The 12 Best Hotels & Onsen Ryokan in Akita for a Cozy Family Trip

"Natural onsen Lake Tazawa Lake Resort" is a onsen hotel convenient for sightseeing at Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate, and for visiting "Tazawako Ski Resort" in winter. There are Japanese-style rooms with tatami spaces and Japanese-Western style rooms, so it's safe to travel with babies who love to crawl. There are also kid-sized yukatas, so you can take commemorative photos with everyone in yukata♪ There are also rooms (Western-style rooms) where you can stay with pets, so it's recommended for those who want to take a family trip with their beloved dog. It is about a 9-minute drive from JR Tazawako Station, and a shuttle bus is available with advance reservation.

The charm of the inn is its skin-friendly onsen and buffet dinner with over 60 menu items. For meal, go through the gorgeous entrance inspired by the Akita Kanto Festival and head to the restaurant ``Ao 423''. Beef steak, sushi, Hachimantai mushrooms, and more will satisfy everyone from children to adults. After meal, go to onsen. The open-air bath overlooking the inner garden is sure to relieve your daily fatigue and refresh you to the fullest!

Inside the hotel, there is a kids' corner where children can have fun and an amusement hall with darts and billiards, which will liven up the night time of your stay at ryokan. Speaking of onsen ryokan, there is also table tennis. It's also good to compete and play with the whole family. If you move your body a lot and make memories, you should be able to sleep soundly at night♪

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Kyukamura Nyuto onsen is a perfect accommodation for families with children, located in Nyuto onsen, famous for its milky white hot springs. We have a wide selection of items to help children spend their time comfortably, including kid's amenities such as yukatas and toothbrushes, as well as children's dishes and cutlery. There are two types of guest rooms, Japanese and Western, and some offer views of the beautiful beech forest. Access is approximately 45 minutes by bus bound for Nyuto onsen from JR Tazawako Station. There are only a few trains per hour, so be careful of your time.

There are two indoor hot onsen baths, ``Nyuto-no-Yu'' and ``Tazawako-Kogen-no-Yu,'' and ``Tazawako-Kogen-no-Yu'' has an open-air bath surrounded by a beech forest. Both changing rooms are equipped with baby cots and bath chairs, making it safe for bathing with small children. Once your body is warmed up, it's time to head out for dinner. Buffet style with plenty of local dishes such as Akita hot pot dishes. From fried chicken and yakisoba to ice cream and chocolate fountains, there are also menu items that children will love.

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There is a kids corner in the lounge. There are toys and more, so even children who are still full of energy can have fun playing. Another attractive feature of the inn is that there are experiential programs that the whole family can enjoy. You can participate in a stargazing experience in the beech forest. It will be a time to experience Akita's rich nature and stimulate your senses.

This hotel is a hidden inn with only 10 rooms located in Omagari, which is famous for its fireworks. It is located about 12 minutes by car from JR Omagari Station and about 3 minutes by car from Omagari IC, so it is also recommended as a base for traveling around Akita. All rooms have terraces, so you can enjoy a private space in the forest. This is a royal suite room with a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room. With a large terrace, a spacious bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub, and even a dining room, you'll feel like you're staying in a villa.

Inside the hotel, there is onsen with a forest view that will make you feel like you are taking a forest bath, and a heated pool where you can play regardless of the weather. Children will be excited about the warm water pool where they can enjoy playing in the water even if it's not summer. If you let us know that you would like to use the pool when making a reservation, you can use it for free for one hour. It's nice to be able to use the large pool with just your family. Swimsuit rentals are not available, so don't forget to bring your own. (*Closed from December to March)

Yokote onsen Hotel Plaza Geihin is an inn where you can enjoy a higher-grade stay in front of Yokote City Station, which is famous for its kamakura. It is a family-friendly hotel that incorporates the opinions of staff who are raising children while preparing items that are great for families with children. The guest rooms are the standard Japanese-style room and the bed-type Japanese-modern guest room (special guest room). The Japanese-style room is spacious with a size of 15 tatami mats, so children can relax and enjoy themselves. Access is excellent, about 3 minutes on foot from JR Yokote Station.

