Ito Onsen’s 12 Best Ryokan for Families, With Activities, Sightseeing, and Onsen!
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Ito City Shizuoka is known for its warm climate. It is a tourist resort surrounded by mountains and the sea, full of nature. In addition to Ito onsen, there are also plenty of sightseeing spots that parents and children can enjoy, such as Granpal Park, where you can play with a three-dimensional maze and zipline, and Shaboten Park, where you can see about 1,500 types of cacti! After playing a lot, let's heal the fatigue of the day at Ito onsen. There are many hotels and ryokan in the area, but this time we picked up a `` ryokan''. All of our inns are easy to travel with children, including welcome baby plans and rooms with open-air baths. please check it!
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Ito onsen is a famous hot spring known for offering onsen water to the shogunate during the Edo period. Ito City, where Ito onsen is located, has a lot of spots that parents and children can enjoy. There are plenty of playgrounds such as Orange Beach with calm waves, "Izu Shaboten Park" with capybaras, and "Izu Granpal Park" with attractions! It's warm all year round, so it's a perfect area to travel with children regardless of the season.
Although you've already decided which area you're going to, finding an inn to stay while taking care of your children can be a daunting task. "I like Japanese-style room so I don't fall out of bed," "I like to private dining in-room dining or in a private room so I don't disturb other guests," "It would be easier if there was a children's menu!" . Therefore, in this article, we have selected ryokan in Ito onsen that are well-equipped with services and facilities for children! Unlike hotels, ryokan mainly have Japanese-style rooms, so they are perfect for families with small children.
All images provided by Kai Ito (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaiito/)
"Kai Ito" is located about 5 minutes by taxi from JR "Ito Station". This is an inn with a calm atmosphere and a Japanese garden. The natural onsen drawn from four sources in Ito can be enjoyed not only in the large communal bath, but also in the indoor bath in your room or in the footbath facing the garden. The appeal of this inn is that some rooms are decorated with hanging dolls, and you can enjoy experiences that are unique to Ito, such as squeezing camellia oil. The experience you have here will always remain in your memory.
The guest rooms are mainly Japanese-style rooms with indoor onsen spring baths. Some rooms have open-air baths. Children from 0 to 3 years old can sleep with their parents for free, and children from 4 to 6 years old will pay half the price of adults and will be provided with a Japanese meal and bedding. The "Izu Kagoyomi Special Japanese Room" that can accommodate 8 people is also suitable for trips of three generations.
The rooms of the ``Izu Hanagoyomi Room Special Japanese Room'' are equipped with a children's space featuring traditional crafts called ``Tsurushi Kazari'' (hanging decorations), which are made to wish for the healthy growth of children, as well as a tsurushi decoration motif. You can have a lively time surrounded by children. In addition, items for babies and children can be borrowed for free. Especially since you can't bring a lot of toys with you when you travel, being able to rent them is a big help. Advance reservations are recommended as numbers are limited. Spend time with your family without worrying about your luggage while traveling♪
It is also attractive that there is a ``source pool'' that draws onsen water ♡ The water temperature is kept at an appropriate temperature all year round, so you can swim in the pool throughout the season. It's popular because you can enjoy playing in the water without getting cold. It feels great to relax and watch your children play from the reclining chairs by the pool. Please don't forget to bring your swimsuit.
For dinner at KAI Ito, you can enjoy a Japanese kaiseki meal that uses plenty of Izu's seafood and mountain produce, such as spiny lobster and alfonsino. And children from 4 to 6 years old can prepare a Japanese meal. This set of Japanese dishes has been devised for children.
Detailed information
Kai Ito
Shizuoka /Ito/ ryokan
- address
- 2-21 Okahirocho, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- [Car] About 1.5 hours from Tomei Atsugi IC to Ito [Train] 10 minutes walk from JR Ito Station
All images provided by: Kai Anjin (https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaianjin/)
KAI Anjin is located near Ito Port, about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Ito Station. William Adams, a British navigator who drifted ashore in present-day Oita in 1600, was involved in the construction of Western-style sailing ships in Ito by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, and was given the name ``Miura Anjin.'' Ta. This onsen ryokan is based on the theme of anshin. With a deck modeled after a ship's deck and an open-air bath overlooking the ocean, you'll feel like you're on a voyage.
