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 you worry about when traveling with your family is choosing a hotel. You may worry about what to do if your child gets tired and suddenly starts to get fussy, or whether there is anything the child can eat. In such cases, we recommend hotels that offer in-room dining or a children's menu, hotels that rent out children's goods, and hotels with Japanese-style rooms that are safe for babies! If there are services that are designed for family trips, you can stay with your children without worry. Now, let's introduce some recommended hotels and ryokan for families in onsen.

About 10 minutes by bus from JR "onsen Station", ryokan "onsen Tamai Annex" is located at the very front of onsen town. We recommend the Japanese-style rooms, which are safe for babies who are still crawling. In addition to children's toothbrushes and slippers, there is also a service where mothers and children can choose their favorite colored yukata and obi. Photos of parents and children wearing colorful yukata are sure to be memorable.

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".

Wandering around onsen town is nice, but if you have small children, even going out can be a struggle. In times like these, you can play in the "Kids Space" for preschoolers. There is a rest area next to the "Kids Space," so you can take a break with a delicious drink while keeping an eye on your kids♪ (*Image is for illustrative purposes only)

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.

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.

Dinner is at "Ryori-chaya Utage." Table seating is the norm, but private rooms are available for an additional fee. Advance reservations are required, so please contact the inn directly. The meal is kaiseki cuisine, and depending on the season, luxurious ingredients such as Matsuba crab, abalone, and A5-ranked Shimane Wagyu beef are featured. Children can choose from a children's lunch or an adult-style kaiseki meal depending on their age. Please note that advance reservations are also required. They do not provide baby food, but you can warm up food you bring with you.

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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.

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.

The only open-air bath with a view of Lake Shinji in "onsen" is a masterpiece. The night view is also amazing, so mom and dad can take turns bathing after the kids have gone to sleep. The large bath is also equipped with a baby bed, so you can enjoy it with your children. In addition, the restaurant in the hotel serves Japanese and Western dishes carefully selected by the head chef. Children's plates are also available, so children will be happy to have their own meal. Please check the official website for meal reservations.

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.

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.

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.

Depending on the season, you can enjoy a Japanese, Western and Chinese dinner buffet using ingredients from Sanin. In addition to the live kitchen where you can watch dishes such as Shimane Wagyu roast beef and Nodoguro tempura being prepared right before your eyes, there is also a corner where you can make Matsunoyu 's specialty Lake Shinji clam hotpot with your favorite ingredients, and a crab corner, all of which are sure to whet your appetite. There is also a full sweets corner made by a dedicated pastry chef, so both adults and children will be very satisfied♪

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are over 100 guest rooms, with a variety of types, including relaxing Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms for those who prefer beds, and modern, stylish Japanese-Western rooms. There are also several rooms with outdoor baths and indoor baths that have natural hot spring water. It's appealing to be able to bathe in onsen whenever you want without having to worry about the people around you. You can also rent yukata for children for a fee.

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.

Founded over 150 years ago, Yunosuke no Yado Chorakuen has been the guesthouse of many members of the imperial family and boasts Japan's largest mixed-gender open-air bath. It is about a 5-minute drive from JR onsen Station, and the free shuttle bus is a great service for families with children who have trouble getting around. There are a variety of guest rooms available, including standard Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms with beds, and spacious rooms with an adjoining room.

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.

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 that requires advance reservation 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 "Live Crab Sugiban Hosho Steamed," 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 charge, advance reservation), so you don't have to worry about meal Mr./Ms. small children.

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.