5 Best Family-Friendly Ryokans for Enjoying Unzen Onsen

When the busy days of raising children continue, you tend to put off taking care of yourself physically and mentally. Sometimes you want to get away from your daily life and relax in a different place. How about taking the plunge and going on a trip? We especially recommend places with onsen. Soothe your body in the high-quality onsen and fill your stomach and soul with delicious local foods to recharge your energy.

A recommended destination is Ureshino onsen in Saga. Ureshino Onsen, which is considered one of Japan's top three hot onsen for beautiful skin, is said to have a slimy baking soda spring that will leave your skin smooth and smooth. It is said that drinking the hot springs has the effect of activating gastrointestinal and liver functions. It's perfect for soothing your tired mind and body. There are many spots nearby that kids will love, such as ``Original Ninja Village Hizen Yume Kaido'' where you can experience being a ninja, and ``Forest and Squirrel Amusement Park Fairy Tale Village'' where you can interact with animals! It's the perfect area for a family trip.

When traveling with children, you will be concerned about whether the accommodation will be comfortable for children and whether there are meal and services for children. Therefore, this time we will introduce accommodations in Ureshino onsen that are easy to travel with children. Some inns have kids' rooms, meal for children, and private baths for families. Please choose the accommodation that suits your family and enjoy a memorable trip.

`` ryokan Hatsuneso'' is a popular ``child-friendly ryokan'' located about 10 minutes by car from ``Ureshino IC''. All baths have tatami flooring to prevent slipping, making it safe for bathing with children. There are many services that are family-friendly for families with children, such as free meal for one infant per adult, a kids room with toys to play with, and over 600 picture books. Please note that if your child is a preschooler and has meal and a futon, you will only need to pay for the futon.

You can choose the guest room according to your preference, such as the Japanese-style room "Yunoka" with an indoor cypress onsen bath, or the Japanese-Western room "Kusunoki" with a semi-open-air bath, although it is not onsen. In particular, the bath at Yu no Kaori has a tatami mat floor, so when you take a bath with a small child or baby, you can have them sit in the washing area instead of holding them in your arms.

There is a spacious children's room called "Chiisana Ehonmori". There are a lot of picture books and toys, and it is also important that you can choose how to play according to your age. You can bring your favorite picture books and toys back to your room and enjoy them, so children will not be bored on their trip.

The specialty is the large public bath with tatami mats. On soft tatami mats, children don't have to worry about getting hurt even if they run around. The men's bath is also covered with tatami mats, so it might be nice to take a bath with your dad once in a while. Baby baths and baby soap can be rented, so you'll be happy to reduce the amount of luggage you carry on your trip.

meal are prepared according to the age of elementary school students, for upper grades and for lower grades. Infant food is free for one adult! It's also easy on the budget. You can get two packs of baby food for dinner and breakfast, so it's a good idea to choose a menu that you don't usually eat. For adults, try Saga beef and onsen boiled tofu. There is no doubt that the tension will increase with the luxurious menu ♪

``Ureshino onsen Shouen'' is located along the river, about 5 minutes by car from ``Ureshino IC'', and is an inn with a warm and retro atmosphere. We also have bouncers, bumbos, baby futons, baby soap, toys, etc., so it's safe for families with babies. Of course, babies stay free of charge♪

There is also a spacious private bath on site. There is a baby cot in the changing room, so moms and dads can relax and change their clothes while the baby lies down. Moms and dads may find it difficult to use a large public bath because they have multiple children or children who want to play in the bath, but a private bath should be able to be used comfortably by the whole family.

At this inn, both dinner and breakfast are in-room dining. This is a great point for families with children who have a hard time going to meal because they are playing and moving around. Adults can choose from kaiseki cuisine, steak, sukiyaki, and beef shabu kaiseki. For children, you can choose the Shokado bento lunch box or the character children's plate lunch, which will satisfy both adults and children.

"Hotel Kasuien" is an inn located in an easily accessible place, about 5 minutes by car from "Ureshino IC". A spacious Japanese-style room is recommended if you are staying with children. Even if your child crawls or runs around, you don't have to worry about it on the tatami mats. There are also guest rooms with private hot onsen, and children may be overjoyed by the scenery of Ureshino that can be seen from the bath.

