Traveling to Kurashiki with children will pique your curiosity! 12 hotels recommended for families

Across the Kurashiki River, there are swaying willows and a group of white-walled buildings that retain vestiges of history. Kurashiki City, famous for its scenic Bikan Historical Quarter, is a beautiful city where the old and the new are exquisitely mixed. When you get off at Kurashiki Station, you will find the large shopping mall "Ario Kurashiki" on the north side, and the historical buildings such as the "Ohara Museum of Art", which is also the oldest art museum in Japan, in the Bikan Historical Quarter on the south side. There are plenty of places to see. Such Kurashiki is a perfect destination for a sightseeing trip that both adults and children can enjoy! However, when you think about your stay, there are many things to think about when choosing a place to stay when traveling with children.

You want to stay at a hotel in a convenient location, such as near a station or sightseeing spot, but is it difficult to choose a comfortable hotel with children? No, there are many hotels in Kurashiki that offer great services to support your stay with children. This time, we will introduce carefully selected hotels recommended for staying with children, such as hotels with baby plans and family plans, and hotels with abundant amenities for children.

Kurashiki Ivy Square is a complex that includes hotels, restaurants, and experience booths. It is located in the Bikan Historical Quarter, and is characterized by its quaint exterior, which has been reused as much as possible from the remains of a spinning mill from the Meiji era. It has been designated as a national "Heritage of Industrial Modernization" and is very stylish with its red bricks and green ivy. It's an exciting facility for children too.

The accommodation building (Building 2) was renovated in October 2020, creating a beautiful and comfortable guest room space. It has a natural atmosphere with the warmth of wood. The family room is 45 square meters in size and has a tatami area, so the whole family can relax together. In addition to renting a crib, you can also receive amenities for children such as toothbrushes and slippers at the front desk.

There are large public baths for men and women in the hotel, and both men and women are equipped with jet baths. This is a pleasant bath where the light comes in from the stained glass, and it was renewed in February 2019. The washroom and dressing space is very stylish with mosaic tiles. Face care products such as lotion are also available here to support busy moms. By the way, the guest rooms have separate bathrooms and toilets, except for the standard and economy rooms.

Breakfast is served at "Restaurant Tsuta," a Japanese-Western style buffet. A restaurant with a classical and calm atmosphere that makes you feel the remnants of a spinning factory. While enjoying the retro space, please enjoy plenty of delicious ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea.

NAGI Kurashiki Hotel & Lounge is a hotel with only eight rooms, located about a two-minute walk from Kurashiki Station. It just opened in March 2020, and has the charm of a homey guesthouse. All rooms are spacious, at over 37 m², so children can relax and unwind. The space is based on the striking blue colour of denim, a specialty of Kurashiki. The twin suite room with tatami mats is a generous 45 m², and the bed is 160 cm wide, so it's easy to sleep together.

A sophisticated and calm space that incorporates local culture, such as Kurashiki denim wall art and indigo cypress art. Rooms are equipped with Alexa to help make your stay more comfortable. Bath amenity is "Leaf & Botanics", which contains vegetable oil liquid soap and mild amino acid-based cleaning ingredients. Let yourself be soothed by the gorgeous scent of lavender. Please borrow slippers and loungewear at the front desk.

All guest rooms have separate baths, sinks, and toilets. The washstand with mosaic tiles is spacious and easy to use. The bathtub also has a thorough washing area, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath time.

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There are light snacks such as bread available for you to take back to your room. There is a water server in the lobby, which is convenient for making milk for your children. If you want to warm up baby food, you can use the microwave.

Centurion Hotel & Spa Kurashiki is located about a three-minute walk from the station, and is a hotel that boasts luxurious rooms with open-air baths. It is a comfortable inn where families can enjoy the open-air bath on the terrace without any worries. The hotel and rooms are equipped with high-quality modern interiors, creating an elegant atmosphere. The beds use mattresses from Slumberland, which is used by the British Royal Family, ensuring a good night's sleep.

