If you're traveling to Kagoshima with your kids, these 16 recommended hotels and ryokan will make your family smile!

Kagoshima is a southern paradise surrounded by magnificent nature. Remote islands such as Amami Oshima and Yakushima have dynamic scenery, beautiful seas, and Kirishima and Ibusuki onsen wherever you go onsenHeaven. Delicious local gourmet foods such as black pork are also attractive. Kagoshima has many family-friendly sightseeing spots such as "Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoological Park" where you can go around the park by animal bus and "Io World Kagoshima Aquarium" where whale sharks swim, making Kagoshima perfect ♪ for family trips.

You want to travel with children, but you have a lot of belongings and are worried about sudden troubles. private dining However, if there are amenities and yukatas for children, you can reduce the amount of luggage, and if children's tableware and children's lunches are available in the rooms and meal at , you can relax and meal enjoy your stay. In addition, a family-friendly hotel with kids' space and activities will make everyone's stay more enjoyable. In this issue, we introduce 16 such hotels recommended for travel with children, by Kagoshima area!

Kagoshima City, the center of the Kagoshima, is easily accessible from Tokyo and Osaka. There are many sightseeing spots that are great for families, such as "Kagoshima City Hirakawa Zoological Park" with many cute animals, and "Io World Kagoshima Aquarium" where tropical exhibitions typical of Kagoshima are popular. There are many restaurants, so if you use an inn in this area as a base, you can enjoy Kagoshima gourmet.

The hotel is located in a spectacular location overlooking Kagoshima's symbolic Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. There are many elegant and spacious rooms, allowing both adults and children to relax and unwind. Most rooms are Western-style, but baby beds (for a fee) and bed guards (for free) are available for rental. As numbers are limited, we recommend making a reservation in advance.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with about 80 kinds of dishes, where you can enjoy ingredients from Kagoshima while looking at the magnificent view (the way they are served may differ depending on the number of people). Children will be delighted with the many dishes to start the day off with! For dinner, you can enjoy Kagoshima cuisine at a variety of restaurants, including Japanese and French cuisine. Each restaurant has children's dishes, so the whole family can enjoy it. The restaurants also have high chairs, and you can ask them to warm up baby food, so it's nice to see the consideration for families♪ Dinner can be booked directly on the official website, so please check it out.

The hotel has an open-air hot spring with a superb view where you can enjoy high-quality onsen onsen that gushing out from about 1000m underground and a panoramic view of "Sakurajima" and "Kagoshima City" from a hill of about 108m. In addition to the bicarbonate spring, which is said to make your skin smooth, the overwhelming view will make adults forget about their daily lives and relax, while children will be thrilled! There are plenty of esthetics and massages, and body care can be done in the guest room until around 25:00, so it's the perfect reward for tired moms and dads.

The hotel is located in Tenmonkan, the most popular shopping area in southern Kyushu, and is easily accessible. Luggage storage is available, so you can easily go sightseeing, dining, shopping, and anywhere else in light clothing. For families, we recommend the Japanese-style rooms, which are safe for crawling babies.

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If you want to relax in the bath, how about the "Premium Bath Terrace" where the room has a semi-open-air bath? You can take a bath with your child with plenty of hot water. Have fun with children! You can have a fun bath time even in a hotel bath. There is also a normal unit bath in the room, so you can use it properly when washing your hands and feet.

The museum also has a corner where you can read magazines and manga. How about reading while relaxing for a while after eating dinner? It's nice to have a service that both adults and children can enjoy.

The hotel is a convenient location for families with lots of luggage, as it is just a two-minute walk from the Tenmonkan tram stop or a three-minute walk from the Tenmonkan stop on the Kagoshima Airport Limousine Bus. Many of the rooms are Hollywood twin beds, and baby cribs and bed guards are available for rental. Even families with small children can sleep peacefully.

Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant ``Yakouhai'' on the 1st floor. There are three styles to choose from: ``Grilled Black Pork Breakfast,'' ``Western Breakfast,'' and ``Japanese Breakfast.'' There is a kids menu for children. If it's food for kids, it's easy to eat, and they're likely to eat it all without leaving anything behind.

