Family trips and three-generation trips are becoming increasingly popular, such as as a way to show respect to one's parents or as a graduation gift. In order to enjoy a family trip with three generations to the fullest, you will want to choose your accommodation carefully. Why not stay at an inn where everyone will be satisfied and have memories that will last a lifetime?
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Spring is the season when all the flowers bloom all at once. Spectacular views only available at this time of year can be enjoyed at famous flower spots, such as the cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino in the Kansai region, the tulips in Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, and the rapeseed fields along the Isumi Railway in the Kanto region. Hands-on tourist attractions such as strawberry picking farms and ranches are also popular with children.
During summer vacation, you want to stay cool and have fun. Okinawa, with its abundance of marine activities, and Lake Biwa, where you can enjoy lake bathing and water sports, are perfect destinations for such families. We also recommend summer resorts such as Karuizawa, Nasu, the Shinshu Highlands, Hokkaido, and Izu, where you can enjoy nature and hot springs.
Horumon refers to internal organs like the stomach, intestines, liver, and heart. These cuts, such as heart (hatsu), tripe (mino), hachinosu, and senmai, are popular for their crunchy and juicy texture. Start grilling from the skin side, flip it over as soon as it browns, and cook it thoroughly until it stops shrinking to bring out its full flavor.
Speaking of winter fun, there are hot springs and snow activities. In Hokkaido, Tohoku, Nagano, and Niigata, there are accommodations where you can enjoy both snow activities and hot springs. Stargazing with your family is also recommended in the clear air in Fukushima, Nagano, Yamanashi, Okayama, and Oita.
``Tabi-iku’’ means encouraging the growth of children’s minds and humanity through travel. For example, the experience of trying skiing for the first time while on a trip will foster a child’s curiosity and spirit of challenge, and will become a cherished memory for the child with his or her family. Travel education, which encourages such ``experiences that can only be had while traveling,’’ is said to have the effect of ``deepening the bond between parent and child,’’ ``expanding the child’s potential,’’ and ``broadening the child’s horizons,’’ especially when it comes to understanding language. It is said that the age of 3 to 9 years old, when children start learning, is suitable for travel education. Being creative in choosing your travel destination can also increase the effectiveness of your travel education. On your next family trip, why not consider traveling to a place where you can experience nature or include a harvest experience?
Spring is the season when all the flowers bloom all at once. Spectacular views only available at this time of year can be enjoyed at famous flower spots, such as the cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino in the Kansai region, the tulips in Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, and the rapeseed fields along the Isumi Railway in the Kanto region. Hands-on tourist attractions such as strawberry picking farms and ranches are also popular with children.
During summer vacation, you want to stay cool and have fun. Okinawa, with its abundance of marine activities, and Lake Biwa, where you can enjoy lake bathing and water sports, are perfect destinations for such families. We also recommend summer resorts such as Karuizawa, Nasu, the Shinshu Highlands, Hokkaido, and Izu, where you can enjoy nature and hot springs.
Autumn is a season of beautiful scenery and bountiful crops. You can enjoy vivid autumn leaves in Kyoto and Nara in the Kansai region, and in Hakone and Nikko in the Kanto region. You can also try fruit picking with your family, such as grape picking in Yamanashi/Katsunuma, fruit picking in Fukushima, apple picking in Tohoku and Shinshu, and tangerine picking in Wakayama.
Speaking of winter fun, there are hot springs and snow activities. In Hokkaido, Tohoku, Nagano, and Niigata, there are accommodations where you can enjoy both snow activities and hot springs. Stargazing with your family is also recommended in the clear air in Fukushima, Nagano, Yamanashi, Okayama, and Oita.
``Tabi-iku’’ means encouraging the growth of children’s minds and humanity through travel. For example, the experience of trying skiing for the first time while on a trip will foster a child’s curiosity and spirit of challenge, and will become a cherished memory for the child with his or her family. Travel education, which encourages such ``experiences that can only be had while traveling,’’ is said to have the effect of ``deepening the bond between parent and child,’’ ``expanding the child’s potential,’’ and ``broadening the child’s horizons,’’ especially when it comes to understanding language. It is said that the age of 3 to 9 years old, when children start learning, is suitable for travel education. Being creative in choosing your travel destination can also increase the effectiveness of your travel education. On your next family trip, why not consider traveling to a place where you can experience nature or include a harvest experience?
An adult-only trip is a chance to do what you want without worrying about anyone else. If your hotel is attached to a theme park, you can enjoy the world view of the park even at the hotel, which is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. If you want to play in the sea in the summer, choose a resort hotel with marine activities, a hotel with tours if you have a place you want to go, a hotel with a pool if you want a relaxing long stay, etc. If you choose a hotel that has everything you want to do, you will be in the top rank. It will be a journey above.
