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

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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♪

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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♪

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This is an 80-year-old long-established onsen ryokan surrounded by lush green nature and the tranquility of a garden of about 2,000 tsubo. It's about a 10-minute walk to Rendaiji Station, and there's a free shuttle service, so it's easy to get to. A room recommended for families with small children is the "Honkan Kochi Japanese Style Room", which has an open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water. After taking a leisurely bath in the spacious open-air bath, let's play a board game that can be borrowed. For children, toothbrushes, bath scrubs, and children's yukata are provided, so you can reduce your luggage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It takes about 15 minutes from "Izukyu Shimoda Station" by pre-booked free shuttle bus, and is surrounded by the rich nature of Shimogamo onsen and is wrapped in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. All the rooms are south-facing and spacious with wide verandas. In addition to this sukiya-style “Nohana-tei,” there are also rooms with an open hearth and a bottle open-air bath. Yukata and setta for children are also available, so children will be delighted to be able to wear the same yukata as adults♪

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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.

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For dinner at the meal, you can feel the change of the four seasons with the "Hana no Omotenashi Special Kaiseki". We are particular about local production for local consumption, such as fresh sashimi, such as Ise's specialty ingredients such as spiny lobster and alfonsino that have just been landed at Minamiizu's fishing port, and Izu's specialty, real wasabi. Children can have a children's lunch, and there are chairs and tableware for children, so you can eat calmly.

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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.

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In front of this inn is a shallow beach, Togahama Beach. You can reach the sandy beach in about 1 minute on foot, so it would be nice to take a leisurely stroll along the beach with your family. There is a free shuttle bus that requires a reservation from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, so you don't have to worry if you have a lot of luggage. All the rooms face the sea, and there are only a limited number of rooms that can accommodate families with children, but this twin room with an open onsen air hot spring bath, “Aone,” is child-friendly. There are spacious beds, but families with babies can have futons laid out on tatami mats.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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From the large windows of all 13 rooms, you can see the pure white sandy beach and the clear blue sea. If you open the window, you can hear the waves crashing. A simple room with no unnecessary items will give you the luxury of doing nothing. At night, you can turn off the lights on purpose and feel the brightness of the moonlight with your child.

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After bathing in the sea breeze, relax in the bath. Since there are only a few rooms in the bath, it is less crowded and you can take a relaxing bath. Yubune is a large public bath made of elegant ancient cypress and Izu stone. As for the open-air bath, the Izu stone rock open-air bath is made of rocks in a courtyard style, and is wrapped in gentle sunlight filtering through the trees. Children may want to enter more than once.

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Both meal and breakfast are prepared in your room, so you can enjoy it without hesitation even if you have children. For kaiseki cuisine, try to use local ingredients within a 60 km radius. We are especially focusing on the "Alfonsino", which is the highest rank among the fish caught at Shimoda Port. In addition, the specialty dish "Jidama mackerel tsumire nabe" is a specialty nabe with a refreshing taste made from the tide, and it is an excellent combination with the richly flavored kinme simmered in it. There is also meal for children, so the whole family is smiling ♪

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Let's go to this onsen onsen ryokan Rendaiji Onsen from "Izukyu Shimoda Station" by reservation-only free shuttle bus. A vast Japanese garden in a luxurious space with only 21 rooms on a site of 1,500 tsubo. The entire building is covered with tatami mats, so it is safe even for toddlers. If you are traveling with small children, this room with an open-air bath is also recommended. You can take a bath at any time according to your child's mood. Yukata robes are provided for children, and some rooms have a relaxing indoor bath.

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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.

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Depending on the plan, you can choose to meal in the meal room or in-room dining. The meal room is a private room with child-friendly tatami seats. I don't care about the eyes around me. If in-room dining, you don't have to move around and you can enjoy your meal at your family's pace. The Japanese cuisine, which carefully prepares each of the blessings of the Izu sea, features seafood caught in the sea near Izu, one after another. For children, there is a children's lunch, and there are chairs and tableware for children, so you can meal calmly.

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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♪

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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.

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From the large window of the room, you can see the green scenery. Listen with your child to the chirping of birds and the rustling of trees in the wind. Relax your mind in an extraordinary space away from the hustle and bustle of the city. All rooms have tatami mats, but if you are traveling with children, we recommend a room with an open-air bath like this one. If you have an open-air bath in your room, you can use it anytime, so it's nice to take a leisurely bath after the children are asleep.

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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.

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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 ♪

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About 4 minutes by taxi from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the inn. When you enter the seaside inn, you will be enveloped in the light of a gorgeous chandelier. At night, the lights of the port outside are very romantic. You can see the sea from all the rooms, and the background music of the gentle waves echoes comfortably. This room is a "Designer's Suite" with an open-air bath. While gazing at the sea, swinging on the "swing chair", your baby will be in a good mood♪

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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♪

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Depending on the plan, you can have dinner at the private room restaurant "Kamikisen" or the banquet room "Kurofune no Ma". You will be very satisfied with the fresh seafood caught in the Shimoda Fish Market in front of you, as well as the mountain delicacies such as Japanese beef and fresh vegetables! Enjoy the flavors of Shimoda, Izu. For children, dishes such as this one, which are filled with things that children love, are prepared, so that the whole family's trip will be a memorable meal time.

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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.

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This inn, which takes a free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, offers a candy scooping service at check-in, which makes children smile. All rooms have an ocean view, and this “Wafukan guest room” also has an ocean view. Amenities for children, yukata robes, baby chairs, and other items can be rented, so you can reduce your luggage. If you want to enjoy a relaxing hot onsen with your family, we recommend a room with an open-air bath.

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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 ♪

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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.

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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).

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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♪