Family Fun in Hyogo: 7 Hotels with Kids' Pools.

If you want to make memories with your family in the summer, we recommend Hyogo, which is close to the sea and mountains! There are plenty of tourist attractions where you can feel the mountains, the sea, and history, such as Mt. Rokko, Kobe Harborland, and Himeji Castle. What's more, if you stay at a resort hotel with a pool, you can relax in the hotel ♪ The whole family's wish to enjoy the sea, mountains, and pool will come true.

If you are traveling with children, a hotel with a kids pool is recommended. The pool at Hotel & Resorts Minamiawaji Daiwa Royal Hotel a Welcome Baby-certified inn, is shallow, so even short children can have fun. Kinosaki onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is surrounded by a forest, also has a small slide. Perfect for when you want to have fun with your family. There are also plenty of child-friendly facilities and services. This time, we will introduce recommended hotels with kids pools in Hyogo.

"Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe" is located about 7 minutes on foot from Maiko Station. It is a good location where you can enjoy the Seto Inland Sea, the Japanese garden of Hime Komatsu, and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which is great for children. There are outdoor pools for children and toddlers. The water depth for children is 1m to 1.05m, and for infants it is 50cm to 55cm. Even families with elementary school children and preschoolers can have a blast!

Many rooms have sea views. Children are also very happy to see the boats coming and going and the sunset. The photo shows a Japanese-Western style room of about 54 square meters. You can go barefoot in the Japanese-style room, so you can relax like you are at home. "Large public bath Matsubara-no-Yu (charged)" on the first basement floor can be used from 3 years old. The large bath is bright and open, and will blow away the tiredness of playing in the pool.

For breakfast, you can choose from Western cuisine or a buffet at the terrace restaurant ``Saint-Tropez'' overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, or a limited-edition ``Picnic Breakfast Set'' that can be enjoyed in your room. At the buffet-style breakfast, you can enjoy standard menu items such as local gourmet food from Hyogo, salads, and fruits. The picnic breakfast set includes quattro sandwiches and plain yogurt.You can enjoy the resort feeling with your family from the morning.

"Kobe Portopia Hotel" is located about 8 minutes by car from Kobe Airport. Access is convenient, so it is recommended for families who want to do sightseeing mainly in Kobe. Reservations are required for the pool. The children's pool is a lazy river with a depth of 10 to 70 cm. You can also enjoy a drink by the pool. When you're tired from playing with your kids, it's a good idea to quench your thirst with a resort-style drink.

The room recommended for families with children is the "Family Room," which has been approved as a "welcome baby inn." There are toys and kid's amenities that children will love, so you can spend a comfortable time with your family. You can rent a trash can for diapers and a baby bed (for a fee), so it's comfortable. It's also attractive that one child under elementary school age can sleep with one adult for free.

A recommended breakfast for families with children is a buffet of local cuisine and freshly made omelets at the sky grill buffet ``GOCOCU~Gokoku no Megumi~''. There is also a wide variety of menus that are popular with children, such as bread and sausages. The recommended menu for moms and dads is "Hyogo Roast Beef Meshi" eaten with dashi soup. Breakfast can also be ordered from room service, so choose according to your child's mood and physical condition.

Kobe Hotel Fruit Flower is a castle-like hotel modeled after the Dutch National Museum. Right after getting off the Osawa IC, it is located inside the roadside station "Fruit Flower Park Osawa". The pool (charged) is only available in the summer, and is located in an unusual location surrounded by exotic Western-style buildings. In addition to the adult pool and children's pool with a water depth of 40-60 cm, there is also a water athletic pool that is fun♪There is also an amusement park at the roadside station, so you won't get bored during your stay.

There are Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and suites, all of which have a classical and retro atmosphere. You can choose from 10 tatami mats or 12 tatami mats for Japanese-style rooms that are great for families with children. All rooms have a bath and toilet, so you can rest assured even during toilet training. Children's yukata and slippers are available for rent. There is also a large public bath (charged) where you can enjoy natural onsen flowing directly from the source, so it is recommended that you take turns using it after putting your child to bed.

For dinner, the barbecue is popular and can be enjoyed by the whole family! There is an all-weather barbecue venue, so you don't have to worry about the weather. If you are worried about meal outside because you have a baby with you, you can use the indoor barbecue house equipped with air conditioning. Savor carefully selected Kuroge Wagyu beef, sausages, vegetables and seafood to your heart's content. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet with more than 30 kinds of menus.

