Enjoy Amami Oshima with your kids! 13 hotels recommended for families

Amami Oshima floats in the emerald green sea roughly halfway between Kagoshima mainland and Okinawa mainland. A simple yet mysterious island where untouched nature such as mangrove forests and coral reefs remains, where you can encounter things that can only be found here, such as island songs and traditional events nurtured by the islanders, traditional crafts such as Oshima Tsumugi, and food culture. is. At Cape Ayamaru on the northeastern tip of the island, you can take your breath away with the breathtaking scenery, and at Amami Park, a sightseeing-type tourist facility, get closer to the culture and history of Amami! There are plenty of places to see, such as "Heart Rock," which is popular as a power spot.

A trip to Amami Oshima where you can be healed by the sea and the forest. I'd like to go with my family, but I'm worried about bringing children. Therefore, this time, we will introduce hotels in Amami Oshima that have baby beds and other services for children, children's pools, Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms where you can relax with your baby, and hotels with children's lunches and barbecues that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Picked up. All hotels are within walking distance to the sea. Please use this as a reference when choosing a hotel.

"Petit Resort Native Sea Amami" is located in a location overlooking Kurasaki Beach, the best beach spot on Amami Oshima. This resort boasts a spectacular view of being surrounded by the sea 270 degrees. The beach is a hidden gem among locals. It's about a 2-minute walk from the hotel, so it's a short distance even for small children. Approximately 20 minutes by car from Amami Airport. If you contact us at least the day before, we will provide you with a free shuttle service.

All rooms have an ocean view! If you have children, we recommend the maisonette room with a loft. It has a separate bath, toilet, and sink space. Looking out at the ocean will make all the tiredness of raising children disappear and bring a smile to the faces of the whole family.

meal are at the restaurant "forest", which is popular with locals. The vegetables are organic, grown in the hotel's fields, and are the triple threat of safety, freshness, and deliciousness! Children who usually don't like vegetables should be happy to eat them. In addition, there is a wide range of menus that use plenty of local ingredients from Amami. We can also accommodate food allergies, so please let us know if you have any concerns.

"Hotel Caretta Amami" is about 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport. There is a free pick-up service (reservation required), so you can check in easily even if you have a child with a lot of luggage. It is in a great location, right next to the sea, yet surrounded by quiet forests. There is also a children's pool in the hotel, and you can rent floats. This is a hotel that welcomes children, with ample services such as a diaper-changing corner and rental goods for babies.

*Since the children's pool is under construction from May 2023, please check with the hotel in advance regarding use (as of July 2023).

The guest rooms are available in the main building and poolside building facing the pool, the ocean view building where you can view the sea from a slightly elevated spot, and cottages that feel like a villa. This is an ocean view maisonette room. There are three beds on the first floor and two sofa beds on the second floor, making it perfect for parents and children, as well as three-generation trips. There are also triple rooms, quadruple rooms, and Japanese-style cottages, so you can choose a room according to the age of your children.

The pride of this hotel is "photogenic breakfast". At the buffet in a stylish setting, you can enjoy popular dishes from children to adults, including freshly baked croissants and Amami's local cuisine that you can enjoy only when you are traveling. Tableware and chairs for children are available for rent, and there are indications of allergies, so mothers can rest assured. For dinner, you can choose a Japanese dinner course where you can taste Amami, and a barbecue by the pool in the summer.

“Native Sea Amami Native Sea Amami Adan On The Beach” is an annex to “Petit Resort Native Sea Amami Native Sea Amami” and is a hotel located right next to the beach. In front of you is Kurasaki Beach, a beautiful contrast between white sand and blue sea, and you can directly access the beach from the terrace of your guest room on the first floor. If you are over 3 years old, you can try snorkeling, so why not give it a try? Approximately 20 minutes by car from Amami Airport. We also offer free transportation, so please make a reservation at least one day in advance.