Saitama
An Inn Offering Five Unique Room Types Evoking Deep Japanese Elegance
A relaxing inn in Chichibu with a modern Japanese atmosphere. There are two types of Japanese-Western rooms, both of which are equipped with floor heating. There are Japanese-Western rooms with cute designer furniture such as red chairs from Tendo Mokko, and Japanese-Western rooms with a theme of dimmable room lights. There are also three types of Japanese-style rooms: a spacious 10-tatami Japanese room that can accommodate groups such as girls' parties, and a 7.5-tatami Japanese-style room with one-of-a-kind cutouts pasted on the sliding doors. One of the rooms has a shower room and toilet.
Niigata
Wellness Mountain Resort Open for Activities Year Round
"Lotte Arai Resort" occupies an expansive site of approximately one million tsubo in Myoko City, Niigata, with four buildings housing a total of 257 guest rooms. During the green season, a variety of activities are available, while the snow season offers winter sports amid abundant snowfall and powder. Year-round activities include a "zipline," "zip tour," and pool. A shuttle bus operates between JR Joetsumyoko Station and the hotel, and free dedicated parking is available. The surrounding area also offers numerous spots for both seaside and mountain sports.
Aichi
Share a Stay That Brings Smiles to the Whole Family
"Oyako Hotel" offers an easy, comfortable stay designed for travel with a baby, creating a setting where families can visit with minimal burden and luggage. Thoughtfully arranged spaces, facilities, and services address the practical concerns that often accompany travel with an infant, allowing a relaxed atmosphere that helps the whole family settle into the stay. The concept centers on creating a setting where caregivers can feel at ease, supporting time together that leaves lasting family memories. The hotel is also a fitting choice for a first family trip with a baby.
Ishikawa
An Inn Built Around the Concept of "Traditional Crafts x Brand New"
"Higashi Chaya County Rashiku Kanazawa HOTEL" is located right next to Higashi Chaya County, one of Kanazawa's proud tourist destinations. The name "Nashiri" reflects the idea that "I want visitors to experience the uniqueness of Kanazawa and Higashi Chaya County, which is rooted in the local area, rather than something that has been modified." Another appeal of this inn is the high-quality facilities throughout the hotel that are typical of the castle town of Kanazawa. The building also uses wood grown in Ishikawa Prefecture, promoting local production for local consumption and ZEB Ready.
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When traveling with children, the key to choosing an accommodation is whether there are facilities where the children can play without getting bored. If your hotel has a pool with a large slide or a theme park, you can play to your heart's content all day long, and if you get tired, you can rest in your room right away, so you don't have to worry. Children are sure to love the buffet, which includes local delicacies from the mountains and sea as well as desserts. We also recommend accommodations with plenty of activities that both adults and children can enjoy, such as camping experiences and barbecues.
Tokushima
Feel the Breeze Crossing the River as You Relax in Peace
A hot spring inn located along the Iya Valley and surrounded by a rich virgin forest. You can relax while looking out at the refreshing nature in the large public bath with large glass windows and the open-air bath with a rustic feel. A bath made of Awa blue stone is filled with thick hydrogen carbonate spring water that feels good on the skin. The large public bath is also equipped with a bubble bath, jet bath, lying bath, mugwort medicinal bath, and salt sauna. After warming up, enjoy local cuisine made with ingredients unique to this area, such as Iya soba, river fish candy, and Awao chicken at a Japanese restaurant with a hearth table.
Kagoshima
Vivid Plates Reflecting the Taste of the Season
A formal Japanese inn located in Ibusuki Onsen that has a reputation for its cuisine. Ranked No.1 for 40 consecutive years in the Dish category, which comprehensively evaluates food, including menu, tableware, taste, and presentation, in the "100 Japanese Hotels and Ryokan Selected by Professionals" sponsored by a tourism and travel industry magazine. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine, which incorporates local fish such as yellowtail and amberjack, as well as Kagoshima ingredients, is truly exquisite. Breakfast includes dishes made with seasonal local produce. Kagoshima flavors such as fish cakes and satsuma soup are also popular. Meals are served in your room or in a completely private room.
Yamanashi
Well-Located Destination Known as a Power Spot
Set within a red pine forest, this "food and wellness theme park" blends modern sensibilities with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Located on the reverse side of Mount Fuji’s dragon vein and slightly offset from its main flow, it is also regarded as a power spot. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from central Tokyo, and close to the Kobuchisawa IC. Access is convenient, with highway buses from Tokyo and a complimentary shuttle taxi service from JR Kobuchisawa Station available. Beyond accommodations, the property includes on-site restaurants and adjacent facilities such as "Roaeside Station Kobuchisawa," the "Spatio Experience Workshop," and a day-use hot spring, offering a range of attractions suitable for all ages.