Arima Grand Hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Arima onsen Station, and you can use the shuttle bus. It is recommended when you want to enjoy Arima onsen springs, with your family. There is also a "DOG UP VILLA" where you can stay with your dog, so the whole family can enjoy the trip. The summer-only pool is divided into 3 areas of 60 cm, 110 cm, and 120 cm, and is very satisfying for everyone from children to adults.You can swim from around 9:00 in the morning, so it's perfect for families with children who are full of energy from the morning.

This is the VIP room with Ginsen open-air bath of Bessho Yura on the 7th floor. A room with an open-air onsen hot spring bath, where you can enjoy meal in the room.You can look out over the Arima onsen from the large windows. Recommended when you want to spend a relaxing time with your family without worrying about prying eyes.

Parents who have not been able to swim enough in the pool to take care of their children, please stop by the "onsen Aqua Terrace". You can enjoy the walking pool and 5 types of saunas that you can enjoy as if you were exercising. After the child is asleep, it would be nice to take turns using it. It might blow away your daily fatigue ♪

Breakfast can be served in your in-room dining or buffet style. At the buffet, there are omelets, salads, tempura, and other items that will satisfy both adults and children! In the case of in in-room dining, you can choose between Japanese or Western cuisine, and a luxurious breakfast with many small dishes. We can accommodate allergies, so please let us know in advance.

Ryuusenkaku is about a 10-minute walk from Arima onsen Station. It is located on the hill of Arima onsen surrounded by the mountains of Kobe Rokko. The indoor heated pool, which can be used all year round, has a depth of 1 to 1.3m, but you can rent floats, kickboards, and arm rings for free! In addition, the summer-only "Forest Pool" is a children's pool surrounded by forest that connects to the indoor pool. Disposable diapers for swimming are also sold, so you can play in the water even if you are not wearing diapers.

All guest rooms are Japanese-style, and there are many rooms suitable for families. With an area of 18.5 tatami mats, it has a loft like a secret base. There is also a washbasin for children, and there are plenty of baby goods such as children's amenities, yukata, slippers, and diaper pails, so you can rest assured.

Dinner is in-room dining so that children can eat at their own pace. They have menus for children, such as the nutritious "Children's meal" and "Baby meal". In the morning, you can enjoy a rich breakfast set at the breakfast venue. There are also children's breakfast sets and baby meals (late, early to mid-term) for infants, so please choose according to your age. Children's chairs, tableware, cutlery, and aprons are also available♪

Ryuusenkaku has many facilities and services for children other than the pool. In the kids' corner where you can run around without worries, there are toys such as blocks and toys, and about 1,500 picture books, so you can have fun for hours. There is also the Starry Night Sky Square where you can enjoy putter golf and table tennis, so you won't get bored during your stay.

"Arima Rokusai" is a hotel that stands on a vast site of 12,000 square meters. It's about a 15-minute walk from Arima onsen Station, and a free shuttle bus runs from the station, so it's safe to bring children. The hotel has a heated pool with a lap pool and a children's pool, and is an open glass-enclosed space. There is also a wooden deck and jacuzzi, so you can spend a fun time with your family while looking out at the rooftop garden.

There are various types of guest rooms, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and maisonettes. If you are traveling with children, we recommend the premium room with a free-flowing hot spring bath, or the Japanese-Western style room where you can take a nap on the tatami mats. In addition, there are rooms where you can stay with pets, so it is perfect for families who want to enjoy traveling with their pets.

At this public bath, you can enjoy both Arima's two famous hot springs, "Kinyu" and "Ginyu." There is also a private family bath (for a fee) where you can relax with your family alone. It is a spacious size that the whole family can soak in the bathtub. There is also a footbath in the courtyard called Ginyu, so why not use it after a long day of sightseeing?

For meal, there are kaiseki and Italian courses, but the buffet is definitely popular with families! At the buffet restaurant "The Dining Bansai", you can eat as much as you like for dinner and breakfast. For dinner, there is a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese menus that are conscious of Kansai. Breakfast is a buffet with organic vegetables to start the day in a healthy way!

"NESTA RESORT KOBE" is about 20 minutes by bus or taxi from Kobe Electric Railway Midorigaoka Station. There are also direct buses from JR Sannomiya Station, Osaka Station, and Namba Station. This is a theme park where you can enjoy various activities (for a fee), including ziplines, buggy, canoeing, and bouldering. The summer-only pool (charged) is packed with fun, such as sliders, Kansai's largest water fortress (pictured), and a flowing pool.

