7 Best Hotels & Ryokans near Tomonoura. Enjoy Movie-Like Townscape with Your Family!

The port town of Tomonoura, which faces the Seto Inland Sea, is said to be the stage of the Studio Ghibli movie, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, and has a nostalgic townscape that reminds you of the movie world. How about experiencing the world of Ponyo with your children? There are also hotels and ryokan in the area that offer amenities for children and services that are great for families with children. Enjoy the charm of Tomonoura with your family.

The symbol of the city of Tomonoura, “Joyato” is a famous spot that has appeared in many movies and dramas. Also, to Sensuijima, which is about 5 minutes away from Tomonoura, there is a ferry "Iroha Maru" modeled after the Kaientai ship led by Ryoma Sakamoto, which makes for a family trip that feels like an attraction. You can enjoy it. The area around Fukuyama Station, which is perfect as a base for traveling, has sightseeing spots such as Fukuyama Castle, as well as many hotels that offer services that are great for families with children. It is recommended that you stay overnight in Tomonoura and heal your parents from the daily fatigue at Tomonoura onsen. Why not go on a trip to fully enjoy the charm of Tomonoura with your family?

"Hotel Ofutei" where you can fully enjoy the nature of Tomonoura. The Seto Inland Sea can be seen from the open-air bath on the rooftop of Tomonoura onsen. Soaking in onsen while feeling the pleasant breeze of the Seto Inland Sea will soothe your soul. There is also an outdoor pool for children called Suisui, which is only available during the summer, so it is fun to play in the pool during the summer.

All rooms have an ocean view! You can overlook the scenery of Tomonoura. The room in the photo is a view bath suite with a jacuzzi. It seems that the whole family can spend a relaxing time in the spacious room with tatami mats.

For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of the seasonal flavors of Tomonoura. You can choose between private and semi-private rooms in the Live Kitchen Umiho, the Japanese Dining (Hiroma) where you can see the calm sea of Tomonoura, and in-in-room dining that you can enjoy in your own private space. There is also a "children's lunch" available, so children can be satisfied.

"Keishokan Sazanitei" where you can experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Tomonoura. You can have a cup of tea at the sunken hearth when you are picked up, and you will receive hospitality that will make you feel warm and calm. There is also a maternity plan, so expectant mothers can stay with peace of mind. onsen include open-air baths and indoor baths where you can see Sensuijima floating in the Seto Inland Sea, as well as private baths. There is a hot spring tour service with the sister hotel "Hotel Ofutei", so you can enjoy onsen with your family.

The guest rooms are based on Japanese-style rooms, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Some rooms have open-air baths, so you can take a bath without worrying about the time. If you have children with you, it would be nice to be flexible, such as adjusting the timing according to the child's mood, or taking a leisurely bath after they are asleep. Depending on the plan, there may be a charge, but there are also yukatas for children, and there are three sizes: 100cm, 110cm, and 120cm.

The meal has a proven track record of winning consecutive awards in the cuisine category of "100 Japanese Hotels and ryokan Selected by Professionals". You can watch the food being prepared in the open kitchen, so even children will be interested in the meal. You can taste seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, such as Tomonoura's famous sea bream.

Abuto Honkan a Japanese-style ryokan facing the Seto Inland Sea. It is approximately 10 minutes by car from Tomonoura, and there is a shuttle service from Tomonoura, so you can feel safe traveling with children. Abuto Kannon, located about a 3-minute walk away, is famous as a place to pray for safety, fertility, and safe childbirth. There are plans that include prayers for a safe delivery, which will be great for expectant mothers, and plans that allow you to cruise around famous spots in the Seto Inland Sea on a cruiser owned by ryokan. Kids who love vehicles can also enjoy it.

The guest room is a Japanese-style room that is safe for babies who are crawling. There are rooms with semi-open-air baths made of cypress, so you can take a bath without worrying about the surroundings while being soothed by the scent of cypress, which is a great point for families with children. There is also a large public bath with a view, so it's nice to bathe while looking at the dynamic scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. A baby bed is available in the dressing room of the large public bath, so you can use it with peace of mind.

meal is proud of the freshness of seasonal delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea, which are purchased from fishermen under exclusive contract, and are available in kaiseki cuisine and other dishes. Depending on the plan, you can also choose private dining so that you can enjoy the food with your children without worrying about your surroundings.

