9 Best family-friendly hotels & ryokans for enjoying Tamatsukuri Onsen, Shimane

I'm busy every day, but sometimes I want to forget about housework and work and go to onsen with my kids! At times like these, we recommend onsen in Shimane. It is one of the oldest onsen in Japan and is also known as the ``bath for beautiful skin,'' so moms should check it out as well ♪ The flower and bird paradise ``Matsue Vogel Park'', the aquarium ``Lake Shinji Nature Museum Gobius'', and Matsue Castle There are many spots suitable for families with children, such as sightseeing boats that cruise around the moat. Why not make some memories at onsen, which the whole family can enjoy?

One of the things I worry about when traveling as a family is choosing a hotel. You may be worried about what to do if you get tired and suddenly get irritated, or if there is anything your child can eat. In such a case, we recommend a hotel that offers in-room dining or a "family plan", or a hotel that has a Japanese-style room that is safe for babies! If there is a service that assumes family travel, you can stay with peace of mind even with children. Now, let's introduce hotels and ryokan that are recommended for families with children in onsen.

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About 10 minutes by bus from JR onsen Onsen Station, onsen Onsen Tamai Bekkan is ryokan in front of onsen Onsen. For the guest room, we recommend a Japanese-style room that is safe even for babies who are crawling. In addition to toothbrushes and slippers for children, there is also a service where mothers and children can choose their favorite color yukata and obi. The photo of you and your child wearing colored yukata is sure to leave a lasting impression. There is also a "children's lunch" for dinner for infants, so you can rest assured about cooking.

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This ryokan is perfect for children's onsen debut. How about starting with a footbath? There are 5 foot baths, including a foot bath covered with agate and a foot bath with air bubbles. In the bath, the women's dressing room is equipped with a "baby bed", and the women's public bath is equipped with "baby shampoo" and "bath chairs".

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Wandering around onsen town is nice, but if you have small children, just going out can be a challenge. In such cases, let's play in the "Kids Space" which is available for preschool children. There is a rest space next to the "Kids Space", so you can take a break with a delicious drink while watching over your children.

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onsen Onsen's largest ryokan is onsen- Kyokusui Garden - Hotel Gyokusen. The guest rooms are divided into two floors, ``Tokiwaen'' and ``Mythology'', and there are various types of rooms, including mainly Japanese-style rooms, special rooms, and Western-style rooms (the photo shows the ``Tokiwaen Japanese-style room''). An inn that welcomes families with children, offering slippers for children, diaper bins, and picture book rentals. There is also a free shuttle service from JR onsen Onsen Station, which is helpful if you are traveling with children who have a lot of luggage.

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The public bath is one of the largest in onsen and can accommodate approximately 200 people at the same time, so stretch out your arms and legs and relax. There is also a children's bathtub, shampoo hat, bath tub, and chairs, so you don't have to worry about having small children. After taking a bath, relax in a yukata. Children's yukatas are available in large, medium, and small sizes (fees apply for children under elementary school age). You don't often get a chance to see children in yukata, they're so cute that you can't help but want to take a photo of them.

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For dinner, we recommend the "Private Room Guarantee Plan" where you can enjoy a relaxing meal without worrying about your surroundings even if you have children. There are plans where you can enjoy luxurious ingredients such as pine needles and abalone, A5 rank Shimane Wagyu beef. Children can enjoy children's lunches and multi-course meals for adults depending on their age. It's nice to be able to ask for the warming of baby food for babies as well.

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``Izumo onsen Shiraishiya'' has a history of over 300 years and offers warm hospitality such as seasonal flowers decorated inside the facility. There are Japanese-style rooms and premium rooms, but the ``Japanese-style rooms'' with no steps are recommended for families with children. You'll also be happy to know that they provide children's yukatas and, if you request, a trash can for diapers. There is a free shuttle bus (advance notice required) to JR onsen Onsen Station, which is helpful for parents with lots of luggage.