Okinawa
A Luxurious Resort Stay Where You Can Relax on a Tropical Island
This hotel, based on the concept of "living in a mansion." It opened in February 2024 at Shigira Seven Miles Resort, which spreads across the southern coast of Miyako Island. The 11-story hotel building is located in a spectacular spot. You can refresh yourself while looking out at the beautiful ocean, known as "Miyako Blue," and the deep greenery of Miyako Island. In addition to facilities such as a kitchen that are convenient for long-term stays, there are also a variety of pools, night entertainment, and activities that are perfect for a luxurious resort stay. Enjoy a particularly elegant stay at this luxurious hotel located in front of Shigira Beach.
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If you want to spend a relaxing time without having to soak in the water, a Japanese-style hot spring inn is perfect for three generations of parents and children. We recommend choosing a room layout that allows for privacy, such as connecting rooms, so that everyone can have a stress-free time. Activities that kids and grandparents can enjoy together, such as fruit picking, can help create wonderful memories. If you have small children, check if there is a kids room or kids menu available.
Shizuoka
An Ocean-View Hotel Set on the Heights of Izu Kogen
Set on a hillside in Izu Kogen, this hotel offers sweeping ocean views from every guest room. Stretching from the foothills of Mount Omuro to the rugged Jogasaki Coast, Izu Kogen is one of the Izu Peninsula’s most appealing resort areas, easily reached from the greater Tokyo region. From refined suite rooms to well-appointed standard accommodations, all rooms are designed to frame the sea. On the top floor, the restaurant presents creative kaiseki-style Japanese cuisine crafted with local seafood and mountain produce, served alongside panoramic scenery that sets the tone for an unhurried and elegant stay.
Shizuoka
A Hot Spring Inn Overlooking the Izu Islands, Renowned for Fresh Seafood
Renewed in October 2022, Hamanoyu stands in the Izu Inatori hot spring area, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Since its founding, the inn has embraced the concept of "a ryokan for dining,” presenting an abundant selection of lavish seafood dishes that reflect the culinary character of Izu. The greatest form of hospitality, however, lies in the sweeping ocean panorama—nature’s own masterpiece—where sunrise and moonrise create especially striking scenes. Spanning the entire eighth floor, the bath facilities feature sixteen baths accompanied by spectacular views of sea and sky. Private spa spaces, complete with a löyly sauna and open-air bath, offer an exclusive retreat for quiet relaxation. Immersed in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the ocean, each stay unfolds as a refined and indulgent escape.
Niigata
Wellness Mountain Resort Open for Activities Year Round
"Lotte Arai Resort" occupies an expansive site of approximately one million tsubo in Myoko City, Niigata, with four buildings housing a total of 257 guest rooms. During the green season, a variety of activities are available, while the snow season offers winter sports amid abundant snowfall and powder. Year-round activities include a "zipline," "zip tour," and pool. A shuttle bus operates between JR Joetsumyoko Station and the hotel, and free dedicated parking is available. The surrounding area also offers numerous spots for both seaside and mountain sports.
Kanagawa
Forget Everyday Life in a Peaceful Space That Immerses You in Nature
"Hakone Parks Yoshino" stands in a location where you can see the magnificent nature of Hakone. Mountains and mountain streams spread out beside the inn, and once you step inside the inn, you can feel the changing seasons throughout the inn, incorporating nature into the lobby, large public bath, and dining area. The guest rooms are available to suit a variety of styles, including tasteful pure Japanese rooms and natural, modern Japanese-Western rooms. Not only families, but also couples and women's travelers can spend a comfortable time here. Spend a relaxing moment forgetting your daily life with three different types of private open-air baths that emphasize privacy and the chef's special cuisine.
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When your child is still a baby, we recommend staying at an inn that is ``child-friendly.’’ We offer a wide range of services, including special plans for families with babies, special guest rooms with rounded furniture corners and walls for drawing, baby food service, tableware, aprons, and toys for babies. . Meals are served in your room, and if you have a bath in your room or can rent it out, you can relax without worrying about your surroundings even if your baby gets fussy.
Shimane
Diverse Cuisine Showcasing Sanin Regional Flavors
Kaiseki cuisine at "Kohan no Onsen Yado Kunibiki" features carefully prepared dishes highlighting fresh seafood from Shimane. Ingredients from the San’in region are used whenever possible, and dinner may include sushi made with locally caught fish, salt-grilled nodoguro, and Nita rice from Okuizumo. Breakfast also presents items such as grilled sea bream, shabu-shabu, and miso soup with shijimi clams. At certain times of the year, red snow crab from Sakaiminato is also served.
