[Hyogo] Enjoy Awaji Island with Children ♪ 15 Recommended Hotels for Families

Awaji Island in Hyogo Kaikyo Bridge. It is the largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, and has a rich natural environment, including spectacular views of the ocean such as the Naruto whirlpools and whirlpools, as well as flower fields such as Hyogo Park Awaji Hanasajiki and Awaji Farm Park England Hill. You can enjoy it to the fullest. It is also full of attractions such as onsen and gourmet food. This resort is also recommended for families who are traveling with small children, so it might be a little early for them to go to a tropical resort.

The biggest worries when traveling with children are baths and meal. You may be thinking about things like whether they will bother other guests and whether there is anything children can eat. Another worry is having to carry a lot of diapers, wipes, pajamas, and other items for children. That's why we've picked out some family-friendly inns on Awaji Island that have rooms with open-air baths, private baths, and plenty of facilities and services for children.

“Yumekaiyu Awajishima” is a resort surrounded by nature in “Sumoto onsen”. In front of you is the Ohama Beach, which has been selected as one of the 100 Best Beaches. The beach is shallow and calm with few waves, so even small children can play safely. There is a free shuttle service from the Sumoto Bus Center where express buses from Osaka and Kobe arrive, so it's easy even if you have a lot of luggage with you. The view from this "Stella Terrace" on the roof is outstanding!

There are two types of guest rooms: the "Nagomi Floor," which offers a more relaxing Japanese and Western style, and the "Regular Floor," which you can choose according to size and style. A special room with a view cypress bath on the "Nagomi Floor" allows the whole family to stay comfortably and take a bath together. You can also rent baby beds, chairs for children, baby baths, trash cans for disposable diapers, and more.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet at Shikisai Dining "Hamabo." Enjoy local delicacies such as Awaji Island milk, Awaji beef tendon stew, roasted Awaji onions, and rolled omelet made with Awaji Island eggs. There are also children's favorite dishes such as bread, fruit, and French fries. They will also warm up any baby food you bring with you and prepare bowls and spoons. They will also prepare a water boiler for milk and boil and sterilize baby bottles, so everyone from babies to elementary school children can enjoy their trip with peace of mind.

There is a "kids corner" in the hall, full of toys and picture books! There is also a game corner where you can enjoy crane games and medal games, as well as an indoor heated pool with a depth of 90cm, so you can enjoy hotel life with your family.

The indoor heated pool is equipped with a pool lounge. The sunlight is very pleasant.

On the east coast of Awaji Island, "Hotel New Awaji" offers a panoramic view of the Kitan Strait and Osaka Bay from all guest rooms. In addition to being able to enjoy the fruits of the mountains and seas of Awaji Island, it is popular for its superb hospitality and the superb view from the luxurious rooms, terrace, and open-air bath. Equipped with a living and dining room, there are rooms that can accommodate up to 8 people, so it is also recommended for trips with three generations.

If you want to spend some relaxing time with your children, the Japanese-style suite "Villa Rakuen" is perfect. All rooms have an open onsen bath, so even if you have children with you, you can take a relaxing bath without worrying about others around you.

There is a bright living/dining room, a relaxing bedroom, and a terrace with a panoramic view. Relax and enjoy the blue ocean during the day. Enjoy the luxury that only a hotel can provide, while feeling as if you were at home.

For dinner, enjoy local delicacies such as seafood such as Sakuradai, Ise lobster, and tiger puffer fish, Awaji vegetables such as Awaji Island onions, and Awaji beef, which is known only to those in the know! Make a reservation for dinner early by phone or email. There are also menus for babies and children, so make a reservation in advance.

Hotel New Awaji offers many services that are great for families with children. There is a "kids corner" where you can safely play with play equipment, and a game corner! In addition, they also provide yukatas, baby bedding, milk pots, and picture books for children, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring.

In the summer, a summer-only pool is also open! There is a shallow pool with a slide for small children, so children will have a great time playing there.

