Kaike Onsen
Family-Friendly Hotels in Kaike Onsen: Beach Meets Hot Springs in San'in
A seaside hot spring resort in Yonago, Tottori, where summer days mean the beach right outside your door and evenings mean fresh Sea of Japan seafood after a soak
7 family-friendly hotels in Kaike Onsen, verified by Kids Stay: 7 with tatami rooms, 5 with private onsen baths, 3 with in-room baths, 4 with in-room dining and 6 with toddler meals. Every listing is checked against the official hotel website or Rakuten Travel.
Kaike Onsen is the leading hot spring resort in the San'in region, with ryokan lining the white sands of Yumigahama Beach in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture. It's one of Japan's rare "onsen that spring up from the sea," and the water is a salt-containing chloride spring. Because the hot spring town connects directly to Kaike Onsen Beach, families can walk from their room to the shore in swimsuits in summer, then head straight back to soak in the hot spring once the kids are done playing, an ideal flow for families traveling with children.
When you're looking for a hot spring town where the kids can play at the beach, the distance from your hotel to the sand is a major deciding factor. Most hotels in Kaike Onsen are just a few minutes' walk from the coast, and some, like Kaike Seaside Hotel Umi no Shiki, offer ocean views from every room. Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui has a garden pool that opens for summer along with an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring crab, making it a good fit for families who want both beach play and a pool.
For families who prefer a quieter stay, there are hotels like Kaike Shogetsu, which offers four types of private-use hot spring baths along with a commemorative photo service. Among the 7 hotels featured on this site, 3 have Japanese-style tatami rooms and 3 accommodate food allergies, giving families who prefer futon bedding for babies plenty of options too.
For nearby sightseeing, both Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato and Tottori Hanakairo, a garden park with seasonal flower fields, are within a 30-minute drive. On clear days you can see Mount Daisen, nicknamed "Hoki-Fuji" for its resemblance to Mount Fuji, to the east. It's also about 20 minutes by car from Yonago Kitaro Airport, making it an easy base for families flying in.
Highlights
- checkThe hot spring town connects directly to the beach: in summer, kids can play in the surf just steps from your hotel
- checkLarge family-friendly ryokan line the area, from all-ocean-view hotels to properties with a garden pool and all-you-can-eat crab buffets
- checkMizuki Shigeru Road, Tottori Hanakairo, and Mount Daisen are all within a 30-minute drive, making this a great base for exploring San'in
Family-friendly features in Kaike Onsen
Recommended hotels (7)
Kaike Shogetsu
Kaike Tsuruya
Kaike Onsen Ikoitei Kikuman
Kaike Kikunoya
Kaike Seaside Hotel Umi no Shiki
Kaike Fuga
Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui
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Kid-friendly facilities at family hotels in Kaike Onsen
Kids Stay checked the official information of 7 family hotels in Kaike Onsen and found 21 kid-friendly facilities on site. Here is a sample by category so you can compare facilities before choosing a room.
Baby gear you can borrow(4 hotels, 4 items)
- Kaike Shogetsu · Children's items provided and available to borrow: Children's chairs and Bumbo baby chairs are available for use at mealtimes, and for babies and toddlers staying with bedding but no meals, futon bedding is provided for 3,850 yen.