Yamanashi
A Hot Spring Inn Surrounded by a Japanese Garden With Seasonal Beauty
"Rakihouse Kaiji" is located on Sakura Onsen Street in Isawa Onsen, a hot spring town in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The inn features a Japanese garden that can be admired year-round, even while soaking your feet in a relaxing foot bath. The lobby offers a complimentary drink service, while banquet halls and meeting rooms provide versatile spaces for gatherings. In the evening, the illuminated garden creates an enchanting atmosphere, inviting guests to forget the passage of time and enjoy a tranquil stay.
Fukui
Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery of the Mikata Five Lakes and the Natural Beauty of the Mountains
A Japanese inn located on the shore of Wakasa Town, Fukui , near the Mikata Five Lakes. This inn takes pride in the fact that you can enjoy the lake view from your guest room, open-air bath, and indoor bath with a panoramic view. Nearby is the dynamic driving course "Rainbow Line" where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Mikata Five Lakes, and the inn also rents out EV rental cars. We have set the prices more reasonable than usual because we want people visiting on public institutions to be able to make memories with family, friends, and loved ones.
Hyogo
An Inn Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, Perfect for Private Moments
A panoramic villa in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, opening in 2022 with all rooms equipped with open-air baths. It is popular for its ability to enjoy the privacy of a villa and the outdoor feel of a terrace while maintaining the comfort of a hotel. One of the attractions is that all the buildings are oceanfront, so you can watch the same sunset as Keino Matsubara, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Sunsets, while soaking in your guest room or open-air bath. Each building has a terrace with a barbecue stove and a system kitchen, so you can enjoy your stay in your own way. Each villa has a different feel, and there are four villas where you can stay with your dog.
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If you are a family with small children or want to enjoy the hot springs without having to bathe in the water, we recommend staying in a room with an open-air bath. Additionally, if you are staying at an inn that has private baths or family baths in addition to the large public bath, you can enjoy a variety of baths without having to worry about other people watching you. If the situation is important to you, there are other options such as a hot spring in the mountains where you can bathe under a sky full of stars, an open-air bath overlooking the ocean, or an inn with a snowy bath. It looks like it will be an unforgettable memory.
Nagasaki
A Hot Spring Inn Combining Luxurious Buffets and the Warmth of Fine Wood
"Unzen Mikado Hotel" is a hot spring inn nestled in the vast natural surroundings of Minamishimabara, Nagasaki. Throughout the property, precious woods-felled during urban development and dam construction-have been thoughtfully incorporated, including the symbolic gate built around an 800-year-old chinquapin tree. Dining is a highlight of the stay, featuring a rich array of dishes such as crab, premium domestic Wagyu beef, and seasonal specialties made with local Shimabara ingredients. A wide selection of sweets and family-friendly options is also available, all prepared with the refined techniques of skilled chefs.
Gifu
A Guest Room with an Open-Air Bath Overlooking the Ancient City, Offering Top-Floor Bathing Bliss
From the heights of Shiroyama, you can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient capital that changes in each season, as it would have been seen even by the owner of this land. Hoshokaku, which overlooks the charming townscape of Hida Takayama Onsen, is a popular hot spring inn that is ranked every year as one of the top 100 hotels and inns chosen by professionals. The relaxing time and warm hospitality at the inn will make you feel nostalgic, like returning to your hometown for the first time in a while. In the guest rooms with open-air baths on the top floor and the bathing area "Orihime," you can enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs while enjoying a panoramic view of Takayama City.
Kumamoto
Enjoy Ocean Views, Local Cuisine, and Unforgettable Moments
This ocean-view inn is located on the coast of Nagaura Island in Kami Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is an annex of the "Ryokan Nakashimaso" and boasts guest rooms where you can enjoy a close-up view of the sea, and meals made with fresh seafood. The scenery of the sea and sky changes from moment to moment with each season, and you will be overwhelmed by its beauty, especially at sunset. We also recommend the mystical view of the moonlight illuminating the waves on a clear night. Enjoy heartwarming hospitality and dishes made with an abundance of fresh seafood and ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture. Be sure to savor the flavors, which are carefully prepared and served with reliable skill.
Kyoto
A Hot Spring Inn with Panoramic Views of Japan's Scenic Amanohashidate and Canals
"Monjusou" is an inn overlooking Japan's three most scenic views, Amanohashidate. The design was by Junzo Yoshimura, one of Japan's leading architects, who was responsible for the basic design of the Imperial Palace. With the motto of "pursuing simplicity and beauty," it is a Japanese-style building that combines a soothing waterfront landscape and comfortable lodging. At the resort. In addition, at the stone oven restaurant, you can enjoy stone oven cuisine using Tango ingredients. The guest rooms include luxurious "Special suites with open-air baths" and standard Japanese-style rooms. A range of services is provided to enhance the stay, such as the rental of a tea incense burner for relaxing with the gentle aroma of smoked tea, and bicycles for exploring the surrounding area.
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