15 Best Hotels & Ryokans in Iwate for a Family Trip

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If you get tired of everyday life, we recommend that you go to a spot where you can enjoy your family and refresh yourself. How about a family trip to Iwate? The Iwate is full of ways to enjoy the history of Hiraizumi's world cultural heritage sites such as "Chusonji Temple", nature at "Geibikei" and "Genbikei" where you can enjoy the beauty of the gorge, and gourmet food with wankoba-jaja noodles! There are plenty of spots such as "Iwate Safari Park" and "Koiwai Farm" that the whole family is excited about.

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Family trips tend to bring more belongings. An inn with plenty of kid's amenities will make your belongings compact and comfortable. There is also a kids' room and a private bath where you can take a bath without worrying about the surroundings. We will introduce recommended inns for those traveling with children, so please find an inn that interests you and plan your trip to Iwate♪

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This inn is popular for its hot spring tours and buffet with a wide variety of dishes. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Shin-Hanamaki Station and JR Hanamaki Station, which is very convenient. Miki House Research Institute-certified "welcome baby inn", in the room where you stay with a baby plan, we take safety into consideration, such as removing outlets with doors and vases. There is an all-you-can-use diaper changing service and free rental goods such as baby chairs, making your stay with your baby comfortable. Amenities for children such as jinbei or yukata, toothbrushes, and bath towels will greatly reduce the burden of preparing for a trip.

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For dinner, please enjoy "Satoyama Dining". In addition to the appetizers on the table, you can also enjoy a buffet. There is also a children's meal, as well as children's cutlery and children's chairs. If you choose the baby plan, baby food porridge is included. If you choose an accommodation plan that includes in-room dining, you can relax in your room.

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There are 3 onsen spring sources and 17 types of bathtubs, so you can enjoy visiting the hot springs in one hotel. This is the private bath ``Chappun'', where you can enjoy both the indoor bath and the open-air Shigaraki ceramic bath with just your family. There are bath items and toys for children, so kids can enjoy onsen to their fullest. There is usually a fee, but there are plans that include one free benefit, so be sure to check them out.

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There is also a children's playground on the premises. This is the wood education plaza “Tsuki-chan/Hana-chan,” which was renewed in July 2021, and is a space for kids filled with the warmth of wood. You can play freely with wooden toys produced by the Hanamaki Mochiya Museum. There is also a rental book corner, so please find your favorite picture book.

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This inn with only 12 rooms allows you to enjoy your private time, and there is a free shuttle bus that connects JR Shin-Hanamaki Station and onsen. It's heartwarming to see how they take care to ensure that you don't have to meet other guests, such as checking in in your room. In addition to regular Japanese-style rooms, there are also rooms with open-air baths and rooms where you can stay with your pet. Children under the age of 4 can sleep in the same bed for free, and there are plans perfect for traveling with a baby that include the rental of disposable diapers, baby bathtubs, and baby futons, so the whole family can spend a comfortable time together.

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The inn is also proud of its colorful and seasonal meal. Relax in your room and enjoy seasonal ingredients such as spring wild vegetables, summer sweetfish and sea urchin, autumn mushrooms and new rice, and winter salmon and scallops. Children's menus are also available, so you can enjoy in-room dining without worrying about the people around you.

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If you want to enjoy the hot onsen with your family, we recommend a room with an open-air bath or a hot spring bath. There is also a large public bath that can be used 24 hours a day, except from 18:30 to 19:00 when the men's and women's baths are switched. It's nice to be able to take a big bath anytime.

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Osawa Sansuikaku, located slightly southwest of the Hanamaki onsen onsen town, is a purely Japanese-style modern ryokan. Guest rooms and baths overlooking the Toyosawa River and beautiful nature are attractive. There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms of various sizes, and the whole family can spend a relaxing time while being soothed by the scent of tatami mats. This is a 12.5 tatami mat room and a 4.5 tatami mat room. The spacious tatami room has plenty of room to spread out luggage for family trips.

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They have a wide variety of baby goods, and there are plans that allow children under 2 years old to go free of charge, making it safe for families traveling with babies. There is also a private bath that you can use for free, so you can relax in the bath. We offer an unlimited diaper changing service (tape type and pants type), portable baby wipes, a pot with a 70℃ heat retention function, stick type milk, and a baby bottle sterilization set, so you can stay with peace of mind even on your first trip with a baby. .

