8 Best Family-Friendly Hotels & Ryokans in Kakegawa, Shizuoka

Kakegawa City is located almost in the center of the Japan Shizuoka. It is located in the middle of Shizuoka City and Hamamatsu City, the main city of Shizuoka, and is easily accessible from all over the Japan. In Kakegawa City, there are many spots that can be enjoyed by the family, such as the "Kakegawa Flower and Bird Garden", an all-weather facility where you can enjoy contact with birds and flowers from around the world, the "22nd Century Hill Park" with large playground equipment and a lawn square, and the "Central Park" where SL locomotives are exhibited and preserved! There are many spots relatively close to the station, so families with children are grateful for it. Adults can also have a good time with children.

When traveling with children, one thing that worries me is where to stay. There are many worries such as whether you can spend a comfortable time with your child, whether your child can enjoy it without getting bored, and whether you have the necessary goods. Therefore, this time, we have selected hotels and ryokan in Kakegawa City that offer excellent services for families with children. We will introduce accommodations that offer in-room dining, family baths, baby goods rentals, and comfortable stays, so be sure to use them as a reference when traveling with children♪

About 15 minutes by car from Kakegawa Station, Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato is a vast resort where you can feel the great outdoors. A free shuttle bus is also available from the south exit of Kakegawa Station. There are various activities on the premises, such as petting ponies, sponge tennis, kickboards that can be enjoyed from 3 years old, and a slow battery car for children.

There is also a "Children's Square" with special attractions for small children. In addition, a "water park" opens in the summer. In addition to sliders and lazy rivers, there is also a small children's pool, so you can spend a whole day on the premises alone.

We recommend the Japanese-Western style rooms in the North Wing, where families with children can stay comfortably. This is a room on the top floor with an outstanding view, where you can sometimes see Mt. Fuji. In the north wing, there is also a ``tight bed'' where families can sleep in a river shape by putting two beds together. Additionally, you can rent bed guards, strollers, baby bathtubs, diaper trash cans, two-step steps for guest room washbasins, auxiliary toilet seats, etc. for free. It's a good idea to reserve in advance so you can pack light. You can purchase baby wipes and diapers at the gift shop, so you don't have to worry if you suddenly need them♪

Kakegawa Tsumagoi onsen "Forest no Yu" is located on the premises. The “Soto-no-Yu” where you can bathe in the woods in the great outdoors, and the “Uchi-no-Yu” which has a wide variety of open-air baths. You can enjoy two unique baths. Among them, the specialty is the "tea bath" in "Uchinoyu". I want to take a leisurely soak in onsen with my child and be distracted.

Dinner and breakfast are buffets that children will love. For dinner, there are about 60 kinds of Japanese-Western dishes, sweets, and even drinks. Adults are also very satisfied with the live performance corner where you can eat hot dishes, tempura, sushi, sashimi, etc. We also recommend the famous deep-steamed green tea udon. Breakfast includes “Kakegawa tea and slightly dashi chazuke” and “delicious zaru tofu”, and live cooking includes fluffy omelettes, which you can enjoy freshly made.

Kakegawa Grand Hotel is located about a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kakegawa Station. Hotels close to the station are great for families with children who often carry a lot of luggage. This is a convenient city hotel, about 5 minutes by car from Kakegawa IC on the Tomei Expressway, with free parking available, and a convenience store about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. After checking in, adults can take a breather with a welcome drink service.

All 93 guest rooms have a unified oriental design. This junior suite room has a train view theme. The location overlooks Kakegawa Station, so you can enjoy the Shinkansen from your window, and if you're lucky, you might even see Dr. Yellow! There are toys and picture books in the room, perfect for families who love trains. There are also rooms with Japanese-style rooms, so they are recommended for families with babies.

Kakegawa Grand Hotel has a family bath where you can take a bath without worrying about being seen. There are shampoo hats for children, so it looks like it will be a fun bath time with your kids. It's nice to be able to take a relaxing bath with your family.

