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Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.22 (4,564 reviews). As a Welcome Baby-certified inn, families praise thoughtful touches such as the kids' buffet corner and baby item rentals, and say the indoor pool and seasonal events make it possible to spend a full day without leaving the hotel.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor heated pool
Indoor heated pool
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
An indoor heated pool open year-round, sized for families at 20 m long by 7 m wide, with a depth of 1.1 m at the near end and 1.0 m at the far end. Swim diapers are also sold, so young children who are not yet potty-trained can get in the water too. The same fee also covers use of the sports gym.
- •Fee: adults (junior high school age and up) JPY 1,200 / children (age 3 and up) JPY 800 (same for overnight guests and day visitors; the same fee also covers use of the sports gym)
- •Elementary-school-age children or younger may not enter alone; an accompanying junior-high-age or older companion is required (viewing only is allowed without this)
- •Swim diapers sold at the front desk (M and L sizes, JPY 180 each); children who are not yet potty-trained may still enter the water
- •Bring your own swimsuit (rental swimsuit JPY 550); swim caps are required (free rental available)
- •Swim rings may be brought in; oversized swim rings are discouraged
- •Tattoos are, in principle, declined; can be used only if covered with no more than two of the hotel's designated stickers (65 mm x 97 mm, sold at the gift shop)
- •Maintenance closures: April 13-28, July 7-8, September 8-9, and December 1-2, 2026
- •There are regular maintenance closure days (for 2026: April 14-15, July 7-8, September 8-9, December 1-2, and others; check the official info page for the latest schedule)
Garden pool (summer only)
Garden pool (summer only)
A children's pool 60 cm deep that opens outdoors for the summer season only. It can be used under the same fee as the indoor heated pool.
- •Same conditions as the indoor heated pool (swim diapers sold, an accompanying junior-high-age or older companion required, same tattoo policy)
Water Park (summer only)
Water Park (summer only)
A large outdoor water activity facility open in summer only, centered on a dramatic water slide dropping from a height of about the hotel's 4th to 5th floor. It features 'Sliding Hill,' 'Dinosaur Slider,' 'Jungle Splash,' 'Sea Friends,' and 'Water TUBE,' plus a giant maze and a preschool area. Designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults.
- •料金は大人（中学生以上）1,200円、子供（3歳以上）800円です。
- •小学生以下のお子様だけでの入場はできません。
Onsen communal baths (main building 'Hotaru no Yu' / annex 'Kosumosu no Yu')
Onsen communal baths (main building 'Hotaru no Yu' / annex 'Kosumosu no Yu')
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
Two onsen communal baths: the main building's 'Hotaru no Yu' (open year-round) and the annex's 'Kosumosu no Yu' (seasonal operation, open daily during Golden Week, summer vacation, and the ski season). Both baths have an open-air bath and a sauna; Hotaru no Yu's open-air bath is set within a garden, while Kosumosu no Yu is designed with fine mountain views. Both changing rooms have a baby bed for diaper changes, and the bathing areas keep a bath chair and baby soap on hand. Valuables lockers are available.
- •The main building's 'Hotaru no Yu' operates year-round (24 hours); the annex's 'Kosumosu no Yu' operates seasonally (open daily during Golden Week, summer vacation, and the ski season; otherwise depending on the schedule)
- •Both communal baths have a bath chair and baby soap, and a baby bed for diaper changes in the changing area (stated on the official Q&A page)
- •The official site does not specify whether children who are not yet potty-trained may use the communal baths; bath-chair-type equipment and a baby-welcoming stance are in place
- •Mixed-gender bathing is not allowed for children age 7 and up (hotel policy)
- •Bathing before check-in or after checkout is free of charge (a towel set, however, costs JPY 440 per set)
- •No private-hire bath is available
- •Day-use bathing is not available (overnight guests only)
- •Tattoos are, in principle, declined; can be used only if covered with no more than two of the hotel's designated stickers (65 mm x 97 mm, sold at the gift shop)
- •Hotaru no Yu and Kosumosu no Yu each have their own valuables lockers
Kids' corner
Kids' corner
A free kids' space inside the hotel. It includes picture books and toys, a diaper-changing table, a nursing room, and a water dispenser, making it convenient for a break with a baby.
- •Specific location and operating hours are not yet confirmed - check with the hotel
Buffet restaurant
Buffet restaurant
A buffet dining hall for families. Baby food and a kids' menu are served, and baby chairs and children's tableware are provided, so families can enjoy meals without worry. Meals accommodating food allergies are available.
- •The exact age ranges and menu items for baby food and kids' meals are not published - check with the hotel
Child-rearing support items and in-room amenities
Child-rearing support items and in-room amenities
The hotel is said to offer a wide range of baby and kids' items, both provided in rooms and available to borrow, and there are several types of Child-Rearing Support Rooms. A full, verified list could not be confirmed from official sources, so please check with the hotel directly for the latest availability when you book.
- •The full rental item list is not published - check with the hotel
Overview
Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato is a family resort in Echigo-Yuzawa, located right in front of a ski resort, and certified as a 'Welcome Baby Inn' by the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute. It offers a 20 m x 7 m indoor heated pool open year-round, onsen communal baths at the main building 'Hotaru no Yu' and the seasonally operated annex 'Kosumosu no Yu,' and a full lineup of seasonal events for families with young children.
