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.
Tokushima
A Luxurious and Peaceful Stay Surrounded by Tokushima’s Scenic Beauty
This hotel is located on the riverside in the center of Tokushima City. It offers a panoramic view of the city, sea, and mountains, and the view from the higher floors is particularly spectacular. A wide variety of room types are available, from single to family and business use, so you can choose one that suits your stay style. The interior is comfortable with a simple, sophisticated design and calm colors. While retaining the elegance and luxury of a hotel, it is a relaxing space that makes you feel like you are at home. You can enjoy the beauty of nature throughout the seasons in a quiet environment.
Nagano
Grab this Luxurious Holiday Getaway at Lake Suwa
Located on the shores of Lake Suwa in the heart of Shinshu, a region blessed with abundant natural beauty, this hot spring inn blends the comfort of an urban hotel with the refined elegance of a traditional ryokan. The property features a variety of facilities, including open-air baths fed by Kamisuwa Onsen, a signature Sake-Infused Bath, private baths, and a restaurant. Guests can also indulge in exquisite kaiseki cuisine that captures the seasonal flavors of Suwa, showcasing rich local ingredients and delicate craftsmanship. With a diverse selection of guest rooms and stay plans, every traveler can enjoy a truly fulfilling and relaxing holiday by the lake.
Tochigi
A Hotel Nestled in the Tranquil Nature of the Nasu Highlands
This resort hotel is located in a quiet setting surrounded by the forests of the majestic Nasu Highlands. Along with Western-style and Japanese-style rooms in the main building, there are also cottages offering privacy and a close connection with nature, accommodating solo travelers, couples, and families alike. The large public bath features hot spring water gentle on the skin, with saunas and open-air baths alternating daily for men and women. Dining highlights local specialties such as Nasu Koshihikari rice, fresh vegetables, and Tochigi brand beef, with a menu focused on locally sourced ingredients. A blissful time awaits, enriched by hot springs, fine cuisine, and the healing power of nature.
Shizuoka
Atmospheric Ryokan Overlooking the Famous Hot Springs of Ito
This hot spring inn, which overlooks the city of Ito and the sea, is one of Izu's leading inns. Inside the inn, designed with traditional Japanese flair, guests will find a large public bath, an open-air bath, and a private cypress bath for families. Three blended hot springs create water that is gentle on the skin and known for leaving it smooth. There are also a variety of guest rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy the water straight from the source in the comfort of your own room. Dinner is a Japanese banquet meal that lavishly incorporates the seasonal bounty of Izu. You can also choose your main dish and aperitif depending on your mood that day.
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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.
Gunma
Spectacular Open-Air Bathing Paired with Regional Flavors
This long-established ryokan celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 1, 2019. Fed by Ikaho Onsen's "Shirogane no Yu" hot spring, the property is known for its rooftop open-air bath at an elevation of 800 meters, offering views of the hot spring town and the surrounding natural landscape. Accommodations are available in seven room types designed to suit a variety of travel styles. The cuisine emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, featuring dishes prepared with an abundance of regional produce and presented with equal attention to flavor and appearance. Conveniently located approximately 1 minute on foot from the ropeway station and approximately 4 minutes on foot from both the bus terminal and Ikaho's iconic stone staircase district, the ryokan also serves as an excellent base for sightseeing.
Yamaguchi
Hygge Moments on a Private Beach
Opened in April 2023 in Aio, Yamaguchi City, this collection of four standalone cottages stands along a private beach. Each cottage features a different design, creating a row of charming, photogenic hideaways where both the exterior and interiors offer distinctive character. The setting invites a sense of 'hygge'—a Danish concept that embraces simple comfort and a personally relaxing atmosphere—within an open, liberating space. Some cottages include spacious decks with open-air baths, while others feature rooftop lookouts, offering playful ideas and uninterrupted views of the sea and sky.
Shimane
Stay Experience Blending Travel and Daily Life in Arifuku Onsen
Located in the Arifuku Onsen County of Gotsu City, Shimane, this private rental lodging accommodates one group per day in a thoughtfully renovated historic traditional house. Centered on the themes of "learning" and "preservation," the property offers opportunities to encounter new experiences and to appreciate craftsmanship. The lodging takes its name, "Anon," from the idea of the brightness and warmth provided by fire, an essential part of daily life. As a private rental property, it offers a personalized stay suited to a variety of purposes, including sightseeing, anniversaries, and workations, while providing a comfortable setting for groups and families to spend time together.
Hyogo
Savor Top Matsuba Crab and Tajima Beef with Open-Air Bath
Kawaguchiya Kinosaki Riverside Hotel, a culinary-focused hot spring inn, stands in Kinosaki Onsen, one of the leading hot spring towns in the Kansai region. Local brand ingredients and seasonal offerings from the Sanin region are featured, including the winter specialty "Matsuba Crab" and the highest grade of "Tajima Beef," known as "Tajima Guro." Founded in 1916, this historic inn has undergone a series of renovations since 2021, including private dining rooms and a lounge. On the top floor, the adults-only guest room with an open-air bath, "Special Room Rakuga-Rakuga-," has also opened, featuring a setting for bathing at any preferred time while overlooking the night sky.
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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.
Nagasaki
A Hidden Retreat for Obama Hot Springs and Local Cuisine
Set along the coast of Obama Onsen in Unzen, Nagasaki, this secluded inn features hot springs and regional cuisine. The property consists of the main building, "Ryokan Kunisaki," and "Yamaboshi," a detached accommodation with open-air baths located approximately a 30-second walk away. The main building has 10 guest rooms, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms with free-flowing hot spring baths. Renovated from a traditional house, "Yamaboshi" has three guest rooms, each with an indoor bath and open-air bath supplied by Obama Onsen. With a capacity of eight guests, the accommodation is well-suited to multigenerational families and groups seeking a restful stay in a charming hideaway.