There are plenty of amenities for children, such as toothbrushes, body sponges, and slippers, as well as rental items for children. You can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring with you when you stay. Picture books are also available for rental, so you can read them to your children before bedtime while you're traveling, and they can fall asleep peacefully listening to their parents' voices. (*Image is for illustrative purposes only.)

This hotel is located in Kagoshima's symbolic Sakurajima, which is about 15 minutes from Kagoshima city by ferry on the Sakurajima ferry. The location surrounded by Kinko Bay and majestic Sakurajima is a masterpiece. If you're lucky, you might even be able to see jumping dolphins from the seaside rooms.

Sakurajima Magma onsen, which flows directly from the source, has dark brown water. It contains a lot of iron and salt, so you won't feel cold after taking a bath, and your body will stay warm all the time. The large communal bath is an observation bath overlooking Kinko Bay, and the night view of Kagoshima city is like a jewel at night. The water bath, sauna, cascading bath, electric bath, and jet bath are rich in individuality. The paid onsen family bath is also popular with families.

meal include a kaiseki menu using Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu beef and black pork, as well as local dishes unique to Sakurajima. Enjoy your meal while relaxing and taking in the view of Kagoshima city.

Take the free bus from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station to the hotel. The view of Sakurajima is amazing, and you can see the majestic figure of Sakurajima from the Western-style rooms with a calm atmosphere. Children's bathrobes, toothbrushes, and slippers are provided, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring, making this a great value hotel.

The natural onsen of the chloride spring can be expected to be effective in relieving fatigue, and from the hot onsen with a view located on the top floor of the hotel, you can see the magnificent view of Sakurajima in front of you. The fatigue of the day seems to melt away in the hot water. We recommend taking a bath in the morning. The morning sun rising over Sakurajima is so beautiful that the sea sparkles and shines, making it the perfect bath to enjoy Sakurajima.

At the cafe restaurant "Trian" on the first floor, you can enjoy a dinner buffet with over 80 different dishes. The live kitchen prepares grilled dishes such as piping hot steaks, which will make your children's eyes light up. There is also a wide variety of fruits and sweets! For families looking to meal in a relaxed atmosphere, there are Japanese and French restaurants, each of which offers children's menus. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance if you are going for dinner. Please contact the restaurant directly.

“Ibusuki onsen” is located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula and is onsen for its “sand steam bath” where hot sand is poured over the whole body from the neck down to warm the body. Adults and children alike will be thrilled with their first sand bath experience! In addition, there are many spots that will make a lasting memory of your family trip, such as the "Ibusuki Municipal Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi" where you can enjoy rotating somen noodles, and the "Nagasakibana Parking Garden" where you can interact with free-ranging animals.

It's about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Ibusuki Station. The beach is right in front of the hotel, and you can watch the waves crashing on the shore from the rooms facing the ocean. There is a wide selection of children's items available for rental, including children's pillows, bed sheets, and children's yukata, so it's a great place to start traveling. There is also a kids' corner where even small children won't get bored, and in the summer there is a limited-time children's colorful pool. Kids will love it.

At the hotel, you can experience Ibusuki's famous sand onsen "Yusa" (charged, recommended for elementary school students and above). In the open sand onsen, you can lie down and look up at the sky, so you can see the shining tropical sun during the day and the starry sky at night. Children are impressed by the majestic Ibusuki sky! There is also a wide variety of hands-on programs, such as snorkeling and sea kayaking, and for small children, crafts using natural materials such as acorns.

At the inn, you can enjoy natural onsen with a wide variety of types and amounts of hot water. The indoor bath at Chirin no Yu is covered with tatami mats, which are soft and non-slip, making it safe for children. There is also a bath chair for children in the bath. There is also a private semi-open-air bath called ``Yuyu'' (for a fee), as shown in the photo, so you and your family can relax and take a bath while looking out at the sea.

Dinner is a half-buffet filled with kaiseki cuisine incorporating carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Kagoshima and local delicacies. There are children's tableware available, and elementary school students can enjoy the "Children's Gozen" with black pork teppanyaki, while toddlers can enjoy the "Chibikko Kurobuta Children's Lunch." There is also a half-buffet where you can make Kagoshima's specialty shaved ice "Shirokuma," and the portions are very filling! Both adults and children can enjoy a meal that will leave them very satisfied.

