12 recommended hotels and ryokan in Morioka that are perfect for families with children / Iwate

Morioka City is the central city of Iwate, which can be reached in about 2 hours and 15 minutes by bullet train from Tokyo. Commercial facilities are lined up in front of the station, and if you drive for about 10 minutes, you will find a retro townscape with historic and rare Western-style buildings such as the important cultural property "Iwate Bank Akarenga Museum". In addition, there are spots in the city that can be enjoyed by families, such as the "Morioka Children's Science Museum", which is very satisfying. It is also recommended to relax in the onsen town "Tsunagi onsen" facing the dam lake "Lake Gosho".

Traveling with children sounds like a lot of work, but I'd like to go on a trip where I can make meal with my children♪ If you stay at a family-friendly inn with services and facilities that are great for those with children, such as meals and amenities for children, crib, buffet, etc. , you can enjoy your trip with less stress. This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that are recommended for families with children, located in the "Morioka Station area" with excellent access and "Tsunagi onsen" where you can enjoy onsen, by area!

The area around Morioka Station in the center of Iwate is a tourist hub where the Shinkansen stops. There are many commercial facilities, making shopping and dinner convenient. For families with children, there are spots where you can see the joy on children's faces, such as ``Iwayama Parkland,'' an amusement park perfect for small children, and ``Morioka Handmade Village,'' where you can try various handicrafts!

"Hotel Metropolitan Morioka" is about a 1-minute walk from Morioka Station. You can arrive at the hotel without getting wet even on a rainy day with a stroller. It's a great location for families with lots of luggage. The rooms are spacious and decorated in calming colors, so you can stay comfortably. Children 6 years old and under who sleep in the same bed are free of charge.

The Komachi is coupled with the Hayabusa inside Morioka Station. Therefore, before entering Morioka Station, the Komachi opens the coupling and enters. There are rooms where you can see this rare sight of the Shinkansen. Children who are railway fans will be thrilled! There is also a free DVD rental service, so if you bring a DVD of your child's favorite train, they're sure to be delighted. Check-out is until 11:00, so you can relax at your leisure.

Breakfast is available at two restaurants. We recommend the Chinese dining restaurant "JUEN." It serves a buffet-style menu of Japanese and Western dishes, mainly using ingredients from Iwate Prefecture, as well as dishes that are unique to Chinese restaurants. We particularly recommend the Chinese rice porridge, which is made with Iwate-grown Hitomebore Special A rice and is served with the chef's homemade "Eatable Mackerel Miso Chili Oil," and the "Golden Yogurt" from the Oku-Nakayama Plateau, which is full of the rich flavor of milk.

The hotel is located about a 3-minute walk from JR Morioka Station, right in front of the station rotary. Self-service check-in machines are available, so you can check in by simply scanning a 2D barcode. The smooth check-in and check-out process is great for families with lots of luggage. There are a variety of room types, including spacious corner rooms, rooms with three beds, and rooms with separate bathrooms, toilets, and sinks.

This "Station View Twin Room" is on the Morioka Station side, so you can see the Shinkansen, which is sure to excite your children♪ The bathroom and toilet are separate, and they also offer free baby bed rentals. Children up to elementary school age can also get toothbrushes, slippers, and other kid's amenities, so please contact the hotel in advance if you would like them. They also offer pajamas for rental, so you can reduce the amount of luggage you need to bring. Children up to elementary school age can sleep in the same bed for free, but if you contact them in advance, they will prepare towels and other items for the number of children.

For breakfast, you can choose your main dish of eggs or fish from the live kitchen and enjoy it piping hot. Children will be glued to the food prepared in the live kitchen! Other dishes are free cafeteria style where you can choose small dishes of your choice. You can fully enjoy Iwate food such as Morioka's three major noodles, bottled seafood bowl, and hittsumi soup, which will fill you up in the morning.

The hotel is conveniently located about a 3-minute walk from JR Morioka Station, making it an ideal base for leisure and sightseeing. The rooms have a stylish atmosphere, like this Superior Twin Room. You can choose according to the size and style of your family, such as the Hollywood Twin Room, which has two beds that are comfortable even if you sleep together, or the Fourth Room, which has four beds. The bath and toilet are separate, so it's easy to bathe children.

