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

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"Natural onsen Tazawako Lake Resort" is a onsen hotel that is convenient for sightseeing around Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate, and for using the "Tazawako Ski Resort" in winter. There are many Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms with tatami mat space, so you can rest assured that you will be traveling with a baby who loves crawling. There are also kid-sized yukatas, so you can take a commemorative photo with everyone in yukatas♪ There are also rooms where you can stay with pets (Western-style rooms), so it is recommended for those who want to travel with their dogs and cats as a family. It is about a 9-minute drive from JR Tazawako Station, and a shuttle bus is available with advance reservations.

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The charm of the inn is onsen that are good for the skin and the buffet dinner with more than 70 dishes. For meal, go through the gorgeous entrance inspired by the "Akita Kanto Festival" and enter the restaurant "Ao 423". Children and adults alike will be satisfied with the beef steak, sushi, and specialties such as "Lake Tazawa red trout hiragana" and "Hachimantai mushrooms." After meal, go to onsen. There is no doubt that the open-air bath with a view of the courtyard will help you get rid of the fatigue of the day and refresh yourself to the fullest!

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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 an inn that is perfect for families with children in Nyuto onsen, which is famous for its milky white water. There are plenty of items that children can spend comfortably, such as children's amenities such as yukata and toothbrushes, as well as tableware and cutlery for children. There are two types of guest rooms, a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room, and a beautiful beech forest spreads outside the window. About 45 minutes by bus bound for Nyuto onsen from JR Tazawako Station. There are only about one train per hour, so be careful about the time.

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onsen has two indoor 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 dressing rooms are equipped with baby beds and bath chairs, so you can safely take a bath with small children. Let's head to dinner when the body is warmed up. A buffet style with plenty of local Akita dishes such as "damako nabe". From fried chicken and yakisoba to ice cream and chocolate fondue, there are menus that children will love.

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This is the kids corner in the lobby. There are toys, stuffed animals, picture books, etc., so that children who are still full of energy can have fun playing. Another attraction of the inn is that it has a full range of contact programs that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It is held every day from around 8:00 pm, and the contents change daily, such as making a coaster using natural Akita cedar and making a bird call that sounds just like the chirping of wild birds. In the morning, you can take part in a walk in the beech forest guided by the hotel staff and a winter-only snowshoe experience. It will be a time to touch the rich nature of Akita and stimulate your sensibility.

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This hotel is a hidden inn with only 10 rooms 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 a terrace, and 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. There is a large terrace, a spacious bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub, and a dining room, so you can feel like you are staying in a villa. There are kid's amenities such as loungewear and slippers for children, so you can pack compactly♪

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The pride of the hotel is the cuisine that is like a work of art, carefully prepared by the head chef. This is a full course of exquisite kaiseki. It is a course that blends Japanese and Western styles, incorporating French and Japanese cuisine, using plenty of ingredients from local Akita to high-end ingredients. The gastronomy that you can enjoy with your eyes is a luxury that can be said to be an auberge inn. For small children, there is a children's menu with spaghetti, sandwiches, meat dishes, etc., which is also full of content. Please ask for it at the time of booking.

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Inside the hotel, there is onsen with a forest view that makes you feel as if you are bathing in the forest, and a heated pool that you can enjoy regardless of the weather. The heated pool, where you can enjoy playing in the water even if it's not summer, seems to get the kids excited. If you tell us that you want to use the pool at the time of reservation, you can play for free for 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's nice to be able to use the large pool with just the family. We don't rent swimsuits, so don't forget to bring your own.

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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.

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There are two sizes of jinbei for children's loungewear, perfect for children who want to play energetically. You can also get toothbrushes, towels, and cute doodle books for children. Also, if you are traveling with a baby, we recommend the baby plan with full service. In addition to plenty of benefits such as wipes and diaper trash cans, Milton and baby food, you can use the private baths that are normally charged for free. There is no cancellation fee for cancellations due to a child's sudden fever, so it's easy to make a reservation.

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There is a kids corner on the first floor, so children who want to play with toys will be satisfied. There is also a picture book, so you can read it slowly. Even if bad weather interferes with your sightseeing plans, you can relax and play at the inn, so the children won't get bored.

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This is an upgraded children's meal with Yokote Kuroge Wagyu beef hamburger and teppanyaki from the dinner menu. Children are sure to be delighted with the extravagant menu that puts adults to shame. You can choose from 3 types of children's bento, children's meal, and upgraded special children's meal. In addition to dishes for adults, you can enjoy specialties such as the Yokote Kuroge Wagyu kaiseki course, as well as seasonal courses such as autumn matsutake mushrooms and winter crabs.

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``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. Free shuttle service is available if you make a reservation in advance, so don't forget to ask. 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.

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There are also yukata and slippers for children, so everyone can change into yukata and go to onsen. The five baths, including the private bath, all flow directly from the source. This is Kodakara no Yu, a private bath. Guests can use it for free, and there is a baby bed in the dressing room. You can relax without worrying about the surroundings and family.

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All of the food served at the inn is handmade by the proprietress. Luxurious blessings of the region, such as river fish and wild vegetables caught in the mountain stream, color the table. For children, there is a children's lunch set that includes fried shrimp, gratin, and Inaniwa udon noodles. You can feel the gentle food hospitality of the proprietress from the tea sweets in the room and the proprietress's handmade cookies.

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"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.

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The secret to the inn's popularity is the hearty and delicious seafood from the Japan Sea meal。 This is a children's set with a full variety of items such as fried shrimp and hamburger. If it is a menu for adults, there are dishes that you can't usually eat, but here it seems that ♪ children can eat it without leaving any leftovers, and the rock gaki from Kisakata, Nikaho City, is large and plump, and is a popular gem in and outside the prefecture! Please try it.

