[Yamagata] Enjoy Yamagata with your family! 15 recommended child-friendly hotels

Speaking of Yamagata, it is full of attractions such as delicious fruits, seafood, and abundant onsen. Zao is rich in nature and can be enjoyed in all seasons, Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium has the largest number of jellyfish exhibits in the world, and Lina World has attractions for small children. There are plenty of sightseeing spots, such as "Asobi Land" and fruit picking at each orchard where children can enjoy using their five senses!

After enjoying Yamagata's nature, history, and sightseeing spots, why not take some time to relax at an inn that welcomes families with children? There are hotels with baby goods, hotels with gentle onsen that are safe even for babies, hotels with activities that children will enjoy, and hotels that will soothe moms and dads. There are many hotels where you can enjoy the peaceful time in Yamagata. Let's take a look at the recommended hotels in each area.

onsen Takamiya Bettei Kuon is located about a 5-minute drive from onsen IC. It is a modern designer ryokan located in a historic onsen area. For a three-generation trip, we recommend a spacious special room with two Japanese-style rooms like this one. There are also a variety of rooms for families with children, including rooms with open-air baths where you can relax in the hot onsen. There are also plenty of services for children, such as a wide range of baby products and board games available for rental, making it a great choice for families with children.

It's time for the long-awaited dinner. We recommend the "Mokkedasu! KUON Family Buffet." "Mokkedano" is a dialect used when you experience unexpected good fortune. As the name suggests, the buffet offers about 25 dishes, including luxurious ingredients and Shonai flavors such as "Shonai Sangen Pork Shabu-shabu" and "Bero-bero Mochi Local Hot Pot." What's more, it comes with a mini Japanese meal, making it even more luxurious. There is also a well-equipped kids' corner where children can make their own original parfaits and hamburgers, so they will be delighted♪

onsen is known for its soft texture. The high-quality hot water, which gradually retains heat and retains moisture, is perfect for the season when it tends to get cold and dry. There is also a private bath (for a fee) that is great for families with infants and babies, so you can enjoy a leisurely bath without the family getting wet. There is also a baby bath available for rent, so you can give your baby a bath as smoothly as if you were bathing at home.

This inn offers a wide range of activities for guests to experience in the Mogami and Shonai areas. There are a variety of activities, such as boat rides on the Mogami River, go-karting, and cherry and grape picking depending on the season. Children under the age of three can also enjoy the "pulling horse" horse riding experience, riding in tandem with an adult. Some activities require advance reservations, so please check the hotel's official website for details.

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Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse, located approximately 10 minutes by car from Tsuruoka Station, is a hotel that literally floats on a rice field, blending in with the surrounding mountains. How about taking a stroll along the foothills with your kids, or renting bicycles (for a fee) that include children's bicycles and cycling while feeling the pleasant breeze? After cycling, we recommend refreshing yourself in the natural onsen fed directly from the source and in the Finnish sauna.

The rooms are simple spaces that make the most of the warmth of wood. In this "Rural View Double Room with Terrace," you can see beautiful rural scenery from the large windows. For families, we recommend the "Maisonette Room," which is two stories tall and has a separate sleeping area and relaxation space. In addition, all rooms come with free rental of bed guards and diaper bins, as well as baby beds (for a fee). Children's amenities such as children's pajamas, toothbrushes, slippers, and other children's amenities are also provided, so even those with small children can stay here without worry.

The restaurant is an open space overlooking Mt. Tsukiyama. Dinner is an attractive Western meal that carefully selects seasonal ingredients from Yamagata Shonai and is served fresh. As a children's menu, children's plates are available for infants and luxurious dinners are available for elementary school students. You can enter the store with a stroller, and there are tableware and chairs for children, so let's enjoy the meal slowly. In addition to breakfast and dinner, you can also have lunch, which is great for families with children who have difficulty traveling.

