Head to Kamikochi, a place you've longed for with children♪ 8 hotels and ryokan where you'll want to stay with your family / Nagano

Towering mountains and clear air. Cute animals and birds. Kamikochi, one of Japan's most famous mountain scenery, is a place where you can fully enjoy the rich nature. There are many attractions, such as Kappa Bridge, which is the symbol of Kamikochi, Taisho Pond, which looks different depending on the time of day you visit, and the majestic Hotaka mountain range. Even if you have small children with you, you can enjoy strolling around the hotel, playing in the river, and other fun activities suited to your age.

Kamikochi is known for its mountain climbing and trekking, so you may be worried that it will be difficult to enjoy traveling with children. So this time, we have carefully selected hotels and inns that rent out baby goods, prepare children's meals, and provide a comfortable stay for families. There are many attractions, such as private hot onsen that you can enjoy just with your family, and guided tours that you can join with your children. Please use this as a reference when choosing ryokan ryokan

Kamikochi Onsen Hotel boasts over 130 years of history. It is a historic inn where many writers and mountaineers, including Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Kotaro Takamura, and Walter Weston, are said to have stayed. It has many attractions, including beautiful views, onsen that continue to flow from Kamikochi at an altitude of about 1,500 meters, and delicious cuisine. There are Japanese-style rooms and private baths, so you can stay here with peace of mind even if you have children.

Most of the guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms where you can relax even with a baby. There are rooms on the river side where you can see the Azusa River, Mt. Rokuhyaku, and Mt. Kasumizawa, and rooms on the mountain side where you can feel the beautiful trees nearby, but we recommend the river side, which has a good view and a balcony. Open the window and spend some quality time with your family while being surrounded by the clear air of Kamikochi.

Dinner is a Japanese banquet using seasonal ingredients from the land. A la carte dishes such as horse sashimi and tempura are also popular. Breakfast is a buffet where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese and Western flavors. You can arrange the food to suit your children's tastes, so you don't have to worry if they are picky eaters.

The hot onsen they are so proud of were discovered during the Bunsei era. They are the only ones in Kamikochi with three private hot springs that flow directly from the source. "Yaki-no-yu" and "Azusa-no-yu" each have an open-air bath and an indoor bath, both of which are surrounded by greenery and have a sense of openness. If you want to relax in a bath just for the family, there are private family baths available (for a fee). There are also onsen that can be used for day trips (for a fee), and the foot bath is free! Feel free to drop in to relax after a stroll.

Kamikochi Imperial Hotel opened in 1933 as Japan's first full-scale mountain resort hotel. Its cute log cabin-style exterior and red triangular roof stand out against the greenery of fresh greenery and the silvery winter landscape. It is one of the most popular hotels in Kamikochi, but it is also great for families, with amenities and menus for children! The water used in the hotel is natural water drawn from the foot of Mt. Rokuhyaku, located south of Kamikochi. It is cold, at around 8°C all year round, so children can drink it.

For families, we recommend this family type room. This room is made up of two separate twin rooms connected together, so you can relax and unwind. Baby beds and extra beds are available for a fee, so it's perfect for families with babies or large families. Children's toothbrushes and slippers are also provided.

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Small binoculars are provided in the guest rooms. You can enjoy the spectacular view from the balcony or window, or look for birds and animals. We also recommend stargazing at night. You can take the binoculars with you on walks, so you can enjoy nature to the fullest with your children, whether in your room or outside.

There are French, Japanese and casual restaurants, and reservations can be made in advance. The menu is varied, including roast beef, a popular traditional dish of the hotel, as well as kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy seasonal delicacies, curry and beef stew, and more. All restaurants are child-friendly and you can enter with a stroller, which is great for families with babies. The French and Japanese restaurants also have children's menus, so the whole family can enjoy first-class cuisine.

Founded in 1915, Nakanoyu onsen ryokan is a lodging facility surrounded by beech forests and overlooking the majestic Japanese Alps. You can see wild birds right next to the inn, and squirrels and monkeys sometimes come to play. You can go trekking from spring to autumn, and in winter you can go snowshoeing, make snow huts, and sledding.

