Ito Izukogen
Family-Friendly Hotels in Ito & Izu Kogen: Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast
An easy East Izu base for families, with nature and hot springs close at hand
18 family-friendly hotels in Ito & Izu Kogen, verified by Kids Stay: 17 with tatami rooms, 9 with private onsen baths, 11 with in-room baths, 6 with indoor play rooms and 5 with private cottages and villas. Every listing is checked against the official hotel website or Rakuten Travel.
When choosing a place to stay in Ito and Izu Kogen with children, plenty of families find themselves weighing the same questions: is there a Japanese-style room, can meals be taken in a private space, and will it really be comfortable with a baby along? Sitting on the eastern side of the Izu Peninsula, this area gathers hot springs and nature within a short distance of each other, so you can enjoy a trip without wearing out little ones on long transfers.
Izu Kogen is known for natural landmarks such as Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast, while Ito has long been loved as a traditional hot-spring town. Being close to both the sea and the mountains, it is easy to adjust how you spend the day around the weather or how your child is feeling, and that flexibility is one reason families keep choosing it.
Looking at the accommodations, 17 properties have Japanese-style or Japanese-Western rooms, a reassuring number for families with babies and toddlers who want to sleep beside their child on futons. At mealtimes, 10 properties offer a toddler meal menu, 9 can accommodate allergies, and 6 even serve baby food.
As for bathing, 11 properties have rooms with their own bath or open-air bath and 9 offer a reservable private bath, so there are plenty of choices for families who want time to themselves without worrying about other guests. Meals can be served in the guest room at 7 properties, which helps enormously on evenings when a small child gets fussy.
Shizuoka Prefecture also includes the broader Izu area, and many families compare destinations before deciding. In Ito and Izu Kogen, spring through early summer is lovely for fresh greenery and ocean views, summer brings sea bathing, and fall brings the autumn colors, so each season offers something different to keep in mind as you plan.
Highlights
- checkA green highland area near Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast
- checkPlenty of inns with Japanese-style rooms for babies and toddlers
- checkA strong choice of private baths and in-room dining
Family-friendly features in Ito & Izu Kogen
Recommended hotels (18)
Pleasure Resort Izu Akasawa Onsen (Akasawa Onsen Hotel)
Izu Kogen Hanairotei
Nasubi no Hana
Hotel & Spa Anda Resort Izukogen
Village Izukogen
Kaze no Kaori Umi
Izu Kogen Poteri
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe
Bettei Ishinoya Izukogen
Gensen to Hanare no Yado Tsuki
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- Pleasure Resort Izu Akasawa Onsen (Akasawa Onsen Hotel)
- Izu Kogen Hanairotei
- Nasubi no Hana
- Hotel & Spa Anda Resort Izukogen
- Village Izukogen
- Kaze no Kaori Umi
- Izu Kogen Poteri
- Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe
- Bettei Ishinoya Izukogen
- Gensen to Hanare no Yado Tsuki
- Family Pension Earth Roof
- Wellness no Mori Ito
- Kamenoi Hotel Izukogen
- Daitokan
- IZU GRAN VILLAGE Glamping
- Izu Shaboten Village Glamping
- Itonomori Ryokuen
- Chateau Shangri-La
Kid-friendly facilities at family hotels in Ito & Izu Kogen
Kids Stay checked the official information of 16 family hotels in Ito & Izu Kogen and found 57 kid-friendly facilities on site. Here is a sample by category so you can compare facilities before choosing a room.
Indoor playrooms and kids' spaces(5 hotels, 6 items)
- Family Pension Earth Roof · Playroom (kids' space) beside the dining room: After the meal, children can play in the playroom (kids' space) beside the dining room, so parents can take their time over dinner. Toys are provided, which makes mealtimes easier
- Pleasure Resort Izu Akasawa Onsen (Akasawa Onsen Hotel) · Pleasure Arena: A large indoor amusement facility where children and adults alike can move around and play whatever the weather. It has an inflatable obstacle course, a ball pit and trampolines, a
- Village Izukogen · Kids' space: The property has a kids' space filled with toys, including a ball pit and picture books. Use is by reservation, so please book at the front desk before heading over.
