Enjoy Fukui with your kids! 16 hotels and ryokan recommended for family trips

Speaking of Fukui, tourist spots such as "Tojinbo" and "Five Lakes of Mikata" are famous, but the one that is popular with children is "FukuiDinosaur Museum", "Shibamasa World", "Echizen Matsushima Aquarium", etc. It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults, and there are many repeat customers. There are also plenty of seafood such as Echizen crab and Fukui gourmet food such as Wakasa beef. Not only children, but also moms and dads can smile.

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Fukui is popular with families, so there are many hotels and ryokan that welcome children. We will carefully select guest rooms with open-air baths, guest rooms inspired by the world of dinosaurs, inns with private baths, and inns with plenty of goods and services for children. Decide on your non-negotiable points, such as whether you want to play in the pool or prefer a buffet meal, and make a choice with the whole family.

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About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR onsen Onsen Station. "Hokuriku Awara onsen Matsuya Matsuya Sensen" is ryokan located in a quiet countryside. The boast of the inn is the largest source open-air bath in Hokuriku. You can enjoy a wide variety of open-air baths, such as open-air large baths, tsuboyu, and sleeping baths. "Shibamasa World" is about 10 minutes by car, and "Echizen Matsushima Aquarium" is about 15 minutes by car. It is a perfect location as a base for sightseeing.

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For those who are worried about going to the public bath with their children, we recommend the guest room with an open-air hot spring bath, Tokiware Iriza. There are 4 types of rooms, and a dedicated meal room is available. It's a luxury to be able to enjoy onsen as many times as you like, according to your child's pace. In addition, there are plans for in-room dining in rooms other than "Tokiwake Irisa", so be sure to check it out.

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For dinner, let's enjoy the unique flavors of the destination, such as Echizen crab, cold yellowtail, Wakasa beef, and Fukui pork, caught in Fukui. For children, they will prepare children's lunches and children's kaiseki. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal of rice and miso soup from Fukui Koshihikari. If you have any allergies, please contact us in advance.

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Summer festivals are held every day! At Ennichi Hiroba, you can enjoy games such as ring toss and smart ball, and there is also a bingo game competition. Bingo and games are paid, and you can participate by purchasing a festival ticket. Enjoy your summer vacation with your family!

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"Taichou no Mori" is a onsen inn located in Satoyama, about 30 minutes by car from JR Sabae Station. The spacious grounds also include a vineyard and barbecue area. If you're staying here, how about the "Japanese-style room with terrace - Zaurus", a room where children can play and enjoy? You can have a fun time surrounded by Fukui-style dinosaur goods and play on the terrace. It's also helpful that you can borrow things like diaper buckets and formula pots.

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For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine, such as fresh sashimi and steak, which was nurtured by Fukui's rich nature. In addition, there is a "children's meal" for elementary school students and a "children's lunch" for toddlers (photo). Just like adults, you can eat a lot of items little by little. Breakfast is a Japanese breakfast where you can enjoy delicious rice from Fukui, the birthplace of Koshihikari.

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The pride of the inn is the natural onsen "Echizen Itou onsen". There are open-air baths that you can enjoy while enjoying nature, indoor baths, whirlpool baths (jacuzzi), saunas, cold water baths, and more. The large public bath is equipped with a baby bed, so you can change clothes without feeling rushed.

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The lobby has a children's corner with playground equipment and toys, a manga and relaxation room, a table tennis and game corner, and you can rent cards and toys. After sightseeing, you can return to the inn without getting bored, so it's a big help for moms and dads. There is also a shop, so you can choose souvenirs at your leisure.

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Awara onsen Seifuso (Fukui, Awara City) is about 15 minutes by taxi from JR onsen Onsen Station. There is also a free shuttle bus (reservation required) from the station. This boasts a garden open-air bath that boasts the largest size in Hokuriku, about 80 square meters. You can enjoy various indoor baths and open-air baths, but if you have small children with you, we recommend a Japanese-style room with an open-air or semi-open-air bath. Children's yukata and slippers are provided in all rooms.

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A room that does not have a semi-open-air bath or an open-air bath is fine. There are two types of private baths, "Sekirei" and "Shirasagi", which you can enjoy with your family. Both baths have tatami mat floors. Even if you sit directly on it, it is soft and not cold. The Shirasagi dressing room is equipped with a baby bed.