"Awaji Yumesenkei" is a villa of "Hotel New Awaji". This inn boasts a spectacular view of the Komoe Coast on the east coast of Awaji Island and the mountains of Kishu in the distance. This is one of the two special rooms with private open-air baths on the comfort floor. After enjoying the open-air bath overlooking the sea with your family, you can have dinner in the dining room in your room. It's nice to be able to spend time at a child's pace without worrying about the surroundings.

The hotel also offers a wide range of services for babies and children. In your room, you can rent a yukata for children, a trash can for diapers, a bed-wetting sheet, and a kettle for milk. In addition, there is also a "Kids Land" where children can play freely, so they will not be bored even on rainy days. You can also use the kids corner of the group hotel "Hotel New Awaji" that is connected by a connecting passage ◎

The open-air bath with a view that the hotel is proud of is hot water from Sumoto onsen. It is an infinity bus where you can enjoy the feeling of becoming one with the sea. In addition, there is an open-air bath where you can enjoy hot water from Sumoto onsen and Komoe onsen. If you want to enjoy the hot onsen with your family alone, there is a chartered bath.

At "Awaji Yumesenkei", you can order dishes that suit your child's tastes and ages. This is a children's lunch for children aged 3 to 5, but they also prepare children's kaiseki meals for elementary school students, baby lunches, and baby food, so please make a reservation in advance. Papa and Mama can enjoy Japanese kaiseki cuisine and course meals where you can enjoy the seafood and mountain delicacies of Awaji Island.

Awajishima Kanko Hotel is a popular fishing hotel where you can casually enjoy fishing whenever you like. This is a hotel that welcomes children with a full range of family-friendly events and services. All guest rooms have an ocean view, and in addition to this spacious Japanese-Western style room, there are also relaxing Japanese-style rooms and rooms with open-air baths.

Dinner is a multi-course meal that allows you to enjoy seasonal Awaji delicacies, such as sea bream in spring, conger eel in summer, and Awaji Island three-year-old tiger pufferfish in winter. There is also a multi-course meal for elementary school students, an arrangement of the adult version. There is also a kids' plate for children under six years old, which is presented so that children can enjoy a little at a time their favorite dishes, such as omelet rice and fried shrimp. The restaurant has chairs for both small children and infants.

There is a children's space with toys and picture books in the building, so you won't get bored even on rainy days or when you have a little free time. You can also borrow board games that you can enjoy with your family for free. During summer vacation and spring vacation, festival stalls are lined up in the lobby on the 3rd floor, and events such as a stamp rally are also held. It's all about having fun.

If you're staying at Awajishima Kanko Hotel, fishing is a must. There is a private fishing area that you can use for free from 12 noon on the day of your stay until 12 noon on the day of check-out, and there is also a safe family area where you can bring small children.

The fish you catch will be cooked at the hotel (for a fee), making your dinner even more luxurious! The valuable experience of being able to eat a fish you caught yourself is sure to become an unforgettable memory for your children.

Sumoto Onsen Shimahana (Awaji Island) is located on the east coast of Awaji Island. In front of you is the exotic Suntopia Marina, a perfect location to overlook the Kitan Straits. In addition, there is an open deck facing the marina, and an outdoor pool is open in the summer. It is a hotel where you can relax and enjoy the resort atmosphere with your family.

If you are traveling with children, we recommend the "Family Grande" guest room. With an ocean view facing the Kitan Strait, there are bunk beds in addition to twin beds. It has a large screen home theater, a bedrock bath on the floor, and a mini kitchen. Children's yukata, slippers, and toothbrushes are provided, as well as a baby bed (for a fee), as well as bed guards, bouncers, and diaper pots, so you can spend a comfortable and safe time with your children.

There are three unique dining areas in the building, and for dinner you can choose from a variety of course meals using ingredients from Awaji Island. In addition to children's plate meals such as omelet rice and hamburger steak, there are also single dishes such as udon and ojiya, so please inquire in advance. For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet with about 40 types of dishes, mainly made with locally produced ingredients.

The spacious kids room is stocked with toys and picture books for all ages, from babies to toddlers. There is also a microwave oven for warming baby food and a baby bottle sterilization case, so you can relax with your baby.

