Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts
Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.17 out of 5 (1,530 reviews). Guests praise the range of events that children can enjoy, such as taiko drum performances, Bon dancing and Akabeko painting, and the buffet's variety, which satisfies everyone from 4-year-olds to older guests. One point to note is that there are only 2 elevators, so waits can occur at busy times.
Kids Facilities
Natural onsen Akane no Yu
Natural onsen Akane no Yu
A natural onsen rising at the foot of Aizu-Bandai. The spring water is a bicarbonate spring with strong warming and moisturizing effects, well regarded as a beauty bath. The bath has a shallow section where you can lie back or sit and soak up to your waist, so bathing is easy even with a small child.
- •A natural onsen whose spring water is a bicarbonate spring, known as a beauty bath
- •There is a shallow section in the bath for soaking up to your waist
- •A sauna is attached as well
- •Please keep a close eye on small children while they are bathing
Aizu cultural experiences and Aibase! Odoransho
Aizu cultural experiences and Aibase! Odoransho
Held every evening, Aibase! Odoransho means "let's dance together!" in the Aizu dialect. Guests dance around the Akabeko tower with the staff to the Aizu folk song Aizu Bandaisan, and everyone from children to adults can join in easily. There is also a full range of experiences that bring you close to Aizu culture, including Akabeko painting, stargazing tours and a bonfire.
- •Aibase! Odoransho is held every evening, and parents and children can take part together
- •Experiences include Akabeko painting, Aizu cultural activities, stargazing tours and a bonfire
- •The content and whether an activity is running vary by season, so please check when booking
Indoor pool and snow play at Nekoma Mountain
Indoor pool and snow play at Nekoma Mountain
The hotel has an indoor pool and sits at the base of Nekoma Mountain. Skis, snowboards and ski wear are all available to borrow, so this is a highland resort where you can enjoy snow play and skiing in winter. The indoor pool's opening period varies by season.
- •There is an indoor pool in the hotel (the opening period varies by season; please check the official website)
- •At the base of Nekoma Mountain, with skiing and snow play in winter
- •Skis, snowboards and ski wear are available to borrow
Baby items available to borrow
Baby items available to borrow
A crib, a baby bath and a diaper bin are available to borrow.
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Overview
Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts is a resort hotel on the highlands at the foot of Aizu-Bandai, looking down on Lake Inawashiro. The natural onsen Akane no Yu is a bicarbonate spring with strong warming and moisturizing effects, well regarded as a beauty bath, and the bath has a shallow section where you can lie back or sit and soak up to your waist. Both dinner and breakfast are buffets lined with Aizu regional cuisine, and children can pick out freshly made soba and wappa-meshi (rice steamed in a round wooden box) for themselves - a real plus for families. Held every evening, Aibase! Odoransho is a popular event where guests dance the Aizu Bandaisan folk song around an Akabeko tower, and everyone from children to adults can join in easily. There are plenty of experiences that bring you close to Aizu culture, from Akabeko painting and stargazing tours to a bonfire, and in winter you can ski and play in the snow at Nekoma Mountain - a lively highland resort for the whole family.
A Hoshino Resorts Highland Hotel at the Foot of Aizu-Bandai
Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts is a resort hotel on the highlands at the foot of Aizu-Bandai, looking down on Lake Inawashiro. It is about 10 km along the prefectural road from Inawashiro Station on the JR Banetsu West Line and from the Bandai-Kawahigashi IC on the Banetsu Expressway, and the location is also handy for sightseeing around Aizu-Wakamatsu, Kitakata and Goshiki-numa. A shuttle bus is available, and parking for 250 cars is free of charge.
The Beauty Bath: Natural Onsen Akane no Yu
The natural onsen Akane no Yu is a bicarbonate spring with strong warming and moisturizing effects, well regarded as a beauty bath. The bath has a shallow section where you can lie back or sit and soak up to your waist, so bathing is easy even with a small child. There is a sauna as well.
A Buffet of Aizu Regional Cuisine
Both dinner and breakfast are buffets lined with Aizu regional cuisine, and children can pick out freshly made soba and piping-hot wappa-meshi (rice steamed in a round wooden box) for themselves - a real plus for families. For food allergies, the hotel states that it will make every effort to remove allergens in line with your request, and you can discuss this in advance.
Aizu Cultural Experiences and Snow Play at Nekoma Mountain
Held every evening, Aibase! Odoransho is a popular event where guests dance the Aizu Bandaisan folk song around an Akabeko tower, and everyone from children to adults can join in easily. There is a full range of experiences that bring you close to Aizu culture, including Akabeko painting, stargazing tours and a bonfire. The hotel has an indoor pool, and its position at the base of Nekoma Mountain means you can ski and play in the snow in winter (the indoor pool's opening period varies by season). Humidifiers are also available to borrow, making this a lively highland resort for families with children from babies to elementary school age.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302 |
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| directions_carAccess | A highland resort hotel standing at the foot of Aizu-Bandai and the base of Nekoma Mountain. It is about 10 km along the prefectural road from Inawashiro Station on the JR Banetsu West Line and from the Bandai-Kawahigashi IC on the Banetsu Expressway. The location is also handy for sightseeing around Aizu-Wakamatsu, Kitakata and Goshiki-numa, and a shuttle bus is available. |
| trainNearest station | Inawashiro Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 250 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-242-74-5109 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/bandai/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts?
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Parking: Parking is available for 250 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts?
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A highland resort hotel standing at the foot of Aizu-Bandai and the base of Nekoma Mountain. It is about 10 km along the prefectural road from Inawashiro Station on the JR Banetsu West Line and from the Bandai-Kawahigashi IC on the Banetsu Expressway. The location is also handy for sightseeing around Aizu-Wakamatsu, Kitakata and Goshiki-numa, and a shuttle bus is available.
How are co-sleeping and children's meal charges handled?
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Children aged 6 and under co-sleep free of charge, with no meals and no bedding, up to the room's guest capacity. For children aged 4 to 6 who will have meals, the meal charge is paid separately at the hotel.
Can we bring our own baby food?
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Yes. Baby food is not provided, so you are free to bring your own.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is at 3 p.m. and checkout is at 11 a.m.
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