All rooms have terraces with 180° panoramic views. The beach is in front of you, so you can go to the sea from your room in your swimsuit. It's easy to go back to rest for a while, so you don't have to worry if you have small children who suddenly get sleepy or get in a bad mood. This is a beachside maisonette that can accommodate up to 4 people. With 2 semi-double beds and 1 sofa bed, it can accommodate up to 4 people. We also recommend the Family Room, which can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people.

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meal can be eaten at the restaurant ``forest'' located in the main building `` Petit Resort Native Sea Amami''. It's about a 7 minute walk, but you can request a shuttle from the hotel. The scenery is beautiful, so it's nice to take a walk and enjoy chatting while moving around. After filling their bellies with a homemade breakfast made with plenty of organic vegetables, your children will be full of energy!

Amami Resort Bashayamamura (Amami Oshima) is a hotel full of tropical mood that makes you feel as if you have visited an overseas resort. There is a pool in the courtyard, and the beach is right in front of you. Free shuttle service is available with advance reservation. There is also "Kenmun Village" where you can experience the history and culture of Amami Oshima, and admission is free! You can also experience making sweets using brown sugar and pottery.

There is a main building that surrounds the pool, an east building that looks like a white amaryllis, and a cottage on a hill. Spacious 15 tatami room with bath and toilet. After changing into your bathing suit in your room, go down the stairs by the pool and the beach will be right in front of you. Even if you get tired of playing, it's good that you can return to your room immediately.

Have a meal at the restaurant "AMA Neshia" overlooking the sea. You can enjoy local dishes, seafood dishes, and creative dishes unique to Amami, such as "Keihan" and "Aburasomen". Barbecues on the terrace are popular with families! There are also children's plates and children's udon noodles with fried shrimp, fried chicken, and desserts. Enjoying your meal while feeling the sea breeze will be a wonderful memory for your family.

"Coral Palms" is located in the northern part of Amami Oshima, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the sea. About 5 minutes by car from Amami Airport, there is also a free transfer to the hotel. There is a pool on the premises, so you can easily enjoy playing in the water after changing into your swimsuit in your room. In addition, there are options (for a fee) such as turtle snorkeling where you can swim with sea turtles, canoe tours, and stargazing, so why not try it?

If you are traveling with a baby or small child, we recommend a Japanese-Western style room where you can enjoy both a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room. This room has a Japanese-style room, a bed space with two beds, and a living space, making it perfect for trips for three generations. After taking a break in your room, you can play in the pool or the beach, or go sightseeing. Let's get excited at the strategy meeting of play with the whole family!

For dinner, you can choose from local Kaiseki cuisine unique to your travel destination, shabu-shabu made with Kurobuta pork from Kagoshima, or poolside barbecue in the summer. Have a fun time baking, eating, and having fun with the whole family. Breakfast is a healthy set menu that combines Japanese and Western flavors. If you sit on the terrace, you can enjoy the refreshing morning air.

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"Tida Moon" where you can spend your holiday while looking at the vast Pacific Ocean and feeling the sound of the waves. The hotel has an art museum and a museum where you can experience authentic Oshima Tsumugi textiles, and you can also enjoy plenty of local cuisine. There is also a children's pool in the outdoor pool, and a private beach beyond. Moms and dads will smile when they see a child running in a bathing suit. Access is about 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport. Reservations are required for the shuttle service to the hotel.

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This is the suite room "Ichimura" where you can feel up close the Japanese painter "Tanaka Isson" who painted Amami Oshima. With a land view facing the mountain side, you can fully enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima that Ichimura loved. There are 2 beds, but if there are 3 or more people, they will add an airweave futon to the Japanese-style room. There are also suites with ocean views and twin rooms with ocean and land views.

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meal are served at Bistro Amami, which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy a creative Japanese course using ingredients unique to Amami, medicinal black pork shabu-shabu, and more. Also, if you contact us in advance, you can also have a barbecue. For breakfast, here is the “Health/Island Breakfast” that focuses on local ingredients. All of the dishes are good for your body, and you can start eating from the morning.

