[Awaji Island] 8 ryokan where you want to stay with children! Enjoy seaside onsen with your family
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Awaji Island is easily accessible from the Kansai metropolitan area, about 90 minutes by car from Kobe and Osaka across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, making it the perfect place for families to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh! There are also several beaches where you can bring your children, such as Ohama Beach and Keino Matsubara Beach. Hot onsen such as Sumoto onsen and Minami Awaji onsen are also famous, so adults can refresh themselves in onsen of ryokan after playing to their heart's content with their children. Awaji Island has many ryokan that are Welcome Baby certified and have a wide selection of children's goods that are perfect for families. Why not enjoy a onsen ryokan on the beach of Awaji Island with your family on your next trip?
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If you want to enjoy a seaside onsen with the whole family, we recommend Awaji Island! It is easily accessible from urban areas in the Kansai region via the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and you can experience the island's rich nature. There are plenty of spots that families can enjoy, such as Akashi Kaikyo Park, which has large playground equipment for children, and the tourist attractions Awaji Yumebutai and Ohama Beach. After having a lot of fun, you can relax at a seaside onsen ryokan and refresh the whole family.
Awaji Island has a wide variety of onsen onsen ryokan are easy for families to stay at. You can choose a hotel that suits your child's age and family preferences, such as Minato Koyado Umi no Kaori to Awajishima, which has a baby goods rental service. Awaji Island is also a treasure trove of ingredients such as Akashi sea bream and Awaji beef, so you can enjoy the gourmet food as well.
Awajishima Sumoto onsen Kaigetsukan is a safe place to stay with children, and is certified as a Welcome Baby inn by the Miki House Childrearing Research Institute. In addition to the large open-air bath overlooking the sea, there is also the Shiosai no Yu open-air bath where you can enjoy bathing while feeling the sea breeze and the sound of the waves, so you can enjoy bathing in different baths. The inn's shop has a mini convenience store corner where you can find daily necessities. In the unlikely event that you forget something, you can rest assured that you can buy what you need without having to leave the inn. In addition, guests can use the outdoor pool, which is open only in the summer, free of charge.
In addition to standard Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms, there are also convenient Japanese-Western style rooms. For those traveling with small children, it's nice to have a tatami-mat space. Another appealing feature is that each room has a different concept. All rooms have a view of the ocean, so children are sure to be excited by the view from the window.
Dinner is a multi-course meal that makes use of seasonal Awaji Island ingredients such as sea bream. Enjoy fresh seafood and Awaji beef to your heart's content. Children will be fascinated by the gorgeous presentation. Adults will also be satisfied with Awaji Island cuisine. Breakfast is a buffet of island delicacies.
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Awaji Island onsen Onsen Jellyfish Museum
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 1-3-11 Kaigan Dori, Sumoto City
- access
- 5 minutes walk from Sumoto Express Bus Terminal.
Sumoto onsen Yumekaiyu is ryokan with plenty of services for families with children. The hotel is equipped with a kids' corner and a heated swimming pool that can be used all year round, so you'll have no trouble finding somewhere to play. Ohama Beach spreads out in front of ryokan, so you can enjoy the ocean to your heart's content. You can also rent sand play sets for free, so after playing on the beach, you can immediately freshen up in ryokan 's large public bath.
The room in the photo is a standard Japanese-style room. It is compact, but the windows give a sense of openness. The tatami room is recommended for families with babies who are still crawling. The free rental of diaper bins and picture books is also a great service for families with children.
For dinner, you can enjoy the flavors of Awaji Island to your heart's content, including seasonal ingredients such as red sea bream, conger eel, and tiger pufferfish, as well as Awaji beef and Awaji onions. From seafood to mountain produce, the chef's expert cooking will surely bring a smile to the face of the whole family. Children can enjoy menus tailored to their age, such as a children's lunch. If you would like this option, please contact the inn in advance.
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Sumoto onsen Spring Yumekaiyu Awaji Island
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 1-1-50 Yamate, Hyogo (Ohama Beach)
- access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms / Car: 10 minutes from Sumoto IC / Highway bus: 120 minutes from Osaka, 80 minutes from Sannomiya to Sumoto BC
Awaji Hamarikyu is a classic resort located in Keino Matsubara, a scenic spot on the west side of Awaji Island that has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan. Shiozaki onsen is characterized by its soft alkaline spring onsen, even among the multiple spring sources in Minami Awaji onsen. It is said to be effective in relieving fatigue, so it is sure to soothe your daily fatigue. Keino Matsubara Beach is about a 1-minute walk away, so you can easily enjoy splashing around on the beach with your children.