All rooms have an ocean view! The rooms where you can feel the warmth of wood are designed so that you can feel the atmosphere of the ship. You take off your shoes inside the room, so it's safe for children. Rental items for babies (diaper bins, bath chairs, milk pots), rental items for kids (toothbrush sets, children's toilet seats, step stools), and children's yukata (from 100 cm) are also available. It is smooth if you ask at the time of reservation.
There are many interiors and motifs that make you feel the sea and voyages. There is also an experience program where you can learn about the times Anjin Miura lived and the voyages of that time. It might be an opportunity for children to become interested in the sea and ships. Think about the life of Anjin and the voyages of those days.
The public bath is located on the top floor of the inn. Both the indoor bath and the open-air bath have a panoramic view of the ocean. In particular, the indoor bath is an infinity bath, allowing you to enjoy the feeling of unity between the sea and onsen that spread out in front of you. A baby bath is also available in the public bath. After enjoying onsen, head to the San Buena Deck, a terrace modeled after the deck of a ship. Relax and enjoy free draft beer and local drinks.
The meal is on the second floor mealLet's have it in a semi-private room. The seasonal kaiseki is served in a tree-like bowl and is very unique! You can taste fresh seafood unique to Izu. Children aged preschool~6 years old can enjoy a Japanese set made with traditional ingredients such as beans, sesame, and wakame, and children under 7~11 years old can enjoy a Japanese set that includes a variety of items such as steamed tea cups and sushi. If you book in advance, baby food (for a fee) is also available. It's nice that you don't have to bring baby food from home.
Detailed information
KAI Anjin
Shizuoka /Ito/Resort Hotel
- address
- 5-12 Nagisacho, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- 15 minutes on foot from Ito Station
Toshinan Komeya is a luxury ryokan about a 5-minute walk from Minami-Ito Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. This inn is recommended for families who want to experience something out of the ordinary while traveling and want to eat delicious food. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Ito Station. Having a pick-up service is great for those traveling with children, who tend to have a lot of luggage.
There are various types of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms with low beds, and rooms with a hearth. At Hanare Shunso, you can see a pond with koi swimming from the room. Children may be happy to see carp up close. The scent of tea wafts from the tea incense burner in the room, creating a relaxing effect!
Each room has a hot spring bath. Soaking in a natural onsen in your room without worrying about others is a luxury. The washing area is also spacious, so it is easy to wash the body of babies and children. Children's work clothes (80-120 cm) are also available, so if you need them, ask at the front desk. After bathing, quench your thirst with a well-chilled lactic acid drink.
Dinner is a kaiseki meal that focuses on local ingredients and lets you experience the four seasons. As you would expect from a ryotei-ryokan, the carefully selected tableware and beautiful presentation will excite your heart. It depends on the room type, but you can either in-room dining or in private dining. Enjoy your time with your family without worrying about prying eyes.
onsen in your room is good, but we also recommend a private bath where you can enjoy onsen in a different atmosphere. There is a bamboo grove in front of you, and you can enjoy the open-air bath in an atmospheric atmosphere, especially at night. An open-air bath where everyone can take a bath together will be a good memory of your trip.
Detailed information
Taoshian Komeya
Shizuoka /Ito, Izu/ ryokan
- address
- 280 Kamata, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- Free pick-up from Ito Station 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30 / Tomei Atsugi IC → Odawara-Atsugi Road Odawara Nishi IC → R135 about 45 km
Traveling with a baby for the first time can be a little intimidating, but at Ito onsen Niwa, you can rest assured! There is a "welcome baby plan" that supports traveling with a baby. With this plan, there is no cancellation fee even on the same day, and early check-in is possible so that you can take a nap,
There are many benefits for traveling with children.
One of the rooms that can be used with the "Welcome Baby Plan" is the "Premium Room with onsen-Western Style Room". onsen are self-sourced. You can sleep in a Japanese-style room in addition to the bed. Baby travel set (disposable diapers, baby wipes, apron for meal, barley tea for children), baby bath and baby body soap & shampoo are fully equipped! It's a blessing for mom and dad to be able to lighten their luggage and stay overnight.
Detailed information
Laforet Club Ito Onsen Yunoniwa
Shizuoka /Ito, Izu/Resort Hotel
- address
- 2-3-1 Inoto, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- About 8 minutes on foot from JR Ito Station
"Ito Onsen Ito Kowakien" is about 5 minutes by taxi from Izukyu "onsen Ito Station". If you contact us between 14:00 and 18:00, there is also a shuttle service to JR Ito Station. Relax and check in at the front desk, which has an impressive solid single-plate table. Another attractive point is that there is a supermarket right next to the inn. It's very convenient because you can go and buy it right away when you think, "Oh! I needed that for my kids!"