Dishes that use plenty of carefully selected Saga flavors such as Saga beef and fresh seafood are truly exquisite. Of course, children's meal are also on the menu. Children's lunch is prepared for infants, and children's kaiseki meals are prepared for elementary school students, so you can enjoy delicious dishes with adults. Baby food can also be warmed up, so please ask if you would like to do so.

The baths where you can enjoy the beautiful skin onsen that we are proud of include the open-air bath where you can see the city of Ureshino from the top floor, and the bath with the theme of "greenery and healing". In the open-air bath, you can see the shining starry sky at night, and it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. Baby beds, baby baths, and toys are available in the women's public bath, so it's helpful for moms with small children.

There is also a private bath on the first basement floor of the building. It's perfect for moms and dads who think, "I'm worried about my child's eyes because he can't sit still" and "I want to relax with the whole family." While soaking in the hot water for beautiful skin, let's enjoy a precious moment without family in a private space.

"Yukai Resort Premium Ureshino Onsen Ureshinokan" is an inn located in the center of Ureshino onsen, about 5 minutes by car from "Ureshino IC", with a full range of services that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms with open-air baths, so you can choose depending on the age of your child and how you would like to spend your time. Rooms with open-air baths allow you and your family to spend a blissful time soaking in the bath without worrying too much.

You can enjoy carefully selected dishes prepared and cooked in-house at the buffet for both dinner and breakfast. Gourmet fairs are held depending on the season, and there is a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, so it should be fun to try them out on your plate with your kids while trying to decide what to eat.

In the bright and airy large public bath, you can enjoy the thick skin-beautifying water unique to Ureshino onsen. The open-air bath, where you can soak in the hot water while feeling the refreshing breeze, is perfect for healing your daily fatigue. It's wide enough, so even if your child is having fun in the bath, you won't be too concerned about it.

The pool is open for a limited time in the summer. Perfect for cooling down your body from the hot summer sun.

There are many places inside the museum that you can enjoy for free, such as a manga corner and a table tennis corner. You can enjoy your family trip to the fullest without getting bored at the hotel.

"Ureshino onsen Ureshino Motoyu" is an inn that is easily accessible, about 5 minutes by car from "Ureshino IC" and about 1 minute on foot from "Ureshino Bus Center". This is a rebranded inn with a history of about 80 years, and the newly renovated clean rooms are a great point for mothers with small children. The next Japanese-style room is simple and has just the right amount of space for children.

The pride of this hot onsen is that you can fully enjoy the skin-beautifying hot springs that have been handed down for about 100 years. For moms and dads with small children who feel a little uneasy about the public bath, we recommend the private bath where you can relax in a private space. There are two types of private baths, cypress and pottery, both of which flow directly from the source. If you soak yourself in the hot water up to your shoulders, you can relax and enjoy a relaxing bath time with your family.

Dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients such as Saga beef and Saga Hinohikari rice. The presentation is also very particular, and you can enjoy it with both your eyes and your tongue. Kaiseki is served for dinner for adults, and children's lunch is provided for children. Children's lunches are also beautifully arranged so that you want to take pictures, and there is no doubt that children will be excited!

Breakfast is a Japanese set meal centered around Ureshino's specialty, onsen boiled tofu. There is also a Japanese set meal for children. It's a full-fledged dish that's similar to an adult's dish, so it's great for growing children. Eat a lot, recharge your energy, and enjoy sightseeing♪

``Cha porridge'' made with Ureshino tea is one of the popular morning menu items. The gentle aroma of the fluffy tea and the rice match perfectly, making it a masterpiece that will soothe your soul. Recommended for both adults and children.

The inn has good access to various sightseeing spots in Ureshino. Within a 10-minute walk, there is the Toyotama Hime Shrine, which is said to give you beautiful skin if you visit it, and the Taisho-era romantic public bath, Siebold-no-Yu. Also, about 10 minutes by car, there is Todoroki Falls Park, which is perfect for taking a walk after a bath, and Fairy Tale Village, which has an amusement park and a zoo. is ♪

If you're visiting Ureshino onsen with children, which boasts beautiful skin, you'll want to choose an inn that's comfortable for both adults and children. You can get baby food for free, there are excellent services for families with babies, and it's easy to access sightseeing spots. Each inn has different points of interest, so please refer to this article and choose an inn that is close to your ideal. Make it a memorable family trip by staying at an inn where the whole family can enjoy and relax.