About 2000 books are lined up in the hotel with the concept of "adults and children, children are adults". It is placed in the library where you can enjoy the view of the countryside, so you can relax and read while enjoying the scenery. In addition, "Kids Dome Sorai", which is adjacent to the hotel, is an all-weather educational facility for children from 0 years old to 6th graders. You can play in two spaces with "Tsukuruba".

About a 5-minute drive from the onsen Interchange, Bankokuya is an inn that draws on the famous onsen hot springs, which are abundant in water and loved by famous writers. There are spacious large public baths and open-air baths, as well as rooms with open-air baths and indoor baths, so you can stay with babies and toddlers with peace of mind. There are many spacious Japanese-style rooms and bedrooms, so it is recommended for trips with three generations. There are also yukata for children, so you can get used to wearing yukata as a family and get excited!

The theme of dinner is "Sanraku" - enjoying the mountains and the water. Taking advantage of Yamagata's blessed topography, you can enjoy seasonal ingredients from all the seas, mountains, and rivers! There is a parade of luxurious ingredients that you don't usually get to eat, such as Yamagata beef and live abalone. There are children's menus for both dinner and breakfast, so the whole family can enjoy the flavors of Yamagata to their heart's content. For a fee, you can upgrade to a private meal room. Advance reservations are required, so don't forget to make a reservation with the hotel in advance.

After strolling around the hot onsen town with your family while admiring the Atsumigawa River, spend some time relaxing in the hot onsen at your inn. Enjoy a relaxing onsen spring bath in the rustic open-air bath and spacious large bath with a sense of openness.There is a baby cot in the changing room, so you can easily put on and take off your baby.

Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel is located about 5 minutes away from Kaminoyama onsen Station by shuttle service. This inn offers seasonal buffets and a historic onsen known as the "Hot Spring of Rebirth." There are a variety of rooms available, from standard Japanese-style rooms to Japanese-Western style rooms with beds and special rooms with onsen baths, so please choose the one that suits your taste.

There are also plenty of baby items available for rental. In addition to rental items such as strollers and Milton, disposable diapers are also sold at the shop, so if you run out, you can purchase them inside the building. In addition, the kids and experience corner "Asobubee" where the whole family can play, has a lot of toys such as picture books and board games. There is also a table tennis corner (reservation required), so the whole family can have fun playing together.

For dinner, there is a menu unique to Yamagata, such as Yamagata's local dish "imoni", handmade soba noodles made with buckwheat flour from Yamagata, and freshly fried tempura. This inn has a full kids' buffet for children! In addition to potatoes and pizza, there are also candy. There is also a baby food service for infants, so moms can rest assured. On weekends and summer vacations, a chocolate fountain will also appear. There is no doubt ♪ that the chocolate tower will be of interest to children

There are two large public baths, "La France no Yu" and "Sakuranbo no Yu", and baby beds are provided in the changing rooms of both. There are also chairs and tubs for children in the baths. In the open-air bath of "La France no Yu", shown in the photo, you can enjoy water directly from the source. After your bath, you can enjoy your favorite drink at the free drink corner in the lobby.

Kaminoyama onsen Meigetsuso is located on a hill about 6 minutes by car from Kaminoyama onsen Station. The ``Fairy Forest'' adjacent to the site is a great playground for children, where they can enjoy activities that give them a sense of nature, such as collecting insects in the summer and picking up berries in the fall. This standard room is a Japanese-Western style room with a living room. At the Baby Plan, we have diaper buckets, baby bottle sterilizers, baby baths, baby soap, highchairs, and rentals of toys and picture books, so you can spend your time with peace of mind.

Dinner is a full-fledged multi-course meal where you can enjoy local ingredients such as wild vegetables, Yamagata beef, and delicious rice, as well as seafood from the Sanriku coast. The meal, which is carefully prepared one by one with a sense of seasonality, looks beautiful and enchanting. In addition, the inn has a sake brewery that it is proud of, so dad and mom who like to drink are very satisfied. With the baby plan, you will be eating in your room, so you can enjoy your meal slowly.