This resort hotel in Echigo-Yuzawa has long been popular with families traveling with babies as a 'Welcome Baby Inn' certified by the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute.
Pool
The hotel's biggest feature is its indoor heated pool - 20 m long by 7 m wide, with a depth of 1.1 m at the near end and 1.0 m at the far end - which operates year-round. Swim caps are required (free rental available), swimsuit rental is available for JPY 550, and swim diapers are sold (M and L sizes, JPY 180 each), so young children who are not yet potty-trained can enjoy the water too. In summer, a garden pool with a depth of 60 cm also opens alongside it. Pool use requires an accompanying adult, and elementary-school-age children or younger may not enter alone. There is a separate charge for the pool even for hotel guests (adults JPY 1,200 / children age 3 and up JPY 800; the same fee also covers use of the sports gym). There are regular maintenance closure days (for 2026: April 14-15, July 7-8, September 8-9, December 1-2, and others).
In summer only, a 'Water Park' also opens, centered on a dramatic water slide dropping from a height of about the hotel's 4th to 5th floor ('Sliding Hill,' 'Dinosaur Slider,' 'Jungle Splash,' 'Sea Friends,' and 'Water TUBE'), with a giant maze and a preschool area also included.
Bath / Onsen
There are two onsen communal baths: the main building's 'Hotaru no Yu' (open year-round, 24 hours - though in April 2026 only, hours were shortened to 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., and there was also a period of emergency sauna maintenance) and the annex's 'Kosumosu no Yu' (seasonal operation, 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., open daily during Golden Week, summer vacation, and the ski season). Both the main building and annex have open-air baths and saunas; the annex also has a self-loyly sauna added in September 2023 and a hand-picked jar bath fed by fully flowing (kakenagashi) spring water. The water quality is a simple onsen (weakly alkaline, hypotonic, low-temperature spring), gentle even on children. Both communal baths are equipped with bath chairs, baby soap, and a baby bed for diaper changes in the changing area, so families with babies can use them with peace of mind. As a matter of hotel policy, mixed-gender bathing is not allowed for children age 7 and up.
Tattoos are, in principle, declined at both the pool and the communal baths; they can only be used if the tattoo can be covered with no more than two of the hotel's designated stickers (65 mm x 97 mm, sold at the gift shop).
Activities / Experiences
Seasonal events are plentiful: the spring Easter Carnival (mid-April to end of June), the summer Water Park and river-play adventure 'Angel Wanpaku Kids' (mid-July to end of August), the autumn Quest Adventure and Ennichi festival (early September to late November), winter snow tubing, sledding, a snow field day, and winter fireworks at 'Yuki Yuki Land' (late December to end of March), and the Christmas Festa 'Illumination of Lights' from November to December - the programs available change depending on when you stay.
In winter, the Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort sits right in front of the hotel, making it a convenient location for a child's first experience of snow play. The 2025-26 season (snow tubing and snow cruising) ended on March 29, 2026. The 2026-27 season is scheduled to run from December 19, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with advance sales currently open exclusively through information published on the hotel's own site.
Access: about 10 minutes (5 km) by car from the Echigo-Yuzawa IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway, or about 15 minutes on the free shuttle bus from the information desk a 2-minute walk from the west exit of JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 4707-1 Tsuchitaru, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6103 |
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| directions_carAccess | By car: about 10 minutes (5 km) from the Echigo-Yuzawa IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. By Shinkansen: about a 2-minute walk from the west exit of JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station to the information desk, then about 15 minutes on the free shuttle bus. |
| trainNearest station | Echigo-Yuzawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Available - 336 spaces, free of charge (about 10 minutes from the Yuzawa IC / Echigo-Yuzawa). |
| callPhone | +81-25-787-7002 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, APLUS, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.angel-g.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies who aren't potty-trained use the pool at Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato?
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Yes. Swim diapers are sold at the front desk (M and L sizes, JPY 180 each), so children who are not yet potty-trained can still enjoy the indoor heated pool and the summer garden pool. Pool use requires an accompanying junior-high-age or older companion; elementary-school-age children or younger may not enter alone.
Is there a baby bed for diaper changes in the onsen communal bath?
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Yes. Both the main building's 'Hotaru no Yu' and the annex's 'Kosumosu no Yu' have a baby bed for diaper changes in the changing area, plus a bath chair and baby soap in the bathing area. The official site does not specifically state whether children who are not yet potty-trained may use the communal baths.
Is there an extra charge for the pool for hotel guests?
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Yes, the pool has a separate fee even for overnight guests: adults (junior high school age and up) pay JPY 1,200, and children age 3 and up pay JPY 800. The same fee also covers use of the sports gym. Swimwear rental is JPY 550, and swim caps are required (free rental available).
What baby food and kids' meal options are available?
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There is a baby food corner offering baby food and barley tea for children, plus a kids' buffet corner in the buffet restaurant, where baby chairs and children's tableware are also provided. Meals that take food allergies into account can be accommodated.
Can we go straight from the hotel to snow play or skiing in winter?
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Yes. The Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort sits right in front of the hotel, and the winter 'Yuki Yuki Land' area includes snow tubing, sledding, a snow escalator, and a fenced snow play area for children who have not yet started elementary school. Snow tubing is for ages 3 and up, with ages 3 through preschool age required to ride with a guardian. The 2026-27 season runs December 19, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Ikyu.com (English), Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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