16 recommended hotels in Mie for families with children! An exciting family trip

Mie is known for its mysterious power spots, including the world heritage site Kumano Kodo and Ise Jingu. Furthermore, there are many sightseeing spots that parents and children can enjoy together, such as Toba Aquarium, which has the largest number of aquariums in Japan, theme parks such as Shima Spain Village, and Iga, which is also known as the village of ninjas. It is also full of local gourmet foods such as spiny lobster and Matsusaka beef.

Traveling with children means a lot of baggage, and there are a lot of worries, such as what to do about meal, baths, and sleeping. Here, we have picked out some family-friendly hotels in Mie that have great facilities and services for children, as well as hotels with rooms that have a relaxing open-air bath. Lighten your baggage and your heart as you head out with the whole family.

Suzuka Circuit Hotel is a hotel adjacent to the Suzuka Circuit, where races such as the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and the Suzuka 8 Hours are held, and the Suzuka Circuit Park, which is full of fun attractions. You can access the park directly from the premises, so you can have a full day of fun without having to go far. There are plans with various benefits, such as free park entry and parking during your stay, and "Early Park In" which allows you to enter 15 minutes before opening. There are also plenty of facilities and services that are friendly for families with children! It is about a 20-minute drive from Shirako Station.

Just stepping into the Kochira Family Room will make you excited. The room is filled with thoughtful touches that are friendly to kids and babies, including interior design featuring the original character, the space dinosaur Kochira, low beds that are safe for children, low tables with rounded corners, and floors where you can take off your shoes and relax.

The "Kochira Family Room" is equipped with a children's amenity set, a baby bottle sterilization set, a baby chair and step stool, a child's toilet seat, a diaper bag, bedwetting sheets, and outlet covers. If you make a reservation in advance, they will also provide children's pajamas and a baby bed (for a fee). Diapers, wet wipes, powdered milk, and baby food can also be purchased at the hotel, so there's no need to worry if you run out or forget!
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For dinner and breakfast, enjoy a buffet made with carefully selected ingredients from the Suzuka area, such as roast beef of Kuroge Wagyu beef. You can enjoy plenty of menus that bring out the goodness of carefully selected local Mie ingredients with traditional cooking methods of Japanese, Western, and Chinese chefs.

The children's plate with pancakes and egg dishes is prepared first, so mom and dad can enjoy meal at their own pace. The cooking table is at a height that is easy for children to reach, so even older kids who want to do everything themselves will be very satisfied!

Hotel Shima Spain Mura Mura, located about 13 minutes by direct bus from Ugata Station, is one of the official hotels of Shima Spain Mura. The park and the hotel are directly connected by a connecting gate, so you can return to the hotel for meal or a nap even while you're playing. A free shuttle bus also runs between the park and the hotel, making it easy to go back and forth.

If you're staying at an official hotel, we recommend a room where you can spend time with the characters of "Shima Spain Village". There is also a "Treehouse for Everyone" room, themed on the secret base built by Don Quixote and his friends. The walls are decorated with paint marks and closets, which will excite children♪ There are also special benefits unique to the character rooms, such as free merchandise.

The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, including Spanish, Japanese, French, and buffets. This is a special kids' course exclusively for guests staying in character rooms. A special adult course meal will also be prepared for mom and dad. Recharge your tired body with food made from local Ise-Shima ingredients!

There is a games corner and souvenir shop in the building, so you can have fun with your family even during your free time. In addition, in the summer, the garden pool and indoor pool are open to guests free of charge! The indoor pool also has a 60cm deep area for small children, so even small children can splash around in the water without worry.

Grand Mercure Ise Shima Resort & Spa is located on a hilltop in Mie, Mie Prefecture, with its beautiful ria coastline, about 15 minutes by car from Ugata Station. It is also conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Shima Spain Village. The pool, which is only open in the summer, has a 30cm deep kids' pool, so it's safe for families with children! All-inclusive options are also available, making it easy on parents' wallets. Please contact the hotel for details.