Kumamoto
Detached Villa Style Stay with Drive-Up Room Access
Surrounded by nature in Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, this inn is filled with the sound of wind and birdsong. The property has 10 detached cottage-style rooms, each standing independently to provide a private, calm setting for easing travel strain. Rooms that accommodate pets and rooms with open-air baths are available, making the inn well suited for stays with family or friends. By day, the setting offers views of the grand Kuju mountain range, while at night, the star-filled sky creates a striking backdrop for free-flowing natural hot spring bathing. Cuisine unique to Aso, prepared with fresh local ingredients, adds to a refined stay.
Shizuoka
Free-Flowing Hot Spring Renowned for Deep Moisture
Carrying forward a long-standing spirit of hospitality, the property reopened in 2008 as "Ito Yukitei." Guided by five core concepts—"its renowned source hot springs," "cuisine that celebrates the seasons," "restful guest rooms," "around-the-clock attentive service," and the distinctive rhythm of "Yukitei time"—the inn offers moments of genuine relaxation found only here. Creative kaiseki crafted with abundant seasonal ingredients and a carefully curated breakfast are served in one of 21 private dining rooms, ensuring a calm, unhurried setting for every guest. With high-quality natural hot springs drawn from a private source and immaculate accommodations, the inn brings together the elements for a truly refined holiday escape.
Hyogo
An Open-Air Bath Where You Can Enjoy the Spectacular Scenery That Changes With the Seasons
The spring water is clear and colorless with a slight hydrogen sulfide smell and is effective for gastrointestinal disorders, neuralgia, and gynecological disorders. On the top floor of the annex, Rinsuitei, there is a bathhouse with an open-air bath, Hirano-yu, and a large indoor bath, Genno-yu, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath while watching the natural scenery change with the seasons. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life while soaking in the hot springs and relaxing both body and mind. There is an elevator from the guest rooms to the baths, making it barrier-free.
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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.
Shizuoka
Historic Stay Along the Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations Route
This traditional Japanese inn near JR Okitsu Station is located in Okitsu-juku, the 17th post town along the historic Tokaido route, and has a long history dating back to the Edo period. After descending the Tokaido and crossing Satta Pass, the sea opens out ahead, and it is said that travelers were once drawn by the sound of the waves to fresh seafood. The karesansui-style garden "Goyomatsu," present since the inn’s founding, has witnessed this history, and its carefully maintained landscape creates a setting removed from everyday life. The atmosphere reflects traditional Japanese culture and evokes the spirit of the old post town, offering a place for an unhurried stay.
Okinawa
The Luxury of Staying in a Popular Resort Area With the Ocean, Entertainment, and Food
Located in Chatan Town, Okinawa, this resort hotel is perfect for both sightseeing and business. With the emerald green East China Sea stretching out before you, and located in a corner of the popular tourist destination, Mihama Town Resort American Village, you can enjoy the charms of both the sea and the town at the same time. The observation bath and rooftop pool offer a spectacular view of the sunset. The breakfast buffet, featuring Okinawan classics such as champuru, agu pork, soki soup, and local ingredients, is also popular. A kids' menu and baby food are also available, allowing you to experience a comfortable time and an extraordinary experience.
Hyogo
A Seaside Retreat with Gentle Waves and Seto Inland Sea Views
A hot spring inn located on the scenic coast of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako Misaki. The spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea that can be seen from every corner of the hotel is one of the inn's prides. In the open-air bath, you can enjoy the hot water from Ako Onsen, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Hot Springs," while watching the sea dyed by the setting sun. The meal is a kaiseki meal that incorporates local ingredients such as seafood from the Setouchi Inland Sea and designated vegetables. You can also enjoy Ako's famous sea bream grilled in a salt kettle, and in the winter, you can also enjoy Ako's richly flavored oysters. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, enjoy the blessings of Setouchi and the seasonal flavors, and spend a relaxing moment gazing at the spectacular view of the calm sea.
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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.
Kumamoto
Detached Villa Style Stay with Drive-Up Room Access
Surrounded by nature in Minamioguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, this inn is filled with the sound of wind and birdsong. The property has 10 detached cottage-style rooms, each standing independently to provide a private, calm setting for easing travel strain. Rooms that accommodate pets and rooms with open-air baths are available, making the inn well suited for stays with family or friends. By day, the setting offers views of the grand Kuju mountain range, while at night, the star-filled sky creates a striking backdrop for free-flowing natural hot spring bathing. Cuisine unique to Aso, prepared with fresh local ingredients, adds to a refined stay.
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.
Kanagawa
An Elegant Holiday at a Timeless Inn
An inn in Miyanoshita, Hakone - about an hour’s drive from Tokyo - welcomes guests with a spectacular view unfolding beyond the lobby. The lush green peaks of the Hakone Mountains rise close at hand, creating a grand landscape that instantly evokes a world apart from the everyday. The atmosphere, reminiscent of a luxury resort in Bali, heightens the anticipation for the journey ahead. A soak in the open-air bath on the spacious terrace of the guest room, combined with private moments spent listening to the sounds of nature, gently soothes both body and spirit weary from the bustle of the city.
Hiroshima
Miyahama Onsen Stay Framed by Sea Views and Local Bounty
This hot spring lodging is located approximately a 5-minute drive from JR Ono-Ura Station and offers a complimentary shuttle service by reservation. Miyahama Onsen lies across from Miyajima Island, home to the World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine, and "Yunoyado Miyahama Grand Hotel" provides a selection of Japanese-style, Western-style, and combined Japanese-Western guest rooms. Views from the windows and open-air baths highlight the surrounding scenery, and the setting supports both sightseeing and activity-based stays as well as special occasions.
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