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Dinner is a monthly Kaiseki meal featuring local Iwate meat such as platinum pork from Hanamaki. Enjoy at the dining restaurant Matsukaze or a private banquet hall. We have a menu that children will love, as well as children's meals and children's lunches with a Japanese taste. It also comes with toys, so you can see the joy on the children's faces.

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Next to Sansuikaku is a historical ``hot spring bathhouse'', and next door there is a gallery called ``Kikusikan Mukashi Gallery Kaya'' (closed in winter), where you can enjoy touring the hot springs and learning about history. Sansuikaku 's large public bath ``Sansui Yu'' and ``Toyosawa no Yu'', a semi-open-air bath with a close view of the river, are open 24 hours a day and are irresistible to onsen lovers. There are also three private baths (free of charge), so you can enjoy onsen with your family.

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` onsen'' is a recommended inn located in Dai ryokan, which is located further into the mountains from Hanamaki onsen. There are nine types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, and if you want to relax with your family, the ``Special Room Hayama'' with a cypress bath and the ``Special Room Kewashizaka'' with a ceramic semi-open-air bath are perfect. We offer a variety of family-friendly plans, such as the ``Children's Smile Family Plan,'' which comes with a Maezawa beef hamburger and a platter of fruit with your name on it, and the `` in-room dining Guaranteed Plan,'' so you can have a comfortable stay.

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There are plenty of services that moms will enjoy, such as a choice of colored yukata, so the whole family will be happy ♡ Moms and dads can also relax by changing into ryokan style clothes.

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There onsen 2 large public baths and 3 private baths, and you can bathe as many times as you like for free on weekdays. This is a special room Hayama cypress bath. The washroom is made of tatami mats, so you can take a bath with a healthy baby who crawls easily.

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meal are creative Japanese cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from Hanamaki and branded meat from Iwate. meal for children include the children's lunches and children's meals shown in the photo. If you need baby food, please ask in advance.

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``Natsuyu Kogen onsen Bijin no Yu Semi onsen'' is located in Natsuyu Kogen in the southern part of the inland area, and is an inn that boasts onsen drawn from three sources and cuisine that evokes the taste of the four seasons. It consists of the new building "Kiri no Hana" and the main building "Yamabuki no Hana", and has Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms. We have yukata for children, so everyone can change into yukata and relax in the tatami room. We also have a ``Family-only plan with 5 great benefits'' that comes with benefits such as a diaper bag and late check-out at 11am.

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onsen draws from three sources, allowing you to enjoy different spring qualities all at once. This is Bijin no Yu, a mixed open-air bath with a view of the Natsuyu Valley that you can climb up 55 steps to. Taking the plunge and enjoying a large open-air bath with your family will be a great memory of your trip. There are two private baths that guests can use once for free, and families can bathe without having to bathe. We also have bath goods for children, so it's easy to take a bath.

*As of January 2024, the mixed open-air bath "Beauty Bath" is closed.

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For dinner, there are exquisite dishes centered on branded meats, such as "local Iwate pork shabu-shabu kaiseki" from Iwate Kitakami and kaiseki dishes where you can enjoy Iwate beef grilled on a ceramic plate or sukiyaki. Have a relaxing meal in the saloon or meal ♪

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Yunomori Hotel Shidodaira, located on the banks of the Toyosawa River, has an ``Oka no Hiroba/Asobi no Mori'' where children can play, as well as ``Gachamon no Mori'', an all-Iwate capsule toy plaza that can only be enjoyed here, and a swimming pool. There are plenty of facilities that you can enjoy with your children. We are also happy that children under 3 years old can stay in the same bed for free♪

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There are four types of guest rooms: modern, Japanese-Western style, Japanese-style, and business. There are a wide variety of rooms available, including the 52m² "Excellent" that is perfect for families, the Japanese-style room (pictured) that is safe even with a baby, and the "stream view type" that will get you excited with the beautiful view, so you are sure to find a room that suits your family. We also have plenty of kid's amenities such as jinbei, toothbrushes, and small slippers. We also have rental items such as diaper bins, bedwetting sheets, and auxiliary toilet seats.