The large communal bath with the aroma of cypress is like a painting with views from the granite bathtub (photo). The hot water is said to be effective for cuts and bruises. Recommended for families is a private bath that can be used freely if it is vacant. There are two types of baths: a private bath with an open-air bath carved out of a large rock, and a family bath facing the garden. It's nice to be able to relax without worrying about the surroundings, even with a baby.

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Inside the building, there is a shop selling Nagatsuso's famous pudding, delicious olive oil, pottery, and works by local artists. There's also a nostalgic candy corner, so kids will love it! There is also a library where you can relax and read while looking out at the courtyard. In addition to rare books such as foreign books with photos of beautiful cuisine and interior design, there are also picture books and fairy tale books, so you can enjoy reading with your family. There is also a manga corner in the hallway at the back of the library.

Saikatei Jidai-ya is located about 10 minutes by car from Kaminoyama onsen Station. It is an inn with a hideaway atmosphere, and has many rooms with open-air baths. The rooms are Japanese-style rooms with low beds, so even crawling babies can stay here without worry. There is no need to worry even if it is your first time traveling with children.

meal are centered around delicious Yamagata beef, and include Japanese-style pot-au-feu, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Yamagata that change with the seasons. The "Kurort Balanced Meal" is about 590 calories overall and is low in salt, making it popular with health-conscious moms (reservations required, additional fees apply). Children's meals are also designed with unique ideas that only an inn can provide, so children are sure to be very satisfied. Bouncers are provided for babies, so babies can sleep soundly while mom and dad relax and enjoy their meal.

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Jidai-ya's onsen are weakly alkaline and gentle on the skin, so even newborn babies can bathe, making it the perfect onsen debut for babies! The "private open-air bath with reclining bath" is recommended for families, as it allows you to lie down and relax, and the shallow part allows even infants and small children to bathe safely.

Kaminoyama Azumaya is located about 5 minutes by car from Kaminoyama onsen Station. There are 13 types of rooms, from luxurious suites with open-air baths, to standard Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms with beds, so you can choose the room that suits your family's style. If you have a tatami space, you won't have to worry about having a crawling baby.

You can enjoy luxurious dishes unique to Yamagata, such as ``Yamagata beef sukiyaki'', ``Yonezawa pork shabu-shabu'', and kamameshi made with Yamagata's branded rice ``Tsuyahime''. Furthermore, during your stay, you can enjoy Yamagata's proud wines, craft beers, draft beers, local sake, sours, soft drinks, etc. as much as you like in the lounge♪ Relax to your heart's content without worrying about your wallet♪ A reward for moms and dads who love alcohol. It's perfect for. Children's meals are available for elementary school children, and children's lunches are available for infants.

Kaminoyama onsen is a historical onsen that opened about 560 years ago, and is characterized by its light cobalt blue color. It has a high moisturizing effect and moisturizes the skin of mothers and children. You can enjoy the hot springs to your onsen 's content, from large open-air baths and open-air baths with a panoramic view of the foot of Mt. If it's a private open-air bath, you can take a leisurely bath without worrying about your surroundings.

There is also a ``Comic Corner'' in the building, which has about 6,000 books in about 300 titles, so we recommend renting them and spending time reading at your leisure in your room. You can also borrow nostalgic toys such as kendama, playing cards, ring toss, and daruma drop. After dinner, it's a good idea to enjoy it with your family.

Kaminoyama onsen Japanese Inn Furugama is located on a hill about 6 minutes by car or 10 minutes by free regular bus from Kaminoyama onsen Station. This is an inn where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Zao Mountain Range and enjoy nature to the fullest. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, as well as rooms with open-air baths and premium suites with open-air baths. Recommended for families traveling with children and their children in a spacious Japanese-style room. We also rent children's toilet seats, yukata robes, toothbrushes, etc., so you can enjoy traveling with your children with peace of mind.

