9 Best Family-Friendly Ryokans with Onsen in Shimoda and Minami Izu, Shizuoka

Every day is busy, and it's hard to find time to relax with your family. In such a case, how about a relaxing hot onsen trip? Shimoda/Minamiizu in Shizuoka is easily accessible from the city center and is a place where you can easily go on weekends. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the sea and mountains, there are also attractive onsen. There are many sightseeing spots that the whole family can enjoy, such as the ``Shimoda Marine Aquarium'' where you can see cute sea creatures and ``Perry Road'' where you can enjoy a walk, so it's a recommended place for a family trip.

I am really looking forward to going to a onsen ryokan with my family. However, when it comes to traveling, I sometimes worry about things like "What should I bring with me?" At onsen ryokan that offer family-friendly services and facilities, children's amenities are provided so you can reduce your luggage, and if you have a private bath, you can bathe with your family without worrying about being seen. Anxiety is eliminated and you can spend a relaxing stay♪

Standing right in front of the white sand beach, this hot spring inn overlooking the sea is a child-friendly inn. About 5 minutes by car from "Shimoda Station", there is also a free shuttle bus. All rooms have an ocean view, and if you have a room with an open-air bath like this one, you can take a bath anytime you like, even if you have children with you. There are plenty of baby items available for rent, such as formula pots, diaper buckets, step stools, baby baths, and baby chairs, so moms can smile with less luggage.

onsen has a private bath, and the view is all ocean views. The water is a simple hot spring with little irritation, so even babies can take a bath with peace of mind. In the public bath, there is this sailing spa "Mermaid" made by remodeling a real yacht, which is very exciting for children! Each onsen has a baby bed for changing clothes, a baby bath, a shower chair, a shampoo hat, toys, and other items that can be comfortably bathed even with small children.

meal are "Seafood Charcoal-grilled Kaiseki", which can be enjoyed in a dedicated charcoal-grilled dining room, and "Iso Kaiseki", which can be enjoyed in the room or in the dining room. What makes me happy with children is that they prepare lunch for children according to their age. You can bring your own baby food and request rice porridge, and for children between 1 and 3 years old, there is a cute kids box like this one! Children's tableware and chairs are also available, so you can see the smiles of children happily eating.

The inn has a kids room, so children will be delighted with the fun play area! It also helps when you get a little confused. Outdoors, there is also a children's pool where you can play while looking at the sea only in the summer. Check in early and enjoy your stay♪

This is a long-established onsen ryokan that was established 80 years ago, surrounded by the tranquility of lush greenery and gardens covering an area of approximately 6,600m2. It is about a 10-minute walk from Rendaiji Station, and there is also a free shuttle service, so it is easily accessible. After relaxing in the spacious open-air bath, you can have fun playing board games that can be borrowed. Toothbrushes, bath scrubs, and children's yukatas are provided for children, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring.

No matter where you are in the open-air bath, you will be enchanted by the beautiful green scenery and the murmuring of the river. The reason why the indoor bath is a little small is because the hot water is replaced every hour. You can feel the colorless and transparent spring quality that is always clear, so you can take a bath without worry even if you have a baby. There is also a family bath with two bathtubs (for a fee), so if you want to enjoy onsen without having to soak in the water with your family, please use that as well.

onsen pool is available all year round. Even if it's troublesome to bring a swimsuit, you don't have to worry about luggage because there are rentals (for a fee) for both adults and children. There is a slide in the children's pool, and floats and goggles can be rented for free. The children are so excited that they seem to lose track of time playing. There is also an ancient Roman bath-style aroma sauna zone and thermarium that can be used in bathing suits, so you can heal your daily fatigue.

meal are served in the meal room or in the room, depending on the room and the number of people. The kaiseki cuisine, which uses seasonal ingredients, has a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, including the special red snapper. For elementary school students and above, meals for adults are prepared, and for infants, children's meals are prepared, and baby food brought in can be heated. At the meal, you can also prepare a simple crib for your child to sleep in, so you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine even if you have a baby.

Located about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservations required in advance) from "Izukyu-Shimoda Station", the hotel is surrounded by the lush nature of Shimogamo onsen, and is enveloped in a relaxing warmth. All rooms face south and are spacious with wide verandas. In addition to the Sukiya-style "Nonohanatei", there are also rooms with hearths and open-air baths made from bottles. Yukatas and geta sandals for children are also available, so children will be delighted to wear the same yukata as the adults.

The bath is 100% free-flowing from the source, and you can enjoy a tour of all 24 types of hot springs. There are 10 free private baths that do not require a reservation, and are spacious like this one, so you can enjoy the onsen baths with your family. You can see the children's happy faces♪ The large public bath also has an open-air bath and an indoor bath with different tastes, so you can fully enjoy onsen.