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Dinner is buffet style at Hikari no Mori. There are over 100 types of dishes, and there is also a live kitchen where you can prepare the food right in front of your eyes. The "MORI x MORI Kids Corner" is full of menus that children will love ♪ You can also enjoy the fun of choosing what you like! There's also a kids' room, so the kids can have fun even after they've finished eating. Children's chairs, tableware, and baby food are also provided for your convenience.

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At the Hill Plaza/Asobi no Mori, you can play freely with toys supervised by the Hanamaki Toy Museum. Children will be excited in this space that feels like a secret base ♡ Playing house, leisurely reading a picture book, and having a fun time with your family ♪

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka Ekimae is in an excellent location, about a 3-minute walk from JR Morioka Station. Opening in October 2021, it is new and clean, and all rooms are spacious with over 20 square meters of space. There is a wide variety of room types, including a deluxe king room (pictured) where you can sleep comfortably on a 182cm wide bed, a moderate twin room, and a fourth room. Children under elementary school age can sleep in the same bed for free per bed, and cribs are available for rent for babies, making it safe for guests to stay with children.

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Bathrooms in guest rooms have separate bath and toilet (excluding universal rooms). It's nice to have a bathroom where you can relax even if you and your child take a bath together. There are plenty of amenities for kids, including origami so they won't get bored after taking a bath, and pajamas and slippers for kids, so you can pack down your luggage for your trip.

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Breakfast is buffet-style, so you can eat as much as you like♪We collect seasonal ingredients from not only Iwate but also 6 prefectures in Tohoku. You can also enjoy local dishes such as the Miyako region's ``Lurie-style bottle bowl'' and ``Morioka cold noodles.'' There are plenty of menu items that kids will love, such as Iwaizumi yogurt and Torezion's special curry, so you'll be excited from the morning.

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``Natural onsen Sansa no Yu Dormy Inn Morioka'' is a hotel in a good location, about 12 minutes' walk from JR Morioka Station and 3 minutes' walk from Morioka's downtown area, including ``Morioka Castle Ruins Park.'' All guest rooms are equipped with Simmons beds, and there are a variety of types including double rooms, twin rooms, and triple rooms. One child under the age of 2 can sleep with one child free of charge per bed, and we provide a full range of kid's amenities such as slippers, toothbrushes, body sponges, and more to help you enjoy a worry-free family trip.

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On the 10th floor, which is the top floor of the hotel, there is a large natural onsen bath "Sansa no Yu" where the whole family can relax. In addition to the large indoor bath, there is also an open-air bath and a sauna. There are also chairs for children, so bathing with children is safe. In addition, there is a free popsicle service after taking a bath in the evening, and a free lactic acid drink service after taking a bath in the morning. Not only children but also adults will be happy ♪

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For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet with local cuisine at the restaurant "Hatago" on the first floor. Let's enjoy Iwate gourmet food from the morning, such as Iwate 's famous noodle dish "cold noodles". The nightly soba noodle service (free) is also popular.

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"Morioka Tsunagi onsen onsen" in Tsunagi Onsen, Morioka's Okuzashiki, is a pure Japanese-style ryokan with an elegant sukiya-style appearance. This is an 8 tatami mat room, where both children and adults can relax on the tatami mats. Perfect for traveling with a baby who loves crawling. There are also guest rooms with open-air baths where you can take a bath whenever you like without worrying about the surroundings.

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A Miki House Research Institute-certified "welcome baby inn" with a wide variety of baby goods and plans. There is a special plan for guests with babies, and in addition to baby wipes and baby baths, there are plenty of kid's amenities such as washbasin steps and tableware for children. There is even porridge for babies (advance notice required), making your travel luggage compact. Early check-in and late check-out plan, so you can stay comfortably without rushing in the morning.

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Our focus on meal is ``safe, secure, and reliable ingredients.'' We use seafood from Sanriku such as sea urchin in the shell and autumn salmon, food from the mountains such as cod sprouts and maitake mushrooms, and even rice from Hitomebore from Iwate and special dashi made with bonito flakes from Makurazaki to make you happy. Produce a wonderful dinner time. There are also dinners for elementary school students and toddlers, so the whole family can enjoy dinner together.