The Sun Plaza, located inside the Suntopia Marina in Sumoto onsen, has ocean views from all rooms. If you are traveling with a baby under 2 years old, you can request services such as the installation of outlet caps, baby futons (charged), baby bottle sterilization, and homemade baby food (charged). This new Japanese-style room can accommodate up to 5 people, so babies who can crawl or stand can feel safe and comfortable!

Baths can be a worry when traveling with children, but there are three private baths (for a fee) where you and your family can enjoy onsen by yourself. All of the water comes from Sumoto onsen "Uruoi no Yu." There is also a private bath called "Komorebi" that has few steps and is equipped with a changing table for babies, making it perfect for a baby's first onsen ♪ Baby baths, bath chairs, and smaller bath sets for playing in the bath are also available for rental.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal that allows you to fully enjoy the local seasonal delicacies. The beautiful tableware is another pleasure, as is the food. Enjoy a luxurious meal that includes local ingredients such as wild conger eel and Awaji beef from Awaji Island, as well as fresh seafood such as spiny lobster and sea bream. In addition, for both dinner and breakfast, we also provide baby food handmade by the head chef according to the age of the child (for a fee). For slightly older children, you can also choose a children's multi-course meal or a children's lunch, which is sure to satisfy the whole family.

The garden pool is open in the summer. There is no pool for children, but swim rings are available for rental. There is also a "kids athletics" with fun play equipment on the premises, as well as a kids' corner in one corner of the lobby. When you come back from sightseeing and feel like you haven't had enough fun, or when you have a little free time before dinner or before leaving, you can use your body and play.

Grand Nikko Awaji (Awajishima) is located in the northern area of Awaji Island, near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The sea spreads out in front of you, making it a resort where the whole family can spend a bright and relaxing holiday. There are many spots nearby where you can play with your children, such as the adjacent Awaji Yumebutai, so it's recommended for first trips with babies and trips with kids who can't sit still. We offer a variety of services to support your family!

When traveling with children, the room tends to be cramped. However, taking advantage of the spaciousness of a resort hotel, there are also rooms where four beds can be arranged side by side. You can also sleep together in the "Hollywood Twin" (pictured), where two beds are arranged side by side without any space. Cribs and pajamas for children are free to rent. You can also borrow a step stool and a trash can for diapers. We also sell paper diapers, paper pants, and wipes, so you can reduce your luggage.

At the fun dining restaurant "Coccolare," you can enjoy a buffet using ingredients from Awaji Island for both breakfast and dinner. With a lineup of Awaji Island dishes such as roast beef made from Awaji beef, it's great that each family member can eat as much as they like of their favorite foods! There is also a "Kids Corner" that features a selection of children's favorite dishes. In addition, the Japanese restaurant "Awami" also serves children's dishes such as hamburger steaks and fried shrimp. If you need baby food, they will prepare it for you for an additional fee.

Enjoy breakfast while gazing out at the Seto Inland Sea. A wide variety of tempting dishes are lined up, including melt-in-your-mouth omelets made by the chef using free-range eggs from Awaji Island, fresh vegetables that are a specialty of Awaji Island, freshly baked croissants, and rice balls made with freshly cooked rice. It's also nice to eat on the terrace when the weather is nice.

This is the summer-only pool of Spa & Fitness "Ristoro". It is a perfect location where you can enjoy the resort feeling while overlooking the sea. There is also a whirlpool and children's pool, and you can have drinks and snacks by the pool. There is also an indoor pool that can be used all year round, so you can relax with your family♪

The Gran Resort Elegante Awajishima is located along the east coast, which is convenient for transportation and sightseeing, right next to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It is a child-friendly hotel that has been certified as a "welcome baby inn" by Miki House Child Care Research Institute. Spending time relaxing while gazing out at the sea will heal your body and mind after being tired from housework and childcare.

There are spacious special rooms of 80 square meters or more, Western rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style rooms, etc., and you can choose according to the number of family members and the style you like. You can see the sea spreading out in front of you from your room, and you can spend a relaxing and comfortable time with your family. Children's toothbrushes and slippers are provided in the room, and baby soap and baby shampoo are provided in the large public bath, so you can rest assured!