This is also limited to the summer season. The indoor pool “JAVA JAVA” is safe for small children. There are plenty of "wide sliders", fountains, and playground equipment for the whole family to enjoy! The water is shallow and indoors, so babies and mothers who are worried about getting sunburned can play safely.

There are a variety of accommodation facilities such as "Hotel The Pavone" located in the center of the vast park, "Maisonette Suite Villa", "Royal Suite Villa", "Glamping Cabin" and "Casual Cottage". This is one room of the resort "Premium Terrace" where all rooms are supplied with onsen. A Japanese-Western style room that can accommodate up to 4 people, with a minibar and private terrace. There is a tatami space, so it is comfortable even with a baby.

Breakfast is a morning buffet of about 40 Japanese and Western dishes at Hotel The Pavone. With crispy croissants, egg dishes, salads, rice, and grilled fish, it's hard to decide what to eat. After filling your stomach in the morning, let's start running to the park!

"Hotel New Awaji" is located about 15 minutes by car from Sumoto IC. Located in Awaji Island, which is also called Hawaii of Hyogo, you can enjoy the resort feeling. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to "Obama Beach". This "seaside pool" has sliders so that children can play happily♪The depth of the children's pool is about 60cm. Playground equipment such as floats up to 1m square and children's kickboards are available, so it's great for families with children.

At "Hotel New Awaji", you can see the sea of Awaji Island and Osaka Bay from all guest rooms. Enjoy the feeling of a resort even in your room, and you'll be satisfied♪ This is Villa Rakuen Uminiwa Soraku, a room with an open-air onsen bath that's great for families with children. There is also a tatami room, so it is comfortable even if you have young children. It would be nice to soothe your tiredness after playing in the pool in the onsen spring bath.

For families who love onsen, we also recommend the private bath “Yumefusen”. Located on the top floor about 50 meters above the sea, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean. In the large public bath, you can enjoy two types of sources: the alkaline simple onsen "Sumoto onsen" and the sodium chloride strong salt spring "Komoe onsen". "Awaji Tanada no Yu" and "Kuni Umi no Yu" are also available. Children will be delighted with the large bath.

The recommended breakfast for traveling with children is the buffet where you can enjoy Japanese and Western breakfasts. There are plenty of breads, scrambled eggs, and fruits that children like.In the rooms of "Villa Rakuen", breakfast is room service, and you can choose between Japanese breakfast or American breakfast. It's hearty and nutritious, and will keep you energized in the morning.

About 5 minutes by shuttle bus from "Sumoto Bus Center". "Awajishima Kanko Hotel" is a hotel that welcomes children and offers a full range of services for families. The summer-only seaside pool has pools for adults and children, as well as a vinyl pool for toddlers, so you can enjoy water play according to your age. Guests can use it for free, and you can bring your own float. There are also plenty of events such as a stamp rally and fairs (limited to weekends and consecutive holidays)♪

This is a special room with an open-air bath for families, "Nami no Manimani." There is a dining room with a kitchen in the room, so you can enjoy meal without the family. In addition, there are two baths, an open-air bath and an indoor bath, both of which use Sumoto onsen 's Uruoi no Yu. It is also recommended for your baby's onsen debut. Jinbei for children, a baby bath, a baby bouncer, and a trash can for diapers are also available for your peace of mind.

Breakfast is a buffet with a variety of Japanese and Western dishes. The naughty sandwich corner is popular with children. Complete your sandwich with chicken, ham, scrambled eggs, Awaji salad, etc. as much as you like. Make it yourself and it tastes even better! Infant chairs and infant chairs are also available in the meal room.

"Awajishima Kanko Hotel" is widely known as Japan's best fishing hotel where you can casually enjoy fishing at any time. This family area has good scaffolding and you can enjoy fishing safely even with small children. If you want to catch big fish, we recommend boat fishing. The fish you catch will be cooked at the hotel (for a fee), making your dinner even more luxurious!

"Hotel & Resorts Minamiawaji Daiwa Royal Hotel" is located about 8 minutes by car from Fukura Bus Terminal. It has been certified as a "welcome baby inn" and has a full range of child-friendly services and facilities♪The pool is set to a depth of about 30 cm, so it's safe to bring small children. There is also a convenient air pump by the pool, and you can bring your child's favorite float.

