
Hotels and inns geared toward three-generation travelers have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the increase in family travel. The whole family can spend a relaxing time at an inn with well-equipped facilities and services. Therefore, we would like to introduce the most popular rankings of accommodation recommended for family trips across the country by Tabiiro readers.
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食べるお宿 浜の湯
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
食べるお宿 浜の湯
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.
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伊東遊季亭
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
伊東遊季亭
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.
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飛騨高山温泉 宝生閣
Gifu
Gifu
飛騨高山温泉 宝生閣
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.
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下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
下田蓮台寺温泉 清流荘
This luxury inn is located close to Rendaiji Station on the Izukyu Line. Located in a quiet area surrounded by greenery, offering free-flowing hot spring water, drawn from three private hot springs with a total flow rate of over 500 liters per minute. A key highlight is the indoor baths, accessible at any time outside cleaning hours, along with guest rooms featuring private open-air baths. Guests can also enjoy a leisurely kaiseki set meal made with local ingredients, including Shimoda's specialty alfonsino. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in a resort-like atmosphere while enjoying the blissful hot springs in the exotic garden lined with palm trees. There, you can enjoy a spacious natural hot spring pool and a full-fledged sauna.
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滝元館 遊季の里
Gifu
Gifu
滝元館 遊季の里
Nestled beside "Yoro Falls," known for the legend of the "devoted son," Takimotokan Yuki no Sato is a mountain village inn founded in 1880. Building on longstanding traditions, the inn adds a simple, calming setting shaped with an eye toward changing times. Under the theme "the luxury of doing nothing," the intimate 11-room property brings a sense of romance to each journey. A wide selection of plans includes options for special occasions and unhurried solo trips, complemented by the subtle attentiveness expressed in the phrase "present without intruding."
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ホテルアンビア松風閣
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
ホテルアンビア松風閣
Enjoy Kaiseki cuisine that lets you enjoy the seasonal ingredients of Suruga, with a focus on seafood delivered from Yaizu Fishing Port, which boasts one of Japan's largest catches of tuna and bonito, as well as other ports in the prefecture. In addition, the miso soup and soup made with plenty of local brand Yaizu bonito flakes are truly exquisite. The taste of each dish will be enhanced even more as you enjoy the panoramic view from the upper floors in the ultimate private space with all rooms overlooking the ocean.
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青山やまと
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
青山やまと
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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割烹旅館 岡屋
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
割烹旅館 岡屋
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.
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大野木荘
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
大野木荘
A hidden hot spring inn nestled in the mountains of Umegashima, the inner parlor of Shizuoka City. The "Miracle Water," with a strong alkaline pH of 10.3, has been flowing since the Edo period (mid-16th Century) and can be fully enjoyed in four private baths with different atmospheres, all sourced from natural springs. The inn, surrounded by nature, offers various charming spaces, such as meals by the hearth and rooms with terraces, allowing you to leisurely enjoy exquisite meals and drinks without inhibition, in complete privacy with your family. For dinner, we recommend kaiseki featuring local specialties from Umegashima, mountain delicacies, river fish, and seasonal ingredients such as "Surugashamo" chicken. The inn also offers services such as pick-up from JR Shizuoka Station, ample parking, and free Wi-Fi, making your stay even more delightful.
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おやこホテル
Aichi
Aichi
おやこホテル
"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.
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泊り家 あかね
Gifu
Gifu
泊り家 あかね
Nestled amid the satoyama landscapes of Yaotsu Town in Kamo District, Gifu, "Akane Tomariya" offers a refined retreat where guests can unwind in traditional Japanese-style accommodations away from the pace of city life. The property features three guest rooms in the main building, "Akane," accommodating four to eight guests, and seven rooms in the annex, "Ai," accommodating two to four guests, for a total of ten rooms. A variety of room types makes the property suitable for families, groups, friends, and couples alike. Equal attention is given to the cuisine, which showcases seasonal local ingredients. For dinner, an experienced chef presents a series of courses that highlight the flavors of ingredients such as rice, vegetables, and "Hida Beef." The rice, in particular, is especially well regarded.