Make a reservation for the popular "private open-air bath" when you check in. You can spend time with your family in a private space without soaking in the water♪ If you soak in the hot water, also known as a ``makeup onsen,'' you will be relieved from the stress of childcare and work. The whole family can enjoy a fun bath time that is different from usual, such as the ``Large Observation Bath'' with a panoramic view of Zao, the ``Safflower Bath'' with an open-air barrel bath, the ``Kamakura Sauna'' and a high-temperature sauna that can reach temperatures close to minus 5 degrees Celsius. You can enjoy it to the fullest.

Dinner is served in a private venue, so you can enjoy it without worrying about your surroundings. The dishes use a lot of local ingredients from Yamagata, and are particular about vegetables grown organically and with reduced pesticides. You can enjoy locally produced menu items such as ``Yonezawa beef'', ``Yamagata beef'', and ``Tsuyahime'' rice, which is known for its sweetness. For children, we also have a ``Children's Lunch''. High-low chairs, children's chairs, and tableware for children are available for rent at meal venue.

``Hohoemi no Yado Takinoyu'' is located about 5 minutes by car from ``Tendo Station.'' You can enjoy a walk in the spacious courtyard or lobby. Being able to easily change your mood is a great feature for families with children. On the 1st floor of the main building, there is also a play space called "Asobi no Mori" where children can play.

With the theme of ``creating an inn that is kind to people and nature,'' this is a modern Japanese-style inn that takes advantage of nature while incorporating comfort. The guest rooms are also filled with this feeling, creating a comfortable space. Rooms with futon mattresses make it easy to co-sleep, diaper buckets are provided in the rooms, and children's yukata and slippers are available for rent.

They are proud of their healthy dishes, made with seasonal local ingredients grown in the bounty of Yamagata's nature and organic vegetables grown without pesticides on their own farm. A luxurious menu that can only be enjoyed here allows you to compare the delicious meats of Yamagata, "Yonezawa beef" and "Yamagata beef". For children, they can prepare a plate with omelet rice, hamburger steak, fried food, etc.
The private meal area also has sunken kotatsu tables. Advance reservations are possible, so please ask at the inn if you would like to use one.

There are rooms with onsen hot spring baths, but don't worry about other rooms. There is a large public bath with a total area of about 1,000 square meters, including “Beni-no-Yu” for women and “Ai-no-Yu” for men. Tendo onsen is a sodium and calcium sulfate onsen with a relaxing effect that heals the fatigue of the body. Let's heal housework childcare and daily fatigue at work. There is a baby bed and a bath chair in the dressing room of the large public bath, so you can take care of your baby smoothly. onsen eggs and drink services are also available at the bathing area.

Established over 100 years ago, Tendo ryokan Shohakutei Azumaso is an eight-minute drive from Tendo Station. This inn boasts a historic Japanese garden. When you enter the inn, you will be greeted by Mai-chan, the proprietress of the cat. They are quiet and not shy, so please pet them gently. Children who love animals will smile after being touched by fluffy Mai-chan♪

This is the "West Wing Guest Room" with a view of the mountains outside the window. It is a spacious 10 tatami Japanese-style room, so it is safe for babies who crawl. In addition, there is a free rental service for children's items such as diaper trash cans, baby chairs, and baby bedding for naps, so it is a hotel that welcomes families with children.

Yamagata has a distinct change of seasons. meal are regional cuisine that incorporates local ingredients that have a rich flavor thanks to the climate. For dinner, you can choose from a course main such as Yamagata beef steak, shabu-shabu, or beef sukiyaki, and depending on the season, you can also enjoy dishes such as fugu hotpot and taro stew. Both breakfast and dinner are served in private rooms, so even if you have small children with you, you can relax without worrying about the people around you. Food is prepared according to the age of the child, and for toddlers there is a menu of children's favorites such as hamburger steaks.

When heading to onsen, put your bath towel and change of clothes in a special ``bath basket.'' Tendo onsen 's only open-air bath without a roof allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of each season. Children will be delighted to take a bath where they can directly experience the seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, stargazing amidst the scent of trees in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow baths in winter. What's more, baby chairs are available for rent, so you can enjoy your time with your baby without any worries.

