A fun and comfortable stay for families with children! 9 recommended hotels and ryokan in "Awara onsen" / Fukui

Awara onsen (onsen) in Fukui is a historic onsen that was first opened in 1883. It is also known as the "inner retreat of Kansai," and is visited by over 1 million people a year. There are 74 hot springs, and each accommodation facility has its own hot spring source, so even at the same Awara onsen accommodation, you can enjoy slightly different spring qualities. Shibamasa World and Echizen Matsushima Aquarium, which are popular with families, are nearby, and if you go a little further, you can also go to the Dinosaur Museum. The food is also delicious, including Wakasa beef and seafood from the Sea of Japan.

If you have children with you, you'll always worry about meal and baths. However, Awara onsen has many inns with rooms with open-air baths and private baths, as well as facilities and services for children. This time, we will introduce such family-friendly ryokan and hotels. It will be easier to choose if you decide what you can't compromise on, such as whether you want to enjoy onsen with just your family or if you want a buffet for meal.

"Guraba-tei Otsukimi Roten no Yado" is popular for its baths where you can feel the nature of the Hokuriku region and luxurious seafood. The guest rooms are mostly Japanese-style rooms with a calm atmosphere, so you can feel safe even if you are with a baby. They also provide yukata for children.

The bath at "Guraba-tei" is "Tenjin no Yu" which is a natural hot spring. It is also known as "Beauty Bath" because it makes your skin smooth. There is a garden bath and an indoor bath where you can feel the nature of the four seasons, and there is also a hand bath and foot bath in the entrance lobby. Moms who are prone to cold will be able to warm up their bodies.

For dinner, try the "seasonal banquet" where you can taste the delicious "three-star Wakasa beef" that melts in your mouth, as well as seafood from the Sea of Japan such as Echizen crab, abalone, sweet shrimp, and turban shells. In addition, there is a special order menu of children's favorite dishes, so the whole family will be smiling♪ We also recommend local limited edition soft serve ice cream such as the "onsen egg soft serve ice cream" that can be eaten in the cafe corner.

The hotel also has a kids' space and playroom called "Dinosaur Forest," so it's great for rainy days and other times when you have free time. There's also a ball pool that kids love, so they can play as many times as they like during their stay. There's also a nostalgic Famicom and ping pong table, so it's great for parents and kids to play against each other.

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Awara onsen Grand Hotel is a onsen inn with seven baths and private baths where you can enjoy bathing in the hotel. All 49 guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with a relaxing atmosphere. You can feel safe even with children.

There is also a table tennis court (fee required) in the building, so parents and children can have fun playing against each other♪ In addition, at the experience workshop (fee required), you can try your hand at making artificial flowers from Echizen washi paper, making insects out of bamboo, calligraphy, and more (fee required). Let's make some fun memories together as parents and children.

Awara onsen Grand Hotel has seven baths, including a large public bath, a panoramic bath, and an open-air bath, so you can enjoy bathing in them without leaving the hotel. If you have a baby, we recommend using the private baths (for a fee) for the whole family, and taking turns bathing in them with your partner after putting your child to bed. Soak in onsen and soothe the fatigue of work, childcare, and travel.

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The best part of the trip is the food, which is packed with the bounty of the Sea of Japan. Depending on the season, you can enjoy seasonal flavors such as authentic Echizen crab, sweet shrimp, abalone, and three-star Wakasa beef in banquet and bespoke dishes. For children, a children's lunch is served in a boat-shaped dish. They can eat omelet rice, crab cream croquette, and dessert, and there are toys included, so children will be delighted.

"Hokuriku Awara onsen Matsuya Matsuya Sensen" is a hot onsen ryokan that boasts a large hot spring bath that is one of the largest in the Hokuriku region. There are three types of guest rooms: the standard "Yuyukan", the slightly more luxurious "Sensenkan", and the special floor "Hanareza". Some rooms even come with an open-air bath where you can enjoy a leisurely meal in the private meal area.

Dinner is a kaiseki meal specially prepared by the head chef. You can also enjoy Echizen crab, winter yellowtail, and Wakasa beef caught in Fukui. The next morning after a good night's sleep, breakfast is a healthy menu that is sure to satisfy everyone, from children to adults.