- Kaike Kikunoya · Baby futon bedding available to borrow: For a child under school age who uses futon bedding only, bedding is provided at 5,000 yen per child before consumption tax. For co-sleeping with neither meals nor bedding, the rat
- Kaike Onsen Ikoitei Kikuman · Crib and children's yukata: A crib is provided as part of the guest-room equipment and amenities, and the yukata that women guests can choose from also come in children's sizes. If you would like to use them,
- Kaike Tsuruya · Baby items and children's yukata: Items for babies and toddlers such as a bouncer, a Bumbo baby chair and a nursing cushion are available. Please contact the ryokan in advance if you would like to use them. Colorfu
Kids' meals and baby food(5 hotels, 6 items)
- Kaike Seaside Hotel Umi no Shiki · Kids' meal: Children below elementary school age are served a kids' meal built around dishes children enjoy, while elementary school children are served Japanese cuisine similar to the adult m
- Kaike Shogetsu · Children's meals: Children ages 6 to 12 pay 70% of the adult rate and receive a kids' kaiseki course, while children ages 3 to 12 pay 50% and receive a kids' meal. For infants, ojiya (a savory rice
- Kaike Fuga · Kids' meals: Elementary school children are served meals at the corresponding adult rate, and a kids' meal is prepared for children under school age. Children's rates are: ages 0 to 2 co-sleep;
- Kaike Kikunoya · Kids' meals and children's kaiseki: Dinner for children who have not yet started elementary school is a single-plate kids' meal, and breakfast is a children's menu as well. Elementary school children are served a kai
- Kaike Onsen Ikoitei Kikuman · Kids' meals (dinner and breakfast): A classic kids' meal for young children is prepared for both dinner and breakfast. Children in the upper grades of elementary school are served a meal similar to the adult meal. If
Baby-friendly bathhouses(5 hotels, 7 items)
- Kaike Seaside Hotel Umi no Shiki · Private-hire family bath Kaine: A private-hire bath popular for its large tub, where a family can bathe without worrying about other guests. It uses salt onsen water flowing directly from the source and is on the
- Kaike Shogetsu · Children's amenities at the private-hire baths: The 4 private-hire baths - the barrel bath, the rock bath, the garden bath and the Mikage bath - are all fed by natural onsen and are stocked with children's washing amenities and
- Kaike Fuga · Private-hire bath (family bath): A private-hire bath where a family can take their time. It costs 2,200 yen per group for 50 minutes, tax included, and is for staying guests only; you arrange it by contacting the
- Kaike Onsen Ikoitei Kikuman · Children's bath items (baby mats, baby baths and more): So that even small children can enjoy the bath with peace of mind, baby mats, baby baths, children's bath stools and children's washing bowls are provided. The open-air bath and th
- Kaike Tsuruya · Private-hire baths (Sarasa no Yu and Nagomi no Yu): There are 2 private-hire baths fed by natural onsen water flowing straight from the source, Sarasa no Yu and Nagomi no Yu, available for 5,000 yen per 60-minute session. Because th
Kids' programs and activities(2 hotels, 2 items)
- Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui · Tensui Kids Corner: During the summer holiday period only, from July 24 to August 23, a mini children's festival is held in the lobby, with activities for children such as coin scooping. It is a limit
- Kaike Tsuruya · Summer holiday Tsuruya festival (eligible plans only): On eligible plans during the summer holiday period, festival games children can enjoy - yo-yo fishing, putting golf and a lucky draw - are held every day, from July 25 to August 23
Nearby attractions
Travel tips
The sand gets hot during summer beach season, so water shoes are a good idea for kids. Beaches on the Sea of Japan side can get choppy on some days, so check the swimming-condition flags before letting children in the water. Winter is matsuba crab season, with plenty of crab-focused meal plans and buffets. Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato is popular with kids for its bronze statues of yokai (folklore spirits), but there's little shade in summer, so bring hats and water.
Best season
July and August are high season for swimming and pool time. Winter (November to March) is matsuba crab season, making it a great choice for families traveling for the food too.
Getting there
About 15 to 20 minutes by bus or taxi from JR Yonago Station. About 20 minutes by car from Yonago Kitaro Airport. About 10 minutes from the Yonago Interchange on the Yonago Expressway, with good access from the San'in Expressway as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of hot spring resort is Kaike Onsen?
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It's the leading hot spring resort in the San'in region, located along Yumigahama Beach in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture. It's one of Japan's rare "onsen that spring up from the sea," and its salt-containing chloride water is said to keep you warm long after bathing. Kaike Onsen Beach sits right in front of the hot spring town, so the biggest draw is being able to enjoy both beach play and hot springs on the same summer day.
Can kids swim at the beach here?
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Yes. Kaike Onsen Beach connects directly to the hot spring town, and most hotels are just a few minutes' walk from the sand. Families love being able to head straight from the beach into the hotel's hot spring once playtime is over. On days with waves, check the posted swimming-condition notices, and a life jacket is a good idea for young children.
Are there hotels with a pool?
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Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui has a garden pool that operates during summer, which is well suited to young children who aren't quite ready for the ocean. The hotel is also known for its all-you-can-eat buffet featuring crab, making it popular with families who want the beach, a pool, and great food all in one place.
Is this a good area for families traveling with a baby?
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Kaike Shogetsu has four types of private-use hot spring baths, so you can bathe with your child without worrying about other guests. Three hotels have Japanese-style tatami rooms, so parents worried about a baby rolling off a bed can choose a room with futon bedding instead. Three hotels also state they can accommodate food allergies.
What are some nearby spots kids will enjoy?
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Within a 30-minute drive, you'll find Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato, lined with bronze statues of yokai folklore spirits, and Tottori Hanakairo, a garden park with seasonal flowers and a Ferris-wheel-style observation walkway. On clear days, exploring the foothills of Mount Daisen is another option, and on rainy days you can pair the trip with indoor spots like the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum in Sakaiminato.