Enjoy the nature of Takachiho with your family! 5 Hotels and ryokan Recommended for Families

It takes about 3 hours from Fukuoka Airport or JR Hakata Station. After driving through the mountain scenery, you will arrive at Takachiho in Miyazaki. It is also close to Kumamoto, making it a popular spot that is easy to get to from all over Kyushu. There are also many places where you can enjoy nature with your children! At Takachiho Gorge, you can ride a rowboat or go hiking with your children. You can also ride the Amaterasu Railway trolley and enjoy the spectacular view from the bridge. An exciting nature experience that you can't usually experience awaits you.

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Takachiho has many family-friendly accommodations, including ryokan that allow one child under elementary school age to stay free per adult, inns with family plans, and inns where you can enjoy family time in a detached building. It's the perfect destination for families who have been hesitant to travel with their children. Let's set off on a trip full of smiles where the whole family can recharge their batteries! Let's take a look at some recommended accommodations.

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Takachiho ryokan Shinsen is quietly located about 10 minutes by car from the tourist spot Takachiho Gorge. It is a very conveniently located inn for sightseeing. Each room is equipped with an open-air bath and a cypress indoor bath, and is recommended for families who want to spend some relaxing time together. There is also a free yukata dressing service, so you can take commemorative photos of the whole family wearing yukata ♪

There are various types of guest rooms, so you can choose one that suits your family. The main building has Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and Western-style rooms with garden views. The annex offers even more elegant rooms. There is also a detached building, and this "Tsukuyomi" room is spacious and can accommodate up to six people. It is perfect for a three-generation trip. You will be able to experience a sense of calm that you can't experience in your daily life. You will be able to spend plenty of time with your children away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal in a private room, where each dish is carefully prepared. Enjoy Takachiho's gourmet food, such as Ozaki beef and Takachiho beef, and you'll be sure to blow away the daily fatigue of mom and dad♪ The inn also offers anniversary plans, with options such as roll cakes and wine with messages and original dessert plates for anniversaries. Celebrating wedding anniversaries, children's birthdays, school entrance celebrations, and other special occasions on a family trip will be a memorable experience.

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There is also a souvenir corner in the building, which is a great point for parents who can't take their time choosing souvenirs. There are also original Shinsen products, so it's a good idea to buy souvenirs that can only be purchased here as a souvenir. There is also a Japanese garden in the building, so you can enjoy a stroll with your children while breathing in the fresh air for a change of pace.

Solest Takachiho Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Takachiho Shrine, the head shrine of the 88 Takachiho shrines. There is free parking for guests. Takachiho Kagura is held every night within the shrine grounds. This convenient location makes it easy to go out at night with the kids. The stylish cafe-like space with the warmth of wood is sure to make your kids feel at ease.

There are four types of guest rooms. This "Special Japanese-Western Room A" is spacious and perfect for family trips. The room also has a garden, which is a fun play area for children who can't sit still. What's more, this room offers dinner in-room dining, so you can relax without worrying about the eyes of others! This is a great way to relax when your children are tired from sightseeing and in a bad mood.

For breakfast, fill up your stomach with a buffet of about 30 different Japanese and Western dishes. The menu is nutritionally balanced, so you can eat with peace of mind. You can enjoy freshly baked bread and Miyazaki local cuisine, which is sure to get the whole family excited.

Hotel Takachiho is located right next to the power spot Takachiho Gorge. The Takachiho Gorge Promenade is just a 3-minute walk away, so you can go sightseeing and come back right away. Don't worry if your child gets tired and you need to hold them! In addition, there is a nice perk: up to one child of elementary school age or younger can sleep with you for free per adult. It's nice to be able to keep travel expenses down even a little. There is also a free parking lot, so there is no parking fee.

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After returning to the hotel, head to the large public bath. Taking an early bath or early morning baths is a good idea as they are less crowded. The soft water, made with Takachiho's sacred water, will gently wash away the fatigue of sightseeing. A large public bath is convenient because the whole family can take a bath at the same time.

For dinner, you can enjoy a multi-course meal or Takachiho beef yakiniku around the hearth. For breakfast, refuel with a buffet! Using local Takachiho ingredients, you can also enjoy locally grown Takachiho rice and local cuisine. You can eat lots of your favorite foods from the morning, and your children will be in a good mood all day long.

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There is a free kids' space in the hotel, where children can play freely in the ball pool and tents. It's reassuring to know that there is a place for children to play when they get bored in their room, such as before taking a bath or after breakfast and before checking out. The more time your children can spend smiling, the more enjoyable the trip will be for parents too.

About a six-minute drive from Takachiho Gorge, you'll see a faint light. Kamigakure is a secluded inn with eight rooms that all have their own private space. This long-established ryokan which has been in business for over 80 years, has a relaxing atmosphere. As it accepts guests of elementary school age and above, it is perfect for families who want to spend some quality time with their children and enjoy a delicious meal. There is also free parking and a free shuttle bus service.

There are a total of eight rooms, all named after ancient Japanese colors. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms (barrier-free), and Japanese-Western style rooms. The "Yamabuki" is a spacious Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath. The baths in each room use holy water pumped up from Tamatare Falls in Takachiho Gorge. It's sure to purify not only your body, but your mind as well. Relax in your room. Spending time with your children, who are now a little more grown up, will be a precious memory for the family.

For dinner, you can enjoy mountain cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from the local Takachiho region. Mountain and river produce, Takachiho beef, yamame trout, and sweetfish. Take your time to savor each seasonal dish, while adults can enjoy a drink from a local brewery. Sharing delicious food with the family will naturally bring smiles to your faces. It looks like you'll be able to spend lots of happy time with your children.

Grateful Takachiho can be seen along the national highway, about a 15-minute drive from Amanoiwato Shrine. There is a 24-hour convenience store below the hotel, so you can buy snacks and drinks for your children, which is very convenient. It is very helpful for parents who want to lighten their loads as much as possible. There is also a coin laundry and dryer available, so you don't have to worry about getting your clothes dirty. Kids need more clothes than you might think... If you wash them at the hotel, it will be easier when you get home.

There are three types of rooms: single, double, and twin. For families, we recommend the "twin room." Another attractive feature is that elementary school students and younger can stay for free in the same bed as their parents. The beds are spacious, so you can relax with your children. There is a small promenade and gazebo behind the hotel, so it's a good place to take a walk before checking out.

Eat heartily at the breakfast buffet♪ There is a wide selection of dishes made with organic vegetables from the hotel's own vegetable garden. The wide selection of Japanese and Western dishes will whet the appetites of both parents and children. There are also seasonal dishes, so you can enjoy food that can only be enjoyed at this time of year.

Ama-no-Iwato Shrine, about a 15-minute drive from the inn, is famous as a shrine that conveys the Ama-no-Iwato myth, which is recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. The torii gate inside the cave is mysterious. The world reminiscent of a Ghibli movie will stimulate the minds of children. It's sure to become an unforgettable memory.

Takachiho has many tourist spots and accommodations that the whole family can enjoy. There are plenty of places to enjoy traveling with your children, such as using the kids' space and enjoying time just for the family. Takachiho is the home of Japanese mythology, and you can only experience the rich nature there. Immersing yourself in nature with your family will surely make for a memorable trip full of smiles.