Hotel Lucent Takamiya is located about 30 minutes by car from Yamagata Zao IC. Located in the center of onsen area, it is an ideal location for sightseeing. Lina World, one of the largest amusement parks in Tohoku, is approximately 15 minutes away by car. Furthermore, the ropeway is right in front of you, allowing you to experience the beauty of Zao in each of the four seasons. For a limited time, giant balloons are available for rent, and the kids will be fascinated! There are also fairs held every day that children will enjoy.

There are a variety of guest rooms, from Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing atmosphere, to Western-style rooms with beds, maisonette-type rooms that make you feel like you're in a villa, and family rooms. You can find a room that suits your budget and family composition. Every room has a view of Zao's nature, which will help you relax after playing. The view of Mt. Zao from the window is sure to get your children excited.

For dinner, you can enjoy a delicious Japanese banquet with a local produce theme. This is the "Japanese Black Beef Sukiyaki or Shabu-shabu Set." You can enjoy dishes that make the most of delicious meat and seasonal vegetables. Children of elementary school age and above can enjoy the same menu as adults, and children's lunches are available for infants. For breakfast, a buffet full of local dishes will fully charge you with energy for the day. Both dinner and breakfast are sure to bring a smile to the faces of the whole family with their delicious food.

Speaking of onsen, the popular ``hot spring tour'' is popular, but if you stay at a hotel in the Takamiya group, you can also do the ``Zao Seven Bathhouse Tour''. The baths at the four Takamiya Group hotels and the public bath in onsen town are free! onsen 's unique white sulfur springs are sometimes said to be ``hot springs that will help children grow up healthy.'' It seems like it brings good luck♪ There are various types of baths, including rock baths, open-air cypress baths, and private baths, so why not enjoy touring the baths as if it were an attraction?

Children will be delighted by the festival held at the hotel during the summer months from July to September! Super ball scooping. Shooting and ring toss are available for a limited time and require reservations on the day, so don't forget to make a reservation when you check in. There are also festivals held every day outside of the summer. There are also raffles where children can win exciting prizes.

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata is conveniently located directly connected to the east exit of Yamagata Station. This hotel is easy to get to from nearby cities such as Yonezawa and Sendai, and also has quick access to sightseeing spots, making it a smart choice for traveling with children. There are historical spots such as ``Kajo Park'' and ``Mogami Yoshimitsu History Museum'' in the surrounding area, making it perfect for families who want to spend a relaxing time in a convenient location near the station.

There are 224 guest rooms, including Japanese and Western rooms, universal twin rooms, and suites. This Japanese-Western room has spacious tatami mats, so both babies and toddlers can feel at ease. The rooms incorporate Yamagata's technical crafts, ``kumiko'' and ``wooden latticework,'' so you can enjoy a relaxing time with your family while enjoying the uniqueness of Yamagata.

For breakfast, enjoy Yamagata ingredients at the Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant "Mogami-tei". There's plenty to choose from, including ``minestrone soup'' with beans from the Mogami region, egg dishes made with pure Japanese chicken ``Sakura Tamago'', sausages from Yamagata, and fruit salad made with seasonal fruits. We also have a ``Children's Breakfast'' that includes omelets and pancakes, so the whole family can enjoy it.

``Yuyu no Sato Yusa & Ofuro Café Yusa'' is located in an easily accessible location, about 5 minutes by car from ``Zao Station'' and 15 minutes by car from ``Yamagata Station.'' This is a relaxing inn that combines the warm atmosphere of ryokan with the comfort of a hotel. There are a variety of rooms, including Japanese and Western rooms, and these spacious Japanese-Western rooms are popular with families. We have yukatas and slippers for children, and we also rent baby bathtubs, bath chairs, diaper buckets, bed guards, and more.

After checking in, head to "Ofuro Café Yusa"! In the large kids' space on the second floor, you can have fun lying down in the ball pool or reading picture books together. After playing a lot, head to the large hot spring onsen to wash off the sweat and enjoy the view of the Zao mountain range. You can also enjoy fruits from Yamagata at the cafe and ice cream shop. In the evening, why not spend some adult time in the sauna garden or the book lounge (pictured) with about 8,000 books?