For families with children who are still active after playing in the pool, we recommend the Kids Room “Yura”. There are bouldering equipment and a drawing corner in the room, which will increase the tension of children. There are three beds lined up, so you can sleep in the shape of a river like you always do.

Bath chairs and shampoo hats for children are also available in onsen in the public bath! You can enjoy onsen comfortably even with children. In addition, in the women's large public bath, there is a space for babies, a crib, and wipes, so you don't have to worry about panicking after leaving onsen.

The restaurant in the hotel has tableware, chairs, and baby food that are easy for children to use. The number is limited, so please make your request early. Breakfast is buffet-style, and you can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes♪The rich "Awajishima Milk" is sure to satisfy even children who like milk.

About 20 minutes by car from Awajishima Minami IC. "Hotel New Awaji Plaza Awajishima" is a hotel with a great view, standing on a hill overlooking the Onaruto Bridge. The pool, which is open only in the summer, is elegantly shaped like a grand piano. There is also a shallow space with a depth of 50 cm, so even small children can play safely. Beach goods such as floats are also sold at the shop.

All 21 types of 74 rooms offer a view of the magnificent Naruto Strait. At "Bettei Sora", there is a 100% self-made natural onsen open-air bath on the private terrace, where you can spend a relaxing time with your family while watching the superb view. In this room, both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining, so you don't have to worry about your surroundings. In addition to renting a baby bed (for a fee) and a diaper pot, they also provide chairs and tableware for children.

For breakfast, in the case of in in-room dining, a Japanese set meal using seasonal ingredients is served. If you don't want in-room dining, you can enjoy about 40 kinds of Japanese and Western buffets at the restaurant. There are plenty of onion slices using Awajishima onions, minestrone with lots of ingredients, dried fish and Japanese side dishes, so you may be wondering what to eat.

"Yumenoi" is about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus from Fukusaki Station. Himeji Castle can also be reached in about 30 minutes by car, making it perfect for driving trips. The kids pool is about 50cm deep. The toilets are located by the pool, so families with children who are in toilet training or who are worried about toilets can have a good time.

The Japanese-Western style room with open-air bath is recommended for families. You can enjoy the bath to the rhythm of your child without worrying about the eyes around you♪ You can spend a relaxing time with your family while admiring the majestic scenery. For rooms with open-air baths, you can choose to have in-room dining, so you can cherish the time when your family is out of the water.

Breakfast is "Himeji gourmet breakfast". You can enjoy local cuisine such as "Himeji Oden", "Conger eel rice" and "Katsumeshi". For dinner, the "Children's Lunch", where you can enjoy fried chicken, udon noodles, and crab gratin, is very popular. You can choose from a plate for children up to 6 years old, a lunch for children in the lower grades, a lunch for children in the upper grades, etc., according to your age.

"Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei" is about 5 to 15 minutes away from Kinosaki onsen Station by ryokan Association's free shared bus. Located in Kinosaki onsen, which has a history of over 1,300 years, you can enjoy visiting hot springs. Also, if you want to travel with your pet, there is also a convenient accommodation space for medium and small dogs called "Wanwan House". The summer-only kids' pool is located in rich nature and is perfect for refreshing the family.

* Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei will be closed for construction from August 21st to October 31st, 2023 (as of June 2023).

For families with children, we recommend the special room "Keigetsu" with an open-air bath. Natural stones are used in the open-air bath, and you can relax with your family while looking at the beautiful garden. Bath towels, yukata, children's yukata, and toothbrush sets are also available, and you can borrow baby futon sets, baby bottle sterilization cases, and diaper trash cans for free. The tatami room is the center of the room, so it is safe even if you have small children.

If you want to enjoy the bath even more with your child, we recommend using the Forest Private Spa, which has a private bath. There is an onsen spring bath, a living room where you can take a break, and a bedrock bath that is great for moms. Even parents who are tired from playing in the pool can spend a relaxing time here.

Breakfast is a buffet style with more than 30 Japanese and Western dishes to choose from. There are many fruits, breads and egg dishes that children like. Freshly baked hot dried flounder, health-friendly miso soup, and a wide variety of menus using ingredients from the Tajima region are available.

The hotels with kids pools in Hyogo that we introduced this time not only allow parents and children to enjoy the pool, but also offer a wide range of child-friendly services! You can also enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area, so it will be an unforgettable trip where you will make many memories with your family. Please be sure to visit Hyogo on your next family trip.