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For dinner, you can choose a kaiseki meal that is flavored with artisanal skills, but the buffet is popular among families with children. About 50 kinds of seasonal dishes are gathered together, including crab dishes, sushi, steak, and sweets that children love! For Kaiseki, you can also reserve a children's meal for preschoolers and a children's Kaiseki that includes Wakasa beef.

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Katsuyama New Hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the Fukui Dinosaur Museum. This hotel has six types of rooms where you can enjoy the world of dinosaurs. There are giant dinosaur objects and tents, and you can sleep not only on beds, but also in a treehouse-inspired loft or in sleeping bags. It looks like your stay will be full of excitement♪

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Breakfast is buffet style. From standard dishes such as egg dishes and salads, to healthy menus such as deep-fried Ohno green bean and sesame tofu. It's nice to see allergens listed on each dish. Kids will be excited because you can add your favorite toppings and sauces to the waffles for dessert!

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All rooms have a bath and toilet, but there is also a large public bath if you want to enjoy a relaxing bath time. The open-air bath where dinosaurs are hidden is also fun! It's not easy to stretch your arms and legs in the bath at home, so please relax to your heart's content here. There is also a table tennis corner on the first basement floor where the public bath is located. Why not enjoy it with your family after taking a bath?

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Oedo onsen Monogatari Awara onsen Awara is about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR onsen Onsen Station. "Shibamasa World" is about 10 minutes by car, and "Tojinbo" is about 15 minutes by car. This onsen ryokan is popular for its open-air garden bath and creative gourmet buffet, and there are Japanese-style rooms that are great for families with babies and toddlers, as well as Japanese-Western rooms and triple rooms. There are also yukata and slippers for children, and you can choose your favorite pattern at the yukata corner.

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At the dinner buffet, you can enjoy a wide range of dishes, from standard menus such as roast beef, tempura, and sashimi, to crab dishes, grated soba, and Fukui's famous sauce katsudon. The breakfast menu includes about 50 Japanese and Western dishes. Adults and children alike can choose what they like and charge their energy! Another great thing is that baby food is provided. Of course, you can bring your own baby food, so feel free to bring your favorite food as well.

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Here you can enjoy two open-air baths surrounded by a Japanese garden and an indoor bath with a glass wall that gives you a sense of openness. A baby bed is provided in the dressing room of the women's public bath, and a baby bath is provided in the bath to support your baby's onsen debut! Soak yourself in the hot water and heal the tiredness of traveling and childcare.

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Seiunkaku is a hot spring onsen hotel that boasts an open-air bath surrounded by greenery and a panoramic view of onsen. Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR onsen Onsen Station. There are plenty of recreational facilities on the premises, such as a tennis court, table tennis corner, and karaoke. After having fun and sweating, let's reset your fatigue with a lying bath or ultrasonic bath in the large public bath! There is also a baby bed and baby chair, so you can comfortably take a bath with your children.

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There are many rooms where you can enjoy the atmosphere of onsen, including modern Japanese rooms with a relaxing atmosphere and Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths. Relaxing in the Japanese atmosphere is recommended, but if you're traveling as a family, the ``glamping area'' is also great for experiencing an extraordinary experience. You can take a bath in the hotel's open-air bath or large public bath, and meal at the restaurant, so even families who are new to outdoor activities can spend a comfortable time.

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For breakfast and meal, we offer a buffet of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.The menu is rich in variety, with over 130 dishes for breakfast and dinner. Some of the dishes are prepared right in front of your eyes in a live kitchen, and you can taste them freshly made♡ It's a happy time when you can't decide which one to eat. There are high chairs in the restaurant, and strollers are also available for babies.

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At the yukata corner in the building, you can choose your favorite from a variety of patterns and sizes ♡ Children's yukata also come in sizes of 105cm and 95cm. Relaxing in yukata with the whole family will make your onsen trip even more exciting! Also, we sell diapers, wipes, powdered milk, baby drinks, etc., so don't worry if you run out of supplies.

