9 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Izumo
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Izumo Shimane is the home of many myths and is also famous as a place of marriage. Travel lovers love visiting power spots such as Izumo Taisha Shrine, which has one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan. There are also plenty of must-visit spots, such as the Momen Kaido, where you can stroll through elegant historic streets, and Lake Shinji, which was selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. In this article, we will introduce Izumo accommodations that will make your family trip comfortable. We have gathered a list of family-friendly hotels and ryokan that offer services for families!
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I want to go on a trip that the whole family can enjoy! ...Izumo City, Shimane is recommended in such cases. Izumo Taisha, a national treasure famous for its large shimenawa rope, has a pure and pure energy that soothes the soul. The ``Momen Kaido'' is also a good opportunity to learn about the differences between the past and the present in its quaint townscape. The sunset view at Lake Shinji, which has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 views, is sure to be a memory that will last a lifetime. A trip to Izumo where you can visit sightseeing spots that appear in numerous myths and convey to your children the beauty of Japan once again. It will be a wonderful memory for your family ♪
Traveling with children is full of fun! But there are also many things to worry about and be careful about. Moms and dads have endless worries, such as whether they can relax and relax with their children, whether there are meal that the children will enjoy, etc. In this article, we will introduce recommended hotels and ryokan in Izumo where you can stay safely even with children.
◎I chose such a hotel and ryokan ◎
Oyado Tsukiyo no Usagi has a total of 100 rooms, and the cute rabbit motifs are scattered here and there. How many rabbits can you find in the building? It's fun to go on a treasure hunt with your children. It's about a 15-minute walk from the nearest station, Izumo Taisha-mae Station. These rooms have tatami mats and low beds, so families with small children can sleep peacefully. Children under 2 years old can stay for free, which is great!
“Oyado Tsukiyo Usagi” has 5 free private onsen baths with different motifs. The photo is "Awa no Yu". You can spend time with your family in a private bath that suits your taste. Also, at Oyudokoro, you can enjoy natural onsen that flow from the source. It's also nice to be able to spend the ultimate time relaxing in a reclining bath style. Moms and dads will surely think that it was good to choose this hotel to see their cute baby and rabbit playing in the bath.
For dinner and breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet at the restaurant "Hanausagi." For dinner, the seafood from the Sea of Japan is lined up on a gorgeous boat counter, and the kids are sure to love it! It will remain in your memory as a fun memory ♡Also, if you feel a bit hungry after eating so much, it is a great service to be provided with Yonaki Soba for free at the night club♪
Detailed information
Oyado Tsukiyo Usagi
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/ ryokan
- address
- 1443-1 Shimane
- access
- Approximately 15 minutes walk from Ichibata Railway “Izumo Taisha-mae Station”
"Dormy Inn Izumo Hot Springs (Dormy Inn Group)" has a total of 185 rooms. You can choose the room that best suits your style (photo shows a deluxe twin room). It's conveniently located just a minute's walk from JR Izumo-shi Station, so it's close enough for families with large luggage! You can also check the congestion status of the restaurant and large bath from the TV in your room, which is convenient. If you choose a time when it's not busy, you can relax without worrying about bringing your children. There are also many free services in the hotel, such as welcome drinks and ice cream after the bath, so you can enjoy a great deal.
The large natural onsen bath, open-air bath, and sauna with TV are great! Mom and Dad can find the time to detox by themselves in the sauna. Sometimes it's good to relieve your daily fatigue. Once you've warmed up, you can feel the outside air in the open-air bath. There is a rock bath and a tub bath, so kids will be excited to try something different from usual♪ After the bath, you can refresh yourself by drinking the free lactobacillus drink!
Breakfast is served in small bowls at Restaurant Hatago! The small bowls are kind of cute ♡ Small bowls are easy for children to place on the tray, so it's safe. If you've come all the way to Izumo, why not try the delicious local dish, Izumo Soba? The live kitchen, where omelets and tempura are cooked right in front of you, is also appealing! Your child's eyes may light up and they'll say, "I want to try making it at home next time!"
Detailed information
Dormy Inn Izumo Hot Springs (Dormy Inn Group)
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/Business hotel
- address
- 1-3-3 Ekiminamicho, Izumo Shimane Prefecture
- access
- Right in front of the south exit of JR Izumoshi Station.
"Inishie no Yado Keiun" is about an 8-minute walk from "Izumo Taisha Shrine". All rooms have their own bath, so you can bathe your baby without worry. This is "Hanrei Yakumo Hiun", which has a natural onsen open-air bath.
A private bath is essential for making memories on a family trip. The five private baths with different motifs are all wonderful and luxurious. A private bath for the whole family will be a lasting memory for your child♡ Also, the large natural onsen bath with its own source source and the open-air bath have a quaint atmosphere that will make you forget about everyday life and feel dreamy. . After taking a bath, kids will love free popsicles!
Dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed at the meal place "Tenga" in a calm atmosphere. This is an example of a Japanese set for breakfast. Based on the concept of "one soup and seven dishes", you can enjoy a well-balanced, nutritious and delicious meal from the morning. Even children who usually tend to eat only what they like will definitely want to eat the colorful presentation! It is also a good opportunity to convey the charm of Japanese food. Dinner is a multi-course meal, and you can enjoy delicious seasonal ingredients from the local area.
Detailed information
Ancient Inn Keiun
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/ ryokan
- address
- 1443-1 Shimane
- access
- Ichibata Train "Izumo Taisha-mae Station" 15 minutes on foot / JR "Izumo-shi Station" → 20 minutes by bus (8 minutes on foot from Seimon-mae)
Izumo Royal Hotel is conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from JR Izumo Station. This hotel can accommodate a variety of purposes, from weddings to banquets. There is free parking for about 120 cars, so it is recommended for families who prefer to drive. Izumo Taisha Shrine is about 18 minutes by car, and many other tourist spots can be reached within about 30 minutes by car. It is recommended for those who want to visit Izumo's tourist spots in a balanced way.
Tatami rooms are definitely more comfortable for families with children! You won't have to worry about your children tossing and turning and getting up at night. The rooms are spacious enough to spread out your luggage, so you won't have to worry about your children running around and bumping into each other. Another great thing is that preschool children can stay for free if they sleep with you. Why not use the money you saved to go eat something delicious?
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet. It's nice that each family member can eat what they like. For dinner, just like breakfast, you can enjoy a variety of meals at "Shokusaikukan Toki no Niwa." There are three types of children's menu, including hamburger steak and udon noodles, so even picky eaters will be happy to eat♪
Detailed information
Izumo Royal Hotel
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/City Hotel
- address
- Shimane 831 Watabashi-cho, Izumo City
- access
- "5 minutes by car" from JR Izumoshi Station (approximately 1.8 km) / San'in Expressway "Hikawa IC" ~ Approximately 15 minutes west on Route 9. About 15 minutes by car to Izumo Taisha!
Marine Thalasso Izumo has the sea right in front of you. All rooms have balconies with ocean views, which is nice. You can enjoy a luxurious view of the sea from the large windows. Children who love the sea are sure to be delighted. What's more, if you time it right, you can even see dolphins. Your children will be thrilled if they spot a dolphin! It would be nice to spend a relaxing time watching the sunset as the Sea of Japan turns red.
There's a great facility where you can splash around in a large saltwater pool while gazing at the ocean, and there are 14 different attractions that both children and adults can enjoy! It's like a maze, so you could play there forever♪ Some of the attractions even have jets that massage your shoulders and back, so mom and dad can relieve their daily fatigue while playing. And since the pool is indoors, it's fine even if it rains. There are also spots in the outdoor pool where you can enjoy the spectacular ocean view◎Create travel memories while soothing yourself with the spectacular view of the Sea of Japan. (*Pool use is limited to ages 3 and over)
Detailed information
Marine Thalasso Izumo
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/Resort Hotel
- address
- 859-1 Takicho, Izumo City Shimane
- access
- JR Izumo-shi Station, the gateway to Izumo Taisha ⇒ 4-minute walk from Oda Station / Car: From Izumo IC, take National Route 9 to the west for 10 minutes, 35 minutes from Izumo Airport
Hotel Rich Garden is about a 5-minute drive from JR Izumo Station. There are supermarkets and convenience stores just a short walk away, making it a great location for picking up snacks and midnight meals for your children! After dropping off your luggage in the room, you can stroll around the area and head off to do some shopping. While you're out for a walk, you can also enjoy watching the carp swimming in the Japanese garden inside the hotel. With the "Family Support Plan," you can get a discount on the accommodation fee for 2 adults and 2 (or 1) elementary school students, making it easy to enjoy a family trip.
Families will be happy to know that there are many blissful healing spots, such as the women-only "Ganbanyoku UBUD" bath, a large men-only bath, and a sauna. Mom and dad can relax and take care of their bodies for the first time in a while. With more free time in mind, sightseeing in Izumo will be even more enjoyable. Kids love seeing their mom's happy smile ♡
*As of June 2024, the men's large bath and sauna are currently closed.
Enjoy dinner at the meal Shinen while gazing at the beautiful Japanese garden (please inquire about opening days). You can enjoy Japanese set meals, gozen meals, and course menus made with local ingredients. There are also many fully private rooms available, so please inquire. If your children get too excited, you can enjoy meal without worrying.
Detailed information
Hotel Rich Garden
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/Business hotel
- address
- 860-10 Tenjincho, Izumo Shimane
- access
- ◆ About 5 minutes by taxi from JR and Ichibata Electric Railway "Izumo-shi Station" ◆ About 15 minutes by car from Sanin Expressway Izumo IC
Good location, about 1 minute walk from JR Izumoshi Station! Being able to arrive at the hotel as soon as you leave the station is great for families with children. In your spare time, you can visit as many sightseeing spots as possible♪ Another appealing point of this hotel is that it's a nationwide business hotel and has a sense of trust. The hotel has a coin-operated laundry, so even if your child's clothes get dirty, you can clean them up during your stay.