If you contact this hotel in advance, you can get amenities for children. They come with a set of toothbrushes and slippers for children. There is also a coin laundry on-site for a fee, so you can rest assured in case of an emergency. In addition, there are amenities such as makeup remover, facial cleanser, lotion, and milky lotion that mothers will be happy to receive, so you can take care of your skin.
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There is a large public bath for men and women at Amaterasu Radium onsen in the hotel. Although it is in the middle of the city, it has been devised so that you can see the greenery from the large windows, and it is very open. There is also a sauna. Also pay attention to the powerful lockers designed with ceiling paintings that give you a sense of Japan and Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

Breakfast is served buffet style at the Japanese-Western dining room "GIN" on the 1st floor. A healthy breakfast based on the concept of local production for local consumption. There is also an authentic curry plate breakfast with three flavors to enjoy, including Kurashiki black curry.

"Royal Park Hotel Kurashiki" opened on November 25, 2020. It is in a good location directly connected to the shopping arcade in front of Kurashiki Station, about 5 minutes on foot from Kurashiki Station, and about 9 minutes to Bikan Historical Quarter. Although it is a hotel that specializes in lodging, it is a luxury hotel that also serves as a concierge for sightseeing in Kurashiki and disseminates information. Please also pay attention to the carpet and interior that is conscious of the town of Kurashiki.

Pay attention not only to the interior but also to the amenities in the room. First of all, the amenities are set in a pouch made of the famous Kurashiki canvas fabric. In addition, the bed throws and cushions use a patchwork design of Kurashiki canvas and the famous Kurashiki denim, creating a space that is wrapped in tradition. The recommended room, Kurashiki Twin, is 29 square meters in size and has a separate bath and toilet. You can rent a crib for babies.

The hotel has separate men's and women's large public baths, where you can warm up from the core of your body and heal the fatigue of your trip. The men's bath has a sauna, and the women's bath has a pot bath. In addition, the women's bath is equipped with a rain shower made by Grohe, which boasts the world's largest market share for plumbing products.

Breakfast is at the view lounge "Silk" on the 11th floor. This is one of the most recommended spaces in the hotel, and the pleasant view overlooking the city of Kurashiki is attractive. If the weather is nice, you can have breakfast on the terrace with your family. Let's have a breakfast with lots of local ingredients and go sightseeing in good spirits.

Kurashi no Yado Temari's "Oitoma" is a hotel that can only be rented to one group per day. It was born in 2015 by renovating an old two-story house. Located behind Ivy Square, take a tasteful back alley to the inn. An old private house hotel where you can stay as if you were living in Kurashiki. The main space is tatami, and you can sleep on futons or beds.

On the 2nd floor, there is a children's space like a secret base, with lots of picture books and toys. A cute space that will make children happy. In addition, futons, round pillows, and diapers for babies are also available. The diaper manufacturers can even accommodate requests, so please contact us in advance. It is very helpful not to have to carry bulky diapers.

The bath on the first floor is spacious and clean. In addition to bath amenities such as shampoo, face care items such as lotion are also available. In addition, there are preparations such as shampoo for children, so it is perfect.

The room has a fully equipped kitchen, so it's convenient for making baby food. Time passes peacefully as if you were at home. In addition, with the meal plan, you can enjoy Momotaro pork shabu-shabu or takoyaki. Both are great dishes that the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy the finely textured and tender Momotaro pork with local salt ponzu sauce or sesame sauce.

Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel is located about an 8-minute walk from Kurashiki Station, next to the Ohara Museum of Art in the scenic area. The guest rooms are based on the concept of luxury, with a calming space with a pale color scheme. For triple occupancy, a 28.4 m2 twin room is provided with a 90 cm wide extra bed. It is also possible to use a connecting room between two Western-style rooms, which is suitable for three generations.

There are also plenty of amenities for adults, with POLA SHOWER BREAK bath amenities available in the main building and the DHC Olive Green series available in the annex. Moms can also take a break from their busy schedules and pamper their skin.

The bath is basically a unit bath type, but it is popular with guests because it is compact but spacious and easy to use. If you are with children, it is easy to use around the pool. Enjoy bath time with your family.