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About 5 minutes by car to "Tojinbo" and "Echizen Matsushima Aquarium". Kyukamura Echizen-Mikuni popular sightseeing base in Fukui, is a hotel located about 30 minutes by bus from JR onsen Station. All rooms have an ocean view overlooking the Sea of Japan, and this Japanese-style room is recommended for families. In addition to renting goods such as pillows and toilet seats for children, there are plenty of services that are great for traveling with children, such as children's yukata, toys, and games.​

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Mikuni onsen "Araiso no Yu" is a place where you can enjoy a relaxing bath while listening to the sound of the waves. There is a garden open-air bath where you can feel nature, and an indoor bath where you can see the scenery from the large window, and you can stretch your body and relax in the large bath. I'm glad that a baby bed is prepared in both the men's and women's dressing rooms!

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For dinner, you can choose from a kaiseki meal using seasonal ingredients such as Echizen crab or a buffet. In the case of Kaiseki cuisine, elementary school students can enjoy a set meal that changes daily and includes cute fried shrimp and potatoes. At the buffet, choose from around 50 dishes, including menus made with local ingredients. Children's tableware and cutlery and high chairs are also available.

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The pool on the premises is open only in the summer! In addition to the 90-110cm deep pool, there is also a shallow 40cm deep pool with a small slide, so even children can have fun. You can return to your room immediately after the pool, so it's okay if you're tired from playing!

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About a 10-minute walk from JR Fukui Station, Hotel Rivage Aquebono is located. It is a convenient location not only in Fukui but also as a sightseeing base in the Hokuriku area. One of the most popular places for children is the Dinosaur Room. There are rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people, and there are toys such as dinosaur picture books and figurines. You can also choose a double or twin dinosaur room and a Japanese-style room that is great for babies.

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For breakfast, Fukui's handmade side dish "Okozai". A variety of Japanese and Western dishes, including ``Takuwan no Nitano'' and ``Heshiko'', which have been eaten locally for a long time, are served in small bowls, and you can eat as much as you like. It is said that there are many repeat guests who stay just because they want to eat this breakfast. It's fun to spend time worrying about where to start.

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There is a comic corner on the first floor, with a wide lineup ranging from hot new releases to popular masterpieces. If you complete the procedure at the front desk, you can take up to 5 books to your room and read them. Also, the shop on the first floor sells traditional crafts that make perfect souvenirs, popular breakfast items, and dinosaur goods, so be sure to take a look.

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Approximately 15 minutes by taxi from JR Fukui Station (free regular shuttle bus available with reservations). This hotel is located at the top of Mt. Osagoeyama and offers a panoramic view of Fukui city. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms that are great for traveling with children, making this an inn that is also recommended for traveling with babies. For infants, bedding can be borrowed for a fee.

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The pride of this place is that it has a garden restaurant with an atrium. You can enjoy meal in the lush greenery. This is the "Hospitality Fuku Kaiseki" where you can enjoy domestic beef and seasonal delicacies. There is also a course where you can eat crab. Children are also very happy to be able to change to the "hamburger course" or "steak course" ♪

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You can also see Fukui city from the observation bath. The hot springs are from Bessho onsen Onsen, a natural onsen that is delivered to you. You can enjoy onsen, which are also known as ``beauty baths'' and are said to warm you from the core of your body. You can also rent a baby bus, which is convenient for bringing babies, so moms and dads can rest assured.

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The hotel also has recreational facilities such as a karaoke room and table tennis hall. Even moms and dads who are usually too busy to spend time with their children can go back to their childhood and have fun together while traveling. There is also a shop selling Fukui's famous "Habutae Mochi" and "Saba no Heshiko", so you can shop for local gourmet food during your stay.

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Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama is located at the ski slope front of one of the largest snow resorts in western Japan. In winter, you can enjoy not only skiing and snowboarding, but also sledding and playing in the snow at the kids park ``Bikids Park.'' Also, during other seasons, ``Wanpaku Dinosaur Land'' is open, which is full of athletic and other play equipment. There's also an indoor onsen pool. Access: Approximately 40 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station. Fukui Dinosaur Museum is also about a 10-minute drive away.

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From the guest room, you can see the whole silver world and the green plateau! You can spend your time feeling the sense of openness unique to a highland resort. A popular room for families with children is the powerful Dinosaur Lab Room. A Japanese-Western style room that can accommodate up to 5 people. DVD players can also be rented.