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There are two types of large public baths with open-air baths where you can enjoy onsen, which is said to be ``just like lotion''. The bath made entirely of Japanese cypress, with its soft wood texture that is gentle on the skin, and the beautiful bath made of solid black granite are separated by gender, so be sure to enjoy both. It is safe for baby's skin as it is less irritating.

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For dinner, please enjoy Dining MAGATAMA. Elementary school students can receive a ``Children's Meal,'' and infants can receive a ``Children's Lunch Set.'' Both have lots of menus that kids will love, such as hamburgers, fried shrimp, and pudding. Eating it naturally brings a smile to your face. It's also nice that you can ask for baby food to be heated. If you are worried that the ``Children's Lunch Set'' is too large for you to eat, you can consult with us in advance.

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Tamatsukuri Onsen onsen onsen located on the shores of Lake Shinji, is about a 5-minute drive from JR Tamatsukuri onsen Station, and you can also use the free shuttle bus. For guest rooms, we recommend the Kids Room, which has a natural onsen room bath. All equipment is stored in the cupboard, and there is a fence, so children can play with peace of mind. You can choose either the Animal Crossing room, which makes you feel like you are in a forest, or the Shimanekko room, which is decorated with popular Shimane mascots.

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onsen Onsen's only open-air bath with a view of Lake Shinji is a sight to behold. The night view is also spectacular, so mom and dad can take turns in the bath after the kids are asleep. The large public bath is also equipped with a baby cot, so of course you can have fun with your kids as well. meal are Japanese and Western cuisine carefully selected by the head chef. Children will be provided with children's meals, so they will be happy to have their own meal.

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At the hotel, there is a “Shimanekko three-dimensional coloring corner” where you can color the “Shimanekko” as you like. You can make your own original "Shimanekko", so not only children but also adults will be fascinated ♪ It's fun to compare the finished works with parents and children.

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onsen Matsunoyu, a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 135 years, has a private open-air bath and is perfect for families traveling with children. Approximately 8 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station. There is a free shuttle service that matches your train's arrival time, so it will go smoothly if you let us know when you make your reservation. The guest rooms were renewed in 2017 and there are various types, but the standard Japanese-style room is recommended for families. It's spacious, has a great view, and has tatami mats, so the whole family can sleep side by side.

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In addition to the large public bath, there are 4 private open-air baths (fees apply). Each of them has its own characteristics, but the "Ki no Yu" pictured above is recommended for families. It is the largest of the four baths, and the edge of the bath is low, making it easy for even small children to enter. Enjoy your time with your family without worrying about your surroundings.

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Dinner is a Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet of 4 or more types using San'in ingredients. In addition to the live kitchen where you can watch Shimane Wagyu roast beef and green throat roe tempura being prepared right in front of your eyes, there is also a corner where you can make Matsunoyu famous Shijimi hot pot from Lake Shinji with your favorite ingredients, and a crab corner, all of which will whet your appetite. You can There is also a sweets corner prepared by the exclusive pastry chef, which will satisfy both adults and children♪

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An inn that prides itself on its "hot spring source", "onsen Onsen Hot Spring Hot Spring Yujin Chiyonoyu". Pick-up from JR onsen Onsen Station is available (no transportation). There are various types of guest rooms, including the Japanese-style twin “Kinoka”, the modern Japanese-style room “Seikan”, and the standard Japanese-style room “East Building/South Building”. If you want to have a leisurely dinner, choose the "East Wing/South Wing" in the photo, and you can in-room dining. Children can borrow “Shimanekko yukata” for free, so it is fun to wear yukata and take a walk.

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The bath is a 100% natural free-flowing bath sourced from our own source. If you want to bathe with just your family without worrying about other people, we recommend a private family bath. Of the three types of private baths (for a fee), this one, ``Ichinoyu,'' is made of cypress and ceramics and comes with two baths.It's first-come, first-served, so advance reservations are recommended. We also rent children's bath sets and baby soap, so you can enjoy the hot onsen with your family while your children have fun playing.

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For dinner, please enjoy Kaiseki cuisine made with plenty of seasonal ingredients. For children, a ``kids lunch'' that includes hamburger, fried shrimp, and sushi is available. The delicious food and conversation are sure to be lively.