All guest rooms are calming Japanese-style rooms, where everyone from babies to children can stay safely and comfortably. "Kasumi" in the main building is a Japanese-style room with a toilet and washroom, and a great view of the Hotaka mountain range and Mt. Kasumizawa right in front of you. Only the "Kasumi" room offers in in-room dining, so you can enjoy a leisurely meal with just your family.

There is an open-air bath surrounded by virgin beech forest, and an indoor bath where you can enjoy the water while looking at the outside scenery. The water is a free-flowing simple sulfur onsen onsen In winter, you can enjoy a bath with a view of the snow. There is also a family bath where you can relax with just your family, and this is also free-flowing from the source. If it is available, you can use it for free, which is nice♪

All the food is handmade by the head chef. For dinner, you can enjoy local delicacies such as the inn's specialty "duck hotpot," wild vegetable dishes, and trout. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy hotpot dishes such as wild boar hotpot. Children's lunches are prepared for children, so both adults and children will be very satisfied! For breakfast, the head chef's special "hoba miso" and rich tofu are served.

Kamikochi Hotel Shirakabaso is located at the foot of Kappabashi, a wooden suspension bridge over the Azusa River. This popular hotel has a terrace overlooking the Hotaka mountain range, cuisine where you can enjoy the flavors of Shinshu, and a convenient location for strolling. Nature guided tours are held every day from spring to autumn. There are a variety of courses, including early morning guides, nature trails, starry sky tours, and night walks. There is a fee for each course, but children up to 5 years old can enter for free. Enjoy the nature of Kamikochi with a professional guide.

Most of the guest rooms are twin rooms, and up to three people can stay if you use the sofa bed. Even if you are co-sleeping with a baby, the twin room is large enough. This is the "Deluxe Twin Room with Hotaka View Terrace." Parents and children can have the magnificent view all to themselves while swaying in the hammock on the terrace.

If you have small children and would like to stay in a room with tatami mats, we recommend this Japanese-style room. You can see the Hotaka mountain range from the window! Babies who are crawling or standing can stay here safely, and even naughty kids can play freely.

The main dinner at Hotel Shirakabaso is a full course of authentic French cuisine served on Japanese tableware. The chef uses ingredients from Shinshu and prepares each dish with delicate flavors, making it a great choice. For breakfast, enjoy a buffet featuring a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, including eggs Benedict and salads made with fresh vegetables delivered directly from the farm. They also have sausages and fruit that are popular with children, so the whole family will be very satisfied!

Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel is a mountain resort that has been loved by many tourists and climbers since it first opened in the early 1900s. It is located along the clear waters of the Azusa River, and offers a spectacular view of Mt. Kasumizawa and Mt. Roppaku in front of you. Create wonderful memories with the whole family surrounded by the sounds of the babbling river, the chirping of birds, and the clear air.

Every room offers a panoramic view of the clear waters of the Azusa River, Mt. Kasumizawa, and Mt. Rokuhyaku! This Japanese-style room is popular for families with children. It's on the second floor, so you can see the greenery of the birch trees up close, and you can feel like you're bathing in the forest without even leaving your room. If you stay in a room with a panoramic bath, you can relax in onsen even if you have a baby with you. There are card and board games available for rental in the lobby lounge, so you can bring them into your room and have a fun game tournament.

The baths are natural onsen that spring from a private source about 150 meters underground. You can enjoy 100% free-flowing hot spring water not only in the large public bath and open-air bath, but also in the family baths and guest rooms. This is Kamikochi's only free-flowing private bath (fees apply). There are two private baths, and if you make a reservation after you arrive, you can enjoy the hot onsen at your own pace with just your family. The scent of the wood and the soft texture are also very pleasant.

Dinner is a traditional French course. The restaurant's signature roast beef and consommé soup, simmered for 72 hours, are superb. If you make a reservation in advance, you can choose from a "children's dinner course" or a "children's lunch-style course." The next morning, a Japanese and Western buffet is served, using plenty of ingredients from Shinshu. The diverse lineup ranges from "shippo soup," which is said to bring good luck with seven ingredients, and Shinshu Kanagawa's specialty "touji soba," to fluffy omelets and fresh salads.