Sen no Koboreyu, the largest hot spring bath in the Hokuriku region, is like a onsen theme park. You can enjoy bathing in a variety of open-air baths, including the large open-air bath, tub baths, and reclining baths. The women's bath also has a healing sauna, which is said to have the same effect as a rock sauna, so why not leave your children with dad and relax? The women's bath also has a baby bed, so you can feel safe bringing your baby.

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During summer vacation, festivals are held every day! At the festival square, you can enjoy activities such as scooping super balls and playing with smart balls (charge applies). In addition, the "onsen egg making experience" is held all year round and is free up to one time per person. The freshly made onsen eggs are delicious and melt in your mouth.

Want to enjoy onsen even when traveling with children? Awara onsen Seiryukaku can help you do just that. Baths are available in rooms with open-air baths or private baths. Some rooms even have an open-air bath, table tennis, and karaoke. It's great to be able to have fun with your family without having to leave your room. They also provide yukatas and diaper buckets for children.

There are three hot springs on the premises, and you can enjoy the largest rock bath in the Hokuriku region and a bath with a waterfall. The private family bath (fee required) is so spacious and impressive that you would never think it was private. There are also baby beds for changing diapers, so you can bring your baby with you.

There are manga and game corners in the building, so children won't get bored during their stay. Moms and dads who are feeling a bit tired can relax in the massage chair corner. There is also a convenient shop where you can quickly buy souvenirs.

Awara onsen Seifuso (Fukui, Awara City) is popular with families, as it boasts one of the largest garden open-air baths in the Hokuriku region at approximately 80 m2. There are various types of guest rooms, but if you are traveling with small children, we recommend a Japanese-style room or a Japanese-Western room with an open-air or semi-open-air bath. If there are tatami rooms, it is safe for babies who are sleeping or crawling. No matter which room you stay in, children's yukata and slippers will be provided.

Even if your room does not have a semi-open-air bath or an open-air bath, that's okay. There are two types of private baths (fee required, reservation required), "Sekirei" (pictured) and "Shirasagi" that you can relax in with just your family. The washing area in both baths is covered with tatami mats, so it's soft and not cold even if you sit directly on it. You can rest assured even if your baby falls or crawls. Also, only the changing room in "Shirasagi" is equipped with a baby bed.

The large public bath offers a variety of baths, including a spacious open-air garden bath, an indoor bath, a silk bath with skin-beautifying properties, a flower-viewing bath, a ceramic bath, and a foot bath. There is also Awara onsen 's first "carbonated spring bath," so it's fun to go from bath to bath. There are baby beds in the large public bath, and baby bath chairs are available in the women's bath. We also recommend a beauty treatment after warming up in onsen. It's also nice to leave the kids with dad and take a moment to refresh yourself! You'll be able to relieve your daily fatigue and feel refreshed in both mind and body.

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The hotel has a wide range of facilities, so please take a stroll around. There is a shop selling Fukui 's specialty products, a karaoke room, a games corner, and more. Go, shogi, and mahjong are also available for rental, so we recommend enjoying them in your room (fees apply). It looks like a memorable hotel stay for the whole family.

Hotel Yagi offers warm hospitality with the catchphrase "Comfortable and relaxed." You can choose from a variety of room types, including special rooms with open-air baths, junior suite rooms, and standard Japanese-style rooms. The tatami rooms are perfect for crawling and sleeping babies.

The baths are natural onsen that flow directly from the source. There is an indoor bath with a sense of openness and an open-air bath with a rustic charm. The baths are open 24 hours a day, so you can relax and enjoy the hot onsen after putting your children to bed. Both the men's and women's baths are equipped with baby beds and diaper bins, and you can also enjoy self-loyly and aroma saunas. After the bath, cool down at the ice bar in the bath area!

Both dinner and breakfast are buffet style, where you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like. The lineup offers plenty of delicious food from all over Japan, focusing on local flavors such as "Fukui" and "Awara". This hotel is proud of not only meal but also the wide selection of sweets. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with welcome sweets. At dinner, a row of sweets made with seasonal fruits by the in-house pastry chef will be lined up, which will delight the children.

Hotel Yagi offers a wide range of services that both children and adults can enjoy. Before dinner, you can try roasting marshmallows over a charcoal fire in the lobby, and in the evening, a special "nightly sweets" made by a patissier are prepared for you. Since you're on a trip, why not let your child have a sweet treat before bed just for today? There is also a library filled with picture books in the building, so you can find a book that you like.