For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal using local seasonal ingredients such as the "Awaji Island Ebisu Pork Shabu-Nabe Gozen," puffer fish, sea urchin, and Awaji vegetables. There is also a "Kids Plate" for small children with fried shrimp and hamburger steak, and a "Junior Plate" for elementary school students, so make a reservation in advance.

For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet in a restaurant with a sea view.

There is a "Kids Corner" in the lobby where you can play with playground equipment and meal. There is also a game room and an indoor heated pool for children. There is also a karaoke room, so family karaoke competitions are fun. When I travel, I want to turn a blind eye to some naughty things and let them play to their heart's content.

"GRAND SHARIOT Big Dipper 135°" is a glamping facility located in Hyogo Awajishima Park Anime Park "Nijigen no Mori". Located on a hill at 135 degrees east longitude (Japan Standard Time Meridian), it is a location where you can see the ocean below during the day and enjoy countless stars at night. After playing to your heart's content at the park, move to the hotel and take a nap. Parents and children can have a relaxing time at their own pace.

The pride of this place is the cocoon (guest room) with the theme of "Crayon Shin-chan", which is also popular in "Nijigen no Mori", "Slime", "Naruto", and "Hello Kitty". Since each building is independent, you can spend your time without worrying about the surroundings, and each room has a cypress bath. With large windows, you can enjoy the natural planetarium even from inside the room! Each room comes with fun benefits such as admission tickets and goods.

This is a cocoon of "Slime", a monster that appears in "Dragon Quest". If you collect 3 "small medals" in the room, you can exchange them for a photo frame, and there is a slime-shaped pendant light, a treasure chest, and other playful tricks. There are, so let's look for them with parents and children. It's also nice that the admission ticket for the attraction "Nijigen no Mori" and "Dragon Quest Island" is included.

meal is full of commitments that you wouldn't expect from a glamping facility. Under the supervision of Mr. Haruyuki Yamashita, who has 13 restaurants in Japan and overseas, you can enjoy a menu that can only be tasted here. Innovative Japanese courses such as "Awaji Beef Sankai Tomato Sukiyaki" and "Awaji Island's Rich Sea Urchin Nabe" are also attractive, as well as the best barbecue only in the summer, and the hot pot course only in spring, autumn and winter. This children's plate also has a taste that is as good as that of adults.

Grand Mercure Awajishima Resort & Spa is located in a lush green area overlooking the Naruto Strait. It is an all-inclusive hotel that includes everything from dinner and breakfast, alcoholic and soft drinks in the lounge, and onsen. Just across the Naruto Strait, you'll be in Shikoku, and it is conveniently located for sightseeing at Naruto's famous "Uzushio Cruise" and "Awaji Farm Park England Hill." There are plenty of facilities and services for families, including rooms for families. Create wonderful memories on this trip with the whole family!

There is even a bouldering wall in the kids' room! Kids can relax in their rooms. Stroller rentals are free. You can purchase disposable diapers and baby wipes at the shopping plaza, so you don't have to worry if you forget or run out of them.

The tatami space in the baby room is equipped with a pop-in Aladdin where you can watch movies and videos, and there are also toys and picture books to keep your child occupied♪

For food, enjoy a buffet using ingredients from Awaji Island in an elegant buffet restaurant. Children will be sure to exclaim, "Wow!" at the beautiful-looking dishes. Baby food is provided, but you can also bring your own regular baby food.

For breakfast, they also offer petit hot dogs and pancakes that you can customize with your favorite ingredients and sauces. Because you can arrange them to your liking, even children who don't usually eat breakfast can enjoy it as an activity.

This is the open-air onsen rock bath "Nandan onsen" on the first basement floor. Relax and soothe your day to day fatigue in the open-air onsen. There is a baby bed and a diaper trash can in the changing room of the large bath, so you don't have to rush around before and after bathing. Moms can also enjoy onsen at their own pace. After the bath, take a break in the onsen lounge, surrounded by the soft light of indirect lighting. Quench your thirst with a refreshing vinegar drink or sweet sake, which is provided.

The large public bath is stocked with baby goods such as baby foam soap, children's chairs, and children's shower caps, so you can rest assured. In addition, the public space on the first floor has a private nursing room where you can breastfeed and change diapers, so you can take care of your baby without having to return to your room. There are also plenty of items available to rent, such as Bumbo and booster toilet seats, which are very convenient for traveling with children.

