10 Best Family Friendly Hotels & Ryokans in Kuchiro, Eastern Hokkaido for Enjoying Nature
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I want to take a trip to enjoy the nature of Hokkaido with my family... How about "Kushiro" in eastern Hokkaido? There are many attractions that can only be enjoyed in "Kushiro", such as the Kushiro Marshland, the largest in the Japan, the "Kushiro City Zoo", and the "Kushiro City Tanchozuru Nature Park" where you can see cranes! There are concerns about staying with children, but there are Japanese-style rooms and rooms with open-air baths that are safe for babies, and children's lunches are prepared, so mothers can rest assured if the hotel ryokan friendly with children! This time, we will introduce the hotels and ryokan in the two areas of Kushiro City Center and Lake Akan onsen recommended for traveling with children!
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Kushiro is located along the Pacific Ocean in the eastern Hokkaido area, and is known for its magnificent scenery of Japan's largest wetland, the Kushiro Marsh. There are plenty of places for kids to enjoy, including Hokkaido largest zoo, "Kushiro City Zoo," "Kushiro City Tancho Crane Nature Park," which is home to the special natural treasure red-crowned crane, and "Kushiro Wetland Norokko," which runs through the Kushiro Wetlands! It is a town full of charm, where you can enjoy gourmet food unique to Kushiro, which is rich in seafood, such as robatayaki and ``kattedon''.
When traveling with children, mothers are worried even before the trip, such as what to do if the child is upset and causes trouble for others, and what to do if you have to prepare for this and that. With Japanese-style rooms, guest rooms with open-air baths, and children's lunches, you can rest easy knowing that the hotels and ryokan are child-friendly. This time, there are two areas: the center of Kushiro, which is close to the Kushiro Marsh, and the area around Akankohan Onsen, which is famous for "Marimo", where you can see the world's three most beautiful onsen from Nusamai Bridge. , introduces hotels and ryokan that are friendly to families traveling with children.
First of all, we will introduce a child-friendly hotel/ ryokan in the center of Kushiro, which is close to Kushiro Station and "Nusamai Bridge" where you can see one of the world's three most beautiful sunsets. There are Japanese-style rooms, delicious breakfast buffets, and even hotels with onsen! Please find an accommodation that suits your family.
About 9 minutes on foot from JR Kushiro Station. This hotel is located in a convenient location for shopping and meal, with a downtown area nearby. You can also go to Nusamai Bridge in about 5 minutes on foot. Japanese-style rooms with natural onsen indoor baths are popular with families with children, and you don't have to worry about children sleeping on tatami mats. Yukata and pillow rentals for children are also available, which is a great point for those traveling with children who tend to have a lot of luggage.
The bath in your room is convenient, but if you're on a trip, you want to relax in a large bath... that's OK! There is also an open-air bath on the roof, so you can fully enjoy the natural onsen. Depending on the child's condition, you can take a bath in your room, a large public bath, or both. When you have children, sometimes things don't go as planned, so it's helpful to have options.
The breakfast buffet restaurant on the top floor of the hotel offers a view of the Kushiro River and the Nushimai Bridge. In addition to freshly baked bread, which is a standard breakfast buffet, we also have menu items unique to Hokkaido. In the morning, you can enjoy Hokkaido 's local cuisine, ``Sanshozuke'' squid, and Hokkaido 's specialty, ``Zangi'', which is similar to fried chicken and originated in Kushiro, so you can enjoy a very luxurious breakfast.
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Hotel Global View Kushiro
Hokkaido /Kushiro/Business hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 4,850
- address
- 2 Hokkaido
- access
- Approximately 14 minutes walk from the south exit of JR Kushiro Station
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kushiro Station, about 5 minutes by taxi. It is a hotel that focuses on design and comfort. Located at the foot of Nusamai Bridge, it is a perfect location to see the Kushiro sunset, which is counted as one of the world's three greatest sunsets. I want to show my children scenery that they can't usually see♪ It will be a wonderful memory of your trip.
Ryukyu tatami mats are used in the modern Japanese-style rooms, and you can see the Nusamai Bridge from the porch. If you are worried about small children falling out of bed, we recommend a Japanese-style room where you can sleep on futons. Even if all the Japanese-style rooms are full and you end up with a Western-style room, you don't have to worry as we have baby beds available for rent. Rest in peace mom.
For breakfast, choose from a ``Western meal'' like this one or a ``Japanese meal'', and the set includes a vegetable buffet with vegetables, yogurt, dessert, etc. Enjoy it at YUUYOO TERRACE KUSHIRO. I'm worried about whether my kids will have something to eat, but if you're on a plan that allows children under elementary school age to stay for free, you don't have to worry because a kids plate will be provided for free!
