11 Best Ryokans & Hotels for a Family Trip Debut in Kamogawa!

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When the weather is nice and sunny, you won't be able to stay at home! If you have the opportunity, why not go on an overnight trip to make your first trip with your kids and make some memories? The area I would like to recommend this time is Kamogawa City, Chiba. Located in the tourist area of Minamiboso, it is full of attractions such as Kamogawa Sea World, which can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, and the scenic spots Noumizo Falls and Oyama Senmaida. It can be accessed from the city center in about 2 hours by car via the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line.

Traveling with children can be a lively and enjoyable time, but at the same time, there are many worries. One of them is accommodation. There are many things to prepare in advance, such as meal, daily necessities for children, and how to spend the night. There are plenty of hotels and ryokan in Kamogawa that support such family stays and that welcome children. This time, we have carefully selected recommended inns, so please refer to them.

Hotel Green Plaza Kamogawa is certified as a ``Welcome Baby Inn.'' It's about a 3-minute drive from JR Awa-Kominato Station, and we offer a pick-up service, so please contact us in advance. This is a resort-like hotel with a total of 60 rooms, including a children's room perfect for family stays. The room is full of stuffed animals and toys.

The hotel has a pool that is open only in the summer, and both adults and children can play plenty in the hotel. In addition, you can play in the sea on the beach in front of the hotel, and you can also swim in the sea at Kinosaki Kaigan, which is about a 4-minute walk away. A summer stay is packed with activities that will never let you get bored.

Dinner is a buffet with an array of seafood from Boso. You can enjoy the dynamic ocean view from the window. Part of the restaurant is a live kitchen, so you can enjoy the happiness of being able to eat freshly prepared delicious food right away. There are plenty of desserts that are perfect for the image of the sea, and children will be thrilled with the special dinner.

The bath at the inn is Kominato Miiri onsen, which is rich in efficacy. Renovated in 2019, it has been reborn as a bright and open public bath and a stylish Tsuboyu. After taking a bath, you can relax with the whole family while feeling the breeze on the terrace. You will be relieved of your fatigue in a luxurious time away from the hustle and bustle. Baby baths and baby soaps are available in the public bath.

Mikazuki Sea Park Hotel Awa Kamogawa is an inn with a relaxing Japanese-style room and an exciting spa. It's about a 3-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Awa-Kominato Station, and there's a free parking lot for about 150 cars, so it's easy to visit by car. The pleasant ocean view is attractive. There are standard rooms, special rooms, and honorable guest rooms, and all rooms except the Western-style special rooms have tatami areas, making them perfect for spending time with small children.

Hotel Mikazuki is always bustling with families. The reason is the indoor and outdoor spa, which is available all year round. The indoor "Tropical Garden", which has the image of a tropical country, has a slide and a jacuzzi, so both adults and children can have plenty of fun. In addition, at the outdoor spa, you can play in the water while gazing at the magnificent Pacific Ocean that spreads out in front of you! There is also a game space in the hall to keep the children from getting bored.

The hotel's most proud feature is the 35-meter high observation open-air bath "Ichibo Senri no Yu". It is a refreshing bath where you can soak in a hot onsen that is the size of a pool and be surrounded by the beautiful sky and sea of Kamogawa. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean from the large public bath. Baby chairs and baby shampoo are provided in the public bath, and the powder room is large and comfortable. You can take a bath freely even with children.

meal are buffet style, which even children love. In addition to steaks and sushi, there is also an open kitchen so you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes. Even more popular is the buffet for children. The menu is carefully designed and easy to prepare, so the whole family can enjoy meal with a smile on their faces.

The inn near Kominato Port with an attractive ocean sky view is ``Yoshimu, the Inn of the Filled Heart.'' It is approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Awa-Kominato Station, and free shuttle service can be requested with advance reservation. The special rooms, which were renovated in 2018, have several rooms with different concepts, and some rooms look like those at overseas resorts. We recommend a Japanese-style room where children can run around barefoot.