The large communal bath is perfect for refreshing yourself with its tasteful open-air bath, sauna and waterfall bath. If you want to enjoy onsen with your family, we recommend the private observation bath on the 7th floor of the adjacent annex, Hotel Plaza Annex Yokote. You can bathe without worrying about the people around you, so it's safe even if you have small children. There are two sizes of jinbei-style children's loungewear to wear after the bath, perfect for energetic children who want to play. Amenities including children's toys are also provided.

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There is a kids' corner on the first floor, so children who want to play with toys will be very satisfied. Even if your sightseeing plans are hindered by bad weather, your children will not get bored because they can relax and play at the inn.

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For dinner, in addition to the special Western-style banquet where you can enjoy delicious Yokote Kuroge Wagyu beef, there are also plenty of seasonal courses, so you'll probably end up overeating before you know it ♡ For children, there are three types to choose from: a children's bento, a children's meal, and an upgraded special children's meal. The upgraded children's meal is a luxurious menu that rivals adults', with Yokote Kuroge Wagyu beef hamburger and teppanyaki, so children are sure to be delighted.

``Oyasukyo onsen ryokan Tarobei'' is an inn that has been in charge of the Oyasukyo Onsen onsen springs for 12 generations. It is located in the southern inland area, close to Miyagi, and is approximately 45 minutes by car from JR Yuzawa Station. You can use the shuttle if you make a reservation in advance, so don't forget to make a reservation. The guest room types are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms. This is a very spacious Japanese-Western room with 14 tatami mats + bedroom that was renovated in 2016. Children who are full of energy will be able to enjoy their time here.

We have yukata and slippers for children, so we all change into yukata and head to onsen. There are 5 baths including a private bath. This is the private bath called "Kotakara no Yu." Guests can use it free of charge, and baby cots are also available in the changing rooms. You can relax without having to worry about the people around you and your family.

All of the food at the inn is homemade by the proprietress. Luxurious regional bounties such as river fish and wild vegetables caught in mountain streams decorate the table. For young children, there is a children's lunch set that includes fried shrimp, gratin, and ``Inaniwa udon'', and for elementary school students, there is also a children's meal that includes sashimi and other items.

"Ichie" is located in Nikaho onsen in Nikaho City, which borders Yamagata, and is close to natural spots such as Mt. Chokai and Hirasawa Beach. This tranquil Japanese-style ryokan is recommended for families who want to relax without having to spend time in the water. The soothing feel of the tatami mats in the room makes it perfect for children to relax barefoot. Easy access with free shuttle service from JR Nikaho Station ♪ There is a large free parking lot with 140 spaces, so it is easy to visit by car.

The secret to the inn's popularity is the delicious and hearty meal, which include fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. The natural rock oysters are also large and plump. They are a popular delicacy both within and outside the prefecture, so be sure to give them a try. Children's meals are also available, with a wide selection of dishes such as fried shrimp and hamburger steaks. Kaiseki cuisine, which is a menu for adults, often includes dishes that children would not normally be able to eat, but the lineup is such that children are sure to eat everything up♪

The large public bath, ``Choukai-no-Yu,'' is an indoor bath where you can be healed by the soft atmosphere and scent of cypress. There is also a large public bath called ``Akane-no-Yu,'' both of which are open-air baths where you can take a bath while enjoying the deep green countryside and winter snowscapes. You can see the sun setting over the Sea of Japan in the distance, so we recommend arriving at the inn early and eating before meal. The open-air bath and the beautiful sunset will help you detox your mind.

