13 Best Family-Friendly Hotels & Ryokans for a Happy Trip to Miyagi

Adults are busy with work, housework, and childcare, and children are busy with studying and playing. Why not take a break from your busy daily life and refresh yourself on a family trip? If you want to enjoy sightseeing, lodging, and gourmet food, we recommend Miyagi, the center of Tohoku! It is full of must-see spots for families full of curiosity, such as ``Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium,'' ``Zao Heartland,'' ``Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall,'' and ``Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum.''

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While you are excited about traveling with your child, there are many things to worry about, such as the child's dinner, bath, and many belongings. Parents and children can stay comfortably at an inn that has items and services for children. Enjoy your trip to Miyagi with children by finding a comfortable inn for the whole family, such as in-room dining, family baths, and a buffet full of dishes that children will love, too♪

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Minamisanriku Hotel Kanyo, which stands on a hill overlooking Shizugawa Bay, is a hotel where you can enjoy the beautiful ocean of Minamisanriku up close. There is a free shuttle bus that takes about 90 minutes from Sendai Station to the hotel, making it easy to access. There are sea-side and road-side rooms, but be sure to stay in the sea-side room. The sea is close, and black-tailed gulls often visit outside the window. Children will be delighted as if they were in a theme park! Yukata and slippers for children are available for rent for children up to elementary school age.

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The pride of the inn is the delicious seafood dishes from Sanriku and the bath overlooking Shizugawa Bay. This is an open-air bath for women, where you can enjoy a dynamic 180-degree view of the ocean. It feels like you are soaking in onsen in the sea. There is a children's room (12:00-18:00, accompanied by parents and children) next to the large public bath, where the laughter of children overflows. For dinner, lavish seafood such as Kesennuma's specialty "Shark's Fin Sugatani" and Shizugawa Octopus. There is also a children's meal for elementary school students and toddlers, so everyone can enjoy "Koutofuku time"♪

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This is the rooftop "Shiokaze no Sora". It is popular with families because you can enjoy interacting with black-tailed gulls. The museum is full of facilities that will make your night of travel fun and lively, such as the "Kirakira Book Corner" where you can freely read manga and other things, and the game center "Takarajima". In summer, there is also a limited-time outdoor pool. You can enjoy a fun trip to Miyagi just by staying at the hotel.

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Miyagi Oshima is an inhabited island in Kesennuma City, the northernmost city along the coast. Located on Oshima, "Kakushi-mura Kesennuma Oshima" is the perfect place for a family vacation, with a campground and a wide variety of activities. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including a serene Japanese-style room, a Japanese-style Western-style room with a balcony, and this premium Japanese-style room with tatami mats, which makes it safe for small children. Why don't you talk peacefully with your children while being healed by the tasteful relaxation spaces such as the book lounge and the open-air balcony "Sorami"?

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For meal, enjoy the seafood of Sanriku at the seafood grilled dining restaurant "Namioto", which opened in 2020. You can choose the one you like from the "Hamayaki Kaiseki", which is mainly seafood grilled in a smokeless roaster, and the "Minatomachi Kaiseki", which is mainly assorted sashimi. The delicious blessings of each season, such as returning bonito in autumn and oysters in winter, will increase your sense of happiness. There are children's kaiseki meals for elementary school students and toddlers, and the children are very satisfied! There are tableware and chairs for children, and you can ask for warm baby food.

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There is a children's space in the hall, so children will not be bored. There are also many hands-on programs. Take a bus to the observatory at the top of Mt. Kameyama and enjoy a starry sky and night view tour, or a morning walk along Tanaka Beach. There is also a menu that is perfect for summer vacation experiences such as picture letter and ECO bottle making experience ♪

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Genzo-no-Yu Naruko Kanko Hotel is a long-established inn located in Naruko onsen in the northern inland area Miyagi that has been in business for over 400 years. Naruko is also a famous spot for autumn leaves, and is a place where you can relax and feel the seasons. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and special rooms, and this is a Japanese-style room (10 to 12 tatami mats) in the east building. You can relax barefoot while being soothed by the scent of tatami. Babies who love crawling can move around freely.

