, is a resort inn where you can get in touch with nature. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, so you don't have to worry about bringing your baby with you. Furthermore, since it is an official hotel of "Moominvalley Park", there are character rooms such as "Moomin Special Room", "Little My Room" and "Snufkin Room". It looks like you'll be able to relive the Moomin stories♪ We also have a log house for private use.

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Local branded wood ``Nishikawa Wood'' is used throughout the facility. You will be soothed by the space where you can feel the warmth of the wood. In front of the dining room on the second floor, there is a wooden children's corner called ``Asobiba Mokumoku'' where children can play while touching the wood. When you feel like you're bored in your room, it's nice to have a space where you can play for a while.

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It is also attractive that you can experience nature activities. In the summer, you can play in the pool or swim in the stream in the back. In addition, children can enjoy unforgettable experiences such as stargazing, making key chains using deer antlers, and roasting marshmallows over a bonfire.

The Chichibu area, located in the western part Saitama, is an area full of beautiful nature. Not to be missed are Hitsujiyama Park, which has a carpet of brightly colored flowers, and Nagatoro Valley, where you can enjoy rafting and river rafting in the summer. Recommended for families who want to have fun in nature.

Chichibu Nanayu Miyonoyu Araki Araki Kosen Ryokan Station and about 40 minutes by car from Hanazono IC. How about giving your baby a onsen debut at one of Chichibu's seven hot springs, "Miyo no Yu," which is also called "egg water" for its smooth texture? There is also a baby plan where you can stay in a room with an open-air bath.

Traveling with a baby can be a little worrying. The open-air bath room "Seseragi no Ma" is located a little away from the other rooms, so you can enjoy your bath and your stay without worrying about other guests. There are also plenty of baby goods available to borrow. This is an inn that is extremely friendly to families with children. There is even a granite bath. The bath in the room allows you to bathe at the perfect time for your baby, and it also makes it easy to put on and take off!

If you want to relax and enjoy the hot onsen with the whole family, we recommend a private bath. A bath full of travel vibes is the perfect reward for moms who couldn't go to onsen during pregnancy and after giving birth. A relaxing soak in the "Miyo no Yu" hot springs, which are said to be effective for beauty, will make the skin of moms who put their own skincare on the back burner and don't take care of it on a daily basis smooth. Amenities such as cleansing products, lotions, and milky lotions are also available.

Natural Farm City Noen Hotel officially recognized by Moominvalley Park and is located 5 minutes by car from Chichibu Station and about 40 minutes from Hanazono IC. There is also a cute Moomin room, which is irresistible for Moomin lovers. It's about an hour's drive from Moominvalley Park, so you can fully immerse yourself in Moominworld♪

If you want to spend a relaxing time with your children in your room, we recommend rooms with an open-air bath. You can relax and enjoy nature while looking at the majestic Chichibu Mountain Range surrounding the hotel. There is also a spacious large public bath in the hotel, and you can enjoy the night view of Chichibu city at night. The hot water is an artificial onsen using Komeiseki, so you can get rid of the fatigue of the day♪

Dinner is a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet where you can enjoy plenty of fresh vegetables! The seasonal ingredients, which are locally produced for local consumption, are produced as pesticide-free as possible at directly managed farms and contract farms, so babies and children alike can enjoy the taste of the ingredients. There are about 50 types of items, so you can have fun choosing from them. All foods are labeled with the 7 major allergies, so even children with allergies can feel at ease.

Approximately 45 minutes by car from Hanazono IC, you will arrive at Yu no Yado Yakushi no Yu Wado. After playing in the great nature of Chichibu, spend a relaxing night at ryokan with a onsen. The quaint atmosphere will make you forget about everyday life, and mom and dad's accumulated fatigue will disappear.

A colorful dinner with seasonal fresh ingredients. When you have small children, it can be difficult to eat delicious meals slowly. This is in-room dining or private dining, so you can enjoy meal slowly.

Yakushi no Yu is the oldest of the Seven Hot Springs of Chichibu. At this ryokan, you can enjoy a variety of baths, including rock baths and cypress baths. The spring water is gentle on the skin, so it's safe for delicate babies. There are also private baths that you can use with small children. It's also nice to relax in the open-air bath after the kids go to bed.

The Kawagoe area is known for its historic townscape that retains the vestiges of a castle town. It's a great way to feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period and eat delicious food while taking a walk with your family. ``Kashiya Yokocho'' is lined with many candy shops, and children are sure to be delighted. Moms and dads can enjoy these nostalgic sweets as they return to their childhood days.