The ocean view rooms are spacious and over 36㎡. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the islands floating in the sea and the opposite shore, but the design of the rooms also has an ocean motif, so children will love these cute rooms! There are also rooms that can accommodate up to 9 people, so even large families can have peace of mind. There are also diaper changing stations and tableware for children, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay.

If you're exhausted after a long day of sightseeing, why not treat your body and mind to a relaxing bath? There are a wide variety of options, including a large public bath, an open-air rock bath, and a sauna. The large public bath is not onsen, but the open-air rock bath is "Shinmisato onsen," also known as the "hot spring of longevity." After your bath, we recommend relaxing and cooling off in the onsen lounge, which is softly lit by soft light.

Shima, blessed with bountiful seafood, is one of the "Mikketsukuni" (provincial regions that once offered food to the Imperial Family and the Imperial Court). The best part of this hotel is that you can enjoy the delicacies that are unique to the "Mikketsukuni" in buffet style for both breakfast and dinner. The dinner buffet has many fun dishes, such as the "BLT Beef Burger" made by the chef right in front of you and the cute-looking "Monaka Sushi." It's sure to be a great conversation starter with your children while meal.

Toba View Hotel Hanashinju is located on the hilltop of Arajima Island, which overlooks Toba Bay, about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Toba Station. It is a popular inn that serves as a base for sightseeing in Toba, and is within a 10-minute drive of Toba Aquarium, Toba Bay Tour, and Mikimoto Pearl Island. There are also plenty of facilities and services for babies and children, so you can enjoy traveling with your children without worry.

Most of the guest rooms have ocean views overlooking Ise Bay. There are also Japanese-style rooms with open-air baths, so families can take a relaxing bath whenever they like. Baby formula machines, potties, children's chairs, toys, and more are available for free rental. Some rooms even come equipped with shower heads from the hair care brand "ReFa." It's great that moms can get beautiful while staying here.

The baths are an open-air bath and a large public bath with a view overlooking Toba Bay. It is a natural onsen that uses Sakakibara onsen, which is said to be "beauty hot water". Baby baths and baby chairs are also available, so you can bring your baby along.

For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal packed with seasonal delicacies from Ise Bay, such as spiny lobster and abalone. There are also children's menus, such as a children's multi-course meal and a children's lunch, and baby food according to the child's age can be prepared with an advance reservation. The next morning, start your day off right with the chef's special "Tai Chazuke" (sea bream chazuke), which won second place in Mie at Rakuten Travel's "Breakfast Festival 2019," and dried fish!

The building also houses a cafe and kids' park called "umi no ue," so you can have fun there after sightseeing or on rainy days. There's a ball pool, bouldering, slides, and more, and there's also a cafe where you can relax and keep an eye on your kids. Moms and dads can also spend some time relaxing here.
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"Inishie no Yado Ikyu" is conveniently located about 8 minutes by free shuttle bus from Isuzugawa Station and about 15 minutes on foot to the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu. Enjoy a stroll through "Okage Yokocho" and "Oharaimachi Street" on your way to the Inner Shrine. In addition to the large public bath, the hotel also has three free private baths. Each bath has a different atmosphere, such as a cypress bath and a silky bath. If they are available, guests can use them as many times as they like.

The Japanese-style twin room shown in the photo is a great place for the whole family to relax. Although it is not onsen, you can enjoy a bath in the open-air bath on the balcony at any time. They provide samue for children, and they also rent baby cribs.

Dinner is a "monthly multi-course meal" using ingredients unique to Ise, such as "Matsusaka beef". There is a children's menu for 4~6 years old, and there is also a service for children under elementary school age to get meal for adults. In addition, you can ask them to warm baby food and wash baby bottles, so you can rest assured even if you have small children.