The guest room in the photo is a "Moderate Floor Japanese-Style Room." It has a 12-tatami mat space, a spacious veranda with a sofa set where the whole family can relax, and an open terrace. Stargazing from the terrace at night will be a memorable experience for the whole family. There are also plenty of services that are great for families with children, such as free rental of picture books and sand play sets.
The in-house restaurant, Shunbou ARATAN, is a classical space characterized by scarlet carpets and stained glass. meal are seasonal Japanese kaiseki cuisine made with Awaji Island ingredients such as vegetables purchased from local contracted farmers and Awaji beef. They also offer a children's menu and a baby food warming service. The whole family can enjoy a meal here.
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Awaji Hamarikyu
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 970-81 Matsuhokotsuji, Minamiawaji Hyogo
- access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms / Highway bus: 70 minutes from Sannomiya and 50 minutes from Maiko to land port Seidan (Free shuttle available after arrival) / Car: 5 minutes from Seidan Mihara IC
Located in the south of Awaji Island, Minato Koyado Umi no Kaoru to Awajishima is a homely inn with 24 rooms. The rooftop open-air bath, which uses water from the inn's own hot onsen source, Minami Awaji Onsen, allows you to enjoy the Awaji Island sky. Guests can also use the large onsen bath at the group hotel, Plaza Awajishima, during their stay, so the whole family can enjoy bathing in the baths. The whirlpool cruise, which allows you to see the Naruto whirlpools up close, is just a 3-minute walk away, making it a convenient location for sightseeing.
The room in the photo is a "Moderate Corner Japanese-Style Room with A-Bed." The soft light coming in through the shoji screens is a highlight of the interior. Children's yukata are also available, so be sure to ask at the hotel on the day for the exact size (children under 3 years old are charged). There is also a free rental service for Bumbo, children's bowls, spoons, etc. If you would like, please ask the hotel. This is a great service for families with children who tend to have a lot of luggage.
Dinner is served in the dining area, where you can enjoy a kaiseki course meal made with plenty of local ingredients. For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese breakfast set that includes the "grilled buffet" where you can taste dried fish and fish paste that changes daily, and the "fisherman's soup" that will warm you up. It is also a luxury to spend your morning relaxing and sipping coffee after your meal.
Detailed information
Minato Koyado Umi no Kaori to Awajishima
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 1529-7 Fukurako, Minamiawaji Hyogo
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Seidan Mihara IC / About 20 minutes by car from Awajishima Minami IC / About 90 minutes by highway bus from JR Sannomiya Station, about 2 minutes on foot from Fukura Bus Terminal / About 50 minutes by bus from JR Tokushima Station, About 2 minutes on foot from Fukura Bus Terminal
Nagisa no Sou Hanaki is ryokan is easy to stay at with children, and offers a baby goods rental service such as picture books and bouncers. The large public bath is in an excellent location where you can enjoy a view of the ocean. There is also a private open-air bath, so it's great to enjoy onsen with just the family. You can also visit the baths of group hotels Hotel New Awaji and Awaji Yumesenkei, so you can enjoy onsen with your family.
The photo shows a 10-tatami Japanese-style room with a view of the ocean. It's a great location with the Kitan Straits stretching out outside the window. Babies who are still crawling can move around freely in the tatami room. The hotel's "NAGISA Terrace" is an open space where you can relax and enjoy the pleasant sea breeze.
At the hotel's restaurant, Shunsen Dining Akura, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from Awaji Island. Adults will also be satisfied with Awaji Island specialties such as Horaku-yaki, which is made by dynamically cooking sea bream, turban shells, and vegetables in an unglazed roasting pan. Breakfast is a Japanese buffet, so another great point is that each family member can eat as much as they like of their favorite dishes.
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Nagisa no Shou Hanagoyomi
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 1053-16 Kojidani, Sumoto Hyogo
- access
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway Sumoto IC / Approximately 90 minutes by express bus from JR Sannomiya Station, Approximately 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Sumoto Express Bus Center
"Sumoto Onsen Yumesenkei Besso Amahara" is an inn where all 18 rooms have their own private open-air bath, allowing families to enjoy onsen together. Being able to enjoy onsen without having to worry about time or the people around you is a great point for families with children. In addition to the infinity onsen onsen Tenkyu no Shizuku" where you can enjoy two onsen, "Komoe onsen" and "Sumoto Onsen", you can also enjoy bathing at the group hotel Hotel New Awaji "Spa Terrace Suigetsu" and Awaji Yumesenkei "Tenkyu no Shizuku".