In the summer, a children's play area is set up to keep children who love to move their bodies bored. A ball-scooping pool will appear in the plaza, making you feel like you're visiting a fair. An exciting stay will leave you with memories of your family trip that you'll want to write in your summer picture diary.

onsen is a sky garden bath with a view of the port right in front of you. It has three names: ``Vow, Birth, and Manten.'' The fence is made of transparent acrylic board and does not obstruct the view. There is also a private open-air bath called ``Hoshi'' on the same floor, so you and your family can take a relaxing bath while soaking up the spectacular view. The large public bath is equipped with baby chairs, and yukatas for children are available in sizes starting at 100. It is safe to take a bath with children.

For breakfast, you can choose from a buffet or a Japanese restaurant meal. We recommend a buffet where each member of the family can eat whatever they want and as much as they want. Approximately 40 types of dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients are lined up to whet your appetite. You can choose what you want to eat, so you can adjust whether you're a picky eater or a picky eater. Among them, Boso's Eira curry is a recommended menu item at the inn. Curry is easy to eat and children will probably enjoy it too.

Kamogawa Grand Hotel is about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station. It is a convenient location for sightseeing, where you can go to "Kamogawa Sea World" in about 2 minutes by car. There are also Japanese-style rooms that are comfortable for those traveling with children. For a special family trip, we recommend the Premium Japanese-Style Room with an Open-Air Bath. A room on the premium floor with an open-air bath and a bath with a view, where you can relax and spend time with your family. Another nice point is that there are plenty of amenities for children such as yukata and slippers.

The dinner buffet at the in-house restaurant "THE GUNJO RESTAURANT" has a full kids' menu! In the kids' corner, there are more than 10 types of food, including baby food, and the counter is set at a low position so that children can easily pick and choose by themselves. Another attractive feature is the "Vegetre" corner where you can enjoy delicious vegetables. Of course, there are also fresh sashimi and roast beef that can be paired with about 10 kinds of sauces, which will make adults more excited.

During their stay, children will be able to play in the hotel's game corner and enjoy nature in the hotel's garden, so they won't get bored. Additionally, an outdoor pool is open during the summer. In addition to the adult pool, there is also a children's pool with a depth of approximately 70cm, so the whole family can enjoy it. Create memories with your family while enjoying the resort atmosphere at the pool overlooking the ocean.

Kamogawa Sea World Kamogawa Sea World Hotel and has ocean views in all rooms. Admission to Kamogawa Sea World is free during your stay, so if your main goal is Sea World, we recommend staying here. Full of services and areas to support your stay with small children, it's perfect for your first trip with children. Children's slippers and small-sized indoor wear are always available.

Furthermore, there is a kids space and nursing room to make your stay with children even more fulfilling. The nursing room has a microwave for sterilizing baby bottles, as well as a crib where diapers can be changed. In addition, you can purchase diapers, baby wipes, and drinks for children at the hotel's shop.

Dinner is a buffet style that children will be delighted with. At the restaurant "Mermaid" on the first basement floor, enjoy a luxurious buffet with Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus. Of course, there are plenty of children's menus and desserts. Baby food and aprons for children are also provided free of charge.

The large communal baths in the hotel are "Garden Bath" and "Crystal Bath", and they are spacious onsen that alternate between men and women in the morning and at night. Enjoy bath time with your child. The dressing room is equipped with a playpen and baby bed, and the bathroom is equipped with a baby bath and baby chair. There are also toys that can be played in the bath, so children who are nervous about taking a big bath for the first time can enjoy it without worry.

“Ryokusuitei” is a slightly luxurious inn where each guest room has its own bath. The hallway and stairs are all covered with tatami mats, so even if a child falls, there is little risk of injury. Carp swim elegantly in the Japanese garden "Ryokusuien" in the main building, and at night it is lit up to create an even more wonderful atmosphere. For access to the inn, there is a shuttle service from JR Sotobo Line Awa-Kominato Station with advance reservations.