The Japanese-style room in the main building is recommended for those traveling with children. This 10 tatami room can accommodate up to 5 people, and the indoor bath is onsen ♡ It's nice to be able to take onsen whenever you like without having to go to the public bath. Another attractive feature is that children up to 2 years old can sleep in the same bed for free (meal and bedding are charged separately). You can make your own futon bedding in the guest room, so it's great that you can lay it out when your child is taking a nap.
At this inn, you can enjoy a natural onsen with its own source. There are open-air baths and large public baths, and the large public baths have different types of baths: hot (approximately 42°C) and lukewarm (39-40°C). Even children who don't like hot water can use lukewarm water without worry. There is also a drinking fountain at the entrance of the public bath. Let's receive the grace of onsen from the inside and outside of the body with a little bit.
Both dinner and breakfast are served meal style. For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki dishes using local ingredients, such as the famous "simmered sea bream" and "steamed abalone". The kinmedai (sea bream) soaked in the secret sauce is so exquisite that you will want to come back for more! The kinmedai is so exquisite that you will be saying to yourself, "I want to come back for more! A separate children's menu is available for children under elementary school age. For breakfast, in addition to the Japanese set menu, there is also a plan that allows you to bring a boxed lunch to your room.
Official details
Ito Kowakien
Shizuoka /Ito/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,225
- address
- 2-2-5 Hirono, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- Approximately 10 minutes by bus from JR Ito Station Shuttle service available from Ito Station (14:00-18:00) Contact upon arrival at station / Approximately 90 minutes by car from Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC
- Staying time
- 14:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Ito Onsen onsen Ryokufuen Hotel" is about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Ito Station. This is an inn with a kids room that is great for families. The room has toys, indoor playground equipment, picture books, and many other ways to keep children entertained! It's a great help when it's hard to go out in the rain.
There are various guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, low-bed massage rooms, Asian rooms, and barrier-free premium rooms. If you are traveling with children, how about a limited-time family plan? There are five benefits, such as a private bath that is normally charged, and one hour of table tennis for free.
A private open-air bath where you can enjoy onsen with your family. The hot spring bath is large enough that the whole family can soak in it. The 24 tatami living area has its own post-bath area, and there are chairs where you can relax, so you can spend a comfortable time. Please make a reservation by phone if you wish to use it.
At "Ito onsen Otonashi no Mori Ryokufu", you can enjoy a free breakfast with 11 nutritionally balanced dishes! A popular item on the menu is the free refills of dried horse mackerel from Ito. Here you can experience grilling yourself at the table. Grilling horse mackerel should be a new and fun experience for children. Let's fill up while it's hot and hot!
Official details
Ito onsen Ryokufuen Hotel
Shizuoka /Ito/Business Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 7,950
- address
- 3-1 Otonashicho, Ito City Shizuoka Prefecture Matsukawa Bank
- access
- About 12 minutes on foot from JR Ito Station Tomei Atsugi IC About 140 minutes from Tokyo via National Route 135 via Odawara Atsugi Road
Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Izukyuko Izukogen Station, you will find Izukogen 2 groups of 1 day lodging Hanairotei located in a villa area on a hill. It is an inn that is convenient for sightseeing as it is near "Izu Shaboten Zoological Park" and "Izu Granpal Park". in-room dining and baby equipment rental plans are also available, so it is recommended for first trips with babies.
Certified by Miki House Child Care Research Institute as a welcome baby inn, there are plenty of rental items for babies, children, and pregnant women! Not only bouncers and bath goods, but also consumables such as diapers and age-appropriate baby food are provided free of charge. Traveling with children tends to be a lot of luggage, but it's easy to move around and sightseeing.
As the name suggests, Kasai-tei is an inn with only two rooms, both of which have an open-air bath with a view. The whole building can be reserved for 4 adults, so it's perfect for trips with 3 generations of a family. "Botan" is a 12 tatami mat Japanese-style room with a bed and a spacious terrace. Small considerations for small children, such as corner guards and outlets with shutters, are appreciated.
There is an open-air bath with natural onsen on the 11 tatami terrace. The bathtub is large, so it's spacious and relaxing for the whole family.If you use the "Baby Equipment Rental Plan," you'll have the special benefit of opening up the hotel's indoor bath as a private onsen, so you can enjoy it even on rainy days or in the cold winter months. It's safe.