"Setouchi Moya" is a private house in Satoyama where you can enjoy a private space just for your family. The stylishly renovated 4LDK one-story house can accommodate up to 12 people, so it's good for three-generation trips with grandparents. Children can play to their heart's content in the large garden.

From the semi-open-air bath, you can see the illuminated bamboo grove. There is also a deck for bathing, so it is nice to cool off while looking at the bamboo grove. The washing area is also spacious, and even if you enter with your child, there is plenty of space.

For meal, you can rent a BBQ set for an additional charge. A BBQ surrounded by the nature of Satoyama will be a great memory for your family. The full-fledged large kitchen and cooking utensils are fully equipped, so preparing your favorite ingredients and enjoying cooking with the whole family will be an event.

"Vessel Inn Fukuyamaeki Kitaguchi" is a hotel in a convenient location for sightseeing, about a 1-minute walk from the Sanyo Shinkansen JR Fukuyama Station North Exit. There is a free rental service for strollers and cribs, which is great for those traveling with children who tend to have a lot of luggage. DVD players are available for rent, so if you watch Ponyo's DVD and then stroll around Tomonoura, you'll have more fun♪

All guest rooms have Simmons beds for a comfortable sleep. One child under the age of 18 can share a bed for free, and amenities for children are also available. The hotel also has a coin-operated laundry, so it's convenient when you suddenly get dirty.

The breakfast at the hotel is a Japanese and Western buffet style. It is nice that children under 12 years old who sleep with you are free of charge. You can enjoy local delicacies from the morning, such as miso soup made with Fuchu miso from Fukuyama, and the "original Fukuyama rice bowl" made with as many ingredients as you like, such as tuna and whitebait.

"Richmond Hotel Fukuyama Ekimae" is a hotel that is easy to use with children as it has a family plan. About 2 minutes on foot from Fukuyama Station. Fukuyama Castle is a 5-minute walk away, and Tomonoura is a 30-minute drive away. It is a convenient location that is perfect as a base for sightseeing. It's a distance where you can take a leisurely stroll around Tomonoura, so you can visit various sightseeing spots such as Tomonoura and the surrounding Sensuijima islands.

A nice service for families with children is the cute kid's amenity service. Up to 1 child under elementary school age can share a bed for free. The guest rooms are designed to be simple and easy to use, and if you are traveling with children, we recommend the "Superior Twin with separate bath and toilet." There are two 110 cm wide beds, so you can secure enough space for your child to sleep with you.

You can choose from 4 types of breakfast at the 8th floor lounge, such as "pancake set" and "daily set of whitebait and bonito bowl", so you can choose according to your family's taste. Elementary school students and younger can use it for about half the price. There is also a free service of soft drinks and coffee for guests, so you can drink freely not only at breakfast. It's nice to be able to take a breather on the way back from sightseeing.

"Fukuyama New Castle Hotel" is located about 1 minute on foot from JR Fukuyama Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen. There are rooms where you can see "Fukuyama Castle" and "Shinkansen", so children who like vehicles can enjoy it. There are also triple rooms and connecting rooms where twin rooms are connected by a door, so you can choose a room according to the number of people in your family.

There are also many services that are great for families with children! There are bed guards, cribs (under 1 year old), and auxiliary toilet seats for children, and children under 12 years old can sleep together for free. Children's amenities such as toothbrushes and slippers are also available. There are also amenities for women, so it's a good idea for moms to take their time and take care of their skin since they aren't busy with household chores.

For breakfast, you can choose from Tomonoura, where you can enjoy a Japanese set meal that is gentle on the body, and Claire, a café and buffet where you can enjoy French toast and omelettes baked in front of you. There are a total of five other restaurants in the hotel, so you can choose a meal according to your family's taste.

Tomonoura is a port town with a nostalgic atmosphere facing the Seto Inland Sea. Why don't you take a walk with your family in the streets that you can't see in the city? Feeling like a Ponyo may raise the tension of children. For your next holiday, stay at a hotel or ryokan around Tomonoura and make special memories with your family, just like a scene from a movie.