
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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果実の山 あづま屋
Yamagata
Yamagata
果実の山 あづま屋
Kaminoyama Azumaya is a long-established inn located in Kaminoyama Onsen, which flourished as a post town during the Edo period and has been bustling with travelers since ancient times, having been open for more than 560 years. The inn, which was renamed "Kaminoyama" after the fruit kingdom of Yamagata, will soothe the fatigue of your travels with its comfortable rooms and famous hot springs. Dinner is creative cuisine that takes advantage of Yamagata's unique seasonal delicacies. Enjoy unique dishes based on Japanese cuisine, skillfully incorporating Western and Chinese techniques that our head chef specializes in. The welcome wine provided upon arrival is also popular.
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ホテルアーバングレイスグラン<山形駅前>
Yamagata
Yamagata
ホテルアーバングレイスグラン<山形駅前>
Located approximately a three-minute walk from JR Yamagata Station, this luxury hotel features distinct design concepts on each floor. Thoughtful details such as soft Imabari towels and Simmons beds with pocket coils ensure a deeply restful stay. Breakfast, supervised by a chef from a Michelin three-star restaurant, is another highlight—both the Japanese-style and Western-style set meals showcase an abundance of locally sourced ingredients and come highly recommended.
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アオーネ白神十二湖
Aomori
Aomori
アオーネ白神十二湖
This accommodation stands at the foothills of the Juniko area in the western part of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage site. Guest rooms include the "Authentic Nordic Log Cottage" and the "Group Building Japanese-Style Room," while facilities such as a restaurant, public bath, product shop, playground area, and observation point are spread across the spacious grounds. Dinner features creative dishes prepared with fresh seafood raised in the waters of the Shirakami Mountains and local vegetables, presenting a variety of seasonal ingredients. Activities with local guides, including trekking and snow hikes, offer courses of varying durations and are widely selected. Nearby natural sites include "Aoike" and "Kanayama no Ike," two of the lakes within the Juniko group, as well as "Japan Canyon."
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タスパークホテル 長井
Yamagata
Yamagata
タスパークホテル 長井
Renewed and reopened in April 2024 with added appeal, "Tas Park Hotel Nagai" offers a wide range of guest rooms, including standard types, Japanese-style rooms, and newly introduced suites. Each room is well equipped, creating a comfortable setting for relaxation. The updated property provides a more pleasant stay, offering a quiet moment away from the bustle of daily life.
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祭畤温泉 かみくら
Iwate
Iwate
祭畤温泉 かみくら
Nestled at the foot of Mt. Matsurube, known as "the mountain where the gods descend," this hot spring inn embraces the concept of a "retreat"—a stay designed to refresh the mind and body by stepping away from the demands of everyday life. Inside, the warmth of natural wood creates a serene atmosphere where guests can relax, dress in elegant kimonos, and enjoy refined dining or sightseeing. The Matsurube region has long cherished a way of life that honors the blessings of the land, and the restaurant celebrates this spirit through "Japanese French" cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients from the foot of Mt. Kurikoma. Surrounded by untouched forest, the inn offers a deeply restorative experience that awakens and soothes the senses.
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リッチモンドホテル青森
Aomori
Aomori
リッチモンドホテル青森
The special room "Royal Corner Twin - TSUGARU -", which is available in only one room per floor, is spacious and equipped with curtains and cushions with a Kogin embroidery motif, stylish Scandinavian furniture, and a comfortable sofa, allowing you to relax both body and mind. In addition, many traditional crafts from Aomori Prefecture are displayed, allowing you to feel the local culture and history. You will want to spend a blissful time in this room that combines modern design and functionality while respecting tradition.
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ミチル種差|michill TANESASHI
Aomori
Aomori
ミチル種差|michill TANESASHI
A villa located near Tanesashi Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori. The three detached accommodation buildings, each equipped with a living room, bedroom, and tatami space, offer a relaxing space where Japanese and Western, traditional and modern, blend together. Natural light pours into the open-ceiling living room, and the 4.5 tatami Japanese-style room allows you to relax surrounded by the warmth of the tatami. The bedrooms are equipped with Simmons semi-double twin beds, ensuring a quality night's sleep. The rooms also have private terraces, and the attached restaurant serves a full-course of creative Western cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients. Enjoy a fulfilling stay in an environment where nature, food, people, and design are all in harmony.