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Relax in the large public bath with a view of the courtyard, or in the open-air bath where you can be soothed by the nature of the back mountain. Tsunagi onsen which has been around since the end of the Heian period, is also known as a hot spring for beautiful skin, and will warm and soothe your body from the core. After taking a bath, relax with toys and picture books. There are many nostalgic toys such as kendama and daruma drops, so children will be excited to play with them.

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Tsunagi onsen Hotel Shion is a large hotel with lake views from all rooms. Why don't you spend a relaxing and peaceful time while gazing at the sparkling view of Lake Gosho in front of Tsunagi onsen? There are many types of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms with more than two rooms. This is a room for babies and kids that is perfect for family trips. Children's amenities such as yukata, slippers, and toothbrushes are available.

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The dedicated room for babies and kids is equipped with play mats that they can crawl on, a steam-free kettle for milk, and a formula pot, so you can feel at ease even on your first trip with your baby.

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For dinner, we offer ``Nanbu Magariya Kaiseki'' in the hall, which includes an all-you-can-eat section of freshly grilled steak and other portions, as well as a Japanese-style Kaiseki meal in a private dining room where you and your family can enjoy without worrying about the people around you. Please choose according to your preference♪

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There are two baths, ``Hitorijime-no-Yu'' and ``Nanbu Magariya-no-Yu,'' each with two indoor baths and an open-air bath, so you can enjoy a short bath tour. There is a baby cot in the changing room of the public bath. Nanbu Magariya-no-Yu also has a private open-air bath (for a fee) that you can enjoy just with your family. Bathing while feeling the Magariya culture unique to Iwate will be a memorable experience.

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"Hotel Mori no Kaze Oshuku" is a popular inn at Oshuku onsen in Shizukuishi Town. The great thing about this place is that it has child-friendly services and activities that kids can enjoy. In addition to Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms, there are rooms with private open-air baths, as well as guest rooms and special rooms where you can spend a luxurious time. ``Flower & Garden Mori no Kaze'' in front of the hotel is gorgeously lit up at night. There are also rooms where you can see the illuminations from the window, so it looks like it will be a romantic stay ♡

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There are three types of baths: Japanese-style and Western-style large communal baths, open-air baths with spectacular views, rock baths, cypress baths (pictured), and pot baths (for a fee). If you are traveling with a baby, we recommend the Akachan Raku Raku Plan, which includes the benefits of using a private bath and private dining. There are lots of nice services such as baby wipes, trash cans with lids, baby soap and stroller rentals, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay with less luggage.

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For dinner, choose your favorite plan from four types: creative kaiseki, creative Japanese cuisine, robata kaiseki, and Japanese cuisine. Normally, it is eaten at the meal venue, but if you have a plan that guarantees the use of a private room, such as the baby plan, you can enjoy the "mouthful" time without worrying about those around you. Children's meals are also available, so please ask in advance. Both children and adults will be satisfied and full♪

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On the 2nd floor, there is a "festival square" where you can scoop balls and shoot. It looks like a festival stall. Even if the weather isn't great, it's nice to be able to play inside the hotel.

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"Hachimantai Onsenkyo Hachimantai Heights" is an inn where you can enjoy nature in Hachimantai at an altitude of 1,500m. It consists of the main building, the west building, and the Himegami annex (a VIP room), which is one grade higher. The VIP room has five twin rooms with different tastes, and a retro-modern space that will thrill your heart, such as the facing room (pictured) with a cypress onsen indoor bath. There is also a Japanese-Western style room (main building) with a large indoor bath that is not onsen, so you can take a relaxing bath with your baby without worrying about your surroundings. Children up to 3 years old stay free of charge when using existing beds.

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If you're traveling as a family with a baby, a baby plan packed with benefits is convenient. There are also plenty of amenities for children. Staying in a Japanese-Western room in the main building with an indoor bath made of cypress wood, there are many nice services such as free rental of a baby bathtub and bath chair, unlimited use of diapers, and a bag of wet wipes for wiping your baby! If you cancel due to your baby's sudden illness, there is no cancellation fee if you cancel by 9 a.m. on the day of the trip, which lowers the hurdles for traveling with children.