"Akita Castle Hotel" is a hotel located about 7 minutes on foot from JR Akita Station, making it a perfect base for sightseeing in Akita City. It started as the first urban hotel in Akita, and is a long-established hotel with a history of more than 50 years after changing its name. Since it is a complex building that also includes a hospital, there is a sense of security that if your child is sick, you will be able to get help immediately during the consultation hours. The bus stop for the limousine bus from Akita Airport is in front of the neighboring shopping building "Kiuchi", so access to the airport is also good.

The entire building was renovated in 2011, and you can stay in high-quality rooms that are eco-friendly, functional, and safe. This is a 28-square-meter superior twin room. It's a modern, spacious twin room that will lift your spirits. Children under 5 years old can stay for free if they share a bed with their parents. Baby cribs are available for rental, so you can stay with your baby without worry. There are a limited number, so please inquire in advance.

There are three restaurants within the building, all of which are stroller-friendly. There are also high chairs for children, so the whole family can enjoy a slightly more elegant meal than usual. If you apply at least 3 days in advance, we can prepare a children's menu for you. For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet at Dining Restaurant The Castle. There is a live kitchen where omelets are made right in front of your eyes, so you can see the happy faces of the children in the morning.

`` Akita Onsen Satomi'' is a Japanese-style ryokan where you can relax in a relaxing rural landscape, located in a convenient location about 10 minutes by car from JR Akita Station. We are proud of our hot springs, which are as moist as onsen, and a variety of dishes that let you enjoy the blessings of Akita. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, which are convenient for babies who love crawling to move freely and to spread out their luggage. When you receive a child's yukata at the front desk, your child will be excited to see the unusual yukata.

onsen are loved as ``beauty baths'' that make your skin smooth. Rejuvenate your skin with the effects of onsen while feeling refreshed on a family trip. You can take a bath from 11am to 9:30am the next day, so if your child is asleep at night, you can ask daddy and enjoy the hot onsen on your own. Taking a deep breath in the open-air bath will detox your mind. I agree.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet style where you can choose what you like. Depending on the season, you can enjoy local Akita cuisine such as "sweetened figs," "country-style bracken stew," and the sticky seaweed "Kibasa." Whether you prefer Western or Japanese food, you're sure to be satisfied. Baby beds and children's chairs are also available for rental, so the whole family can enjoy breakfast in comfort.

This hotel is located on the Namahage no Sato Oga Peninsula. All rooms face the sea, and you can see the beautiful greenery of the Oga Peninsula and the Sea of Japan in the distance. If you're in a room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, you'll be soothed by the magnificent view that unfolds in front of you♡This is the Japanese-style room in the main building, and there's also a Japanese-Western style room, a 36-square-meter relaxing twin room, and a bed on tatami mats. We have a wide range of room types, including Japanese-modern Western-style rooms, so we can match a variety of needs. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes by car from JR Oga Station, and there is also a free shuttle bus from the station (reservation required at least 2 days in advance).

The hotel's onsen is said to contain ingredients similar to seawater, and is popular as onsen with a high moisturizing effect. There is a baby bed in the dressing room, so bathing with children is also welcome. In addition, the hotel is a silver star registered facility certified by All Travel Federation, and the steps from the dressing room to the bathroom are suppressed. This is a great point not only for the elderly but also for families with small children.

After warming up your body in onsen, enjoy a delicious dinner featuring fresh seafood caught from Oga's sea. This is Oga's specialty stone-grilled dish. Fish and vegetables are placed in a wooden vat, and heated stones are then placed to rapidly raise the temperature and cook dynamically. As soon as you put a hot stone in it, you will be very excited to see it boiling! Enjoy the blessings of Oga with the whole family while enjoying stone-grilled dishes that look like an attraction.

In addition, the hotel has a plan that allows you to experience Namahage only in winter and limited to 5 groups per day. A Namahage appears in your room! Small children may cry, but that is also the real pleasure of the Namahage experience. Namahage will kindly advise you to help and study hard. If you are traveling in winter, please use it.

