Fuji Safari Park
Family-Friendly Hotels in the Fuji Safari Park Area: Animals by Mt. Fuji
After the safari, unwind at a hot spring hotel in Gotemba or Hakone
When you pick a family hotel near Fuji Safari Park, the real question is where your worn-out, overexcited kids will rest at the end of the day. This area at the foot of Mount Fuji is known for its drive-through safari, where you see the animals up close without leaving your car, and it also puts the Gotemba highlands and the hot spring towns of Hakone within easy reach. Hotel options stretch across Gotemba, Sengokuhara, and Hakone, and we list 19 properties here.
The first thing to decide is the room type. 7 hotels offer Japanese-style or Japanese-Western rooms, where you sleep on futons laid side by side on tatami mats, which makes life easier with babies and toddlers who roll around in their sleep. Some, like TAOYA Hakone, go further and provide baby futons, children's tableware, and even bibs. Choose a hotel with themed concept rooms, such as Dormy Inn EXPRESS Fujisan Gotemba, and the stay itself becomes part of the adventure.
Meals and baths matter a lot for families too. 4 hotels offer toddler meal menus. For bathing, 5 hotels have simple hot springs (a mild spring type often considered gentle enough for babies), and 4 have private baths your family can use on its own, so you don't have to worry about other guests. Some hotels, like Kuretake Inn Gotemba Inter / GOLD CABIN, even state that children still in diapers may use the tubs.
If you choose by how you like to spend your time, outdoor-loving families can look at YMCA Tozanso or Mars Garden Wood Gotemba, which have outdoor play areas and adventure courses, while families worried about the weather can consider HOTEL CLAD, which has its own water park. Traveling with a baby? A hotel like Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel, which lends out cribs and baby bouncers, is a reassuring choice.
Shizuoka Prefecture also has other areas we cover, including the Fuji Five Lakes and Mt. Fuji area, Gotemba, and the area around Grinpa (a kids' amusement park on Mt. Fuji's slopes) and Snow Town Yeti (a ski area), so it's easy to plan a family trip that links several spots around the foot of Mount Fuji. Keep travel short on safari day, then spend the next day relaxing at a hot spring or in the highlands, and the trip will be much easier on the kids.
Highlights
- checkRelax in a hot spring after the safari
- checkTatami rooms and toddler meals make stays easy with little ones
- checkA wide choice of hotels from Gotemba to Hakone
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Recommended hotels (19)
Mars Garden Wood Gotemba
Fujino Kirameki Fuji Gotemba
Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel
HOTEL CLAD
Dormy Inn Express Fujisan Gotemba
TAOYA Hakone
Hotel Square Fuji Gotemba
YMCA Tozanso
Kuretake Inn Gotemba Inter / GOLD CABIN
Super Hotel Gotemba No.1
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- Mars Garden Wood Gotemba
- Fujino Kirameki Fuji Gotemba
- Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel
- HOTEL CLAD
- Dormy Inn Express Fujisan Gotemba
- TAOYA Hakone
- Hotel Square Fuji Gotemba
- YMCA Tozanso
- Kuretake Inn Gotemba Inter / GOLD CABIN
- Super Hotel Gotemba No.1
- Super Hotel Gotemba 2
- Rest Inn Tokinosumika (Ashigara SA)
- Hotel Route-Inn Shin Gotemba Inter
- Fuji Gotemba Condominium TANNPOPO
- Hotel Kunimi Gotemba
- Hotel Route-Inn Gotemba Ekinan
- Hotel Select Inn Fujisan Gotemba
- THE GOTEMBAKAN
- Fuji Base Gotemba
Nearby attractions
Fuji Safari Park
Mount Fuji
Gotemba Premium Outlets
Lake Ashi
Owakudani volcanic valley
Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Fields
Travel tips
Fuji Safari Park is best known for touring the grounds from your own car, so keep drinks and snacks within reach to keep the kids from getting bored. To narrow down hotels, decide whether you want easy access to the safari by staying on the Gotemba side, or prefer hot springs by staying in Sengokuhara or Hakone. If you need things like a crib or toddler meals, check the latest details on the hotel's official website before booking.
Best season
Spring and fall, when it's comfortable to be outdoors, are the best general guide. In summer, many families come for the cool highland air, and fall is widely known as the season when the Sengokuhara pampas grass fields turn golden. Winter brings sharp cold, with a chance of icy roads and snow, so check the weather and road conditions before you set out. Peak seasons and weather vary from year to year, so treat this as a rough guide.
Getting there
Getting around by car is easy with the Gotemba Interchange on the Tomei Expressway as your base, and since the safari is enjoyed from your car and hotels are spread across Gotemba, Sengokuhara, and Hakone, driving is the most convenient way to travel here. By train, you'll start from a station such as Gotemba and combine buses and taxis, so for families with lots of luggage, a rental car is worth considering.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can kids enjoy the Fuji Safari Park area?
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Because you see the animals from your own car, the safari is easy to enjoy even with a baby. Some hotels here also advertise support for babies and toddlers, such as Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel, which lends out cribs and baby futons, and TAOYA Hakone, which offers baby food and children's tableware. Conditions vary by hotel, so check the official website before booking.
Which hotels are best for families with babies?
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5 hotels have simple hot springs, a mild type often considered suitable for babies, and 4 have private baths. TAOYA Hakone lets babies bathe in a baby bathtub, and Kuretake Inn Gotemba Inter / GOLD CABIN states that children in diapers may use the tubs. Choosing a hotel where bath time is stress-free makes the whole stay easier.
Is the Fuji Safari Park area hard to get around without a car?
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Since the safari is toured by car and hotels are spread across Gotemba, Sengokuhara, and Hakone, having a car makes this area much easier to explore. By train, you'll start from a station such as Gotemba and combine buses and taxis. Families usually travel with plenty of luggage, so a rental car makes getting between your hotel and the sights far easier.
What can we do on a rainy day?
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On rainy days, a hotel with plenty to do indoors is the safe choice. HOTEL CLAD has its own water park and a large bathing complex, plus a kids' buffet and a children's corner. If you'd rather relax in your room, hotels with themed concept rooms (4) or kitchenettes (5) are also good options.
When is the best season to visit the Fuji Safari Park area?
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Spring and fall, when it's comfortable outdoors, are a good general guide. In summer, many families come for the cool highland air, and hotels with outdoor play areas and adventure courses, like YMCA Tozanso and Mars Garden Wood Gotemba, let kids play outside. In winter, be ready for cold and icy roads, and check the weather and road conditions before you leave.