Umemaru stands on a hill overlooking the Naruto Straits. It is an inn with a superb view where you can see the Onaruto Bridge from your room. Locally caught sea bream, puffer fish, and other seafood, Awaji vegetables, and Uzushio onsen, also known as the ``beauty hot spring,'' are full of attractions.

From the guest rooms you can see the Naruto Strait and Onaruto Bridge, a spectacular view that will blow away the fatigue of everyday life and travel. All guest rooms have tatami mats, and they sell paper diapers, paper pants, and baby wipes, rent baby bedding (for a fee), and provide paper diaper trash cans and auxiliary toilet seats, so you can travel with a baby without worry.

The Japanese-Western style rooms come with a bathtub with a nice view. We also recommend rooms with an open-air bath, where you can relax with just the family.

Here is the children's lunch for dinner. It has a variety of menu items that children love, such as fried chicken and desserts, so children are sure to eat heartily.

Mom and Dad can enjoy the inn's signature sea bream dishes and other seasonal delicacies nurtured by the seafood of the Seto Inland Sea and the land of Awaji Island. The Awaji Island's specialty, Hourakuyaki (roasted sea bream), will make you want to take a picture of it. private dining The restaurant is located in a Japanese-style room, so it is nice to be able to eat in a relaxed atmosphere with just the family.

This open-air bath overlooks the Onaruto Bridge and the Naruto Strait. Bicarbonate ion, which is evaluated as a beautiful skin ingredient, is one of the best in Japan. It also contains sodium, which has a moisturizing effect, so it has a reputation for moisturizing the skin. Private baths for families can be reserved for an additional fee. You can enjoy onsen without hesitation even with children.

Awaji Hamarikyu is a stylish hotel with a classical Japanese appearance. Keino Matsubara Beach is right next to the hotel, so it's perfect for families who want to enjoy the beach to the fullest! There are plenty of detailed services for children, such as preparing meal for small children, and boiling and sterilizing baby bottles at the front desk.

I want to make memories of family reunion! The perfect room for such a person is "Room Type A with private open-air bath". You can spend a relaxing time in a comfortable tatami room with your parents and children. It has a semi-open-air bath, so you can relax with your child without worrying about prying eyes. There is an electric kettle that can boil hot water for milk, so you can stay safely even with a baby.

Awaji beef, seasonal vegetables grown by local contracted farmers, etc. You can enjoy a meal filled with the charm of Awaji Island. Vapeur (steamed dish) with local fish and seasonal vegetables delivered directly from the fishing port lets you fully enjoy the umami of the ingredients. Children's menus such as "Awajishima Noodle" and "Baby Lunch" are also available. There are also services that make dads and moms happy, such as warming baby food brought in and preparing kids' chairs! Both children and adults can enjoy a delicious meal with peace of mind.

There is a garden terrace in front of the inn. It's nice to have a relaxing time with your family while sipping on the free drinks you get in the lounge. Guests can also use the pool for free during the summer. With a depth of 70 cm, even children can swim. Enjoy playing in the pool with your family while admiring the view of the Matsubara and the sea.

Minato Koyado Umi no Kaori to Awajishima small onsen inn located in Minatomachi, Fukura, a tourist hub on Awaji Island. Located right next to the fishing port, you can enjoy delicious dishes made with fresh seafood and Awaji beef. There is a free lounge on the first floor. Soft drinks, coffee, tea, herbal tea, and more are available for free. Why not enjoy a leisurely tea time in a cup from Awaji Island pottery manufacturer Rakutogama?

There are 24 guest rooms in total across 8 types, where you can take off your shoes and relax. Most rooms have Japanese-style beds, but we recommend the Japanese-style rooms for families with small children. It's great that babies who are still crawling can move around safely. The interior is a Japanese-modern space that blends nostalgia with modernity, like an old house in Minatomachi that has been renovated in a modern style. The warm indirect lighting is calming, and children are sure to have a good nap.