You can have both dinner and breakfast in your room. In the room, you don't have to worry about the surroundings even if your child makes a little noise or sings a song. For children, porridge or rice, soup, and dessert are available. There is also a nutritionally balanced children's menu. Enjoying meal in a relaxed atmosphere will bring a smile to everyone's face.
Official details
Izukogen All rooms have open-air baths. 2 sets of guest rooms per day Hanairotei
Shizuoka /Ito, Izu Kogen/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 41,800
- address
- 3-71 Minami Omurodai, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- 10 minutes by taxi from Izu-Kogen Station (about 1,500 yen) Within the villa area at the foot of Mt. Omuro in Izu-Kogen
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
There are four guest rooms: Sora, Yo, Yui, and Hana. If you're a family with a baby, make a reservation for the Yo room with an open-air bath. This room is specially designed for families with babies, and is equipped with baby futons, toys, and amenities. It seems that mom and dad can also stay comfortably. There are two TVs, so you can watch cartoons for babies while moms and dads watch other programs.
The "Babies under 1 year old only" plan allows you to in-room dining both dinner and breakfast. In the evening, you can enjoy a creative course meal using fresh vegetables and shellfish from Izu and Japanese black beef, and in the morning, you can have breakfast using cherry blossom shrimp and abalone from Izu. You can relax and enjoy the meal you have in your room as if you were at home.
Detailed information
Bettei Sora no Ue, an inn celebrating anniversaries
Shizuoka /Ito/ ryokan
- address
- 1377-40 Oka, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- [By train] About 10 minutes by taxi from Ito Station / About 3 minutes by taxi or free shuttle from Minami-Ito Station [By car] About 120 minutes from Tomei Expressway "Atsugi IC" via Atami / Tomei Expressway " About 90 minutes from Numazu IC via Usami
There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, rooms with open-air baths, and barrier-free rooms. This inn actively supports traveling with babies and children, and there is also a "baby onsen plan" that you can reserve from the official website. Free baby rental items such as baby bouncers and baby baths are also available. The hospitality that touches the itch should warm your heart♡
If you want to soak in onsen with your family, we recommend a private bath. The washing area is spacious, so even if you bring a baby bath, it will be comfortable. Because it is reserved, it is safe even if the children get excited and make noise. Since there are not many opportunities for the whole family to take a bath together, taking a bath together while traveling can be a great way to create fun memories. The public bath is also equipped with a baby bed.
Enjoy dinner and breakfast in-room dining. You don't have to go to meal, and you don't have to tell your child to "prepare it quickly", so it's a big help. It is also attractive that there is a menu that matches the growth of children. There is a porridge baby food set (can be changed to white rice), and a slightly larger children's dinner. Seasonal Japanese banquet dishes for adults. Each person can choose several items for the menu. Even if I grow up, I'm still excited to be able to choose what I like ♪
Detailed information
Ito onsen Aoyama Yamato
Shizuoka /Ito, Izu/ ryokan
- address
- 203 Oka, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- 10 minutes by car from JR Ito Station. Shuttle available (reservation required)
For families with preschoolers, choose a twin room facing the sea. The bed is attached to the wall, so you don't have to worry about falling, and you can move the beds to make one big bed. Up to 2 children under the age of 2 can stay free of charge, and preschoolers can stay at a discounted rate. They also rent out bed guards, Bumbo chairs, and bouncers. Open ocean view outside the window! While keeping the accommodation fee low, a highly satisfying stay will come true ♡
There is also an open-air bath with free-flowing hot springs where you can enjoy the superb view. Especially in the evening and at night, the lights of the city of Ito, which can be seen beyond the sea, are very beautiful and highly recommended. Because you can reserve it, you can monopolize this superb view with your family. We also have towels for children. There is also an indoor bath (available for private use) and a footbath that gradually warms you up. All of them are fresh from the source!
If you're staying at "Cocorone Lodge and Spa", it's best to make a reservation with meal included! As the name of the inn suggests, the specialty here is boiled red sea bream. For dinner, you can enjoy it with fresh funamori or small side dishes made with seasonal ingredients. You can bring your own baby food, and we also have children's lunches (for a fee) for preschoolers.