About 5 minutes by free microbus from JR Ibusuki Station. This is a pure Japanese style ryokan where you will be greeted with matcha green tea and Japanese sweets upon arrival. The rooms are also Japanese-style rooms with relaxing tatami mats and wide verandas. There are rooms with 2 rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, so it is possible to travel with a large family. In the beautiful dry landscape courtyard, there are two types of footbaths, hot water and sand.

There are two types of ``Yuyokudokoro'', a private bath with a semi-open-air bath with a private living room, Japanese style and Western style. Enjoy bath time with your family without using water in a spacious space. It's okay for everyone to make a lot of noise. It's easy to bathe and change small children, so both mom and dad can enjoy a leisurely bath.

Depending on the season, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine featuring Kagoshima delicacies such as "Kurobuta shabu shabu" (black pig shabu shabu). meal One of the most pleasant features of this inn is that both dinner and breakfast are served in a private room. Since it is a private room for family members only, you can enjoy your stay without worrying about the eyes of others.

Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Ibusuki Station. ryokan has vast grounds overlooking the sea and is surrounded by a pine garden. There are Japanese and Western rooms with a calm atmosphere and spacious spaces, as well as Japanese and Western rooms like the room in the photo, the Rikyu Japanese-Western Room. The two-room suite is also recommended for three-generation travelers. We also have yukata for children, so let's take a yukata photo with the whole family♪

The "Genroku bath" with Ukiyo-e drawn on the wall is a size of about 1000 tsubo. It reproduces the history of Japanese baths, and you can enjoy various hot spring tours. The open-air bath is also large, and you can relax while listening to the sound of the waves. In addition, you can enjoy onsen with the whole family, such as bedrock baths and sand steam baths.

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In the vast grounds, there is also a splendid pool that is only available in the summer. There is a children's pool, a jacuzzi, a umbrella waterfall, and a drink corner that can be used with swimsuits, so children will be very excited! Adults can relax on the spacious wooden deck and chairs with a sense of openness. At night, it is lit up with underwater lights, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

It's about a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Ibusuki Station. Located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, this resort hotel has a vast garden, a private beach, and natural sand onsen. All rooms are Western-style with a tropical atmosphere and ocean views. Even if you have small children, they have baby beds available for rental (for a fee). Depending on the season, you can also enjoy dinner made with Kagoshima ingredients, such as the Kagoshima specialty "black pork shabu-shabu."

The hot spring water from the mountains naturally gushes out to the coast, and is a high-quality onsen onsen keeps you from getting cold after bathing. The large communal bath "Viewing Yu" is equipped with an open-air bath, jacuzzi, sauna room, and water bath, and the view of Kinko Bay spreading below is superb. There is a sand steam bath in the hotel, and it is easy to move around. After the experience, you can go straight to the open-air bath for removing sand while looking out at the ocean.
　
　
　　

The jungle pool, which is open only during the summer, has a waterslide that even adults can enjoy, which is rare in Kyushu. Surrounded by palm trees, subtropical plants, and the ocean, it feels like a resort! The poolside is adjacent to the beach, so you can enjoy marine sports as well. There is a bowling alley and amusement facilities within the building, so you can have fun even on rainy days without having to travel.

Kirishima, located in the central part of Kagoshima and home to the famous Kirishima onsen, is a place with a lot of nature and a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. Shiroyama Park has a go-kart track, a Ferris wheel, and a roller slide. There is also Kareigawa Station, the oldest wooden station building in Kagoshima, where you can relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Relax in Kirishima, where time passes slowly.

This resort hotel is located in the forests of Kirishima, about 30 minutes by bus from Kagoshima Airport. It boasts a famous hot spring with a history of about 300 years, and a variety of guest rooms. Many of the rooms have open-air baths, and the Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths shown in the photo are especially recommended for families with small children. Children's yukata and slippers are provided, and baby bottle sterilization kits are available for rental, so you can lighten your luggage.