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The hotel has many services that are great for families with children. Baby cribs are available free of charge (please contact the hotel), and up to one child of elementary school age or younger can share a bed with their parents free of charge.

For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese-Western buffet at the stylish restaurant "TOHOKU BRASSERIE TREGION RELIER" on the second floor. The meal are made with seasonal ingredients from the six Tohoku prefectures, and include fresh vegetables and fruits from all over the Tohoku region, freshly cooked rice made with rice from Iwate that changes weekly, and each prefecture's specialty ``Rice no Tomo''. I'm also looking forward to the freshly baked crepes drizzled with honey.It's also a good thing that children under 3 years old are free.

Located about a 9-minute walk from JR Morioka Station, the Natural onsen Rindo-no-Yu Super Hotel Morioka has a "LOHAS" concept. They are conscious of natural and organic things. All the tap water in the rooms is healthy ionized water that is said to be easily absorbed by the body. This room is a "Super Room" with a loft attached to the bed and bunk beds. Kids will be excited♪

After all, if you want to get rid of the fatigue of the day, you want to soak in the bathtub. At this hotel, you can enjoy 100% natural onsen that flow from Fudo onsen. It is said to be effective for muscle pain, neuralgia, joint pain, etc., so it is also great for parents who are tired from walking around sightseeing. The aroma herbal shampoo and conditioner contains 5 certified organic herbal extracts and is gentle on the skin and hair, so even children can use it with confidence.

Breakfast is provided free of charge. Although it's free, you'll be very satisfied with the salad made with carefully selected organic vegetables, crispy bread baked in the oven, and Hitsumi soup, a local dish from Iwate. Seasonings such as miso and tomato ketchup are also carefully made. It's delicious and easy for kids to eat, so I'm sure they'll eat a lot of it in the morning!

Dormy Inn Morioka (Dormy Inn Hotels Group) Yu is located about a 5-minute drive from JR Morioka Station. The rooms have a relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood. There are a variety of types of rooms, from slightly larger twin-type rooms to rooms that can accommodate up to 3 people, so please choose the one that suits your taste.

On the top floor, there is a natural onsen "Sansa no Yu" that the hotel is proud of. Although it is a hotel onsen, there are indoor baths, open-air baths, water baths, and high-temperature saunas, and the onsen quality is a sodium bicarbonate spring. Bath sets for children are also available, so you can enjoy onsen with your family. Manga carefully selected by the staff are lined up in the after-bathing area.

Breakfast is served at the restaurant "Hatago" on the first floor. You can enjoy local cuisine such as Iwate's specialty "Morioka cold noodles" like this one. Even children who don't have an appetite in the morning can easily eat noodles. In addition, there are local gourmet dishes such as Hittsumi, a light soup made with chicken and soy sauce, Iwaizumi yogurt, and Koiwai milk.

The hotel offers free services that both children and adults will enjoy. After taking a bath, please enjoy popsicles like this one between 3:00pm and 8:00pm. Drink lactic acid bacteria drinks between 5am and 10am. If you get hungry at night, try Dormy Inn's famous "Yonaki Soba" which is available for free from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM! A light and delicious soy sauce ramen.

Hotel Royal Morioka is a sophisticated business hotel located about a 14-minute walk from JR Morioka Station, near Morioka Castle Ruins Park. The rooms, which were renovated in 2023, offer a spacious and luxurious space to spend quality time. The hotel also has The Bar H, which is open 24 hours a day, so why not enjoy a drink with just the adults after the kids have gone to bed?

The guest rooms feature modern interiors and functional facilities, so even families can relax. There are also services for families, such as baby bed rentals (for a fee), so you can rest assured. The newly renovated rooms are sure to be comfortable for the whole family. Children under 6 can sleep in the same bed for free, so it's also great value for money for family trips.

Breakfast is served in a buffet style with a wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes. The daily menu changes lovingly and carefully prepared by the chef, and is sure to satisfy everyone from children to adults. In particular, the "wankosoba" that is unique to Iwate and the freshly baked French toast are superb! Enjoy a comfortable stay at Hotel Royal Morioka, the perfect place for a family trip, while fully savoring the charms of Morioka.