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Kushiro Century Castle Hotel
Hokkaido /Kushiro/City Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,648
- address
- 2-5 Okawacho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
- access
- 15 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by taxi from Kushiro Station★Free Wi-Fi connection in the entire hotel★★You can choose between Western and Japanese breakfasts★
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 12:00(OUT)など
This hotel has amenities for children, so you can reduce your luggage. It's really convenient to have something you might forget, such as a toothbrush. Let's receive it at the front desk together with loungewear and slippers. Children from 0 to 2 years old are free of charge, and children from 3 years old to elementary school students can stay at the same bed-sharing rate.
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Natural onsen spring Shimai-no-yu Dormy Inn PREMIUM Kushiro
Hokkaido /Kushiro/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 4,665
- address
- 2-1 Kitaodori, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
- access
- ■ 9-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station ■ 1-minute walk from MOO Bus Terminal
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
About 2 minutes on foot from JR Kushiro Station, right next to the station. For those traveling with children who can't travel lightly with just adults, it's convenient to move around near the station. Welcome drinks such as coffee are also served at the time of arrival! Even in the twin Western-style room shown in the photo, there is a crib rental service (reservation required, fee required), so even babies who are worried about sleeping in an adult's bed can feel at ease.
Children up to elementary school age are free if they sleep with you, so you can stay at a great price. There is also a service where you can store your luggage before and after check-in, so you can enjoy sightseeing lightly. This is a service that you definitely want to use when traveling with children, who tend to have a lot of luggage.
Breakfast is free, and of course children who sleep with you can eat it as well. Even though it's free, there is a wide variety of breads, soups, salads, fruits, etc., and there are daily specials such as "keema curry with hearty vegetables and soybean meat." too. Children's chairs and tableware will be provided, so choose your child's favorite menu and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
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Comfort Hotel Kushiro
Hokkaido /Kushiro/Business hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 3,400
- address
- Hokkaido 13-1-1 Kitaodori, Kushiro City
- access
- ◆2 minutes walk from JR Kushiro Station East Exit ◆45 minutes by bus from Kushiro Airport, right in front of Kushiro Ekimae bus stop◆
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
This hotel is located right next to JR Kushiro Station, about a 1-minute walk away. Kushiro Washo Market, which is famous for its kattedon (rice bowl topped with your favorite ingredients), is also just a 1-minute walk away. Toothbrushes and body sponges for children are provided, and gifts such as candies and paper balloons are provided, so children will be delighted from the moment they arrive! It is a hotel where you will be happy with your kindness.
Guests can enjoy a wide variety of breakfast buffets, including freshly baked bread, for free. The restaurant where breakfast is served is on the 10th floor, so you can overlook the streets of Kushiro, and if the weather is nice, you can see the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of Akan, giving you a refreshing feeling.
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Kushiro Royal Inn
Hokkaido /Kushiro/Business hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,000
- address
- Hokkaido 14-9-2 Kurogane-cho, Kushiro City
- access
- ★1 minute walk from JR Kushiro Station★Exit the central exit and turn right!
Kushiro City is very large, and in the north it extends to the area around Lake Akan. From here, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that are recommended for families with children in the Akankohan onsen on the shores of Lake Akan! Take in the majestic scenery of Lake Akan, soak in onsen, and relax with your family.
Approximately 2 hours by shuttle bus from JR Kushiro Station. It's also convenient that there are shuttle buses from Kushiro Station, Chitose Airport, and Sapporo Station (from Kushiro Station, only during the winter season, all reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance of your stay). It's a large hotel with 5 buildings, and there are various types of rooms, including some with open-air baths! The rooms at this "Rera no Yakata" are designed to give you a feel of Ainu culture, with wooden reliefs and bed covers.
From the open-air bath, you can see Lake Akan right in front of you, and feel a sense of unity with the lake. Enjoy the majesty of Hokkaido to the fullest through the scenery that seems to go on forever. There is also a baby cot in the changing room, so you can change your clothes in peace. If you wish you could take a bath with just your family, we recommend a private family bath (reservation required) where you can enjoy two types of baths: an indoor bath and an open-air bath.
For dinner, you can choose from a buffet, a multi-course meal such as "Yuho" in the photo, and a Japanese set. Indulge your taste buds in Hokkaido 's fresh seafood and seasonal delicacies. There is also a children's dinner "Children's Set", so don't worry! Chairs for children, such as belted chairs and high chairs, are also available, so you can enjoy a fun meal time with the whole family.
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Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga
Hokkaido /Akan/ ryokan
- address
- Hokkaido Lake Akanko, Akan-cho, Kushiro City onsen 4-6-10
- access
- [Bound for Sapporo/Chitose/Obihiro/Kushiro/Okhotsk] Shuttle bus (paid/reservation required) Please check the official website for details.