All the bathrooms in the guest rooms are shower booths, so if you want to take a bath, head to onsen on the rooftop. Enjoy the Minami Awaji hot onsen, which are said to have high heat retention and moisturizing effects. It's also nice that there are bumbo mattresses available near the entrance. The bath area is also equipped with a drink server and massage machines. We also recommend relaxing in the breeze on the rooftop terrace, where children can feel like adults as they cool off in the bath.

Dining Umishito serves Minami Awaji cuisine. The meal allows you to fully enjoy the seasonal bounty of Awaji Island, including a Japanese-style paella made with Awaji rice and a seafood and island vegetable baboule, an adaptation of the local dish Houraku-yaki. During meal, you can spend a stress-free time with attentive service, such as the rental of high chairs, children's plates, and toys.

There is also a mini library on the second floor. It has books and newspapers about Awaji Island and the sea, as well as picture books that you can enjoy with your children, so your children won't get bored and will have a good time.

Kyukamura Minami-Awaji is located on a hill overlooking the Onaruto Bridge on the southern tip of Awaji Island. You can see the Naruto Strait and Fukura Bay from your room. There are 81 rooms in total, including Japanese-style rooms with toilets and sinks, Western-style rooms with baths and toilets. They provide stepping stools, bed-wetting sheets, potties, yukatas and slippers for children, so you can feel at ease even if you have children. There is also a toy rental (free / paid), so you will not be bored in your room.

Of the six hot spring sources in Minamiawaji onsen, you can enjoy Shiosai no Yu here. There is an indoor bath and a whirlpool where you can enjoy a spectacular view from a large glass window, and the open-air bath is an infinity bath where you can become one with the sea. The view is spectacular, so it's recommended to enter while it's bright. A baby bed is provided in the dressing room. Bath chairs can also be borrowed at the front desk, so you can make your onsen debut with peace of mind.

For dinner, there is a kaiseki meal that incorporates seasonal flavors, but the buffet is popular with families! A seafood buffet featuring mainly seafood from the waters near Awaji Island, sashimi, sushi, tempura, and roast beef are also available. For kaiseki cuisine, you can choose a children's kaiseki meal for elementary school students and a kids plate for toddlers. Breakfast is also a buffet that uses plenty of Awaji Island ingredients, and you will be full from the morning ♪

We would like you to join us for an experience program that the whole family can enjoy. At the observatory equipped with a large telescope, "star-watching" is held every night, and you can participate for free. There are also programs where you can come into contact with nature, such as the "Sea Kayak Experience (charged)" and the "Morning Walk (free)." In addition, you can experience simple handicrafts at the "Craft Corner" (for a fee). You can participate from the age of 3, and you can take home the completed crafts such as kaleidoscopes and blowers!

Sunrise Awaji is an inn located almost in the center of Awaji Island, in Awaji Fureai Park, a great place for families to have fun. The park has a grassy area, a watermill, tennis courts, and a field for playing soccer and baseball, so you can enjoy outdoor activities. In addition to the Japanese-style and Western-style rooms at Sunrise Awaji, there is also a trailer house in the park. Adults and children alike will be excited to stay in a trailer house, which is quite a unique experience.

The inside of the trailer house is gorgeous, unlike its simple appearance. It is fully equipped with air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric kettle, an induction stove, a shower room, and more, so you can feel as comfortable as staying in a hotel. On the spacious wooden deck in front of the trailer house, you can enjoy a BBQ using a portable stove or hot plate.

Sunrise Awaji is also equipped with a large public bath with a panoramic view of the lush mountain range. Enjoy the smooth fluoride ion spring water. Relax and soothe your fatigue in the jet bath, medicinal bath that changes weekly, and sauna.

You can meal at the restaurant "Sunrise Shokudo" inside "Sunrise Awaji", but if you are visiting during the warmer months, we recommend the "Barbecue Garden" which is only available in the summer (reservations required by the day before). Enjoy your fill of Awaji beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, and more. It's a great way to easily get into the outdoors and create fun memories for your summer vacation.

Various facilities and services that strongly support moms and dads. You can enjoy the nature of Awaji Island to the fullest while reducing stress during your stay. Don't give up on traveling with children, but first check out the hotel's services for children and create wonderful memories with the whole family.