Located in Osatsu, Toba, known for its beautiful scenery, seafood, and female divers, Aji no Yado Michishio is an inn that takes pride in its seafood cuisine. It is conveniently located for sightseeing in Toba, including Toba Aquarium, Shima Spain Village, and female divers' huts. There is also a free shuttle bus (about 30 minutes) from Toba Station, so it is easy to get to. There are also children's versions of female divers' beach clothes that you can borrow for free, and there are also props available, so you can enjoy taking commemorative photos.

The room recommended for families is the Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath. The family can enjoy the open-air bath whenever they like, according to the rhythm of the children. Up to two futons can be laid on the tatami mats, so it's safe even if the baby rolls over. Even rooms without an open-air bath have private baths. There are plenty of rental items such as milk pots, Bumbo, and baby shampoo, making this a child-friendly inn.

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Breakfast is a Japanese set meal that goes well with Koshihikari rice from Mie, including boiled seaweed called Arame from Toba, dried horse mackerel caught in Ise-Shima with mirin, and miso soup with spiny lobster stock (August to April). It's quite difficult to prepare such a menu at home in the morning, so it's nice♪ They also provide a special plate for small children.

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An outdoor pool is also open during the summer season. The children's pool is 45cm deep, so even small children can play safely. Chidorihama Beach is also just a one-minute walk away, so you can go there in your swimsuit. Disposable swimming pants are sold at the shop, so it's convenient to get them locally. There are washing machines and dryers in the building by the pool, so you can wash your clothes immediately after swimming.

Resort Hills Toyohama Sora no Kaze is located in Osatsu, Minami Toba, a town of female divers and fishermen at the tip of Ise-Shima National Park. When you arrive at the hotel, please first go to the healing space AZUL next to the lobby. You can swing in a hammock in the sea breeze or experience a fish beauty treatment. There are also picture books and magazines for adults, so each family member can spend a relaxing time. A shuttle bus leaves from Toba Station at 15:00 and 16:30, so please make a reservation in advance.

There are 9 rooms in 5 types, all with an open-air bath where you can relax with just the family. There are 2 "Japanese-Western style special rooms with open-air baths (barrier-free)" that can accommodate up to 7 people, making them perfect for trips with three generations. They are spacious and safe for babies who are crawling or toddling. Various rental items such as baby chairs, Bumbo chairs, diaper buckets, and bedwetting pads are available to support your stay.

This is the open-air bath in the 12 tatami "Family Room with Open-Air Bath." The waters of "Shaguuji onsen" which has the same source as Sakakibara onsen, can be enjoyed by just the family. It moisturizes the skin and keeps you warm even after bathing, so it's great for moms who tend to get cold. There is also a private open-air bath (free for up to 40 minutes), so even if your room doesn't have an open-air bath, you can enjoy bath time just for the family.

Dinner is a multi-course meal made with plenty of Mie's famous brand ingredients, such as spiny lobster, abalone, and Matsusaka beef. For children, they can prepare a children's lunch, omelet rice, porridge, and more, according to your preference. Both dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed in a "semi-private room" for an additional fee. Breakfast is the "Osatsu Gozen" meal, which is filled with the scent of the Osatsu sea. Cradles and baby carriers are also provided in the dining area, making it comfortable for babies.

Located about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Toba Station, Toba Seaside Hotel is a seaside resort hotel with a spectacular view of Toba Bay. The hotel's appeal is that you can enjoy bathing in three different onsen. There are also five private baths (charges apply, reservations required), so you can enjoy bath time with the whole family. After your bath, try the popular soft monaka and milk at the bathing area, Ippuku.

Another feature of this inn is that there are many tatami rooms. All rooms are non-smoking, which is great for family trips. This is a Japanese-style room facing the ocean with a panoramic view of Toba Bay, and is also baby-friendly. There are also 12 other different room types available, including a "Deluxe Room" that can accommodate up to eight people, a room with an open-air onsen spring bath, and a spacious special room.