Dinner at the meal restaurant is a multi-course meal where you can feel the changes of the four seasons. We are particular about local production for local consumption, such as Minami-Izu's specialty ingredients such as lobster and golden snapper that have just been landed at the fishing port of Minami-Izu, and fresh wasabi from Izu specialties that are rubbed down on the spot. Children can prepare a children's lunch, and there are chairs and tableware for children, so you can eat calmly.

The "Furusato Kobo" in the inn is a building that was relocated from an old private house from the Edo period. It's a place full of nostalgia that makes you feel like you've felt somewhere in the past, and it's as if you've wandered into the world of folk tales. If you go for a walk, you can feel the scenery of Satoyama. Once in a while, it's nice to relax with your family and take a walk in nature together.

Right in front of this inn is the shallow beach of Kogahama. You can reach the sandy beach in about a minute on foot, so it's great for a leisurely stroll along the beach with the family. There is a free shuttle bus available from Izukyu-Shimoda Station (reservations required), so you don't have to worry even if you have a lot of luggage. All rooms face the ocean, and there are only a limited number of rooms that can accommodate children, but the twin room "Aone" with an open-onsen bath is child-friendly. There are spacious beds, but families with babies can also have futons laid out on the tatami mats.

onsen are rich in minerals and are said to warm the body from the core and smooth the skin. The three types of open-air baths are rock baths, stone baths, and cypress baths. Children will scream with joy at the large open-air bath. There is a baby bed in the women's bath, so it's safe. In addition, there are 3 private open-air baths that can be used free of charge whenever there are vacancies, so please enjoy a relaxing onsen bath with just your family.

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After enjoying a leisurely bath, take a break at the after-bath spot Furari. Children will be delighted as tea and sweets are prepared according to the season. Also, after taking a bath in the morning, you can enjoy miso soup, which changes depending on the day, full of the flavor of the seashore.

meal for families with children are at Nagisa Dining. If you choose your favorite fish from the fresh seasonal local fish of Minamiizu lined up at the entrance of the restaurant, you can have it served as sashimi. Children are very excited to choose their own fish! For children, children's tableware, chairs, and children's lunches are provided, so you can relax and have a fun meal with your family.

The inn is a seaside inn that stands in front of Irita Beach. There is also a shuttle bus from Izukyu-Shimoda Station (reservation required). Although it is a small beach, the transparency and water quality are as beautiful as the sea of Okinawa. The beautiful beach is even used as a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles. Children will be delighted with the blue sea that spreads out in front of them! Taking a walk along the beach with your family will be a great memory of your trip.

From the large windows of the rooms, you can see the white sandy beach and the crystal clear blue sea. Open the windows and hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. The simple rooms, which are free of unnecessary items, allow you to enjoy the luxury of doing nothing. It's also nice to turn off the lights at night and enjoy the brightness of the moonlight with your children.

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Kaiseki cuisine is made with the aim of using locally produced ingredients within a 60km radius. They place particular emphasis on "golden-eyed snapper," and serve the highest quality fish caught at Shimoda Port. Their signature dish, "local horse mackerel meatball hotpot," is a specialty hotpot with a refreshing salty flavor, and is an excellent match for the richly flavored stewed golden-eyed snapper.

This onsen ryokan in Rendaiji onsen can be reached by a free shuttle bus from Izukyu-Shimoda Station (reservations required). This luxurious inn has just 21 rooms on a 5,000m2 site, and features a vast Japanese garden. The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so it's safe even for toddlers. If you're traveling with small children, we recommend a room with an open-air bath. You can bathe whenever your child is in the mood. Yukata robes are provided for children, and there are also rooms with indoor baths for a more relaxed atmosphere.

The hot spring that gushes out from the back mountain is abundant with 190 liters of hot water per minute. Moreover, it is said that it is weakly alkaline and can be expected to have a beautiful skin effect. Such onsen is, of course, 100% free-flowing. In the open-air bath with dynamic rocks, onsen flow continuously from between the rocks. During the day, listen to the chirping of birds, and at night, soak in the luxurious bath while gazing at the sky full of stars. Children will be captivated by the sounds and beauty of nature.

The private meal room has tatami seating, which is child-friendly. You won't have to worry about other people looking at you. You can enjoy your meal at your own pace as a family. Please ask the inn for details about the meal area. The Japanese cuisine is carefully prepared using the bounty of the Izu sea, and seafood caught in Shimoda Port is served one after another in the sea near Izu. Children's lunches are available, and there are children's chairs and tableware, so you can meal in peace.

The footbath where you can soak while looking at the pond in the middle of the site is located next to the lounge space on the first floor. Take a break while watching the Japanese garden and the carp swimming elegantly. Soramame-kun and Kinako-chan, a duck couple who live in the garden and live at Kagetsutei, may come to visit. It's nice to have a relaxing conversation while warming your feet with your family♪

This inn in Shimogamo onsen can be reached by a free shuttle bus with advance reservations. A pure Japanese-style onsen ryokan in the mountains of Minamiizu is recommended for families who want to feel the nostalgic atmosphere of the countryside. The entrance door is an image of a key after the name of the inn. The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so even if your child accidentally puts their hand on the floor, you can relax and enjoy the space.