If you choose a plan that includes breakfast, you can enjoy a variety of menus in buffet style. Enjoy as much of your favorite food as you like at the buffet restaurant "Silk Road" on the second floor. Children will also be satisfied ♡

Hotel Gen Kakegawa is about a 3-minute walk from Kakegawa Station. There's a convenience store across the street, so it's nice to be able to handle sudden shopping needs. The guest rooms are equipped with a rose purchased directly from a rose farmer in Kakegawa, and have hardwood floors, so you can take off your shoes and relax. One infant per bed may stay free of charge.

There is a microwave on the third floor, so you can warm up baby food. This is a hotel with a little consideration that is great for families with children.

In the hotel, you can use washing machines and dryers with detergent like this for free. Traveling with children who tend to change clothes a lot. Being able to do laundry easily while traveling is helpful because it reduces the amount of luggage. In addition, women's amenities (cleansing, face mask, face wash, milky lotion, lotion) are also available for moms who want to reduce their luggage as much as possible!

Breakfast is free, which is great for families with children. Even though it's free, there's a wide variety of items, including local Shizuoka rice, ten-grain rice, grilled fish, pork miso soup with plenty of ingredients, side dishes, and other Japanese dishes. Western food such as croissants, herb sausages, and salads are both attractive and healthy breakfasts. Eat well, keep your spirits up, and make the most of your trip to Kakegawa!

Hotel Route-Inn Kakegawa Inter is approximately 5 minutes by car from Kakegawa Station. Parking is free, and it's about a 3-minute drive to Kakegawa Kachoen Garden, and a 10-minute drive to Tsumagoi Resort, where you can enjoy a variety of activities and sports, making it convenient for sightseeing. There is also a rental service of picture books that can be read in the guest rooms, so children will not get bored.

Children under elementary school age can stay in the same bed for free (*only if the room capacity is exceeded). The Deluxe Twin, which has the space of two single rooms, is especially recommended for families with children. A spacious space with a sofa and table. You can watch "WOWOW" for free in all guest rooms, so you can enjoy the anime with your children.

Hotel Route-Inn Kakegawa Inter provides children's amenities that include slippers, toothbrushes, and mini towels. The hotel's original characters are drawn on it, so children will love it.

There are unit baths in the guest rooms, but there is also a large public bath inside the hotel. Soak in a large artificial onsen bath made from natural maifan stone to wash away your fatigue. You can use it until 2:00 a.m., so you can use it even after the children are asleep.

Breakfast is a buffet. Even though it's free, you'll be thrilled by the wide variety of menus that include salads, boiled dishes, fried dishes, egg dishes, and even desserts. ``Cha soba'' is also available as a local original menu. Also, about a 5-minute walk from the hotel is the Shizuoka-originated ``Sumiyaki Restaurant Sawayaka'', so we recommend having Shizuoka's famous gourmet ``Genkotsu hamburger steak'' for dinner.

Dormy Inn EXPRESS Kakegawa Natural onsen Spring is approximately 9 minutes walk from the north exit of Kakegawa Station. Kakegawa Castle, selected as one of Japan's top 100 castles, is about a 5-minute walk away. The beds in the guest rooms are made by Simmons (excluding some guest rooms), and the pillows are Solotech quilted 3D pillows, so you'll be able to sleep soundly no matter the environment with the high-quality bedding. There is also a family plan where you can rent two rooms for the price of one double room, allowing up to four adults and two elementary school students or younger to share the same bed.

On the 13th floor, the top floor, there is a natural onsen called "Chagetsu no Yu." Enjoy the view of Kakegawa Castle while soaking in onsen springs, which are said to have the effect of relieving fatigue. If your child is out of diapers, you can bring them in with you. Children may also become interested in castles by looking at them from the bath. Also, you can check the crowd status of the public bath on the TV in your room, so even if you are bringing your children with you, you can calmly take a bath when the bath is free.

For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese-Western buffet. At Ajimeguri Kobachi Yokocho, you can enjoy small portions of side dishes in small bowls. Don't miss Kakegawa's specialty, ``Kaketoro.'' ``Kaketoro'' is made with grated Japanese yam seasoned with miso and white soup stock, and is best served over rice.

Popsicles are also available after taking a bath. After the morning bath, a lactic acid drink is prepared. In addition, "Yonaki Soba", which is served free of charge every day from 21:30 to 23:00, is very popular with Dormy Inn's special light soy sauce ramen! There are services that will make both children and adults happy, such as a manga corner in the free space on the first floor and after bathing.