"Hotel Metropolitan Morioka NEW WING" is a hotel with a classical atmosphere, conveniently located about a 3-minute walk from JR Morioka Station. The hotel also has a restaurant that is open for lunch and dinner. At the Japanese restaurant "Mukaitsuru," children can enjoy Japanese cuisine made with fresh ingredients from the local Iwate prefecture. It is also conveniently located for sightseeing spots in Morioka, making it the perfect place to make memories with your children.

The guest rooms are designed to be comfortable for the whole family. There are a variety of types available, including single and twin rooms, so please choose one that suits the number of people and your travel style. There are also Japanese-style rooms, which are perfect for families with small children.

The breakfast buffet (fee required) at Dining & Bar Giovanni features dishes made with Iwate-grown rice and fresh vegetables that will please even the kids. The whole family can enjoy dishes made with local specialties, so you'll start the morning full of energy. Create wonderful memories with the whole family at Hotel Metropolitan Morioka NEW WING!

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka is located about a 15-minute walk or 7-minute taxi ride from JR Morioka Station. All stylish rooms are 18 square meters or larger, so even those traveling with children can relax in comfort. It is also close to Morioka Odori Shopping Street, where many restaurants are lined up, so you won't have any trouble finding a place to meal.

There are single, double, and twin rooms, so you can choose the one that suits your family's style. The "twin room" in the photo is a spacious room of over 30 square meters, so it is comfortable even for families with children. Kids' amenities are also available, so please ask at the front desk. In addition, the hotel offers complimentary bottled water, and other attentive services that are a plus.

For breakfast, enjoy a Japanese and Western buffet with plenty of Iwate ingredients at the retro restaurant "MORIMARU". There is a wide variety of menu items that children can enjoy, so you will be full from the morning. Enjoy a wonderful family trip at the "Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka", where you can have a comfortable stay even when traveling with children.

Tsunagi onsen is located in Morioka City, about 30 minutes by onsen from Morioka Station, on the shores of Lake Gosho. A morning market is held in the onsen town, and you can experience a footbath and onsen egg making at Gensen Park. In addition, it is about 15 minutes by car to "Koiwai Farm" where you can experience farming, and about 5 minutes by car to "Morioka Handmade Village" where you can experience workshops and Nanbu Magariya. Would you like to enjoy a leisurely onsen bath with your family?

Morioka Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Shikitei is about 25 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station. A sukiya-style ryokan with a calm appearance in a quiet onsen town. It's an inn that might make you feel uncomfortable if you're traveling with children, but it's been certified as a welcome baby inn by MIKI HOUSE Child Care Research Institute. There are many nice considerations for families with children. Let yourself be soothed by the slow flow of time and unpretentious hospitality that will make you forget your busy daily life. This is an inn where moms and dads can relax and babies can smile♪

The large public bath overlooks the courtyard, while the open-air bath is surrounded by nature and allows you to relax both physically and mentally. The baths are open 24 hours a day, so parents can take turns taking a leisurely bath while their children are asleep. After taking a bath, you can get together as a family with nostalgic toys that are available for free. How about having some fun? You can also rent picture books before bedtime.

Dinner is a seasonal kaiseki meal. Fresh seafood from the Sanriku region and mountain produce that reflects the four seasons. The rice used is "Hitomebore" from Iwate. The "dashi" is also made with carefully selected ingredients. From sashimi, fried dishes, simmered dishes, to desserts, you can enjoy colorful seasonal dishes that are inventive and creatively prepared by the head chef.

The inn is about 25 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station. A reservation-only bus (fee required) runs from the station. Although it is a traditional Japanese ryokan with a relaxed atmosphere, it is also welcoming to families with small children, and offers a variety of room types to choose from, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and rooms equipped with play mats for babies to crawl on. All rooms face the lake, so you can leisurely watch the changing seasons reflected on its surface.

There are also plenty of rental items for children. There are child chairs, high and low bed chairs, diaper disposal boxes, baby baths, etc. There are also amenities for children, including children's yukata, toothbrushes, and slippers, so you can feel at ease even if you have a baby on your first trip!