“miru amami” is a resort where you can experience the splendor of encountering the nature and culture carefully nurtured by the islanders. A luxurious holiday awaits you in a villa overlooking the emerald green sea. About 20 minutes by car from Amami Airport. A hotel pick-up service is available with advance reservation. This is a baby-friendly hotel with a laundry corner and baby bed rentals.

The open oceanfront villas and the hillside villas on the hill are wonderful, but this villa with a private pool is recommended for families. It is a Japanese-Western style room with a spacious bedroom and a tatami room, and has a pool overlooking the sea. You can take photos of your children enjoying playing in the water, or read a book nearby. After the children are asleep, the couple goes out to the poolside and toasts with a drink. It's the beginning of adult time.

The main dining room "AMANARI" is a modern Japanese restaurant that values the ingredients nurtured by the nature of Amami and the food culture that the people of the island have preserved. At dinner time, you can enjoy the creative Japanese chef's choice course. In addition, the morning menu features Japanese and Western dishes that are particular about being freshly prepared. Please enjoy the taste that you meet for the first time.

Approximately 45 minutes by bus from Amami Airport. Hotel Big Marine Amami, located right next to the Nagahama bus stop, is close to the port and offers a view of the ships coming and going. The large communal bath also has a sauna called ``Koumeishi onsen'' that you can use for free. There is a coin laundry behind the cottage on the first floor of the hotel, so you don't have to worry about your children getting dirty.

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If you are traveling with a baby or small child, this Japanese-style room is perfect. You can lie down, crawl, and spend a relaxing time. Western-style rooms include double, twin, and triple rooms, and baby beds are also provided. There is a picture book corner in the lobby, and you can bring it into your room! When you get tired of playing, read a picture book and before you know it, you will be in a dream world.

At the local cuisine restaurant "Asabana" in the hotel, you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Amami Oshima. The popular breakfast buffet is said to have been highly praised by Olympic athletes. The hotel offers freshly baked bread, as well as dishes unique to the local area, such as "Goya Champuru" and "Island Tsukeage". It's fun to spend time wondering which one to choose.

"Amami Goat Island Hotel" stands on the small island "Goat Island" at the end of the port. A private resort surrounded by 360° sea. About 40 minutes by car from Amami Airport. The 5th floor, which is the top floor, is a hot bath space. There is a large public bath and a spa, and you can see the sea from the bath. How about sharing a luxurious time with your family away from the hustle and bustle?

This is the largest deluxe twin Japanese-Western style room at Amami Goat Island Hotel. Even babies who are worried about their beds can feel at ease if there is a tatami space. There are reclining chairs in all rooms, so you can heal the tiredness of raising children and traveling. The towels are Imabari towels and the beds are made by Simmons. Enjoy a relaxing time with your family while gazing out at the ocean.

The restaurant menu is rich in variety, from Western and Japanese cuisine to children's lunches. In addition, the popular breakfast buffet includes Amami's local dish "chicken rice", as well as bread, egg dishes, and sausages that are easy for children to eat (photo). Recharge your energy so that you can enjoy your trip even more by serving your favorite food to each family member!

“Rest & Lodge Sho” is located right next to the popular spot “Tomori Beach” on Amami Oshima. It is close to Amami Airport, about 5 minutes by car, and they will pick you up if you contact them in advance. On the premises, there are twin rooms, cottages, and lodge rooms overlooking the cobalt blue sea, as well as a restaurant with a terrace, so you can relax and enjoy island time with your family.

This is the only "separate cottage with a view of the sea". It is a type of room where futons are laid out on the wooden floor, and there are no steps, so it is safe even for small children. Even if you get tired of playing and get sleepy, just lay down the futon. It's a detached room, so it's nice to be able to spend time without worrying about the surroundings. In the summer, change into a swimsuit in your room and go to the beach in front of you! The detached cottages and detached lodges are also pet-friendly (for a fee).