For breakfast, enjoy a buffet made with plenty of ingredients from the Takahashi River basin at the restaurant ``Wisteria'' on the first floor of the main building. There are about 40 types of Japanese and Western items on display, including sausages and bacon from a long-established butcher shop, and the hotel's original curry, so you're sure to find something your kids will like. Hotel-made bread is also available, so it's great for children who love bread. Be sure to check out the pastry chef's special pudding made with rare sugar!

Kurashiki Royal Art Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in a great location, just a one-minute walk from the scenic area. All rooms are spacious at 40 m2, and there are Japanese-style rooms where even families with small children can relax. Another plus point is that the Western-style rooms have a standard bed width of 140 cm, while the double rooms are 180 cm, so there is plenty of space.

Another advantage is that there are plenty of services that are great for traveling with children. We have pajamas for children, toothbrushes, gargling cups, picture books and puzzles to help children when they are fussy. A baby bed can be rented for 1,000 yen per night, and a waterproof sheet is available for those who are worried about bedwetting at night.

This is a Japanese-style room bathroom. It is a luxurious space with granite and a washing area with a shower. The Western-style guest room bathroom is also luxuriously constructed, using Italian marble. For a bath time that feels a little extraordinary with a profound feeling. The size of the bathtub, which is spacious even with children, is a key point when choosing an inn.

Breakfast is served buffet style at Café Ravenna. Children under elementary school age are free, and there is also a children's menu.

"Vessel Hotel Kurashiki" is a cost-effective hotel with the theme of "Travel with your family". It is about a 2-minute drive from Nakasho Station, the next station to Kurashiki Station, and about an 8-minute drive from Kurashiki IC, and has a free parking lot that can accommodate 88 cars. All rooms have 150cm wide queen beds, so you won't feel cramped even if you sleep with your children.

Another plus point is that there are many free rental items to support your stay with children. There are a variety of items available, such as baby wipes, diapers, and bottle sterilizers that are safe for small children, as well as picture books that older children can enjoy while staying at the hotel. There are many other items, so be sure to check the hotel's official website in advance for details on rental items. There is also a coin laundry, which is convenient for those staying for multiple nights, and is open 24 hours a day.

All rooms have an independent washbasin separate from the bath and toilet. When you stay with children, you often want to wash your hands and things quickly, so it's convenient and nice to have a separate washbasin in the room.

Breakfast is served buffet style in the lounge on the first floor. This is free for all guests. Even if you are staying with a large group, everyone can eat heartily from the morning. It is a luxurious breakfast with a wide selection of Okayama's local dishes and specialties.

Kurashiki Station Hotel is located about a 3-minute walk from Kurashiki Station, making it a convenient hotel for sightseeing. Although it is a business hotel, the 21m² triple room is compact and affordable, and is also suitable for families.

If you are concerned about dryness in your guest room while traveling, you can use rental goods. You can also rent humidifiers and air purifiers at the front desk. Another benefit is that there is a convenience store on the first floor of the hotel, so if you need something you can go buy it right away. The hotel has a paid coin laundry, so you don't have to worry if you suddenly need to do some laundry with your child.

The bath is a unit bath type with a compact structure. Rooms are equipped with only the minimum necessary amenities. So, feel free to use the amenities that are not provided at the front lobby. There are variations, so don't forget to check it out!

For breakfast, you can enjoy a sumptuous Japanese breakfast. It's nice that there are a variety of Japanese side dishes that are easy for children to eat, such as rice from Okayama, overnight dried fish, kinpira or hijiki, natto, takiawase, and yudofu (depending on the season). It's like a breakfast at ryokan, and is very popular with guests. It's quite filling, so it's perfect for sharing with children.

Kurashiki has many places that families can enjoy, such as old and new spots that stimulate the curiosity of parents and children. There are plenty of child-friendly hotels around the station and the Bikan Historical Quarter, so convenience is outstanding. If the hotel has amenities, toys, and diapers for children, you can spend a stay with a child who is confused by the difference in environment with a sense of security. Choose a hotel that suits your child's age and family composition, and enjoy your trip to Kurashiki with your child!