Official details
Cocorone Lodge and Spa
Shizuoka /Ito/Pension
- hotel fee
- JPY from 18,130
- address
- 3713-16 Usami, Ito City, Shizuoka
- access
- 30 minutes by car from Atami, 5 minutes by car from Usami Station on the JR Ito Line, 25 minutes on foot (free shuttle available, reservation required)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
Kira no Sato is located about 7 minutes by shuttle bus from Izukogen Station on the Izukyu Line. The vast grounds of approximately 6,600 tsubo (6,600 tsubo) recreate the original landscape of Satoyama, and there are even rice fields and a stream. You can experience rice planting in the spring and harvesting in the fall, and the natural scenery is sure to soothe both children and adults.
Each of the four types of rooms has a different taste and location, so you can choose according to your preference. We recommend Hanare Takebue, which is the only guest room with an open-air hot spring bath. This is a must-see for moms and dads who have given up on bathing with small children because they can soak in onsen onsen as long as they like! Two beds can be connected, so if you have a child who will be sleeping with you, please ask the inn.
There is also a free private bath where you can enjoy the private hot spring source called “hot spring for beautiful skin” in a space just for your family. Each of the three private baths has a different taste, and you can relax in the baths such as the "Ishisho", which is a bathtub carved out of a huge stone. You can put it in without worrying about the surroundings, so moms and dads should be able to spend a relaxing time. You don't need to make a reservation, so please choose from the chartered baths that are available.
For dinner, you can choose from seafood shabu-shabu with seafood caught in the sea near Izu, or lava-grilled domestic beef. For children aged 4 to 6, please choose from Japanese or Western food. Pre-school children are basically served from the adult meal, but white rice and furikake can be served free of charge for children who do not have meal, so if you wish, please consult us. It is also a great point that children's chairs with belts are fully equipped.
On the premises, there is a pottery workshop "Yuraku" where you can experience pottery and painting. It is perfect for making memories of traveling with children. A potter will help you, so even beginners can experience it with confidence. Make your own work and take it home as a memento of your trip♪
Detailed information
Kira no Sato
Shizuoka /Ito, Izu Kogen, Izu/ ryokan
- address
- 1326-5 Yahatano, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- By car: About 7 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu-Kogen Station. By car: From Odawara-Atsugi Road "Ishibashi IC" to National Route 135 "Nakaomiguchi" to Prefectural Route 112.
Ito onsen Yokikan, located about 3 minutes by taxi from JR Ito Station, is a long-established inn founded in 1908. The interior of the hotel is unified with warm colors and has a somewhat relaxing atmosphere. The waterfall that can be seen from the lobby is made up of flowing onsen. Adults and children alike will be thrilled by the sights they don't usually get to see.
All the rooms are Japanese-style, and each one has a slightly different atmosphere. If you're a family with children, try choosing a detached guest room with an indoor onsen bath. The view from the room is the best because it is located on a hill that has been climbed by the mountain train in the hotel building! The room has a rock bath with onsen, so you can fully enjoy onsen without worrying about the surroundings even if you have children with you.
Our pride is the bath where you can enjoy the luxury of two private hot springs (chloride spring and simple spring). There are two indoor baths, which are open to men and women on a rotating basis, and the open-air bath has set usage times for men and women approximately every two hours, so be sure to check the timetable before using. The ride to the open-air bath will be rocking along on the mountain train installed inside the building, so the journey is full of excitement.
A spectacular view of the city of Ito and the sea can be seen at the end of the mountain train. You can enjoy the view while soaking in the open-air bath. On a clear day, you might even be able to see Hatsushima, a resort floating in Sagami Bay, and the Boso Peninsula in Chiba. If you soak in onsen at night, you will be able to spend a blissful time relaxing while gazing at the sky full of stars.
Dinner is a hearty kaiseki meal that uses plenty of Izu mountain and sea delicacies. There are also upgraded lobsters and abalones, as well as ladies' plans with adjusted amounts. Children's lunches are prepared for children with meal, so you can enjoy meal time with moms and dads. The meal place is basically a room, so it is appreciated by children that they can meal slowly according to their child's pace.
Official details
Ito onsen Yokikan
Shizuoka /Ito/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 12,720
- address
- 2-24 Suehirocho, Ito City Shizuoka
- access
- 12 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by car from Ito Station / Shuttle service available (half board plan only / conditions apply) *Please check the FAQ or website
▲We also have a buffet that is exciting for children, and a Japanese-Western style room recommended for those who prefer beds♪
In addition to the mild climate, Ito onsen is full of play spots that both adults and children can enjoy. It is also a recommended area for babies and children's first trips. Traveling with children requires more thought and preparation, but if you choose an inn that is friendly to families with children, you will have a comfortable stay. Please book an inn where the whole family can spend time happily with a smile.