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We are also proud of our dishes where you can enjoy the highest quality Sendai beef. There are various plans for Sendai beef, including grilled on a ceramic plate and shabu-shabu. In addition, it is full of carefully selected ingredients such as Hidakami beef, pork from Miyagi, local agricultural products, and seafood from Sanriku. The appearance is so colorful that you'll want to take a photo as a souvenir. For children, this is a children's meal for infants. There are many menu items that are popular with children, and sweets from the tea stand are also included, so the children are sure to be very excited.

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Relax by soaking in the Naruko onsen known as the ``hot spring for beautiful skin''. In addition to an indoor granite bath, an open-air bath made of cypress, a large public bath with 3 baths, and a private bath that can be enjoyed only by the family, you can enjoy onsen. The private bath “Ichi no Yu Kohaku” is designed to be barrier-free, so you don’t have to worry about small children stumbling around. After taking a bath, we also recommend cooling off in the reading room “Tsukiakari”.

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Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, is a scenic spot that represents Miyagi. Matsushima Century Hotel is a resort hotel located in the center of the tourist area, within walking distance of Godaido Temple and the photogenic Fukuura Bridge. The top floor ``Basho-tei Matsu no Ma'' is a guest room with a natural onsen open-air bath. A bath with a spectacular view that the whole family can enjoy is a memorable experience. Many of the rooms have balconies, making this a great family vacation where you can enjoy the soothing scenery. Another point is that co-sleeping is free for children up to 2 years old.

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Enjoy the sea of Matsushima from onsen. You can feel an extraordinary soothing feeling in the ocean where the light sways and the wind blowing across Matsushima Bay. This is a large open-air bath. Bathing in a large open-air bath surrounded by the scent of the sea is sure to be a blissful time.There is also a private onsen family bath "Nagomi" (fees apply), so you can enjoy a onsen stay with the whole family.

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For dinner, in addition to the "Matsushima-grown" Japanese kaiseki meal prepared with seasonal ingredients from Miyagi and Matsushima, you can also enjoy freshly prepared dishes in the open kitchen. The live atmosphere of the chef cooking ``Matsushima-raised tempura'' and ``grilled beef tongue'' makes the dinner even more enjoyable. Allergies are also taken care of. This is a children's set menu with hamburgers and sushi. The colors are gorgeous and the children are sure to be satisfied ♪

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This toy corner is a play space where children can be absorbed in playground equipment. With this, you can have fun even if you get tired of your room time. The garden pool opens from mid-July to the end of August, where families can enjoy water sports. The water depth is shallow at 80 cm, and there is a vinyl pool for toddlers, so even small children can have fun. Please make summer memories.

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"Sendai Royal Park Hotel" is a hotel with a European-style classical atmosphere. It is located in the Izumi area, about 30 minutes by car from Sendai Station, and the "Sendai Izumi Premium Outlet" is in front of you, making it convenient for shopping. There are many suite rooms, including this "Luxury Family Room", and children will surely be delighted in the space where they have become princesses and princes. There is also a Japanese-style suite room that is safe even for babies who are crawling.

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There are room wear for children (approximately 130cm in size), baby beds, baby guards, and other items for rent, making it a comfortable stay with children. You can also borrow picture books, Jenga, and shogi, so you can enjoy your room time. In addition, the garden event, which is one of the attractions of the hotel, will add excitement to your family trip. Make memories of your trip by participating in events such as "Sora Netarium" where you can enjoy the starry sky, winter illuminations, and "Cinema Night".

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Have breakfast at the "Chef's Terrace" where you can spend a refreshing time while looking out at the garden. The seasonal menus centered on ingredients from Tohoku and Miyagi are lined up. There is also a kids menu (paid) that includes yogurt and juice. If the weather is nice, you can have breakfast on the terrace. Combined with the location, it is full of resort feeling! Enjoy an extravagant and extravagant morning while making the most of your trip with your children.