After playing a lot in nature, you're hungry, aren't you? How about a barbecue on the terrace while looking at the sea? Grill meat, bone-in sausages, vegetables, etc. and enjoy it. Children are also excited about meal outside♪ In addition, you can enjoy the taste of Amami at the restaurant, "Original Chicken Rice Set" and "Amami Set", as well as sashimi and sushi.

“Denpaku,” an accommodation facility that was born to pass down “traditional and legendary architecture and village culture” to the next generation, has three types of lodging, including a hotel type. Among them, we will introduce “Denpaku Amami Kominka”. It takes about 10 minutes by car from Amami Airport to the building where the front desk is located. Eight villages are dotted with unique old private houses that can be rented as a whole, such as an inn with a tall storehouse where traditional island events are held, an inn where you can enjoy the morning sun rising over the horizon, and an inn surrounded by coral stone walls and garden trees. Masu.

This is "Coral Ishigaki and Niwaki no Yado". The building is characterized by its coral stone walls, one of Amami's architectural styles. There is a Yogibo and a projector in the sunny living and dining room, so you can relax like you are at home. The kitchen and washing machine are also fully equipped, so you can enjoy your stay as if you were living there. Since the whole building is rented, there is no need to scold the children even if they are noisy or running around, so both moms and dads are stress-free.

The service where you can enjoy a barbecue on the terrace of your room is limited to the warm season from spring to autumn. You can leave everything from preparing the ingredients to setting up the equipment and cleaning up, so it's great for families with busy families. Also, in winter, the Amami Nabe Set, where you can enjoy hot pot dishes made with Amami ingredients, is popular. You can eat it just by heating it in your room, so it doesn't take time and effort. Cooking utensils and tableware are also available, so you can procure ingredients and enjoy cooking with your child.

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"Pension Marine Terrace" is about 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport. The charm of this inn is the warm hospitality of the owner couple, the cuisine made with local ingredients, and the location, which is only a 1-minute walk from the beach. With the sound of the waves as background music, relax and enjoy island time with your family! Our signboard dogs, Marin-chan and Terrace-chan, will welcome you.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. The family room with 3 double beds is large enough to accommodate up to 6 people. Co-sleeping doesn't feel cramped. After arriving or playing on the beach, refresh yourself in the shower in your room! In addition, there are shared bathrooms and Goemon baths, as well as refrigerators, microwave ovens, electric kettles, and water servers, so it's convenient for making milk and baby food.

For dinner, enjoy Amami's local cuisine prepared by the owner who is proud of his cooking. You can enjoy plenty of vegetables and freshly caught fish from the island. And the next morning, the children's favorite pancakes and yogurt are waiting for you. The restaurant also has a kids' space where you can play with Lego and other toys, so parents can relax and enjoy meal while letting the kids play.

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Hotel Sundays Amami is about 45 minutes by car from Amami Airport. It is about a 5-minute walk from the airport limousine bus stop. All guest rooms are Western-style, including single, double, and suite rooms. If you are traveling with children, we recommend the Comfort Twin room. The two 105cm-wide beds can be pushed together, so parents and children can sleep side-by-side.

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Inside the hotel, there is a fine view bath and sauna where you can bathe while looking at the sea of Amami, as well as a restaurant and a vending machine corner. What makes me happy is this nursing room. The spacious space has a bed and sofa for changing diapers, a washroom corner, and a pot. There is also a free laundry corner, so you don't have to worry if you have more dirty things.

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You can enjoy lunch, dinner, and breakfast at the restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of local island cuisine, including chicken rice. Breakfast is a buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western classics, with a focus on local dishes such as chicken rice. It is a lineup that can satisfy both bread and rice lovers. If you want a snack or a late-night snack during your stay, there is a convenience store about 5 minutes on foot, so it's nice to go out for a walk.

Traveling with children can be a difficult experience, but there are rooms and services that are great for families, so why not take the plunge and head out? There is no doubt that both parents and children will have a lot of fun memories and will be glad that they came. Please spend time surrounded by smiles at this family-friendly hotel on Amami Oshima, where you can fully enjoy the great outdoors.