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Only during the summer, the 1.2m deep saltwater pool "Dolphin" with a slide and the 40cm deep freshwater pool for families "Seagull" will be open. In addition, there are plenty of activities for families during the summer! You can have fun at the hotel after sightseeing, such as the stamp rally in the hotel, fireworks set giveaways, cardboard mazes, and festival square.

Located about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Toba Station, Ryoso Uminocho is a traditional Japanese ryokan with a vast area of about 10,000 square meters. It offers a spectacular view of Ise Bay right in front of you. Inside the hotel, there are walking trails that take you around shrines and gardens, and in spring, the tree-lined path where about 2,000 cherry trees bloom is popular. The "Children's Lunch" dinner is a popular menu that includes hamburger steaks and fried foods that children love. They can also warm up baby food that you bring with you.

The "Superior Room" in the photo is a 78m2 guest room in the Asukakan. In addition to tatami-floored rooms like this one, there are also rooms with hardwood floors. It comes with an open-air bath with heated water, so you can bathe without worrying about time. If you want to enjoy natural onsen, head to the large public baths "Chidori-no-Yu/Isaribi-no-Yu." Baby baths, baby cribs, and baby chairs are also provided so that you can bring babies.

The "Garden Pool" is surrounded by greenery and is only open in the summer. Children are sure to have a blast on the small slide! You can use the pool before check-in or after check-out. You can also enjoy swimming in the sea at the hotel's private beach. Since it's a beach reserved for the hotel, it's great that the whole family can swim at their leisure.

Satosujin Club Ise-Shima is a resort hotel where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Matoya Bay from various places such as the lobby, guest rooms, and large public baths. The all-inclusive nature of the hotel allows you to relax and unwind without worrying about money during your stay. It is about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus from Ugata Station, and there is a kids' room inside the hotel, as well as large outdoor play equipment. There are 10 types of guest rooms to choose from, ranging from Japanese-Western style rooms to Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms, most of which have ocean views with spectacular views. This is a Japanese-style room that is comfortable for babies who are sleeping or crawling.

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Dinner is served at the restaurant, and they also offer a kids' menu and a kids' buffet. They also provide chairs, strollers, and cradles for children. There are about 1,000 manga books that you can read for free next to the elevator hall, and you can also roast marshmallows and borrow sand toys, so you won't get bored even if you have some free time.

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The large public bath is equipped with an outdoor terrace, a jacuzzi, and a low-temperature sauna. You can leave the children with dad and enjoy a refreshing soak in the jacuzzi while looking out at the sea. Of course, you can also enjoy onsen and jacuzzi with your children. There are baby beds available in both the men's and women's changing rooms, so you can relax.

"Kisara, a nostalgic romantic inn" is a small inn located near Toba Bay. Pick-up service is available from Toba Station with prior reservation on a first-come, first-served basis. This inn offers a variety of services that are great for families with babies. All rooms are separate and independent, so even if your baby is crying or your children are running around, you can relax without worrying about the person next to you. Children under the age of 4 can sleep in the same bed for free, so it is also attractive that it is easy for parents to come back again and again as a way to take a break.

We recommend the Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and the room with two adjacent bedrooms. All rooms have indoor and outdoor baths, and are fed by the natural onsen "Shaguuji onsen." The bathroom floor is covered with tatami mats, making it perfect for babies to start onsen in a hot spring! Baby soap, bath mats, bath towels, and more are also provided. Another reassuring point is that the water temperature can be adjusted in 0.1 degree increments.

Kisara also has a wide range of rental items for babies and children. They have children's yukata, toothbrushes, Bumbo chairs, diaper bins, and kettles. There is also baby food prepared by age next to the front desk, and they can warm up baby food if you ask. It's also nice that they provide one of three options for dinner for babies: udon noodles, white rice, or porridge!

onsen Onsen onsen spring resort located at the eastern foot of Mt. Gozaisho. Irodori Koyo is about an 8-minute drive from onsen Station, where you can enjoy 1,300-year-old hot spring water and delicious cuisine in the middle of nature. Most of the rooms are Japanese-style or Japanese-Western style, so it's safe for small children. You can see the majestic mountains from the rooms, and rental items such as cradles, booster toilet seats, and baby chairs are free of charge. You can also borrow card games and building blocks, so you can have fun during your stay.