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meal is a delicious place to enjoy fresh local ingredients. In the baby plan, you can enjoy a luxurious dinner that will make your cheeks drop, such as a Japanese set of Iwate beef with roasted Maezawa beef nigiri. For children, there are plenty of dishes that children like, such as fried chicken, fried shrimp, and Neapolitan meal. This inn is directly managed by a butcher, so you can enjoy the famous "Osara Hormone Nabe" and other meat dishes that they are proud of.

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Hotel Folkloro Sanriku Kamaishi is adjacent to JR Kamaishi Station and is a convenient base for sightseeing in the Sanriku area. If you want to relax with your family, we recommend the family room (Japanese-Western style) of 30.8 m2 and 33.6 m2. All rooms are of the type where you can take off your shoes and go up, so you can relax barefoot. The ``SL Galaxy Room'' (pictured), which recreates the world view of ``SL Galaxy'' and was designed with the theme of ``Night on the Galaxy Railway,'' is also wonderful. Children under elementary school age can sleep in the same bed free of charge. Baby cots are available for rent, making it perfect for staying with your baby.

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On the 7th floor of the hotel, there is a public bath (artificial onsen) with an open-air bath with a view. Feel the breeze of Kamaishi while bathing to soothe away the fatigue of a day's travels. There is also a stylish "after bath lounge" where you can take a break after taking a bath. Children can also soak in onsen and be full of energy!

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There is a cafe and restaurant "Kamaishi Terrace" on the 1st floor of the hotel, where you can have a breakfast buffet. The menu includes Japanese and Western cuisine, including dishes made with local ingredients. Start your day invigoratingly with a pleasant breakfast while feeling the light pouring in from the large windows.

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Greenpia Sanriku Miyako located in Miyako City and convenient for sightseeing along the coast, is a resort hotel with onsen and various sports facilities. There are Japanese and Western rooms, and Japanese and Western rooms, all with ocean views. We also have 15 tatami Japanese-style rooms and 21 tatami Japanese-style rooms that can accommodate 6 to 7 people or more, making them ideal for large family trips.

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meal luxuriates with fresh seafood. You can enjoy seafood gourmet dishes such as raw sea urchin, oyster misoyaki, sea squirt and amberjack sashimi. For children, you can ask for a set for elementary school students and a set (photo) for young children, so the whole family can enjoy the blessings of Sanriku. When you have a full stomach and take a break, go to onsen. Let's refresh yourself in the large bath of Koakashi onsen while looking at the Pacific Ocean.

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One of the charms of the hotel is that you can exercise and play with your family in a healthy way. In addition to a gymnasium, outdoor tennis courts, and a forest bathing course that leads to an observatory, this outdoor pool opens in the summer. There is also a waterslide in the 180m long flowing pool, and you are sure to see the children's smiling faces. There are also 20cm and 40cm deep toddler pools, so the whole family can play.

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Natural onsen Reimei no Yu Ninohe City Hotel is recommended as a base for traveling with children in the northern part of the prefecture. It is approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Ninohe Station, where the Tohoku/ Hokkaido Shinkansen also stops, and approximately 15 minutes by car from Ichinohe IC. There are single, double, twin, and Japanese-Western rooms as shown in the photo, and the Japanese-Western rooms are perfect for families. All rooms have unlimited VOD viewing for free, so children can watch anime and other things without getting bored.

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For dinner, you can choose from three types of hotel bento. The most popular ``Shigureniben'' is an ekiben made with Iwate Tankaku Wagyu beef. We also have Japanese and Western style bento boxes, so choose according to your preference. Families with children will be happy to be able to meal at their own pace in their rooms without having to worry about other people around them.

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onsen at the inn are from onsen, also located in Ninohe City. It is a famous hot spring with a history of over 390 years. onsen contains a lot of hydrogen carbonate ions, so you can enjoy the feel of bubble wrap and cider. We have a shampoo buffet that will please women. It's nice to take a big bath with the kids at the end of the day. In addition, there is a space where you can relax after taking a bath, with free massage chairs and manga books. You can take your manga books to your room.

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