The large windows of the rooms offer a view of the greenery. Listen carefully with your children to the chirps of the birds and the sounds of the trees rustling in the wind. This extraordinary space, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, will soothe your soul. All rooms have tatami mats, but if you are traveling with children, we recommend a room with an open-air bath. If your room has an open-air bath, you can use it any time, so it's nice to take a relaxing bath after your children have fallen asleep.

The source, which boasts an abundant amount of hot water, is a salty salt spring, and you can enter the bathtub directly from the source. In the large public bath, there is also a crib and a trash can for throwing away diapers, so you don't have to worry about taking care of your baby with you. Even if you stay in a room that does not have an open-air bath, there is a private bath (for a fee), so even if your child is full of energy, you can enjoy the hot onsen without worrying about the surrounding eyes.

The meal served at the meal are gorgeous creative dishes that allow you to enjoy the taste of the local area. A dinner that carefully prepares seasonal ingredients one by one spreads out in front of you. You can enjoy the dynamic sashimi of Minamiizu's famous alfonsino, and the crispy fried scorpion fish. Children can prepare meal for children, so it seems that they will eat more than usual ♪

The inn is about a 4-minute taxi ride from Izukyu-Shimoda Station. As you enter the inn, which is built on the seafront, you will be enveloped in the light of a gorgeous chandelier. At night, the lights of the harbor are lit up outside, creating a very romantic atmosphere. All rooms have a view of the ocean, and the background music of the gentle sounds of the waves is pleasant. We recommend the Designer's Suite room with an open-air bath. Your baby will be in a good mood as you rock back and forth on the swing chair while looking out at the sea♪

The large public bath "Umibara no Yu" on the 7th floor has an indoor bath covered with marble and granite with a dry sauna, and an outdoor bath with Izu stone. The view overlooks Shimoda Port, and at night you can enjoy the sight of fishing lights flickering across the lit-up garden. Taking a deep breath and feeling the sea breeze while soaking in the comfort of onsen makes me feel like I'm going to take a long bath♪

Dinner can be enjoyed in the private room restaurant "Jokisen" or the banquet hall "Kurofune no Ma." You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes, including fresh seafood landed at the Shimoda Fish Market right in front of you, as well as Japanese beef and fresh vegetables from the mountains. Enjoy the flavors of Izu Shimoda to your heart's content.

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The inn has a free kids room for small children. Picture books, toys, Plarails, slides, Strike Nine, and more, children will have a blast! In addition, there are many places where you can play inside the museum, such as a place where you can experience making gel crafts and painting Arita porcelain (for a fee), and the "Kurofune Retro Square" where you can play kendama, beanbags, daruma dolls, and other early Showa games. It's very helpful when it's raining or when the kids get upset.

This inn is accessible by a free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, and when you check in, they offer a candy-scooping service that will have your kids smiling. All rooms have an ocean view, and even the Japanese-style guest rooms offer a great view of the ocean. They also lend out amenities for children, hanten coats, yukata robes, baby chairs, and more, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring♪ Ask the inn for details. If you want to enjoy a relaxing onsen with just your family, we recommend a room with an open-air bath.

onsen has an open-air bath made of famous stones that is surrounded by greenery and has a pleasant sunlight, and an indoor bath with the scent of cypress. There is a baby bed in the dressing room and a bath chair for children in the bathroom, so you can take care of your baby without rushing. The baby is in a good mood with a bigger bath than usual ♪

O meal is a "Seafood Hamayaki & Yakiniku Buffet". All seats are equipped with a grilling table, and you choose your favorite shellfish from the aquarium and grill them on the beach yourself. The water tanks, buffet tables, and tables are all at a comfortable height for children to reach, so children's eyes sparkle when they can do it by themselves! For dessert, they can look forward to making their favorite parfait with fruit and ice cream. We are happy to see that the restaurant is equipped with children's tableware, chairs, and even aprons, so even with small children in tow, it is easy for them to settle down and enjoy themselves.

If you choose the "Family outing plan (fun version)", you can rent a beach set for children like this one, limited to 3 groups per day. Surprisingly, there are 12 rental items such as sand shovels, watering cans, buckets, fishing rods, glasses, nets, insect cages, leisure sheets, and bath towels! Children are delighted to be able to enjoy the sea of Shimoda empty-handed. In addition, there is a fishing competition held every day in the inn, so you can enjoy it with your family (for a fee).

Shimoda and Minamiizu are easily accessible from the city center. This time, we have collected inns in "Shimoda/Minamiizu" that have good points for families with children. If you have a room with a private bath or an open-air bath, you can bathe without worrying about others, eat slowly in in-room dining, or eat as much as you like at the buffet. There are many sightseeing spots for families, so please find your favorite inn and plan a fun trip♪