The large open-air bath and open-air bath overlooking the Kirishima mountain range offer a sense of openness. You can enjoy five different types of onsen, each with their own unique atmosphere, with water only added to the source. The women's bath has a baby bed and baby baths available for rental, so you can feel safe even if you have a baby. There is a fee, but there is also a wonderful private bath where you can feel the natural breeze, as shown in the photo. A hot onsen for the whole family is sure to be a memorable one!

Depending on the season, you can enjoy kaiseki meals featuring Kurobuta tsuyu shabu or special kaiseki meals that the chef leaves to you. With advance reservation, you can also ask for a kids lunch plate for a fee. Please check the official website for details. Baby chairs and tableware are available for small children, so you can relax and enjoy meal.

Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Kirishima-Jingu Station. This onsen inn, where you can enjoy mud baths, which is rare in Japan, has 5 unique types of rooms. Recommended for families are rooms in log cabins or cottages, where you can make a lot of noise without worrying about the people around you. There is a mud onsen in the room, so everyone can enjoy a mud bath together. There is also barbecue equipment in the garden of the log house ♪ (only in summer)

At the large open-air hot spring onsen, you can fully enjoy the natural mud bath flowing directly from the source. Apply the mud to your body, let it dry for a while, and finally wash it off, and your skin will be smooth and shiny thanks to the effects of the natural mud pack! The women's indoor bath has a tatami floor space, so it's safe even if you have small children. The photo shows the private open-air bath. Relax with your family while feeling the scent of the forest.

Dinner is a banquet meal made with plenty of ingredients from Kagoshima, including fresh vegetables and "Satsuma Jidori" chicken. Depending on the season, various plans such as the "Greedy Yaki Nabe Course" are available. For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet featuring over 30 types of local ingredients. Enjoy the delicacies of Satsuma, including "Satsumaage" and the local dish "Tori-meshi"♪

Amami Oshima is a remote island located roughly halfway between Kagoshima City and the main island of Okinawa. Let's play to the fullest in the sea like a crystal clear pool. In addition, children can have a blast observing colorful fish on the “Underwater Sightseeing Boat Seto” where you can enjoy underwater scenery from inside the boat! At the Amami Marine Exhibition Hall, which displays unique Amami seafood, you can also try your hand at making key chains.

Approximately 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Amami Airport. "Caretta Amami" is a resort hotel surrounded by a quiet forest near the sea. This photo is of a maisonette room with an ocean view. There are also Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, which you can choose depending on the age and number of children. You can also rent humidifiers, air purifiers, and memory foam pillows to make your stay more comfortable.

A popular breakfast item is the freshly baked bread that changes every day. We recommend the croissant, which is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Sweet Danish is very popular with children! In addition, I am very satisfied with Amami's local cuisine. There are tableware and chairs for children, and allergens are properly displayed, so you can relax and enjoy your meal with peace of mind.

The hotel has a children's pool, which is about 50 cm deep and safe for small children. Floating rings and flamingos in photos can be rented for free. You can also rent snorkels and floating vests (life vests) that can be used in the nearby sea for free, so you can also play in the sea. There is also a Jacuzzi that is lit up at night so you can enjoy it all day long.

There is a diaper changing space on the first floor of the main building. You can use the diapers provided here for free! It helps reduce the amount of luggage you need to carry, and is a very welcome service. There are various sizes available. There are diaper pots, strollers, children's toothbrushes, playpens, and other items that families with small children can use comfortably, making it very convenient.

It's about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Amami Airport. If you go down the stairs by the pool, the beach is right in front of you, so you can enjoy the sea to the fullest. After changing into your swimsuit, go barefoot to the sea! It's great that you can enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea and the pool for small children. Although it is a hotel, it also has Japanese-style rooms, so it's safe to bring babies. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy Amami's local cuisine and seafood dishes at the restaurant.

Many resort hotels don't have a large bath, so you can't stretch your arms and legs, but this resort hotel has a large public bath. There is a normal bathtub and a seawater bath where seawater is pumped and boiled, and you can enjoy a natural salt bath. It will warm your body after being chilled in the sea or pool.