The large public baths are "Hitorijime-no-Yu", which is adjacent to the open-air bath with a superb view of the lake, and "Nanbu Magariya", one of the traditional architectural styles of houses mainly in Morioka City, such as this one. There is a free-flowing onsen "Nanbu Magariya no Yu". You will be very happy to be able to take a bath with different tastes and scenery. If you want to enjoy the free-flowing hot spring without having to enter with your family, there is also a private open-air bath (for a fee). It's nice to be able to take a bath without worrying about the surroundings even with children.

For dinner, you can enjoy the delicious local bounty, such as the diverse and abundant seafood of Sanriku and beef raised in the fertile soil of Kitakami and Ou. You can enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner with an all-you-can-eat corner that changes with the seasons, or you can enjoy the seasonal bounty in a Japanese kaiseki dinner.

Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Yumori Hotel Taikan Taikan is about 25 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station. There is also a reservation-only shuttle bus from Morioka Station, so it is convenient for families with children who go out by train. The rooms can be selected according to the style of the family, such as the pure Japanese-style Japanese-style room with a beautiful view facing the lake like this "Shusuikan", the Western-style room, and the room with an open-air bath. There is a hand bath at the entrance of the inn, so why not try it with your children?

The inn is proud of its 100% natural onsen spring, which flows at 700 liters per minute. You'll be amazed at the spacious, spacious bath, which is about 25 meters wide. The children are thrilled, their eyes shining with excitement! You can also enjoy bathing in onsen, including the ancient cypress bath, which is filled with the scent of wood and has an impressive cypress bath, and an open-air bath surrounded by nature, where you can see Mt. Iwate on a clear day and the beautiful stars in the night sky.

It's nice to enjoy some private time with your family in a room with an open-air bath. This inn also provides amenities and yukatas for children. You can see cute children in yukata.

Dinner can be served buffet or Japanese set. The buffet offers all-you-can-drink soft drinks, Japanese, Western, and Chinese, and there are ice cream and cakes for dessert, so children will be delighted! You can enjoy the Japanese meal slowly meal, and there are children's lunches and children's sets with children's favorite menus like this one. There is also a baby food set for babies that moms will be happy with, so ♪ please contact the hotel in advance if you wish.

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This inn is approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station. This is a small hot spring inn with 16 rooms in total, characterized by its quiet appearance surrounded by plaster walls and tatami flooring throughout. Even toddlers can rest assured on tatami flooring. It's also pleasant to walk barefoot on the tatami after taking a bath. Also, women can choose the yukata of their choice, so fashionable moms will be happy. Some rooms also have ceramic baths.

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If you choose the "Baby Plan," you can borrow a lot of children's items. You'll get everything you need, including a baby bath, full-body shampoo, baby lotion, a bath thermometer, cotton swabs, baby bedding, diapers in a range of sizes, baby wipes, and bedwetting sheets. Dinner in-room dining, and the private bath is free, so even dads who are usually too busy to spend time with their kids can spend plenty of time with them.

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The spring quality is a sulfur spring with a highly alkaline pH of 9 to 9.6. It is said that the body recovers from fatigue, promotes health, and cleans the skin. Enjoy a hot spring bath to your heart onsen content as it is a free-flowing onsen spring. In addition to the open-air bath surrounded by nature, we also recommend a private bath (charged) with a tatami floor and the smell of wood like this one.

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O meal is the inn's signature dish that incorporates seasonal ingredients. meal Since it is available at in-room dining, even small children can enjoy it slowly without worrying about their surroundings. Children will also be happy because they can have o meal prepared for elementary school children. They can also heat up baby food for you. Let's enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine with your family.

In this issue, we introduced hotels in "Morioka" where you can easily stay with your children and ryokan where you can take a relaxing onsen bath. Morioka is conveniently located near many family tourist spots. In addition, hotels with free bedding for children, free breakfast, in-room dining and private baths and other services and facilities for families with children ryokan will help you stay in Morioka with peace of mind. Let's find a hotel that meets your family's needs and go on a trip to Morioka!