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.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal that makes the most of the seasonal flavors of Tomonoura. You can choose from private and semi-private rooms such as "meal Koro Kaiho", "Japanese Dining" where you can see the calm sea of Tomonoura, and "in-room dining" where you can enjoy it in a private space with your family.

Keishokan Rentei is a place where you can experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Tomonoura. Upon arrival, you can enjoy tea at the hearth and receive warm and calming hospitality. We also have a maternity plan, so expectant mothers can stay with peace of mind. onsen include an open-air bath with a view of Sensuijima floating in the Seto Inland Sea, an indoor bath, and a private bath. There is a hot spring tour service with our sister hotel, Hotel Ofuutei, so you can enjoy onsen with your family.

*As it is scheduled to reopen on March 15, 2024, please check the official website for the latest information. (As of February 2024)

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. 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)

For meal, you can enjoy the freshest seasonal flavors of the Seto Inland Sea, procured from exclusive contracted fishermen, in kaiseki cuisine and other dishes. meal in the children's plan are prepared with child-friendly dishes such as fried shrimp, fried chicken, and rice balls, so kids will love them too.

"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 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 to stay with children as it has family plans. About 2 minutes walk from Fukuyama Station. Fukuyama Castle is about a 5-minute walk away, and Tomonoura is about a 30-minute drive away. It's a convenient location perfect as a base for sightseeing. It's close enough to take a walk around Tomonoura, so you'll be able to visit various sightseeing spots such as Tomonoura and the surrounding Sensuijima Island.

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.

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

"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.