There are a total of 136 guest rooms. The rooms come in single, double, and twin types, with a variety of bed sizes. You can choose a room that suits each family, so you can spend your time comfortably.
One of the attractions of Toyoko Inn Izumo-shi Ekimae is that the whole family can eat breakfast for free ♡ Here, you can eat in a buffet style. If you can choose your favorite menu, your children will eat a lot in the morning. You can also eat breakfast in your room if you put it in a special container. If you can't eat slowly with your children, feel free to eat it in your room.
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Toyoko Inn Izumoshi Ekimae
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/Business hotel
- address
- 971-13 Imaichi-cho, Izumo City Shimane
- access
- 1 minute walk from Izumoshi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line
"Ichibatayama Cottage" where you can stay while looking at the nature of the four seasons. You can choose from two buildings, the East Building and the West Building. There is a wooden deck, a table and chairs outside, and on sunny days you can relax in the sun. Spending time in nature is very important for children. If you're a city kid, you'll be enriched by seeing bugs, birds, and scenery you've never seen before.
The room is a relaxing space, surrounded by the pleasant scent of wood. There is a kitchen, so you can cook your own meals if you bring your own ingredients. The bed is in the loft, up a flight of stairs! It's like a secret hideout, and your kids will love it. The room also has a bath, so you can take a bath whenever your kids want. With a spectacular view from the window, it's sure to be a family trip that will refresh both body and mind.
In addition to cooking your own meal in the kitchen, easy-to-cook ingredients are provided. For dinner, you can choose from a variety of menus, including the "Seasonal Vegetables and Steamed Shimane Wagyu Beef Set" and the "Seasonal Vegetables and Black Pork Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot Set." The vegetables are pre-cut, so it's easy to make. For breakfast, you can choose from morning porridge, Japanese food, or Western food. There is a "children's breakfast" for children, as shown in the photo, so they can get plenty of nutrition from the morning. If it's sunny, it's nice to eat on the wooden deck. Enjoying the fresh air will make for an unforgettable breakfast.
"Ichibatayama Cottage" is located in the precincts of "Ichibata Yakushi (Sohonzan Ichibata Temple)". It takes about 1 minute on foot from the cottage to the main hall. During your stay, you can enjoy nature and relax, hike in the precincts and surroundings, and spend time doing zazen and sutra copying at the temple. Take a look and you'll realize that travel has helped your child grow. Children grow up in a blink of an eye, so I want to make lots of family memories on my trip.
Detailed information
Ichibatayama Cottage
Shimane / Izumo, Izumo City / Cottage/Lodge/House rental
- address
- 803 Kosakaimachi, Izumo City Shimane
- access
- Ichibataguchi Station (approximately 5.5 km and 10 minutes by car or taxi), approximately 20 km and 25 minutes from Shinji IC (Sanin Expressway), approximately 18 km and 20 minutes from Izumo Airport
Hotel Sunnube is about a one-minute walk from JR Nishi-Izumo Station. You can choose from 50 rooms depending on the occasion. If you are traveling with children, we recommend the Japanese-style room. With a futon, you can sleep soundly even with children who don't sleep well. It's also great that one preschool child can sleep for free with one adult! It's reassuring for children to be able to feel the body heat of their mother or father while sleeping together.
Breakfast is served at the adjacent open-air “Restaurant Beer Moon” (reservation required). You can eat a variety of Japanese and Western dishes in a buffet style, so even children who have strong likes and dislikes can have plenty of nutrition from the morning! “Restaurant Beer Moon” is also recommended for lunch and dinner. Children are delighted because there are children's lunches and children's curry. The hotel we are staying at is also next door, so you can feel free to drink, so moms and dads will be happy ◎
There are massage chairs in the lobby, so you can soothe your tired body. Even if you decide where to go in advance, you may find a little-known spot that is unique to the local area. Wouldn't it be nice to reconfirm your Izumo trip plan while looking at a pamphlet with your child and asking, "Where do you want to go?"
Detailed information
Beer Moon
Nishiizumo / Restaurant, Western food, Japanese cuisine
- address
- 1-2548-1 Shimane
- business hours
- [Monday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Tuesday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Wednesday] 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Thursday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Friday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Saturday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30) [Sunday] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (LO [Holidays] 11:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:00 (Last Order 20:30) ■ Closed on 12/30, 31, 1/1
Detailed information
Hotel Sunnube
Shimane /Izumo, Izumo City/Business hotel
- address
- 1-2548-1 Shimane
- access
- 1 minute walk from JR Nishi-Izumo Station / 5 minutes by car from Izumo IC on the San'in Expressway / 20 minutes by car from Izumo Taisha / 50 minutes by car from Iwami Ginzan
A trip to Izumo is filled with pure energy just by visiting the power spots. Some lodgings have mythological motifs, so you and your children will feel as if you have jumped into a world of stories. It's also great that there are many child-friendly lodgings, with some offering free co-sleeping! Choose a lodging where the whole family can feel at ease and make wonderful travel memories.