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For dinner, you can enjoy Yamagata specialties at the on-site restaurant. We have a wide selection of menus that focus on local, seasonal flavors, including sukiyaki made with Yamagata branded Wagyu beef and fresh seasonal vegetables. We also have a ``children's lunch'' made with seasonal ingredients, so the whole family will be satisfied♪

Surrounded by nature, the elegant inn "Semi onsen Yumemi no Yado Kanshokan" stands along the clear stream. It is about 20 minutes by courtesy car from Shinjo Station, and about a 7-minute walk from Semi onsen Station. This room has a onsen semi-open-air bath. In the summer, you can play in the river in front of the hotel, and there are rental goods for swimming in the river, nets, work gloves, etc., so children's hearts will be excited. In a room with a bath with a great view, you can enjoy a hot bath while looking at the silver world in winter ◎♪

In front of the shop inside the building, a festival is held only during the summer. You can spend a fun time with your children by grabbing sweets, playing Ramune, and shooting games. Please stop by. You can also participate in a tour to see fireflies and the starry sky for a limited time. The tour includes a free shuttle bus to and from the viewing spot, so you can have peace of mind.

"Semi Onsen," which has a deep connection with "Minamoto no Yoshitsune," has clear, colorless spring onsen that is gentle on the skin. From beyond the steam, you can hear the murmuring of the river, creating a soothing open-air bath. Baby beds are also available in the large bath. After your bath, head to the lobby lounge. From 3pm to 10pm, you can enjoy self-service drinks, seasonal sweets, pickles, and more, making it a great way to enjoy yourself after your bath.

You can enjoy to your heart's content the carefully prepared dishes that make use of natural mountain delicacies such as wild vegetables and mushrooms, sweetfish and trout raised in the clear streams, and traditional vegetables that have been preserved and passed down by local people since ancient times. There are also children's menus and high-low bed chairs available for your peace of mind. You can meal in your in-room dining or in a private room for groups of four or more, so you can enjoy meal without worrying about the people around you.

Akayu onsen Tansen Hotel is located about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Akayu Station. We recommend a spacious Japanese-style room with a private indoor bath with onsen. If you have a Japanese-style room, you won't have to worry about your baby rolling around, and you won't have to worry about your baby crawling. Families with small children will be happy to be able to enjoy onsen bath anytime in their room.

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If you choose the "Baby Plan," you can borrow baby bath products such as wet wipes, diaper buckets, baby soap, and bath chairs, as well as toilet seats, bedwetting sheets, and other items to keep your baby safe even during toilet training. In addition, DVD equipment is available for free rental, and the spacious lobby in front of the front desk has a kendama and nostalgic retro game corner. Moms and dads can return to their childhood and have fun together.

Akazawa onsen have a history of about 930 years. You can enjoy baths with different atmospheres, such as an open-air bath where you can feel the changing seasons, and a large bath with an ancient Roman theme. There is also a baby cot in the changing room, so you can easily change your clothes.Compared to the hot water in the large public bath, the temperature in the private family bath (for a fee) that you can enjoy in private is set at a slightly lukewarm temperature. You can take a safe bath in the spacious bathtub made of Japanese cypress, and we highly recommend it.

Akayu onsen, where the hotel is located, is next to Yonezawa City, the home of Yonezawa Beef. It is characterized by its soft texture and fine fat that melts on your tongue. For breakfast, you can eat all-you-can-eat freshly-made onsen! There are four types of mochi: ozoni, red bean paste mochi, natto mochi, and spicy mochi. With the baby plan, both dinner and breakfast can be eaten in a private room, so both mom and dad can enjoy their meal slowly♪

What did you think of our 15 recommended hotels for families with children in Yamagata? Yamagata is beautiful in every season, so you can enjoy your body and mind whenever you visit. The sights you see, the smells you smell, the sounds you hear, the people you meet on your trip to Yamagata will surely become wonderful memories that will stay in your children's hearts.