Oedo onsen Monogatari onsen Onsen is a popular onsen ryokan with a relaxing open-air garden bath and a creative gourmet buffet using ingredients from Fukui. The guest rooms include Japanese-style rooms that are safe for families with children, as well as Japanese-Western rooms and triple rooms. There are also yukatas for children, and you can choose your favorite pattern at the yukata corner. The hotel also has a wide range of facilities, making it a fun stay for the whole family.

You can enjoy the famous hot springs of Awara onsen in two open-air baths surrounded by a Japanese garden, and an indoor bath with glass walls that gives a sense of openness. There is a baby bed in the changing room of the women's large bath, and a baby bath in the bath area to support your baby's onsen debut! Mothers can also relax in the hot water and relieve the fatigue of travel and childcare.

Dinner is a seasonal gourmet buffet♪ From standard menu items such as roast beef, tempura, and sashimi, to crab dishes, Echizen soba, and mackerel sushi rolls, you can enjoy a wide range of dishes. Adults and children alike can choose what they like and recharge their energy! Children's tableware and cutlery are also provided, so you can rest assured. Baby food is available, but you can also bring your own. Bring your favorite food.

Awara Komachi, located on the first floor of the inn, is full of fun areas! At Asobidokoro, there are arcade games that both children and adults can enjoy, and you'll lose track of time as you play. There is also a corner where you can enjoy manga for free, a table tennis corner, and a karaoke corner (paid, reservation required), so you can spend a fulfilling time during your stay.

"Awara onsen Haiya" is a long-established inn founded in 1884, about 15 minutes by free shuttle from JR "onsen Station". There are various types of rooms to choose from, such as "Shofu-an" with an open-air bath and the traditional "Juraku-to". In particular, the rooms with open-air baths in "Shofu-an" are perfect for family trips, as children can enjoy onsen at their own pace without worrying about others around them.

This is a large public bath where you can enjoy natural onsen from the hotel's own source. Stretch your legs and relax in the bath while admiring the garden. In addition to the indoor and outdoor baths, there is also a reclining bath and a jacuzzi, and children are sure to enjoy these unusual baths.

This inn also has a private bath (for a fee), so you don't have to worry if your room doesn't have an open-air bath. The private bath has an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and even a sauna. It is barrier-free with no steps, and the changing room and washing area are spacious enough, so it's safe even if you have small children. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't forget to make a reservation.

At Awara onsen Haiya, perfect for a family onsen trip, you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients from Fukui. For dinner, you can enjoy seasonal flavors such as fresh seafood from Fukui and Wakasa beef. There is also a children's lunch available, so the whole family is sure to be satisfied! After refreshing your mind and body in onsen, spend some blissful time with delicious food.

Grandia Housen is a place where you can spend your holidays in a relaxing atmosphere on a vast site of about 23,000 m2. The inn boasts rooms with different styles of open-air onsen baths, such as the Annex Kotobukitei and the Annex Yutorogitei. Enjoy a relaxing holiday with your family without needing to worry about water.

This is the "Heavenly SPA" where you can enjoy a luxurious bathing experience with a large bath, a cypress bath, a reclining bath, an open-air shelf bath, and an open-air sky bath. You can enjoy the hot onsen with your children, or you can enjoy onsen in your room with your children and then relax in the bath by yourself after putting them to bed. There is also a large cypress bath exclusively for guests staying in the annex and detached buildings, where you can enjoy a bath while looking out at the garden.

Depending on the room you stay in, you can enjoy different cuisines at different locations. A luxurious buffet with Wakasa beef and crab dishes, or kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy the bounty of Fukui. With a buffet, everyone in the family can eat what they like and be very satisfied.

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Inside the building, there is a "Yutorogi Egg Boiler" where you can enjoy making onsen eggs for free from 3pm to 6pm. Why not try it with your family before dinner? In addition, Grandia Housen Housen has teamed up with local producers to offer nature experiences such as "freshly picked eggs experience" and "farming experience". During the summer holidays, there is also a "stag beetle collecting experience".

You can enjoy onsen and meal with your family, or there are menus and facilities for children. Every inn is attractive and it's hard to choose. Since it's a special family trip, we've introduced inns from the perspective of where not only the children but also moms and dads can refresh themselves. Take a break from your busy daily life and be soothed by the hot springs and gourmet food of Awara onsen.