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Kushiro Station, approximately 1 hour by car from Kushiro Airport. This hotel is located in Lake Akan onsen and is based on the concept of ``an extraordinary resort where you can spend time in the great outdoors of Hokkaido.'' If you have a room facing the lake, you can see Lake Akan from the window. Enjoy the magnificent scenery with your children and help them experience the vastness of Hokkaido. You can also rent yukata for children, so you can take a commemorative photo with everyone in yukata♪
On the rooftop, there is an infinity edge spa that seems to be integrated with Lake Akan. It is a luxurious space where you can play to your heart's content while feeling the nature of Hokkaido. Please wear a bathing suit or bathing suit, and bathing suits can be rented for free. Relax and enjoy the view of Lake Akan from the glass windows of the public bath on the 9th floor. We also have baby chairs available, so you can feel safe even if you have small children with you.
Dinner is a buffet that uses plenty of Hokkaido ingredients, and fairs are held each season. There are two restaurants. At Crystal Hall's Terrace Dining, you can enjoy meal while enjoying the view of Lake Akan spreading out beyond the trees. Enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido with your children at this open-air restaurant.
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Akankohan Onsen New Akan Hotel
Hokkaido /Akan/Resort Hotel
- address
- Hokkaido Kushiro City Akan Town Akanko onsen 2-8-8
- access
- Please check the hotel official website for details
Like "6. Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga", this hotel is part of the Tsuruga group. Access is also about 2 hours by shuttle bus from JR Kushiro Station. Shuttle buses are available from Kushiro Station, Chitose Airport, and Sapporo Station (from Kushiro Station only during the winter season, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance of your stay).
For a fun dinner, enjoy a casual buffet at ``Hana Buffet [Harmony]''. If it's buffet style, your child can choose from a variety of things they like. The restaurant has a bright atmosphere based on white and has an open kitchen, where you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes. Enjoy plenty of Hokkaido flavors such as fresh sashimi.
Inside the museum is the ``Forest Picture Book Gallery,'' which has over 1,000 picture books. Children will definitely be delighted with the picture books they can find in such a wonderful room! This hotel offers free rental goods for babies! In addition to bath goods such as baby bathtubs and baby soap, we also carry a wide range of useful goods for mothers, such as nap blankets and diaper bins. Some services do not require cancellation fees if your baby is unwell, so you can book with confidence.
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Forest of Akan Tsuruga Resort Hanayuuka
Hokkaido /Akan/ ryokan
- address
- 1-6-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi onsen
- access
- Approximately 60 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport / Approximately 90 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Kushiro Station, this hotel overlooks Lake Akan. Founded in 1933, there is also a history that Emperor Showa stayed in 1954. There are several types of rooms, but if you are traveling with children, we recommend a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western style room where the children can move around freely. Soothe away the fatigue of your trip while enjoying the view of Lake Akan from your room.
The bath is onsen that boasts 100% free-flowing hot springs. There are three types of water temperature in the public bath: hot, normal, and lukewarm. For mothers who want to take onsen but are worried about hot onsen for their children, there is lukewarm water. It is also a nice point that there is a baby bed in the dressing room. In addition, there are two types of private open-air baths (reservation required, fee required) as shown in the photo, so you can enjoy the open-air baths without your family.
meal is a Japanese set that uses plenty of Hokkaido seasonal ingredients. There is also a plan where you can taste crab and Hokkaido Wagyu beef. I eat it at a restaurant or meal, but when my children are with me, I can't enjoy the meal slowly because I'm worried about the surroundings ... If you are worried, please use a plan that allows you to meal in a private room, and enjoy a relaxing meal with your family without hesitation.
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Akankohan onsen Hotel Akankoso
Hokkaido /Akan/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,425
- address
- 1-5-10 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro onsen shi, Hokkaido
- access
- 60 minutes by car from both Kushiro Airport and Memanbetsu Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 80 minutes by car from JR Kushiro Station. Located on the shores of Lake Akan, there is "Ainu Kotan" where you can experience Ainu culture. This room is a 10-tatami mat Japanese-style room overlooking Lake Akan. You can stretch your arms and legs on the tatami mats and relax in a Japanese-style room. Both children and parents can relax.
meal are seasonal Japanese meals that allow you to fully enjoy Hokkaido ingredients. Please enjoy to your heart's content the dishes prepared with care by our head chef with the theme of ``hospitality.'' Children's meals are prepared for infants, so they will smile as they enjoy their own special dishes.
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Hotel Gozensui
Hokkaido /Akan/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,925
- address
- 4-5-1 Hokkaido Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi onsen
- access
- 60 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport / About 80 minutes by car from Kushiro Station on the JR Nemuro Main Line /
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
How about the hotel ryokan in Kushiro, eastern Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the magnificent nature of the Hokkaido, which is recommended for traveling with children? When traveling with children, there are various worries such as rooms and meal, but hotels and ryokan with child-friendly services can be stayed with peace of mind. Let's make a trip full of smiles for children, dads and moms and enjoy Kushiro to the fullest!