Kurama onsen Suigetsu, located in the mountains about 25 minutes by bus from the north exit of Kakegawa Station to Kurama onsen, is a pure Japanese-style one-story onsen ryokan. There are a total of 5 guest rooms. It has a nostalgic atmosphere, like visiting a distant relative in a quiet countryside. Enjoy our signature dish “Tea Shabu Shabu”♪

Kurama onsen, has a history of over 400 years. Enjoy the famous hot springs that are said to moisturize your skin and make your skin beautiful.

meal can be served in your in-room dining both in the morning and in the evening, so even if your children make a little noise, you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed manner without worrying about other people watching. Children can have their own lunch prepared for them.

About 20 minutes by car from Kakegawa IC on the Tomei Expressway and about 20 minutes by car from Kakegawa Station, Kurama onsen Masagokan is a historic inn founded in 1892. It is said that carps in the pond in the garden, and the forest tree frog, a natural monument, come to lay eggs in the courtyard every year. The clear stream "Kuramagawa" flows nearby, and you can feel the nature first-hand. After checking in, take a walk around ryokan with your child.

There is a spacious Japanese-style room that is great for families with children. It's nice to lie down on the tatami and take a rest. The view of the quiet mountain village is wonderful, such as the room where you can see the garden from the window and the room where you can enjoy the mountain view. During the early summer season, you may be able to see fireflies around ryokan, creating a magical atmosphere. It is an experience that cannot be done in the city, and it is likely to become an unforgettable memory for children.

onsen is a simple sulfur cold mineral spring, and is characterized by its viscous hot water. It is also known as the “hot spring of beauty,” and is said to be effective in beautifying the skin and making the hair lustrous. Mom is happy, isn't she? You can also enjoy the natural scenery from the semi-open-air baths and large public baths in your room. There are two private baths like this one, and they are available 24 hours a day for free. Enjoy plenty of onsen in a private space!

Have dinner at the meal. You can enjoy the local cuisine "Kakegawa tea shabu-shabu" and the "Masagokan Kaiseki" that uses plenty of local Kakegawa ingredients. There is also a plan that allows you to taste the luxurious “Kuroge Wagyu Lamp Lava Grill” and a plan that allows you to “compare the taste of 3 cuts of Kuroge Wagyu beef”. There is also a plan where you can ask for a cake and drink on your anniversary. Spend a relaxing time with your family in a quiet mountain village inn.

Liberty Resort Daito Onsen is located about 30 minutes by car from Kakegawa IC on the Tomei Expressway and about 35 minutes by bus from Kakegawa Station. All eight guest rooms have open-air baths and lofts. The rooms have different themes, such as European, modern, and West Coast, making you feel like you're at a resort.If your room has an open-air bath, you can take a bath when the baby is ready.

The hot water in the public bath is a natural onsen. It is characterized by a dark brown color like black tea, and the spring quality is a chloride spring that warms you from the core of your body. In addition to the indoor bath, you can enjoy various baths such as an open-air bath, a sleeping bath, and a sauna. Children will be delighted with the unusually colored onsen! If you stretch your arms and legs freely in the large bath and take a slow bath, the daily fatigue of mom and dad will be blown away ♪

Dinner is a creative course dinner, and breakfast is a menu based on Japanese cuisine. There is also a place inside the building where you can enjoy a full-fledged barbecue without bringing anything, and a cafeteria that will make you feel as if you have wandered into the jungle. Please choose one that suits your family's travel style.

This hotel also has glamping cottages, places where you can do free site camping, and rooms where you can stay with pets. Camping on the first day, relaxing at the hotel on the next day, and so on. For family time in the evening, enjoy board games that can be borrowed. Once in a while, it's nice to play board games with your family without looking at electronic devices such as TVs and tablets.

Kakegawa is full of spots that children will love. Why don't you go out with your family to make fun memories? Not only children, but also moms and dads can refresh themselves. If you stay at a hotel or ryokan that supports traveling with children, your trip will be even more fulfilling. If there is a hotel or ryokan that you are interested in, please use it as a reference.