The 17 Best Hotels & Ryokan in Kagoshima for Family Vacations - Get Ready to Smile!
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I've already run out of nearby outing spots, and I want to travel somewhere else with my family! If you are thinking of such a family vacation, how about Kagoshima? With its dynamic nature and many sightseeing spots that families can enjoy, Kagoshima is ideal for family trips. Even if you are not used to traveling with children, you can spend your time with peace of mind at the inn with a relaxing Japanese-style room, a private bath, children's amenities and a in-room dining where you can enjoy a relaxing meal, child-friendly services, and nice facilities. This time, we will introduce recommended accommodations for traveling with children in Kagoshima. Let's ♪ go on a trip to Kagoshima where the whole family can smile
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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.
I want to go on a trip with my kids, but I have a lot of stuff to bring, and I'm worried about sudden problems. However, if you have amenities and yukatas for children, you can reduce the amount of luggage you have to meal, and if you have children's tableware and children's lunches prepared in your room or private dining, you can enjoy your meal calmly. Yo. Plus, our family-friendly hotel has a kids' play area, activities, and more to keep everyone entertained. This time, we will introduce 17 recommended accommodations for those traveling with children, in each area of Kagoshima!
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 symbols, "Sakurajima" and "Kinko Bay." The "Japanese Garden Suite" in the photo has a free-flowing onsen spring, a garden, and a low bed on tatami mats. Even if you have a baby, you can relax with peace of mind. Even in a twin room, you can rent a baby bed (charged) and a bed guard (free).
Breakfast is a Japanese/Western buffet with about 80 kinds of Japanese and Western ingredients that you can enjoy while admiring the superb view (the method of serving may differ depending on the number of people). Children will be delighted with many dishes from the morning! For dinner, there are Japanese and French restaurants where you can enjoy Kagoshima cuisine, and each restaurant has dishes for children, so the whole family can enjoy it. There are chairs for children in the restaurant, and you can ask them to warm up the baby food for you.
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.
This is the kids space of the cafe "Favour Parlor". You can use it safely even with small children. There are also other services that are great for families, such as stroller rentals and diapers sold at the hotel's convenience store. If you're at a hotel that welcomes families, you can rest assured even if you're not used to traveling with children.
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SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima (former: Shiroyama Kanko Hotel)
Kagoshima / Kagoshima / City Hotels
- address
- Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Shinshoincho 41-1
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Kagoshima Chuo
The hotel is located in Tenmonkan, the busiest area in southern Kyushu, and has excellent access. Luggage storage is also available, so you can easily go sightseeing, gourmet food, and shopping with light clothing. For families, we recommend the ``Family Plan,'' which provides peace of mind for crawling babies in Japanese-style rooms, and allows children under elementary school age to sleep in the same bed free of charge.
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.
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Hotel Gate in Kagoshima
Kagoshima / Kagoshima / Business Hotels
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,000
- address
- Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Funatsu-cho 5-20
- access
- ■ 7 minutes by streetcar from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station / 5 minutes on foot from Tenmonkan Dori ■ 20 minutes by car from Kagoshima IC ■ 5 minutes on foot from the airport shuttle bus / Tenmonkan
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The hotel is about a 2-minute walk from the Tenmonkan tram stop on the city tram, or a 3-minute walk from the Tenmonkan stop on the Kagoshima Airport Limousine Bus, making it a convenient location for families traveling with children who have a lot of luggage. Many of the rooms are Hollywood twin beds with attached beds, and cribs and bed guards are available for rent. Even if you bring small children with you, you can sleep in peace. If you have a twin room, you'll be happy to know that up to two children under elementary school age can sleep together♪
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.
As you can see in the picture, there are plenty of children's amenities such as toothbrushes, body sponges, and slippers, as well as rental items for children. You can stay with less luggage. You can also rent out picture books, so you can read them before going to bed while traveling, so your child can fall asleep with peace of mind while listening to the voices of their parents.