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TASO SHIRAHAMA RESORT
Mie
Mie
TASO SHIRAHAMA RESORT
TASO SHIRAHAMA RESORT comes into view after driving for about 45 minutes from Ise Jingu. It is a glamping facility surrounded by nature, where the majestic sea and quiet forest welcome guests. The accommodation tents are equipped with air conditioning and heating, so you can stay comfortably no matter the season. In addition to staying overnight, you can experience skydiving, buggy tours, marine activities, and more, and for dinner, we will prepare a barbecue using local ingredients. At night, you can enjoy an extraordinary time, such as seeing a sky full of stars. Why not enjoy the nature of Minamiise to your heart's content with your family, friends, or couples?
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SAMURAI HOUSE Ⅲ
Aichi
Aichi
SAMURAI HOUSE Ⅲ
This is a rental inn located in a whole building, about 3 minutes walk from Nagoya Municipal Subway Taikodori Station and about 10 minutes walk from JR Nagoya Station. The concept is based on Tokugawa Ieyasu, who won the Battle of Sekigahara, established the Edo Shogunate, and brought peace to the nation. SAMURAI HOUSE, named after one of Japan's three great warlords with connections to Nagoya City, is the highest grade of the three buildings, and has a deep charm that focuses on the worldview after the unification of Japan. I want to enjoy imagining history.
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Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA
Gifu
Gifu
Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA
"Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA", a hotel convenient for Takayama sightseeing and business use, is about a 4-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. With the theme of "creating it with everyone," they are soliciting facility names and submitting a questionnaire for the hotel logo. The restaurant was opened while building relationships with local people. In the future, it is said that there will be events packed with the charms of the Takayama area that will captivate the hearts of visitors. In addition, the sauna, which is one of the few in the surrounding area and fully equipped, is a highly recommended facility for hotels. Use it together with your bath and have a relaxing time.
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亀の井ホテル 伊豆高原
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
亀の井ホテル 伊豆高原
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.
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絶景と露天風呂の宿 たかみホテル
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
絶景と露天風呂の宿 たかみホテル
Located about a 12-minute walk from Atagawa Station on the Izu Kyuko Line, this hot spring inn features ocean views from every guest room. Of the 14 rooms in total, seven are equipped with private open-air baths, allowing guests to soak in 100% free-flowing spring water while gazing out over the vast sea below. The property also offers a panoramic open-air bath and an indoor bath, with the open-air bath available for private use between 8:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M., along with a service that allows sake to be enjoyed while bathing. Both dinner and breakfast are served privately in guest rooms, showcasing fresh seafood and local ingredients unique to Izu. With hot springs and sweeping ocean scenery combined, the inn provides a setting designed for unhurried relaxation.
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陽気館
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
陽気館
Surrounded by the lush nature of Izu, "Yokikan" was founded in 1910. Though it is only a 10-minute walk from JR Ito Station, its tranquil appearance evokes the dignity of a long-established inn. With two private hot springs with different spring qualities, you can enjoy 100% natural hot spring baths 24 hours a day. Board the inn’s iconic funicular to reach the expansive hilltop open-air bath. It is in an excellent location with a panoramic view of the sea and Ito city. The open-air bathing experience, where you can feel the sky close by, is a luxury that cannot be experienced in the city. After enjoying the hot springs, savor the delicacies of the mountains and sea and enjoy your trip to Izu in body and mind.
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旅荘 海の蝶
Mie
Mie
旅荘 海の蝶
Umi no Cho, located on the Cape of Ikenoura, which is ideal for sightseeing in Ise-Shima and Toba, is a modern Japanese inn designed with the theme of "one-class relaxation." The biggest attraction is the "ocean view". In a wonderful location overlooking Ise Bay, which is famous for having the best scenery in Ise-Shima, you can enjoy delicious food while admiring the sea that changes beautifully with the passage of time. Savoring delicacies unique to Ise, such as Ise-Shima's three major delicacies, Ise shrimp, abalone, and Matsusaka beef, and spending a luxurious time in a high-quality relaxing space will surely satisfy travelers. Dew.