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At meal, you can choose multi-course meals and Italian dishes, but if you are traveling with children, we recommend the buffet for both dinner and breakfast. You can enjoy seafood and mountain delicacies in Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine. Depending on the season, breakfast may be a set meal, so please check when you make a reservation. Also, in summer, the plan where you can enjoy barbecue at glamping facilities is popular.

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At the Japanese-Western restaurant ``Windbreak,'' you can enjoy the ``Jurassic Dining Adventure,'' a dinner for children inspired by the era of dinosaurs. The Jurassic adventure-like cuisine is limited to 5 meals a day, and reservations are required at least 2 days in advance, so if you are interested, please make your reservation early. In summer, we recommend that you and your family enjoy lunch at Glamorous BBQ/Dino Glamping (reservations required), which is limited to two groups per day.

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Tsuruga Sazanami Resort Chobei is located about 15 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Tsuruga Station. This is a small wooden inn built on the white sandy beach of Nago, and right in front of you is the coastline that looks like a private beach. There are 8 guest rooms in all, all facing the sea, and each room has a tatami room. This is a Japanese-Western style room called ``Hikari no Ma'', which is based on the concept of a seaside boat cabin. It has a bath with a view, so you can take a relaxing bath with your children.

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A popular service for children is the selection of room wear. You can choose the design of your choice in sizes from 90 to 110 cm. There are no baby sizes, so if your child is under 90cm, please bring your own. For adults, we have elegant Samue. You can also borrow playing cards and board games for free, so why not have a game tournament with your family?

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There are winter-only Echizen crab full courses and charcoal-grilled kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy fresh ingredients over a charcoal fire. On the seaside terrace seats, the whole family can have a blast! We also have a full children's menu, including children's plates, children's barbecues, and children's charcoal-grilled kaiseki meals!

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Hotel Uminpia is a quiet seaside hotel overlooking Wakasa/Obama Bay. It is approximately 5 minutes away by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Wakasahongo Station. It's about an 8-minute walk to the Children's Family Center, which has one of the largest ball pools in Japan, so you can leave your luggage at the inn and go play quickly. All guest rooms have ocean views. This is the only Japanese-style room in the hotel, and you can see the ocean from the bathroom.

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Dinner is a course meal using the fruits of Wakasa in the four seasons. This is a "plate cooking course" for children that includes omelet rice, french fries, and other dishes that children love, and you can also choose a "children's course". Breakfast is a set meal or buffet. The bright restaurant overlooks the sea and offers a relaxing meal.

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Next to the hotel is Seaside Spa Oinoyu, which has an indoor pool and hot bath facilities that guests can use free of charge. You can travel from the hotel via a covered walkway, so you don't have to worry about it even on rainy or cold days. In addition to the 25m pool, there is also an attraction pool with various water jets to relax your body, and a kids pool with a slide (pictured). There is an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna.

*Children under 3 years old or wearing diapers are not allowed.

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Hotel Yagi, located approximately 10 minutes by car from JR onsen Onsen Station, is a long-established inn that offers a variety of free services. In the lobby, which has a modern Japanese atmosphere, you can enjoy roasted marshmallows roasted over charcoal before dinner, or the pastry chef's special sweets for those hungry nights. Your child will be able to smile with a snack that is a little different from the usual.

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You can choose from different types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and futons, and guest rooms with double beds. If you're traveling with children, we recommend the Kichisho Junior Suite Room, which has low beds arranged side by side. It's easier to co-sleep than a regular bed, and there's less worry about children falling off the high bed, so moms and dads can sleep soundly as well.

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The ingredients used in the dishes served at the hotel are all purchased by the chef himself by visiting the market. Seasonal vegetables and fruits are mainly sourced from local contracted farmers. Although it is a buffet-type dinner, the food is made with a focus on "handmade" and "freshly made," so you can enjoy the live experience. The sweets made by our in-house pastry chef using plenty of seasonal fruits will get both children and adults excited!

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​The spacious library inside the building is also stocked with picture books for children. You can sit on a bench-type chair and read a book aloud, or each member of the family can pick up a book that interests them and spend time in their own way. Why not spend some relaxing time while traveling?