"Kawagoe Tobu Hotel" is about a 2-minute walk from "Kawagoe Station West Exit" on the Tobu Tojo Line. Directly connected to the west exit of Kawagoe Station by a covered walkway, it is easy to move around even if you are traveling with children. The Japanese modern and stylish hotel is full of cleanliness. A room with a separate bath, toilet, and washbasin will make your stay as a family even more comfortable. It is located in a commercial facility called "U_PLACE", so shopping is also attractive.

Here you can enjoy a breakfast that is particular about Saitama ingredients. Kawagoe's local dishes such as "Sweet Potato Daigakuimo" and "Kawagoe Futomen Yakisoba" are dishes that even children will enjoy. Salads made with Saitama vegetables and Ayurvedic herbal teas that are particular about the quality of health-conscious mothers will also be satisfied. can also be enjoyed.

Hotel-style amenities are also attractive. "Provencia", which contains natural plant-derived ingredients from southern France, can relax mothers with its healing aroma. Enjoy bath time with your family.

"Kawagoe Prince Hotel" is convenient when you come to Kawagoe sightseeing by train, directly connected to "Hon-Kawagoe Station" on the Seibu Shinjuku Line and about a 5-minute walk from "Kawagoe-shi Station" on the Tobu Tojo Line. The direct connection from the station is great for those traveling with children who tend to have a lot of luggage. The center of Kawagoe sightseeing is within a 10-minute walk, and you can easily enjoy visiting popular spots such as "Kashiya Yokocho" by bus.

A Japanese-style room is recommended for a family with a crawling baby. It's nice to be able to sleep with everyone in the character of the river at night. It can accommodate up to 5 people, so it's perfect for a 3-generation trip. At night, how about taking out the hotel-made cakes in the lounge and secretly enjoying the sweets time with the adults while watching the children's sleeping faces?

Breakfast is Japanese and Western buffet style. The menu includes breads, sausages, and fruit that children love. There is a wide variety of Japanese food on the menu, so you can eat as much as you like. After having a good meal, go sightseeing in Kawagoe on the second day♪

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The Kasukabe/Misato area is conveniently located from the city center and offers a great sense of nature. Get in touch with nature at Tobu Zoological Park, where you can enjoy an amusement park and plants, and enjoy shopping at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shin-Misato, IKEA, and Costco.Children who love trains can visit Thomas Town Shin-Misato. It's also nice to play with. You can enjoy it while playing in nature, so both children and adults can enjoy it.

Located about a 15-minute walk from Satte Station on the Tobu Nikko Line, Hotel Green Core Main Building is a perfect hotel for families! Tobu Zoo is about a 20-minute drive away. The rooms are designed so you can take off your shoes and relax like you're at home. You can all lie down on futons, so even if you have small children, you can stay comfortably. Another great thing is that children who sleep in the same bed can stay for free.

Plenty of amenities for children too! They provide slippers, towels, toothbrushes, room wear, diapers, baby wipes, baby soap, etc. for your child, so you can travel with less luggage. Furthermore, we sell Tobu Zoo's "Admission Tickets" and "Attraction Pass Sets" at special prices inside the museum, so you can enjoy your trip at a great value!

There are plenty of services for children to enjoy. In addition to lending out picture books, the "Petit Attractions" on the first floor offers shooting games, electric carts, soft athletic equipment, drawing, and more. Children will have a great time in this exciting space. After playing, there is an all-you-can-drink beer service at the hotel opposite (6pm-7pm). They also have juice for children, so you can toast with the whole family♪

Toyoko Inn Kasukabe Station West Exit is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Kasukabe Station. It is conveniently located with good access from the city center, with Omiya Station about 15 minutes by train. Tobu Zoo is about 25 minutes by car, or 30 minutes by train and foot, so it is recommended for sightseeing with the family. In addition, breakfast is free for guests, so you can stay at a reasonable price♪

The hotel offers double and twin rooms, making it easy for families to stay. Please choose the room type according to the number of children you will have. If you choose the Premium Plus Room, you can use beauty appliances from "Refa" so moms can feel refreshed.

Breakfast is free and good value♪ You can enjoy the carefully selected menu at the buffet. Try pairing bread with various soups and enjoy the gentle flavors of Japanese cuisine. Start your day with a smile and eat what you and your family like.

"Saitama" can be reached in one hour from Tokyo. It may be easy to overlook it as an overnight destination, but it is actually quite recommended. If you are on a hectic day trip, you tend to lose your mind. By staying overnight, you will have more time and a relaxed mind, and you can spend a time with parents and children smiling constantly. Now, next weekend to go on a petit trip to ♪ Saitama