There are Japanese and Western rooms, and there are various types with different tastes, such as Shigaraki ware bathtubs and cypress baths. In addition to the main building, there is also an annex, and the annex ``Suigyoku no Ma'' is a luxurious structure with both baths. If your family likes baths, it would be a good idea to enjoy them in a detached area without any worries.

In addition to the guest room baths, there is the ``Yume no Yu'' with tatami flooring and the ``Hoshimi no Yu'' with a high ceiling and an open feel, both of which have an open-air rock bath. The great thing about the public bath is that the men and women can alternate depending on the time of the day. You can also soak in the relaxing view of the private bath ``Kyori no Yu'' for a fee. An extraordinary and luxurious bath time will likely become a fond memory of your trip that will remain in your child's memory.

Enjoy your favorite meal at Kurakura, a private Japanese dining room. If you have a private room, you can have peace of mind during meal, which is a big concern when traveling with children. Also, if you have any allergies or cannot eat something, please let us know the day before so we can accommodate you. We also have a luxurious children's menu that rivals the adults. Both children and adults will be excited♪

Kamogawakan" is located about 3 minutes on foot from "Kamogawa Sea World" and was renewed in 2019. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo by car via the Tokyo Bay Aqualine. By train, it is a 5-minute drive from Awa Kamogawa Station on the JR Sotobo Line. Free pick-up service is available with advance reservation, so don't forget to contact us. Friendly to babies staying with us, you can borrow a diaper bin, bed-wetting pads, and a baby sofa. There are also plenty of rooms with open-air baths.

A new onsen pool "HARUKA" opens on the rooftop where anyone can enter in a bathing suit. We use "Nagisa no Yu", which is boiled from Satoyama. The open scenery that makes you feel as if you are one with the sea will wash away your fatigue and refresh your soul. In addition, there are baby chairs and baby shampoo for bathing in the private family bath and large public bath that use the private source "Shiosai no Yu", so you can bathe comfortably with your children.

Kaiseki cuisine at ryokan is one of the pleasures of traveling. However, we pay attention to meal menu, such as things that children can not eat. At "Kamogawakan", we offer a children's lunch with a mixture of Japanese and Western styles that you can enjoy as if you were an adult. Children who are curious about adult cooking will also be delighted.

In addition, "Kamogawakan" has adopted a system of "separate meals and overnight stays". A style where you can enjoy dinner at the dining room "MAIWAI" even if you are staying with a plan that includes no meal or breakfast only. Of course, you don't need to make a reservation in advance. You can enjoy dishes that are vivid to the eye, using seasonal ingredients. If it's "separate overnight meals", it's good to be able to use it when you want to eat dinner at the hotel.

"Boso Kamogawa onsen Zeku" is a hotel located right in front of the rocky shore of the small cove of Futami. It was renovated in 2014 and now includes a semi-open-air bath. Comfortable chairs are placed on the terrace seats, allowing you to enjoy the Pacific Ocean right in front of you to your heart's content. The hotel is about a 15-minute walk from JR Futomi Station, and there is a free shuttle service from Futomi Station, so please contact us in advance if you wish to use it.

In addition to humidifiers and air purifiers that will make your time in your room more comfortable, we also have a wide range of rental items such as baby formula pots and bed guards. Another attraction is that Kamogawa Sea World, a family-friendly tourist spot, is located about 10 minutes by car from the inn. The travel distance is short, so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest.

The inn has two large public baths and two types of private open-air baths. This is the view from Suiten-no-Yu. The open-air baths have a different atmosphere, and the outside air is refreshing, allowing the whole family to relax and enjoy onsen while looking out at the magnificent ocean. Also, what you can see from the glass wall of the large public bath is a dynamic view of the ocean. In both baths, you can enjoy an extraordinary panorama.

The fresh seafood dishes that you can enjoy at the dining room "Getten" are all attractive dishes that seem to have the scent of the seashore. There is also a private room where you can eat slowly with your family. You can borrow tableware and chairs for children, so if you are traveling with small children, please ask in advance.