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Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan
Kagoshima / Kagoshima / Business Hotels
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,400
- address
- Kagoshima Kagoshima-shi Sennichicho 14-28
- access
- Airport Limousine Bus [Tenmonkan] Get off and walk for 3 minutes. 1 minute walk from the tram [Tenmonkan Dori].
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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.
The meal are kaiseki cuisine that incorporates Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu beef and black pork, as well as local dishes unique to Sakurajima. Let's enjoy the meal while taking in the view of Kagoshima city. For children, a children's lunch like the one in the photo will be prepared. If you pay an additional fee, you can change to the voluminous "Kuroushi Wagyu Junior Steak". You can enjoy the authentic taste with your family.
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onsen Magma Onsen National Lodging Rainbow Sakurajima
Kagoshima /Sakurajima/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,500
- address
- Kagoshima 1722-16 Sakurajima Yokoyama-cho, Kagoshima City
- access
- About 15 minutes by Sakurajima ferry from Kagoshima city (fee: 150 yen for one way/adult) ⇒ 8 minutes on foot after getting off the ferry *Shuttle available from Sakurajima Port at any time
Take the free bus leaving from JR "Kagoshima Chuo Station" to the hotel. The view of Sakurajima is spectacular, and you can see the grandeur of Sakurajima from this Western-style room with a relaxed atmosphere or from a quaint Japanese-style room like the one at ryokan. In summer, a plan including admission tickets to "IO World Kagoshima Aquarium" and "Kagoshima City Hirakawa Animal Park" is also available. Children's bathrobes, grooming brushes, and slippers are provided to reduce the amount of luggage you need to carry, and children under elementary school age sleep for free.
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.
Dinner at the café restaurant "Trian" on the 1st floor is a buffet with more than 80 dishes. In the live kitchen, grilled dishes such as piping hot steaks are prepared, making children's eyes sparkle. In addition, there is a wide variety of fruits and sweets! For families who want to meal in a calm atmosphere, there are Japanese and French restaurants, and each restaurant has a children's menu.
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Kagoshima Sun Royal Hotel
Kagoshima / Kagoshima / City Hotels
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,795
- address
- Kagoshima Yojiro 1-8-10, Kagoshima City
- access
- Airport Limousine Bus: Take the bus bound for Kamoike Port and get off at Yojiro 1-chome bus stop / About 10 minutes by car from JR Kagoshima Chuo Station / Free shuttle bus in operation
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
“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.
About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Ibusuki Station. The sea is right in front of you, and in the Japanese-Western style room on the sea side in the photo, you can see the waves crashing from the sofa by the window. There are plenty of children's items available for rent, and there are a wide variety of items such as pillows for children, bed-wetting sheets, and yukatas for children, so it's also recommended for your travel debut. There is also a kids' corner where small children will not get bored, and in the summer, a children's colorful pool is available for a limited time. Children 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 full of kaiseki cuisine and local delicacies that incorporates carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Kagoshima. For children, there are tableware for children, and elementary school students can enjoy the "Children's Set" with black pork grilled on a ceramic plate as shown in the photo, and children can enjoy the "Children's Black Pork Lunch" for young children. You can also enjoy a half-buffet where you can make Kagoshima's famous shaved ice "Shirokuma", which is very filling! Both adults and children can enjoy a satisfying meal.
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Ibusuki onsen Kyukamura Ibusuki
Kagoshima /Ibusuki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 14,000
- address
- 10445 Higashiho, Ibusuki Kagoshima
- access
- About 1 hour from Ibusuki Skyline Taniyama IC via Industrial Road/National Route 226.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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.
The great thing about this inn is that you can have dinner and breakfast in a private meal room. It's a private room just for your family, so you can relax and enjoy it without worrying about what other people might see. There are various Kaiseki dishes where you can enjoy Kagoshima gourmet food, but this is the "Kurobuta Shabu Shabu" Kaiseki. Children's meal can be prepared for preschoolers. The children can't stop using their chopsticks for the delicious food!