- Hotel & Spa Anda Resort Izukogen · Kids' space and Asobeach: The 2nd floor of the Anda Ping wing has a kids' space with a ball pit and play equipment. At Asobeach, the sandy-beach area on the 1st floor of the Batur wing, a real sandy beach a
- Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe · The kids' corner in the hotel: There is a kids' corner in the hotel where younger children can play, and it is free to use. The manga corner is free as well, as are the games lent out at the front desk, such as
Pools and water play(2 hotels, 3 items)
- Wellness no Mori Ito · Kurhaus (heated pool): Kurhaus is a heated pool used in swimwear, an onsen water-exercise facility with a reclining bath, a jacuzzi and a walking pool. Small children may use it as long as they wear a di
- Village Izukogen · Indoor heated pool (with a children's pool): The general pool is 15 m by 6 m with a maximum depth of 1.2 m, and a separate children's pool is 5 m in diameter and 60 cm deep. Children must be accompanied to use the pool, and c
Baby gear you can borrow(5 hotels, 10 items)
- Izu Kogen Hanairotei · An extensive range of baby items to borrow: The selection of baby items covers what families with babies wish they had on hand: a baby bath, a bouncer, a Bumbo seat, a baby-bottle sterilizer (Milton), a formula-preparation p
- Wellness no Mori Ito · Cribs, formula-preparation machines and other baby items: Cribs are available to borrow for families staying with small children. The number is limited, so please inquire in advance. Mama's Room & Daddy's Room also comes with baby ameniti
- Izu Kogen Poteri · Baby-item rentals (baby bath, baby monitor, children's chairs): The pension has 1 baby bath for infants and 2 baby audio monitors, useful when you put your baby down in the room and go to eat. Three infant chairs and three chairs for preschool-
- Nasubi no Hana · Baby items on the Baby's Onsen Debut plan: As a benefit of this plan for guests staying with babies ages 0 to 2, the ryokan provides a baby futon, a baby bath, a baby chair, baby wipes, disposable diapers, a lidded diaper-o
- Bettei Ishinoya Izukogen · Children's items available to borrow by age: Children's items are available to borrow according to a child's age in months or years. The items vary with the age of the child staying, so if there is something you need, the inn
Kids' meals and baby food(5 hotels, 12 items)
- Izu Kogen Hanairotei · Kids' menus and dishes that accommodate allergies: Alongside kids' menus, the kitchen accepts various requests for food allergies. Care extends to mothers too, with caffeine-free options for expectant guests.
- Izu Kogen Poteri · Kids' plates and baby food: Dinner comes with a charming one-plate kids' plate, in separate versions for elementary school children and for preschool-age children. Infant meals and baby food can be prepared i
- Kaze no Kaori Umi · Children's dining options (kids' plate, private tatami room, in-room dining): Elementary school children are generally served the same menu as adults, but you can switch to a kids' plate free of charge. The restaurant also has a fully private tatami room tha
- Nasubi no Hana · Okosama Gozen children's meal and baby food service: The Okosama Gozen children's set meal is available, and the staff will warm commercially prepared baby food you bring and lend you tableware. Handmade baby food is not prepared, so
- Pleasure Resort Izu Akasawa Onsen (Akasawa Onsen Hotel) · Gabuttoria: A café inside Pleasure Arena where you can have light meals such as udon or ramen after playing on the obstacle course and trampolines. There is a kids' space inside as well. It is
Baby-friendly bathhouses(5 hotels, 11 items)
- Family Pension Earth Roof · Free family bath (private-hire rock bath): The family bath, a private-hire rock bath, is free to use, and you can soak just with your family whenever you like, from check-in until lights-out. Children's shampoo and body soa
- Wellness no Mori Ito · Baby baths in the communal baths: The two communal baths, Tenku no Yu and Shiki no Yu, each have a baby bath on hand for bathing with small children. There is no age restriction on bathing, but under guidance from
- Izu Kogen Poteri · Private-hire baths (log-cabin rock bath and watermill-hut bath): There are two baths, a log-cabin-style rock bath and a watermill-hut bath, and both can be used as private-hire baths. The rock bath in the log cabin is built so that the scent of
- Kaze no Kaori Umi · Private-hire onsen baths (Kaze and Kaori): The top floor has 2 private-hire onsen baths: Kaze holds up to 3 guests and Kaori up to 5. There is no charge for private-hire use, they are available from 1 p.m. until 11 a.m. the
- Pleasure Resort Izu Akasawa Onsen (Akasawa Onsen Hotel) · Baby bath: The communal bath and rooftop open-air bath at Akasawa Onsen Hotel use natural onsen water from a 54°C source and are open from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Chil
Themed and family rooms(5 hotels, 7 items)
- Izu Kogen Hanairotei · Welcome Baby-certified rooms, all with an open-air bath (2 groups a day): Certified as a Welcome Baby ryokan by Mikihouse, the second such property in Shizuoka Prefecture. Only 2 groups stay each day, and every guest room has its own open-air bath. Famil
- Nasubi no Hana · Negi no Ma, a room popular with families: Negi no Ma, a corner room on the first floor, has its open-air bath and terrace as separate spaces and is described as a favorite with families. One of the 6 rooms in the main buil