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Grandia Housen, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, is approximately 15 minutes away by reservation-based shuttle bus from JR onsen Station. The ``Tenjo SPA'' on the 5th floor of the main building has various types of baths, including cypress baths and sleeping baths, so you can enjoy touring the baths only here. After taking a bath, relax in the lounge "Migetsu" on the first floor. Alcohol and soft drinks are all-you-can-drink, so you can refresh yourself with your family.

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There is a wide variety of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, maisonette rooms with Jacuzzi baths, and luxurious rooms with semi-open-air baths. This Japanese-style room ``Ukifune'' located in the annex ``Yutorogitei'' is equipped with an onsen spring bath. Enjoy onsen in a space just for your family while looking out at the garden. Separate rooms are less distracting from other people's eyes, and moms and dads can truly relax.

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The inn has restaurants where you can choose your preferred meal style, including the buffet-style restaurant ``Kinokura,'' ``Fukura,'' which serves kaiseki cuisine, and the private-room restaurant ``Yuzen.'' If you make a reservation at least three days in advance of your stay, you can order menu items that children will enjoy, including children's lunches for elementary school students and infants, as well as single items such as udon noodles, fried chicken, and potatoes. Since you can decide on the menu in advance, you can start your meal smoothly.

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"Centurion Hotel Resort & Spa Technoport Fukui" is a hotel that will have dinosaur-loving kids excited even before they check in. It is located approximately 20 minutes by car from JR onsen Station, and the hotel's own shuttle bus is also available. On the premises there is a BBQ area, pool, table tennis and game corner, and a manga corner with picture books for children, so you can have fun in the building even on bad weather♪

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If you are traveling with small children, we recommend a Japanese-style room where you can lie down on tatami mats. You can sleep on a high-quality Japanese futon, so the fluffy futon will soothe your tiredness from your trip ♡ The ``Top Floor Junior Suite Japanese-Western Room'' with a double bed also allows the third person and above to sleep on a futon, so choose the one that suits your preference. Please give it to me. If you request in advance, we will prepare amenities for your child such as a toothbrush, slippers, and 120 size sleepwear, so you can lighten your luggage.

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There is a BBQ garden on the hotel grounds that can be enjoyed by small groups. You can make a reservation by phone three days in advance, so why not check the weather and make a reservation in advance? Even children who get bored with indoor meal can have meal while having a BBQ outdoors.

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​You can enjoy illuminations throughout the year in the hotel's courtyard, ``Kaze no Oka.'' It can be difficult to go out at night with small children, but it's nice to be able to easily enjoy the illuminations without having to go far. There is also a ``kids' room'' inside the building, and an outdoor play area called ``Happy Wonder Park'' where children can play. At ``Happy Wonder Park,'' you can not only play with the playground equipment, but also interact with cute animals.

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About 10 minutes from JR onsen Onsen Station by free shuttle bus (reservations required), Haiya, is a long-established inn founded in 1898. In addition to the large communal onsen with a rock bath and sleeping bath, you can enjoy the natural hot springs from our own source in the private baths (paid, first-come, first-served) that are great for families with children. There is also a spacious changing room and sauna, so your family can enjoy a spa feeling without having to use water.

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The guest rooms are divided into three main areas: ``Shofuan,'' an annex with a garden, ``Kangetsutei,'' a Japanese-Western garden suite, and ``Juraku-tei,'' the main building. For families with children, we recommend the standard Japanese-style rooms in the Juraku Building or the Shofuan rooms with open-air baths. Please choose according to your budget and preferences. Amenities include slippers and yukata for children.

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Dinner is Echizen local kaiseki cuisine, using a variety of seasonal ingredients from the local Echizen area. Enjoy local cuisine carefully prepared with an emphasis on local production for local consumption at meal, private rooms, or at in-room dining. For children, we are happy to provide children's lunches and children's tableware.

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There is an exciting "dinosaur room" and summer-only pools and events. Every inn is attractive and you can get lost. Take a break at Hotel ryokan, which has child-friendly facilities and services, then head out to the impressive Fukui Dinosaur Museum or enjoy an active pool and skiing. Please enjoy your trip to Fukui with your family.