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Ibusuki onsen Ibusuki Shusuien
Kagoshima /Ibusuki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 31,900
- address
- 5-27-27 Yunohama, Ibusuki Kagoshima
- access
- Shuttle available to JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line Ibusuki Station / 50 minutes from Kyushu Expressway Taniyama Interchange
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 10:30(OUT)など
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.
The family buffet plan, which is available for a limited time, is recommended for summer family trips. In addition to sushi made with local ingredients such as Kagoshima's famous black pork and black beef, as well as crab, eel, and seasonal ingredients, there's also a 90-minute all-you-can-drink option that moms and dads will love! Tableware for children is also provided, so the whole family can have fun and fill up.
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.
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Kagoshima sand steamed onsen spring Ibusuki Hakusuikan
Kagoshima /Ibusuki/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 38,500
- address
- 12126-12 Higashiho, Ibusuki Kagoshima
- access
- Get off at JR Ibusuki Station, 7 minutes by taxi, free shuttle bus available. Airport direct bus (get off at JR Ibusuki Station)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Ibusuki Station. Located at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, the hotel is a resort hotel with a vast garden, a private beach, and a natural hot spring onsen. The rooms are all Western-style rooms with a tropical feel and ocean views. Even if you have small children with you, you don't have to worry about it, as cribs (for a fee) are available for rent. For meal, you can enjoy Kagoshima gourmet cuisine such as Kagoshima's specialty, Kurobuta Shabu Shabu, and Japanese Kaiseki cuisine that also includes seafood.
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.
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Ibusuki onsen Iwasaki Hotel
Kagoshima /Ibusuki/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,690
- address
- 3805-1 Junimachi, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima
- access
- From Kagoshima Airport, take the airport bus and get off at Ibusuki Iwasaki Hotel, 110 minutes. 5 minutes by taxi from Ibusuki Station on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line.
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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.
About 30 minutes by bus from Kagoshima Airport, this resort hotel stands quietly in the Kirishima forest. The hotel boasts a famous hot spring with a history of about 300 years and guest rooms with a variety of styles. There are many rooms with open-air baths, and the loft room with an open-air bath like the one in the photo is especially recommended for families. Yukata and slippers for children are provided, and a disinfection set for baby milk bottles is available for rent, so you can lighten your luggage.
The open-air bath and large public bath with a view of the Kirishima mountain range provide a sense of openness. You can enjoy 5 types of onsen with different tastes, free-flowing hot springs with only water added. There is a crib in the women's bath, and you can rent a baby bath. You can rest assured even if you have a baby. If you choose the "Family Plan", you can use a wonderful private bath where you can feel the natural breeze like the one in the photo for free. onsen with family will remain in your memory.
Dinner in the "Family Plan" is a kaiseki with black pork dashi shabu as the main dish, and is served at a restaurant or hall. The children's dish for preschoolers shown in the photo is for children. Elementary school children can prepare dishes similar to those of adults. For small children, baby chairs and tableware are also provided, so you can meal calmly.
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D+Kirishima
Kagoshima /Kirishima/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 10,300
- address
- Kagoshima 3885 Takachiho, Makizono Town, Kirishima City
- access
- About 30 minutes by bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kirishima onsen. Get off at Shioyu onsen bus stop and walk for 1 minute. About 15 minutes by car from Kirishima Shrine
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
The hotel is located about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Kirishima-Jingu Station, and is located in the Kirishima forest at an altitude of about 500 meters. There are also room types with Japanese-style rooms, and this room is a ``modern Japanese-style room'' with tatami mats and a low bed for peace of mind. In a Japanese-style room, you can take off your shoes and relax.
The hot spring bath with plenty of onsen water is fully equipped with an indoor bath and an open-air onsen. If you look up at the sky full while feeling the refreshing forest breeze, your tiredness will be blown away. There are diaper changing sheets for both men and women in the dressing room, so you can take a bath with your baby. Children's chairs and children's shampoo are also available, so the whole family can enjoy a relaxing bath.