- Village Izukogen · Rooms for families with children (Family Room): A flat Japanese-Western room with few steps, so families with young children can settle in with peace of mind. It is stocked with children's items such as a baby bath, a booster se
- Chateau Shangri-La · Japanese-Western room (for families and groups): A Japanese-Western room that sleeps up to 6. It has a tatami area at the back, and the pension recommends it for families and groups. As in every room, it comes with a bathroom and
- Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ito Hotel New Okabe · Guest rooms with a playroom: A playroom comes with the Superior Japanese-Western Twin with Playroom, with an in-room bath (Japanese-Western room, 59 sq m, 1-5 guests), and the Superior Japanese-Style 10-Tatami
Kids' programs and activities(3 hotels, 4 items)
- Wellness no Mori Ito · Summer craft events: In summer, craft events you can enjoy together with your children are held, including a doodling corner where kids draw on large sheets of paper and coloring activities. They take
- IZU GRAN VILLAGE Glamping · A gift for children of elementary school age and under: On every plan, a gift from the property is prepared for children of elementary school age and under. It is not a benefit limited to certain plans; every plan is covered. There is n
- Izu Shaboten Village Glamping · Gift for children: The accommodation plan information says a gift is ready for children, to be enjoyed on the day, so children staying with their families receive a gift on arrival. Every room type o
Outdoor play and gardens(3 hotels, 3 items)
- Family Pension Earth Roof · 110-meter adventure play course and cribs: A 110-meter adventure play course to enjoy with your children and a spacious wood deck give them room to move and play. The guest rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms, and a crib
- Izu Kogen Poteri · Potetsu, the garden railway: Potetsu, the garden railway the owner built himself, runs around the grounds and is a hit with children. It operates after breakfast and is canceled in rainy weather. Adults enjoy
- Hotel & Spa Anda Resort Izukogen · Garage Kids Park and Norimono Hiroba: A large kids' park that takes over a whole garage, so children can play even on a rainy day. The Wanko Bus, the frog cars and the London bus are all real vehicles, and inside the b
Nearby attractions
Travel tips
The nearest stations for Ito and Izu Kogen are Ito Station and Izu-Kogen Station on the Izukyu Line, so the area is easy to reach by train. Some sights, including the Jogasaki Coast, have uneven footing, so bringing a baby carrier as well as a stroller is a good idea. With a car, it is also much easier to work in landmarks such as Mount Omuro.
Best season
Ito and Izu Kogen can be enjoyed all year, but as a rough guide spring is best for fresh greenery, summer for sea bathing, and fall for the autumn colors. Winter is comparatively mild and is said to be a comfortable season when paired with the hot springs. Many families simply pick the season that suits their child's health and preferences.
Getting there
From the Tokyo area, the usual route is the Shinkansen to Atami Station, then a transfer to the Izukyu Line for Ito Station or Izu-Kogen Station. By car, you take the Tomei Expressway and the Izu-Jukan Expressway. To avoid traffic jams, allow extra time in your plans during busy travel seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can children enjoy Ito and Izu Kogen?
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Many of the sights here, such as Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast, make the most of the natural setting and can be enjoyed from a very young age. Among the accommodations, 7 properties have Japanese-style rooms or serve meals in the guest room, so the area caters to families with anyone from babies to preschoolers.
Are there inns you would recommend for families with a baby?
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Baby food is served at 6 properties and 6 can provide a baby bath, so the facilities families with infants look for are well covered here. Some properties also have rooms with their own bath, which suits families who prefer to keep to themselves.
Is it inconvenient without a car?
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Ito Station and Izu-Kogen Station on the Izukyu Line are the nearest stations, and sights and accommodations around them are perfectly reachable by train. If you want to visit several scattered natural spots such as Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast in one trip, though, a car makes the traveling lighter and leaves you more time to spare.
Is there still plenty to do on a rainy day?
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There are 6 properties with a kids' room or indoor playroom, so children have somewhere to play inside the inn even in bad weather. With 9 properties offering a reservable private bath, spending a rainy day relaxing at your accommodation is a genuine option.
When is the best season to visit?
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As a rough guide, spring brings fresh greenery, summer brings sea bathing, and fall brings the autumn colors, so each season offers something different. Winter is comparatively mild and is considered a comfortable time when combined with the hot springs. Many families simply choose the timing that fits their child's health and the purpose of the trip.