``Hotel Sunrural Ogata'' is a hotel located through the vast countryside of Ogata Village, with a bath with a panoramic view. In front of the facility, there is a ground golf course where the whole family can play, and a field of rape blossoms that turns into a carpet of yellow in spring. It is approximately 20 to 30 minutes by car from JR Hachirogata Station, and the ``Nanaki Area Wide Area My Town Bus'' is convenient.

This room is a Japanese-style room with 10 tatami mats. Babies and small children can move around freely in tatami rooms, and it's easy to spread out their belongings. Children's amenities such as bath towels and towels, yukata, and slippers are also available (for a fee). There is also a plan where children under the age of 5 can stay for free if they do not need meal or bedding. onsen that the hotel is proud of is Moor Onsen, an amber-colored onsen for beautiful skin. There is a baby bed in the dressing room, so bathing with a baby is perfect.

The hotel has two restaurants: ``Japanese-Western Dining Windmill Molen'' (*Closed during winter) and ``Chinese Sichuan Cuisine Comet.'' Breakfast is buffet-style, so you can enjoy as much of your favorite food as you like. Children can also choose what they like, so they can enjoy meal. Start your travel day energetically by eating a lot in the morning!

"Yuse Hotel, Akita's Four Seasons of Color" is located in Kazuno City in the north of the prefecture, and is a popular hotel convenient for sightseeing at Lake Towada and Hachimantai. Built along the Yuze Valley, the hotel is also attractive for its dynamic natural scenery, including autumn leaves. There are a variety of room types, from standard Japanese-style rooms to rooms with beds on tatami mats, so you can choose the room that best suits your stay. It is about 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Yuze onsen Station.

Every once in a while, mom and dad will want to relax in a hot onsen. At this hotel, you can enjoy an open-air bath surrounded by the clear air of nature. There is also a private open-air bath, so you can enjoy a hot onsen with your family. The open-air bath gives you a sense of something out of the ordinary, and it will make not only the kids but also the parents excited.

Dinner is a buffet with more than 35 kinds of menus. Savor local delicacies such as "Kiritanpo nabe", which is said to have originated in Kazuno, Hachimantai pork shabu-shabu, and Hinai chicken rice bowl. There are also sweets that children will love. There are chairs for children in the meal hall, so it's smoother if you make a reservation in advance.

In the spacious lobby lounge, you can enjoy free coffee, tea, juice, and alcoholic beverages. The yukata corner next to the front desk has yukatas and slippers for children, so the whole family can enjoy their stay at onsen in yukata. Diaper trash cans and strollers are available for rental, so families with babies can rest assured. You can also rent games such as cards and shogi, so everyone can have a great time playing games in the evening! It's sure to create more fun memories from your trip.

Akita Shirakami Yatate Yugen no Yado Nikkei onsen is a secluded hot spring inn built on Yatate Pass, the border between the two prefectures of Shirakami and Aomori. Reopened in 2017, the inn retains its old atmosphere and has been upgraded with a sophisticated interior, including modern special rooms with a bath with a view! There is also a library with picture books and a ping-pong space for family fun. There is also a lounge with beverages and popsicles at your disposal♪ Free shuttle service is available from JR Jinba Station and JR Ikarigaseki Station, so there is no need to worry about accessibility.

onsen is a cloudy sulfur spring that is also known as the "Kusatsu of Tohoku." In addition to the large public bath, there are 5 private family baths where you and your family can relax together. Both are free and a reservation system is made at check-in. This is the private open-air bath called ``Anbeii Yukko'', and the garden scenery is as beautiful as a painting. Amenities such as shampoo are not provided in the private open-air bath, so please shampoo in the public bath.

Dinner is served in abundance using mountain delicacies and fresh ingredients from Akita, as you'd expect from a hidden hot spring in the mountains. There is also a dinner menu for children. It comes with cute Japanese sweets, so children will be very satisfied♪ As meal is served in a private room or a venue with partitions, you can enjoy it without worrying about others.