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Gosenjaku Hotel Kamikochi has welcomed many travelers for over 100 years since its establishment in 1918. Located right next to Kappabashi Bridge, a landmark of Kamikochi, the view of Mt. Hotaka from here is said to be the best in Kamikochi! You can experience a sense of oneness with nature, so the whole family, from children to adults, can come and refresh themselves in the clear air.

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All guest rooms are Western-style and can accommodate 2-3 people, but up to 2 children can sleep in the same bed. This is a popular Western-style twin room, with a balcony overlooking the Hotaka mountain range and Mt. Yakedake! The separate bathroom and toilet are also great for families with children. No matter which room you stay in, check-out is at 11:00, so you can take your time getting ready in the morning.

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For dinner, you can enjoy French cuisine using carefully selected ingredients such as local vegetables and herbs, based on the concept of "Gosenjaku Cuisine." For children, they provide junior courses and kids' plates according to their age, so you don't have to worry about not having anything to eat. After a good night's sleep, you can start your day off right with an omelet made with eggs from a local chicken farm, as well as the hotel's original juice and jam.

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Gosenjaku Hotel Kamikochi is home to Kamikochi nature guide FIVESENSE. The only private guide stationed in Kamikochi, they offer refreshing early morning courses, night guides where you can enjoy the starry sky, private guides, and more. They also have routes that children can join, so please ask them for more information.

Located in Sawando Onsen, the gateway to Kamikochi and the Northern Alps' Yari and Hotaka onsen, Keiryuso Shiorie is a small inn with eight rooms. All the rooms are Japanese-style, and the four rooms on the first floor have their own open-air baths, making it a great place to travel with children. Every room is equipped with a massage chair, so you can relax and unwind after a busy day raising children.

The baths in the guest rooms like this one are free-flowing hot onsen. It's great that you can bathe at your own pace, without having to worry about the people around you. There is a large public bath, but there is also a private bath with a tatami-floored washing area, and if you open the window, it becomes a semi-open-air bath with a sense of openness. The water is smooth and beautiful for the skin, and warms your body from the inside out.

meal are served in private rooms, so you can enjoy them at your own pace at Mizuirasu. Dinner is a kaiseki meal made with plenty of ingredients from Shinshu, and you can choose from four main dishes, including seared Shinshu beef and grilled shrimp and scallops. Breakfast includes rice cooked in a clay pot and freshly made tamagoyaki eggs. Both dinner and breakfast are prepared for toddlers (photo) and elementary school students, so children will be very satisfied.

There is a library corner in the lobby, filled with picture books. There are also plenty of adult books, such as mountain novels and topical essays. You can take them to your room, so why not choose a favorite book for each family member?

From the viewpoint of nature conservation, the Kamikochi area has restrictions on private cars. Kamikochi Hotel is located in Sawando onsen, the last point where private cars can enter. Park your car in the hotel's parking lot and take the shuttle bus from the bus stop right in front of you to Kamikochi! It's easy to get around even with small children. Enjoy a relaxing and meaningful holiday with the whole family in onsen resort nurtured by the nature of the Azusa River Valley.

The recommended room for families with children is a Japanese-style room with Ryukyu tatami mats. There are no steps, so it is safe for babies who are crawling or just starting to walk. There are also a wide variety of patterned yukatas for women, so mothers can choose their favorite pattern. If you would like to stay with pets, there are special rooms available, so please inquire in advance.

The baths are 100% natural hot spring water, and both the open-air bath and the indoor bath are designed to give a sense of openness. Enjoy a relaxing bath with your children while feeling the scent of nature, the breeze, and listening to the birds singing. There is also a free foot bath near the hotel entrance, so when you come back from a walk, you can soak your tired feet in it and relax!

For dinner, you can enjoy a course meal or steak set meal using local ingredients, as well as a la carte dishes such as horse sashimi from Shinshu and salt-grilled trout, paired with original wines. Children up to 7 years old can have a children's lunch prepared with an assortment of their favorite dishes. If you reserve a children's lunch, breakfast for the children the next morning will also be included in the set.

We have introduced hotels and ryokan in Kamikochi that are perfect for families. Each inn has its own appeal, with relaxing Japanese-style rooms and open-air baths, meals that will satisfy both adults and children, and services that are great for families. Once you have discussed it with your family and found your favorite inn, head to Kamikochi, where nature awaits!