The restaurant serves kaiseki cuisine that focuses on locally produced ingredients. They also serve the popular "Delicious Mie no Zen" meal, which features lava-grilled Matsusaka beef and a hotpot of spiny lobster. For children, they offer a mini kaiseki meal called "Warabe no Zen" and a "Children's Lunch" for small children. You can bring your own baby food, and they will also heat it up for you, so it's a good idea to bring your favorite food. For breakfast, you can enjoy freshly made piping hot rolled omelet.

There are plenty more facilities and services for children! There is a "Kids Corner" where you can play with toys and coloring books, a snack buffet, a manga and magazine corner, and more, so not only children but adults can have a good time together. You might even discover hidden spots you didn't know about at the tourist information corner made by the staff!

There is a legend that a wounded deer healed its wounds at onsen, and it is also known as "Deer Hot Spring." The open-air bath is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel. It is a little far away, but you are sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally while enjoying the great outdoors of Yunoyama. There is baby shampoo in the large bath, and baby beds in the women's large bath. You can also borrow baby baths, baby bath chairs, and baby soap at the front desk, so you can feel safe even if it's your first time at onsen!

From thrilling thrill rides to the popular "Kids Town" for small children, everyone can have a great time at Nagashima Spa Land. In the summer, the "Jumbo Seawater Pool" also opens. "Hotel Hanamizuki" is one of the official hotels. It is about a 2-minute walk from the hotel via a special walkway. If you have a "pass" that you receive as an official hotel perk, you can receive a special service of admission service and discounts on the ride passport! It is about a 20-minute drive from Kuwana Station.

This is a spacious standard Japanese-style room with an adjoining room. The bath in the room is a natural onsen! You can enjoy onsen with your family without worrying about the people around you. There are rental items such as children's yukata, diaper pails, infant toilet seats, and step stools, and disposable diapers will be provided for a fee if you ask the front desk. It's a good idea to reduce your luggage as much as possible and enjoy your trip lightly.

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After a fun-filled day at Nagashima Spa Land, it's time for the meal time you've been waiting for. In addition to seasonal Japanese kaiseki meals using local seafood and mountain products, you can also order Western-style dishes for children. There is also a in-room dining plan that allows you to eat dinner with just the family, so you can feel at ease even if you have your baby with you.

You can enjoy bathing in the large public bath exclusively for guests, the garden bath "Takinoyu" (pictured). "Takinoyu" is onsen you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the waterfall and nature in the garden. It is open from 2pm until 10am the following morning, so you can relax after you put your children to bed. You can also use Nagashima onsen "Yuami no Shima" located inside "Nagashima Resort" for free, so you can enjoy visiting many different baths.

NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga Ueno Castle Town was established in Iga Ueno, a town that flourished as a castle town. It is a decentralized hotel that treats the entire town as a hotel, and you can stay in 13 rooms in 4 buildings that were renovated from historic mansions. The KOURAI building is a braided string store and workshop, and there is also a separate building that can be rented out for private use. A recommended activity for families is the "Iga Ninja Stay," where you can become an Iga-ryu ninja in the castle town! You can receive training in shuriken, walking techniques, and gunnery. It is about a 6-minute walk from Uenoshi Station.

The rooms have been renovated while still retaining the traditional feel, so you can stay comfortably. There are also plenty of amenities, such as children's yukata, toothbrushes, cups, slippers, etc. Children's blankets are also available for rental. Children are also curious about the rooms, which are now rare, with shoji screens and verandas.

This is the cypress bath in Room 203 of the KOURAI building. Not only can you relax in the room, but you can also relax in the bath with just your family. It's nice that you can take a bath at any time according to your child's rhythm. Mom and Dad can also have a relaxing time while looking out at the garden.