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"Richmond Hotel Premier Sendai Ekimae" is about 3 minutes on foot from JR Sendai Station, about 1 minute on foot from JR Aobadori Station, and less than 1 minute from Sendai Subway Station, making it easy to access to various areas. The elegant guest rooms are equipped with large desks, making it a comfortable space for children to draw or read. There are six types of guest rooms, from moderate singles to premier twins, and this superior twin can accommodate three people, so you don't have to worry about staying with older children.

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Up to 1 child under elementary school age is free of charge per bed. If you let us know in advance, we can prepare extra towels for you. Baby cots are available for rent, so please ask before you stay. In addition, children's amenities such as kids' sponges, kids' toothbrushes, and kids' slippers are also available. Children will surely be delighted with the cutely designed amenities♪ If your children are upset, let's have a good time with the picture books in the lobby.

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Breakfast is served buffet-style at the Premier Lounge exclusively for guests on the 5th floor (as of May 2022, some menus are currently being changed). Let's start a healthy morning with freshly baked fluffy bread and salad. There is also a menu that children like, such as yogurt and Yakult, so you can enjoy a lively morning from the morning. It is also a nice point that it is free ♪

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"Hotel Sendai Garden Palace" is also a hotel in a good location, about a 3-minute walk from Sendai Station. In addition, it is convenient for sightseeing in Sendai, as it is about an 8-minute walk to the Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, which is popular with children. Although it is a hotel in front of the station, there is a Japanese-style room, so it is safe even if you have a crawling baby. Kids size (140 cm) pajamas and crib rentals are also available, so children of all ages can stay comfortably♪ If you are elementary school age or younger, you can share a bed with one person for free.

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Breakfast is a buffet with mainly Japanese food at "Japanese Cuisine Kaede" (may change to a set meal style). Local Miyagi specialties such as Sasa-kamaboko, Zao eggs, and Sendai-fu tamago-jime are also lined up. A buffet where you can eat whatever you want as much as you like, so even children can eat to their heart's content.

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On the premises of the hotel, there is a port for Sendai's rental cycle "DATEBIKE", where you can go sightseeing by bicycle. If you're traveling with a child who can ride a bicycle, it might be a good idea to try bicycle sightseeing. There is also an accommodation plan that includes a ticket for the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium. This hotel is perfect for families who want to enjoy Sendai to the fullest.

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About 45 minutes by train from Sendai ryokan, “Yousenkaku Iwamatsu Ryokan” is an inn in Sakunami Onsen, which is also called “Beauty making hot onsen”. Located in the rich nature of the mountains, “Yosenkaku Iwamatsu ryokan” offers an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the valley. This is Hinoki, a Japanese-Western style room with a semi-open-air bath. If you have a large bath in your room, you can relax with your family without worrying about time. There are 3 sizes of yukata for kids. Take a picture of yourself in a cute yukata. There is also a plan that is perfect for families, with elementary school children paying half the price of adults and infants free.

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You can choose from three types of meal types: this wide variety of buffets, Japanese food sets at in-room dining, and Japanese food sets at Japanese dining. A fun buffet for children is good, a in-room dining that you can eat without hesitation is good, and it's nice to be able to choose according to your taste. In the case of the Japanese set style, there is a children's lunch with spaghetti and hamburger steak and a menu for young children, and children will be delighted. Let's enjoy the taste of Sendai and Tohoku such as the famous beef tongue.

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The extensive on-site facilities are also attractive. The children's corner "Asunaro" is exclusively for hotel guests and is a playground with slides and free drinks. This is a 20m indoor heated pool. In addition, there is also a table tennis field when you think of a onsen ryokan. It's nice to be able to play to your heart's content inside ryokan even when the weather is bad.

