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.

Tomonoura's symbol ``Joyato'' is a famous spot that has appeared in many movies and TV dramas. In addition, the ferry ``Irohamaru'', modeled after the Kaientai ship led by Ryoma Sakamoto, runs to ``Sensui Island'', which is about 5 minutes from Tomonoura, making a family trip that feels like an attraction. You can enjoy it. The area around Fukuyama Station, which is a perfect base for your trip, is home to sightseeing spots such as Fukuyama Castle, as well as many hotels with services that are great for families with children. It is also recommended that you stay in Tomonoura and heal your parents' daily fatigue at Tomonoura onsen. Why not go on a trip with your family to enjoy the charms of Tomonoura?

``Hotel Ofuutei'' allows you to fully enjoy the nature of Tomonoura. You can see the Seto Inland Sea 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 a summer-only outdoor pool for children called "Suisui," so it's fun to play in the pool in 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.

Dinner is a kaiseki dinner featuring the best of Tomonoura's seasonal flavors. 個室・半個室形式の「meal処 海浬」、鞆の浦の穏やかな海が眺められる「和ダイニング」、家族のプライベート空間で味わえる「おin-room dining」のいずれか。 Children's meals are also available, so children can be satisfied as well.

At Keishokan Sazanami-tei, you can experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Tomonoura. The lobby is designed with a Tomonoura retro-modern theme, and offers tea, welcome drinks, and colorful yukatas. The hospitality is sure to warm your heart and make you feel relaxed. There are maternity plans available, so expectant mothers can stay with peace of mind. onsen include an open-air bath and indoor baths with views of Sensuijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea, as well as private baths. There is a hot spring tour service with the sister hotel, Hotel Ofutei, so the whole family can enjoy onsen.

The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing atmosphere. Some rooms have an open-air bath, so you can take a bath without worrying about the time. If you have children, you can take a bath at a time that suits your child's mood, or take a leisurely bath after they have fallen asleep, so it's nice to have flexibility. They also have yukata for children, available in three sizes: 100cm, 110cm, and 120cm (children who only pay the facility fee have to pay an extra charge).

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. There is also a large public bath with a view, so it's nice to take a bath while looking out at the dynamic scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. Abuto Kannon, located about a 3-minute walk away, is famous as a place to pray for safety, fertility, and safe childbirth. I'm happy to be a pre-mom.

The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms that are safe for babies who are still crawling. Some rooms have a semi-open-air cypress bath, so you can take a bath without worrying about your surroundings while being soothed by the scent of cypress, which is great for families with children. If you use the same futon as an adult, up to one person can sleep with you for free per futon♪ (meal are not included)

meal include banquet meals and other courses featuring the freshness of seasonal Seto Inland Sea produce, procured from fishermen under exclusive contract. meal for the children's plan are prepared with children's dishes such as fried shrimp, fried chicken, and rice balls, so children will be delighted.

"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.

The facility is fully equipped with a professional kitchen and cooking utensils, so you can prepare your favorite ingredients and enjoy cooking with the whole family. You can also rent a BBQ set for an additional fee, so you can enjoy a BBQ surrounded by the nature of Satoyama. It will be a memorable experience for your family.

"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 night's sleep. Children under 18 years old can stay in the same bed free of charge, and children's amenities are also available. There is also a coin laundry in the hotel, so it's convenient if you suddenly have dirty items.

The hotel's breakfast is a Japanese and Western style buffet. It's nice that children under 5 years old are free. Starting in the morning, you can enjoy local flavors such as miso soup made with Fukuyama's Fuchu miso and the ``Original Fukuyama-don'' made with as many of your favorite toppings as you like, such as tuna and whitebait.

Richmond Hotel Fukuyama Ekimae is a hotel that is easy for families with children to use. It is about a 2-minute walk from Fukuyama Station. Fukuyama Castle is about a 5-minute walk away, and Tomonoura is about a 30-minute drive away. It is a convenient location that is perfect for sightseeing. It is close enough that you can take your time to explore Tomonoura, so you can visit various tourist spots such as Tomonoura and the surrounding Sensuijima Island.

The rooms are simple and easy to use, and for families with children, we recommend the "Superior Twin Room with separate bathroom and toilet." There are two 110cm wide beds, so there is plenty of space for children to sleep in the same room. A great service for families with children is the cute kids amenities. Children 6 and under can sleep in the same room for free.

Breakfast served in the lounge on the 8th floor is a Japanese and Western buffet. There are delicacies unique to Setouchi, such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, red sea bream ochazuke, and Onomichi ramen, so please choose what you like♪ There are also menus that are easy for small children to eat, such as bread, fruit, and sweets. It is also nice that it is half price for elementary school children and younger, and free for preschoolers.

"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 plenty of services for families with children! Bed guards, baby cribs (for children under 1 year old), and booster toilet seats are available for rental. Kids amenities such as toothbrushes and slippers are also available. Women's amenities are also available, so moms can take their time and take care of their skin while they're traveling and not busy with housework.

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.