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The large public baths Chokai-no-Yu and Akane-no-Yu are indoor baths where you will be healed by the soft atmosphere and scent of Japanese cypress. Both have open-air baths, so you can bathe while enjoying the deep green countryside and winter snowscapes. You can see the sun setting in the Sea of Japan in the distance, so it is recommended to arrive at the inn early and take a bath before meal. The open-air bath and the beautiful sunset will detox your mind.

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"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.

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The entire building was renewed in 2011, and you can stay in high-quality rooms that pursue ecology, functionality, and safety. This is a 28 square meter superior twin room. The modern spacious twin room will lift your spirits. Children under elementary school age are free of charge if they use the same bed. Baby beds are available for rent, so you can stay with your baby without worry. The number is limited, so please contact us in advance.

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There are three restaurants in the hotel, all of which are accessible with strollers. There are also 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, you can have a menu for children prepared. For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet at Dining Restaurant The Castle or a Japanese set meal at Japan Cuisine Akita Kurumaya. The Japanese and Western buffet has a live kitchen where you can make omelets right in front of you, and you can see the happy faces of the children from the morning.

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`` 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 onsen, which are as moist as lotion, and a variety of course and a la carte 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.

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For meal, we use plenty of local foods such as pufferfish course dishes caught in Akita. There are many additional menu items such as Akita's specialty "Kiritanpo hot pot" and Akita Yuri beef grilled on a ceramic plate. You can enjoy it.

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onsen are loved as "beautiful skin hot springs" that make your skin smooth. While refreshing on a family trip, let's restore your skin's vitality with the effects of onsen. You can take a bath from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning, so if your child falls asleep at night, you can ask your dad to take a bath and enjoy onsen alone. I agree.

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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).

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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.

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After your body warms up in onsen, enjoy a delicious dinner centered on fresh seafood from Oga's sea. This is Oga's famous stone-grilled dish. Fish and vegetables are placed in a wooden tub, and heated stones are added to rapidly raise the temperature to dynamically cook. As soon as you put hot stones in it, it will start to boil and you will be very excited! For elementary school students, you can have dishes arranged from the adult menu, and for toddlers, you can have a children's lunch. Let's enjoy Oga's bounty with the whole family while enjoying stone-grilled food that feels like an attraction.

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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.

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"Hotel Sun Rural Ogata" is a charming hotel with a panoramic bath that passes through the vast rural scenery of Ogata Village. In front of the facility, there is a ground golf course where families can play, and a field of rape blossoms that turns into a yellow carpet in spring. The mini SL that runs through the field of rape blossoms is a very popular attraction for children. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes by car from JR Hachirogata Station, and the "Nanshu area wide area my town bus" is convenient.

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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.

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The hotel has two restaurants, "Japanese and Western Dining Windmill Moren" (suspended for the time being as of February 2022) and "Chinese Sichuan Cuisine Comet", and dinner is served at Restaurant Comet or another banquet hall. There are special dishes for children, so you can rest assured even if you are traveling with children. This is a breakfast plate for children with a menu that children seem to like. It seems like you can start your day off on a high note by eating a lot in the morning.

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“Shikiiro Akita Zukushi Yuze Hotel” is located in Kazuno City in the north of the prefecture and is a popular hotel convenient for sightseeing to Lake Towada and Hachimantai. Built along the Yuze Valley, the dynamic natural scenery that can be seen from the hotel, such as autumn foliage, is also attractive. There are a variety of room types, from single Western-style rooms to standard Japanese-style rooms, rooms with beds on tatami mats, and Japanese-Western style rooms with a bath with a view. It is also attractive that there are many guest rooms with open-air baths. About 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Yuze onsen Station.

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This is the 100% natural open-air bath attached to the 37 square meter premium view twin. The open-air bath where you can enjoy the majestic mountains of Akita right in front of you is a luxury bath where not only children but also parents and moms can't help but feel their heart flutter. I'm happy to put it in. There is a baby bed in the dressing room of the public bath, and bath chairs can be rented, so you can enjoy onsen with your baby.

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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.

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We are glad that amenity for children is abundant. The yukata corner next to the front desk has yukata and slippers for children, so the whole family can enjoy a onsen spring stay in yukata. There are trash cans for diapers and strollers for rent, so families with babies can feel at ease. In addition, you can borrow games such as cards and shogi, so everyone can have a great time playing games at night! It looks like you will have more fun memories of your trip.

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Akita Shirakami Yatate Yugen no Yado Nikkei onsen is a secluded hot spring inn built on the 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 outdoor baths! There is also a library with picture books and a ping-pong space where families can play table tennis. Also, feel free to enjoy more than 20 kinds of drinks and popsicles in the lounge♪ Free shuttle service is available from JR Jinba Station and JR Ikarigaseki Station, so there is no need to worry about accessibility.

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onsen is a cloudy sulfur spring called "Kusatsu of Tohoku". In addition to the large public bath, there are 2 private open-air baths and 1 private indoor bath where you can relax with your family. Both are free, and the system is reserved at check-in. This is a private open-air bath called “Anbei Yukko”, and the garden scenery is as beautiful as a painting. Amenities such as shampoo are not installed in the private open-air bath, so please use shampoo in the large public bath.

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For dinner, we use plenty of mountain produce and fresh ingredients from Akita, which is typical of a secluded hot spring in the mountains. It is full of delicate flavors that can only be enjoyed in Hikkei Onsen, Akita, such as "Hinaidori chicken and Odate Sakura pork shabusha", "Akita beef roast beef", and "Ayu onsen salt". This is the dinner menu for children. Cute Japanese sweets are also included, and the children will be very satisfied. You can also meal in a private room or a semi-private room, so you can spend your time without worrying about your surroundings.

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