"Kenmun Village" attached to the hotel is an experience facility that reproduces an old-fashioned village. There are many opportunities to experience island culture, such as singing island songs, making brown sugar sweets, and making salt. All of them can be experienced in about an hour and can be enjoyed regardless of the weather, so it is recommended on rainy days or between sightseeing. You can have a memorable experience with your family.

Located about 5 minutes away by free shuttle from Amami Airport, the hotel has 35 rooms, all with ocean views. You can enjoy the beautiful sunrise and starry sky from the comfort of your own room. The Japanese-Western style room shown in the photo is spacious and easy for small children to relax in, allowing you to fully enjoy resort life.

If you have small children who don't like the salty taste of the sea, you can play in the hotel's pool, which is open in the summer. At the poolside bar, you can enjoy drinks in your swimsuit. About a 5-minute walk from the hotel, there is Tomori Beach, also known as the "Blue Angel" because of its beauty, and you will be surprised by its transparency! I'm also looking forward to meeting sea creatures!

Depending on the season, you can enjoy a shabu-shabu course made with Kagoshima's famous black pork. A BBQ course is also available only in the summer. Feeling the ocean breeze while enjoying a BBQ will liven up your resort mood and your children will love it! Breakfast is a buffet or a Japanese set menu. It's also nice to have breakfast on the terrace outside the restaurant.

Yakushima, a remote island where you can enjoy the overwhelming power of nature, has an atmosphere like a tropical jungle. Tourist spots include Shiratani Unsuikyo, which was the inspiration for a Ghibli movie, and Yakushima Fruit Garden Papaya no Oto, where you can sample freshly picked fruit and jam, and you can try canoeing and kayaking. Experience the blessings of nature firsthand. There is also a beautiful white sand beach that is famous for sea turtles laying eggs, and it's fun to find star sand.

About 20 minutes by car from Anbo Port. The hotel is built on a hilltop, and offers a panoramic view of the mountains of Yakushima and the blue ocean. You can also enjoy a full view of the ocean from your room. There are many relaxing, natural Western-style rooms. There are also some slightly luxurious rooms with a panoramic bath, so you can enjoy bath time with your children. Relax and enjoy the ocean view.

From the hotel's large public bath and open-air bath, where you can enjoy natural onsen, you can overlook the sparkling ocean. Yakushima onsen is characterized by its simple alkaline onsen, which have an amazingly thick texture similar to lotion. The bath feels like soaking in a serum bath, and is said to leave your skin moist and shiny, so moms are looking forward to it too!

The restaurant has large glass doors that give it an open feel. You can enjoy beautiful sea views. Both dinner and breakfast are Japanese and Western buffets, so kids can eat whatever they want and eat as much as they want. With menus that make use of local ingredients such as seafood and vegetables, you can feel the uniqueness of Yakushima even in your food. I'm looking forward to the breakfast menu, which includes homemade bread, freshly made egg dishes, and grilled fish and flying fish.

The hotel is located on a small hill, about a 5-minute walk from Miyanoura Port, the gateway to Yakushima. Breathtaking view of the sea from the guest rooms. There are Japanese-Western rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and Western-style rooms, so families can choose according to their needs. If you open the window, you can hear the sound of the waves and the scent of the tide. You can spend a relaxing time here, forgetting about everyday life.

The public bath overlooks the garden and a small waterfall. Even if your body is tired from sightseeing and experiences, you can reset your tired body by stretching your limbs and taking a leisurely bath. You can take a bath from 5:00 in the morning, so it's perfect for active families who want to be active early. Wake up your body in the morning bath and enjoy a new day.

The meal are made with plenty of fresh local ingredients such as seafood, which will make you feel like you are in Yakushima. You can also make special orders for unusual dishes such as flying fish sashimi, fried chicken, and simmered pork belly. Children will be surprised by ingredients they have never seen before! Enjoy a fun meal time with your family.

Kagoshima has dynamic nature, you can enjoy onsen, and there are many sightseeing spots for children. This time, we have collected recommended hotels and ryokan for families in Kagoshima. Even if your children are having a blast at your accommodation, you won't have to worry about prying eyes if you meal in a private bath or private room. Why don't you find a hotel or ryokan that suits you from among the various child-friendly services and plan a trip that will bring a smile to the whole family? I'm sure you will have wonderful memories.