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"Oshu Akiu onsen Rantei" in Sendai's onsen, Akiu Onsen, is a "welcome baby inn" by MIKI HOUSE Child Care Research Institute. All Japanese-style rooms, including this pure Japanese-style room, offer a panoramic view of Akiu no Sato, allowing you to relax both physically and mentally. We have a wide variety of room types, from pure Japanese-style rooms of 10 to 12 tatami mats to Japanese-Western style rooms, special rooms of two or more rooms, VIP rooms, and even Western-style rooms to meet a wide range of needs. There are 3 sizes of free children's yukata, and 3 sizes of paid children's jinbei.

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If you let them know at the time of booking that you will be traveling with children, they will prepare items that would be nice to have, such as slippers for children, stepping stools for the washbasin, and electrical outlet covers. The Miki House Child Care Research Institute Certified Plan, which is perfect for staying with a baby, already includes useful items. Some items, such as bedwetting sheets and baby bottle sterilizer cases, require advance reservations, so please ask before your stay. Bringing in baby food is OK, so it's perfect for a onsen debut with a baby!

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For dinner, sumptuous dishes made with Miyagi ingredients are lined up, such as Japanese black beef, a hot pot with Sendai noodles, and Zao vegetable radish incense. There is also a children's lunch (pictured) for toddlers and a menu for elementary school students, so you can eat luxurious meals with your family and make you feel happy. There are also in-room dining and private meal plans. After dinner, we went to onsen. The bath is also equipped with items for children such as bath chairs, and the large public bath is a relaxing and refreshing public bath with tatami mats, so it is safe to bathe with small children because it is ♪ not slippery.

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In one corner of the lounge, there is a children's space with picture books and playground equipment. Even when your child is bored and hesitant, the kids space will surely put a smile on their face. In addition, there is a game corner and a onsen table tennis court in the hotel, so you can have a good time with your family. Even if the weather turns bad, you can make the most of your time at the inn. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool that opens from July to August. Let's play hard!

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“Hotel Hananoyu” is a onsen ryokan where you can enjoy a tour of three hot springs along the mountain stream. There are various types of guest rooms, mainly Japanese-style rooms. The tatami mats are comfortable and the bed is low, so it is safe for babies. There are also plans that are great for families with babies, such as renting baby futons and blankets, and having rooms or corner rooms as far away from other guests as possible.

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Dinner is a creative Japanese Italian buffet that focuses on pesticide-free vegetables from Akiu. With fresh Akiu pesticide-free vegetables and lovingly handcrafted dishes by housewives working exclusively at the inn, it's safe for children as well♪ A buffet where you can pick and eat whatever you want, from demonstrations of steak and fritters to a variety of sweets. Please have fun with your family.

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onsen is salty and comes from a private source that is said to have a high thermal effect. The open-air baths along the mountain and along the river are both full of nature and will heal you. In addition, this is a private open-air bath. You can enjoy the view of the river and the family can enter without bathing. There is a charge, but if you plan to bring a baby, you will get a discounted rate, so be sure to take advantage of it and enjoy the free-flowing onsen.

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In the summer, the open-air outdoor pool is open! Children will be delighted with the unlimited water slides. In addition, there is a promenade with an observation deck on the premises, and the Rairaikyo promenade entrance is about a 5-minute walk from the inn, so why not take a walk and experience the nature of the four seasons? You may also encounter creatures such as insects ♪

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Miyagi Zao is a popular tourist destination with its magnificent nature. Therefore, we recommend "Active Resorts Miyagi Zao -DAIWA ROYAL HOTEL-" for families. About 1 hour by car from Sendai, about 10 minutes by car to "Zao Heartland", where you can interact with animals. The majestic Zao mountain range can be seen from the guest rooms, making it perfect for a trip with children to fully enjoy nature. There are many types of guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and suites, so they will match your various needs. Yukata for children is also available!