Yado Nakaya is an inn on the north side of Kamogawa Sea World where the Kinosaki coast stretches out before your eyes. About 5 minutes by car from JR Sotobo Line Awa-Kominato Station. The floors have been renewed repeatedly, and guest rooms with open-air hot spring baths have been added, making it even more attractive. Especially recommended for those traveling with children is a room with an open-air bath. You can spend time with your family without hesitation.

The inn is full of attractions that will make your child's stay exciting. Summer vacations are popular, such as playing on the shore at the Kinosaki Coast right in front of you or taking a dip in the facility's pool. The good thing about this is that the children can spend time there without getting bored. There are also days when concerts are held in the lobby.

The spacious public bath is nice, but the open-air bath, which was renewed in 2020, has a great sense of freedom. While overlooking the Kinosaki coast, you can heal your mind and body and relax. The quality of the hot spring water is popular for its skin-beautifying properties, so it is perfect for mothers who are concerned about beauty. It's nice to enter while watching the sky and sea dyed in the setting sun.

The meal are exquisite, prepared with care and using the rich seafood caught off the coast of the Boso Peninsula. At meal venue, a simple bed will be prepared for your baby.

Uominan Maruki Honkan is a special inn that originally started as a fish shop. About 10 minutes walk from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station. Free shuttle service is available from 15:00 to 19:00 and from 8:30 to 10:00, so please check in advance. There are only 6 guest rooms, all of them Japanese style. Because it is a small inn, you can have a homely stay that will make you feel like you are visiting a vacation home with your family. Blu-ray players are permanently installed in all rooms. Looks like the whole family will be able to spend a fun evening together.

There are two large public baths, the first bathhouse ``Sogetsu no Yu'' has an indoor bath with natural sulfur spring water and the open-air bath that uses spring water on the premises, and the second bathhouse ``Fugetsu no Yu'' uses spring water. There are two garden open-air baths, and the baths are alternated between men and women. There is also a private open-air bath that you can use without using water for your family, so you can enjoy bath time with small children and babies.

The start of "Maruki Main Building" is a fish shop rooted in the community. Their connoisseurship is alive and well, and they provide you with the full umami of the abundant ingredients unique to the production area. If you are a family of 4 people or less, you can have dinner and breakfast in your room (for a family of 5 or more, the inn will designate whether you will have a room or a private dining meal). I'm happy just imagining a delicious meal with my family.

High-quality fish-based dishes are great for adults, but are they okay for children? What a worry. but it's okay. In addition to sashimi, there is a children's lunch set with fried shrimp and fried chicken. In addition, the inn provides information on experiences in the area, such as a glass blowing experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family, and an oyaki-yaki experience. Please look for a valuable experience that you can do with your parent and child.

``Minamiboso Kamogawa/Amatsu Kominato Horai-ya'' is an inn that has continued to provide peace of mind in Amatsu Kominato since its establishment in the Meiji era. It's easy to access, about a 10-minute walk from Awa-Amatsu Station on the JR Sotobo Line. This is an inn with only 13 rooms facing the sea near the port. Children can also relax in the rooms where you can relax barefoot.

Horai-ya's pride is its open-air bath with a view of the sea, made of jade and benihi. The bath in the photo is a private open-air bath that is separate from the two baths, and you can enjoy a luxurious view that can only be found here. Regular guest rooms do not have bathrooms, so if you want to enjoy a bath without hesitation, it is best to use a guest room with a bathroom or a private bath.

It seems that ``Horai-ya'' has the bidding rights of the local Tianjin fishing cooperative. In other words, you can purchase live, fresh seafood directly from the port and prepare it for yourself. This is the secret to the quality that comes from being a long-established store. I think everyone will have fun with the luxurious menu. meal can be eaten in a private room.

Traveling with children is always exciting, wondering what kind of happenings will happen. It's even more so if it's your first time. If you stay at an inn that offers child-friendly services and plans, you'll feel safe and enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area to your heart's content♪ Choose a hotel that suits your family's style and enjoy a trip to Kamogawa with children.