The children's pool is open for a limited time in the summer! Surrounded by nature under the shining sun, children can play and play. There is also Takachiho Farm, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel and has free admission. For the "Family Plan" dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal featuring Kagoshima's specialty black pork dashi shabu, and for breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet of about 20 types. You can travel with a smile on your face all day long♪
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.
If you choose the "in-room dining Plan", you can have dinner in your room. Even if your small children are noisy, you can enjoy a relaxing meal with your family without worrying about those around you. Choose from the ``Sakura Satsuma Nabe Course'' or the ``Kurobuta Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Course.'' For breakfast, you will enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet made with over 30 types of local ingredients. Enjoy the delicacies of Satsuma such as "Satsumaage" and the local dish "Chicken rice"♪
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Kirishima onsen Natural Mud Bath Hotel Sakura Sakura onsen
Kagoshima /Kirishima/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,740
- address
- Kagoshima 2324-7 Taguchi, Kirishima Taguchi, Kirishima City
- access
- [JR Kirishima Jingu Station] 10 minutes by taxi from the station. [Kagoshima Airport] 40 minutes by car. [Kagoshima city] 1 hour 10 minutes by car
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. If you choose a family-friendly plan, you can use the diapers provided here for free! It's a great service that helps you reduce your luggage. Various sizes are also available. This store is conveniently stocked with diaper pots, baggies, children's toothbrushes, play yards, and other items that will help families with small children have a comfortable stay.
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Hotel Caretta (Amami Oshima)
Kagoshima /Amami Oshima/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 3,630
- address
- Kagoshima 419-1 Ashinoku, Ryugo Town, Oshima-gun
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Amami Airport. If you can tell us which plane you will be boarding in advance reservation, you can use a free shuttle to the hotel.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Amami Airport. If you go down the stairs by the pool, you can enjoy the beach right in front of you. After changing into a swimsuit, go barefoot to the beach! Snorkeling in the beautiful sea, and small children can enjoy both in the pool. Although it is a hotel, there is also a Japanese-style room, so it is safe to bring a baby. There is also a spacious cottage where you can stay like a rental villa. At the restaurant, you can enjoy Amami's local cuisine and seafood dishes.
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.
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Amami Resort Bashayamamura (Amami Oshima)
Kagoshima /Amami Oshima/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 8,800
- address
- 1246-1 Kagoshima
- access
- 10 minutes by bus from Amami Airport. Free airport transfer (reservation required) available. There are several rental car shops around the airport.
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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!
This is the Kagoshima specialty Kurobuta pork shabu-shabu course for dinner. You can enjoy plenty of melt-in-your-mouth black pork. You can also choose a BBQ course only during the summer. Having a BBQ where you can feel the ocean breeze will make you feel like you're at a resort, and the kids will love it! Breakfast is a buffet or Japanese set menu. It's also nice to have breakfast on the terrace outside the restaurant.
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Coral Palms Amami Oshima
Kagoshima /Amami Oshima/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 6,600
- address
- Kagoshima 2520 Uyado, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Amami Oshima Airport. Free shuttle available (shuttle service hours 9:00-17:00 / advance notice required)
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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.
Approximately 20 minutes by car from Anbo Port. The hotel is located on a hill, offering a panoramic view of Yakushima's mountains and the blue ocean. You can see the sea from your room. The photo shows a Japanese-style room with a bath with a view and a tatami corner, so it's safe to bring your baby with you. Spend a relaxing time in a room with a simple and calm atmosphere while looking out at the sea.
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.
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Hotel Yakushima
Kagoshima / Yakushima / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 25,050
- address
- Kagoshima 136-2 Onoma, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun
- access
- 50 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port / 40 minutes from Yakushima Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
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.
Official details
THE HOTEL YAKUSHIMA OCEAN & FOREST (former: Seaside Hotel Yakushima)
Kagoshima / Yakushima / Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 16,500
- address
- Kagoshima 1208-9 Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun
- access
- 5 minutes on foot from Miyanoura Port / 15 minutes by car from Yakushima Airport
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
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.