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meal is a buffet or a creative set with Sendai beef. In the case of creative meals, Japanese and Chinese children's dishes for elementary school students and baby lunches for infants are prepared. At the buffet, you can enjoy as much as you like, such as sushi restaurants and deep-fried skewers. The breakfast is also buffet style, and the Zao cream cheese omelet cooked in the live kitchen is popular.

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onsen onsen, which is said to be effective for legs and lower back. The wooden deck-like open-air bath here is popular. You can take a bath until 24:00 at night and from 6:00 in the morning, so it would be nice to enjoy the bath in the morning. There are plenty of children's bath items such as infant chairs, and I am grateful that they support bathing with children!

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There is a children's corner on the first floor, where toys, picture books, and stuffed animals are available. There is also Othello, so it seems like it would be fun to compete with the family. The indoor pool is open from mid-July to mid-August every year. The Sanrio-approved pool is also attractive with cute interior decorations such as Hello Kitty. Even children who are not in diapers can wear diapers for playing in the water, and there is a pool for playing in the water next to the pool, so you can enjoy it with small children.

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“ryokan Genbei” is an inn in Zao where you can feel like a samurai in the Warring States period. It is also a place related to the Sanada family, and the lobby is lined with brave red and black armor. This "Sanada no Ma" is a room that is limited to one group per day, and children who love to play battle will be delighted with armor and fusuma paintings depicting the history of Sanada! It is also a room with many benefits, such as walking around the city wearing a jinbaori and using a private bath anytime for free. There are other plans for walking around the city wearing a jinbaori, so enjoy the feeling of being a samurai.

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There is an accommodation plan for moms and dads who want to enjoy a onsen onsen trip with their baby. Babies stay for free, and everything they need is provided, including baby baths, bath chairs, cutlery for babies, child chairs, wipes and diaper buckets. Check-out at 10:00 is usually at 11:00, so I'm happy that I can prepare for departure in the morning without rushing.

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onsen is flowing directly from the source and is said to be a beautiful skin hot spring that softens the skin. The nice point is that you can take a bath 24 hours a day. You can use this private family bath as many times as you like for free. While watching the inner garden, let's relax without getting into the family ♡

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For dinner, the menu of the day is determined by the purchase of the ingredients, which is a special handmade set meal. It is a luxurious dinner that fills your mouth with Zao brand pork "mochibuta" and sweet highland vegetables. For children, there is a children's plate, and there are many menus that children love, such as hamburgers and Neapolitan. In addition to private dining, there is also a plan where you can eat in your room, so you can enjoy it slowly without worrying about others.

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Kamasaki onsen in the northern part of Shiroishi City, bordering Fukushima, has long been known as the medicinal spring ``Kizu no Kamasaki onsen.'' ``Kamasaki onsen Suzukiya ryokan'' is a relaxing onsen inn. This two-room Japanese-style room is spacious enough to relax even when traveling with a large family. You can choose from a modern Japanese-style room or a Western-style room, depending on your preference. Children up to 1 year old can sleep in the same bed free of charge, making it easy to travel with a baby. You can enjoy coffee and draft beer at the lobby lounge "Beni" exclusively for hotel guests, a service that moms and dads will love♪

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meal is in-room dining in the morning and evening, so you can relax and enjoy gourmet food without worrying about your surroundings. For stays of 2 rooms or more, or for large groups of 5 or more, you can have a private meal venue available. There are many menus meal the food at travel destinations tends to take a long time, so children may get lost on the way, so it's nice to be able to eat in a private space. There is also a children's set (photo) for elementary school students and a children's lunch set for infants, so there is no ♪ doubt that children will be very satisfied.

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There are three types of onsen that we are proud of: this gorgeous golden bath that you will never forget once you see it, the stone bath made of granite, and the open-air ancient cypress open-air bath. The golden bath has been introduced on a TV program. Children will surely be excited by the glitter! The golden bath and the stone bath are alternated between men and women at 7 pm, so please try it for both mom and dad and discuss your impressions with the whole family.

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