The guest room in the photo is a Japanese-Western style room with a private open-air bath. You can see the ocean from the deck terrace with the open-air bath, and after bathing you can relax on the terrace while feeling the sea breeze. There is also a DVD player, so if you bring your favorite DVDs, your children will have fun and won't get bored.
For dinner, try a multi-course meal at Shunbou Tanetsu, made with island ingredients such as seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Awaji beef. For breakfast, enjoy a buffet of around 50 Japanese and Western dishes, including Awaji Island onion salad and French toast made with Awaji Island milk. There is also a children's lunch available. The whole family can enjoy Awaji Island gourmet food.
Detailed information
Sumoto Onsen Yumesenkei Besso Amahara
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 1052-2 Kojidani, Sumoto City, Hyogo
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway "Sumoto IC" / About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from Sumoto Highway Bus Center (reservation required)
Iwaya onsen Tankaisou is located in the northern part of Awaji Island, just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It is in a great location, with a view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's largest suspension bridges, and the night view of Kobe from the large public bath. About 10 minutes away by car, there are plenty of fun spots for families to enjoy, such as Akashi Kaikyo Park, which has large playground equipment and a grassy area on its vast grounds, and Awaji Hanasajiki, which has a flower field.
The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms, perfect for families with babies who are still crawling. From the windows you can see the majestic Akashi Kaikyo onsen and the Seto Inland Sea. At night, you'll be entranced by the beauty of the lit-up Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Another nice feature is that they provide yukata robes and slippers for children. After relaxing in your room, enjoy the Iwaya Onsen. In addition to the large public bath, there is also a private bath, so you can enjoy onsen with your family without worrying about others.
Since O meal is O in-room dining, you can relax and savor in a private family space. The menu offers a choice of gourmet Awaji Island cuisine, such as "Akashi sea bream roasted with houraku" and kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of seasonal fish, such as "pike conger eel," "fresh shirasu" and "live torafugu" (blowfish). Even adults will be satisfied with the luxury gourmet cuisine of Awaji Island. Special dishes for children are also available.
Detailed information
Iwaya onsen Okaiso (Awaji Island)
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- Hyogo 3559-4 Iwaya, Awaji City
- access
- Get off at Maiko Station. From the Kosoku Maiko bus stop, take a bus that stops at the Awaji IC bus stop or the Uzaki bus stop.
Minami Awaji onsen Yabuman ryokan was founded in 1860 and is the oldest ryokan on Awaji Island. Located in the southern part of Awaji Island, it is about a 5-minute walk from the whirlpool cruise dock in the Naruto Strait. After enjoying a cruise with your family, refresh yourself by taking a bath in the thick, beautiful skin-care waters of Shiozaki onsen.
Most of the 18 guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats, so the whole family can stretch out and relax. The ocean-facing rooms overlook Fukura Bay. There are also modern Japanese-Western rooms that were renovated in December 2021. There is also a convenience store about a 5-minute walk away, so you don't have to worry if you forget something.
O meal is a private room, so you can enjoy your time with your family without worrying about your surroundings. Yabu-Man ryokan offers a dynamic "tai-men (sea bream noodle)" with a whole sea bream served on a platter, "hamo sukiyaki" and "three-year torafugu (pufferfish)," and other menu items using seasonal ingredients. For children, handmade hamburgers and fried prawns are also available.
Detailed information
Minamiawaji onsen Shiozaki no Yu Yabuman ryokan
Hyogo /Awaji Island/ ryokan
- address
- 4 Fukura Otsu, Minamiawaji Hyogo
- access
- Take the bus bound for Fukura from JR Sannomiya Station or JR Maiko Station, 5 minute walk from the last stop
Awaji Island has many ryokan where you can enjoy onsen right after playing at the beach. There are also many spots that you can enjoy with children, such as "Awaji Yumebutai" and "Whirlpool Cruise", so it is a great place for families. After enjoying the nature of Awaji Island, you can refresh your family by taking a bath in onsen. Why not make some family memories on your next vacation on Awaji Island?