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About 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, Keisuien Minami has a reputation for its historic hospitality and cuisine. A free pick-up service from onsen Onsen Station is available with advance reservations. First of all, why not make your child's onsen debut at the Yuno-niwa "Hand/Footbath" in the courtyard? In addition, there is also a "game corner" that children will enjoy, and a "karaoke room" that can be enjoyed by families, so it is attractive that you can fully enjoy yourself in ryokan.

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There are over 100 guest rooms, each with a different taste, including Japanese-style rooms, rooms with hot spring baths, and luxurious special rooms. For families, we recommend the Japanese-style room at KISSHO "Yuryu-ri," as shown in the photo. It comes with an indoor bath with natural hot spring water, so you can take a bath whenever you like. You can also rent yukata for children for a fee.

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For breakfast, enjoy a buffet at Kokuri, a seasonal inn dining restaurant. There are over 50 types of dishes made with local ingredients, including ``Shijimi soup'' from Lake Shinji and freshly cooked ``Nitamai.'' You won't be able to stop being excited at the live kitchen where food is prepared right in front of your eyes.There is also a separate ``kids menu'' among the individual items, so you don't have to worry about bringing your children with you.

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Founded over 150 years ago, Yunosuke no Yado Chorakuen boasts one of the largest mixed bathing open-air baths in Japan, and has hosted numerous members of the imperial family. About 5 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen, the free shuttle bus is a great service for families with children who have difficulty getting around. There are various types of guest rooms, including regular rooms and special rooms, but if you want to spend time with your family without having to spend time together, we recommend the ``separate special room'' shown in the photo. It is a detached house type with a private bath, so your privacy is protected.

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This is ``Konomiya no Yu'', a large mixed bathing open-air bath that is one of the largest in Japan at 120 square meters. Even if you're not comfortable with mixed bathing, don't worry, bath uniforms are provided. Children will definitely love the ``Rotenburo Theater'' projected on the shoji screens that can be seen from the open-air bath, which is as large as a pond! If you would like to enjoy a bath without having to bathe with your family, there is also a private family bath called ``Seisen'' (for a fee). It's barrier-free, so it's safe even for small children.

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meal are served in four locations: a meal hall, a tatami room, a private dining hall, and a banquet hall. The most popular among adults is the "Monthly Kaiseki" shown in the photo. For children, there is a ``Children's Lunch''.

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"Kai Tamatsukuri" is an elegant onsen inn located about 5 minutes by car from JR "onsen Onsen". All guest rooms have open-air baths, so you can enjoy onsen without worrying about your surroundings, even with your baby. Every evening in the lobby or in the bamboo garden, ``Kagura'' based on Izumo mythology is performed, allowing you to experience the history of this region.

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There are various types of baths depending on the guest room, but this is the open-air bath of the ``Japanese-style room with Shigaraki ware open-air bath'' on the 1st floor. It can be enjoyed only by the family, so don't worry if you have babies or small children.The breeze is so pleasant that you can stay there forever. All guest rooms have open-air baths, but there are also large public baths for men and women. Once the child has gone to bed, mom and dad can take turns in the large bath to soothe their tiredness.

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Dinner is a multi-course meal where you can enjoy the taste of Sanin. In addition to seasonal kaiseki dinners, there will also be special kaiseki featuring "Shijimi Beef Shabu," which is served in soup made from shijimi broth from spring to autumn, and "Steamed live crab, cedar board votive steaming," which is made by wrapping pine needle crabs in a votive book and steaming them between cedar boards in winter. Children can enjoy age-appropriate Japanese meals. Infants can also be asked for baby food (extra fee, advance reservation), so you don't have to worry about small children's meals.

Traveling with children is often thought of as a high hurdle, but onsen Onsen has many hotels and ryokan that welcome children, so you can go out without worry. At an inn where you can spend a leisurely time at your child's pace, both mom and dad will be able to smile. Moisturize your skin with onsen springs that are like lotion, and replenish your nutrition with delicious food♪ If you're wondering where to go on a trip with children, try onsen Onsen.