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Dinner is a course meal using "Iga beef" and locally grown vegetables. Elementary school students will be prepared with a half-course, and toddlers will be prepared with a one-plate meal. Breakfast is a body-friendly Japanese breakfast unique to the locals, such as Iga rice cooked in a clay pot at the Iga ware kiln "Haseen", stewed Iga beef, and coarse soup of sake lees. There are child chairs in the restaurant dining room, and you can disinfect baby bottles and warm baby food, so you don't have to worry about meal.

Hotel Tokinoza is located in Kihoku Town, known for the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo and its fishing town. It is about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Kii-Nagashima Station. It is about 15 minutes by car to the starting point of the Kumano Kodo Iseji route. There is also a free shuttle from the hotel (reservations required). Children's yukata are also provided, which is great for children's first trip or onsen. The hotel is right in front of Shironohama Beach, so it's nice to be able to return to the hotel as soon as you get tired of playing.

The Japanese-Western style rooms, where children can relax, can accommodate up to five people. Other popular options include more luxurious rooms such as "special rooms with panoramic baths," suites with pools, and suites with jacuzzis. Even if your room does not have a bath, there is a private bath (paid and reservation required) that can be used by families only, so it is safe for families with babies. There is also a large public bath where you can enjoy a bath while looking out at the Kumano Nada Sea.

onsen is from their own source. There is a large public bath and an open-air bath. The open-air bath boasts a spectacular view of the Kumano sea and mountains in the morning, and a star-filled sky at night! If you have a baby and the large public bath is difficult, there are two types of private baths, so please try using those.

At this hotel, the head chef himself goes to the nearby Kii-Nagashima Port to purchase and cook the freshest seafood that was caught that day. Dinner is a seasonal banquet, and in addition to banquets for elementary school students, they also have a menu for children, such as fried shrimp and hamburger steaks. Breakfast is a buffet centered around dried fish. The dried fish is grilled over binchotan charcoal at each table, which is fun♪ It has no small bones, so it's safe for children.

Satosoto Kumano Club is nestled in the natural surroundings of the mountains, sea and villages, connecting Ise Shrine and the World Heritage Site "Kumano Kodo". The vast grounds include a front desk, shop, workshop, hot springs and all 40 guest rooms are all suites. As it is all-inclusive, you can enjoy a luxurious time without worrying about your wallet, including afternoon tea and free drinks at dinner. There is a free shuttle from Kumanoshi Station, so if you would like to use it, please make a reservation by the day before your stay.

The rooms are made of Kumano cedar, and the scent and texture of nature will soothe you when you spend time in your room. This is Shingetsu-an, a detached suite with an open-air bath. This type of room has an indoor bath as well as a semi-open-air bath on the balcony. The low bed creates a sense of unity between the bedroom and living room, and you can rest assured that you can keep an eye on your child no matter where they are.

Dinner is served in four courses, including the "Mitsukuni Kaiseki" and the "Half Buffet with Oven-Roasted Lobster." Please check with the inn in advance. All of the dishes are luxurious, allowing you to fully enjoy the bounty of Kumano. If you are with children, we recommend the half buffet, where you can enjoy as much of the food you want to eat as you like. The next morning, you can wake up refreshed with a buffet where you can taste vegetables and fish from Kumano.

The "Tenmougu Yudokoro" on the premises is filled with onsen from Shin Yunokuchi Onsen. The open-air bath boasts a spacious bathtub and a sense of openness as you look up at the sky. The floors of both the indoor and outdoor baths are fully covered with tatami mats, making it safe for small children. After your bath, try the local "Ouchiyama Milk."

There are baby goods available, a kids' room, and a children's menu. We have introduced hotels in Mie that will help you when traveling with children, which is full of anxiety. It's fun to stay at a hotel next to a theme park and have fun, or we recommend relaxing in nature. Find a nice hotel where kids can have fun and mom and dad can feel refreshed and enjoy your family trip to the fullest.