El Monte & Candy House
Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Families rate this pension highly for the wealth of play equipment and toys in the rooms and the courtyard, which keep children absorbed throughout the stay. Guests also praise the half-buffet made with Daisen's famous spring water and local ingredients, along with the hospitality of the owner's family. It holds a Rakuten Travel rating of 4.60 out of 5 (193 reviews).
Kids Facilities
Playroom (open during mealtimes)
Playroom (open during mealtimes)
The playroom next to the restaurant has a handmade wooden kitchen, wooden toys and more than 1,000 comics and picture books. It opens once the children have finished eating, so the adults can take their time over the meal.
- •Open during mealtimes only (the official website states that the playroom opens at mealtimes)
Toys and play equipment in the rooms
Toys and play equipment in the rooms
Every room has wooden toys, a play kitchen and stuffed animals. The Jungle Room, Safari Room and Animal Room have children's bunk beds (160 cm on both the upper and lower bunks) as well as a slide and climbing equipment, and the Log House also has a hammock and monkey bars.
- checkLog House (separate building, up to 8 guests, with up to 3 children co-sleeping)
- checkJungle Room (room for 4, jungle theme)
- checkSafari Room (room for 4, safari theme)
- checkAnimal Room (room for 4, animal theme)
- checkBig Family Room (room for 3 to 7, suited to three generations)
- checkFamily Room (room for 2 to 5)
- •Up to 2 children may co-sleep per room (up to 3 in the Log House only)
- •All rooms, the whole building and the courtyard are completely non-smoking (electronic and heated tobacco products are not allowed either)
Large play equipment in the courtyard
Large play equipment in the courtyard
The courtyard brings together large play equipment including a slide, swings, a seesaw, a jungle gym and a balance beam, along with play equipment made just for younger children. The whole family can get moving and enjoy themselves here.
- •The outdoor play equipment cannot be used before check-in (until 4 p.m.) or after checkout (from 10 a.m.)
- •The lights in the building and the courtyard go out at 10 p.m. (there is no curfew)
- •Anyone who is not a staying guest may not enter the building or the courtyard (pets are not allowed)
Frog Rock Bath and Rock Bath (handmade communal baths)
Frog Rock Bath and Rock Bath (handmade communal baths)
There are two rock baths built by the owner: the men's bath is a standard rock bath, while the women's bath is known as the Frog Bath and is dotted with frog decorations. Each tub holds about 8 people at a time, and both are filled with mineral water (an artificial hot spring said to be good for the skin and for recovery from fatigue). The changing room has a changing table for children, and the bathing area is stocked with children's chairs, baby chairs and baby soap, making it easy to bathe together with a baby or a young child.
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- checkChildren's chairs and baby chairs
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- checkShampoo, conditioner and body soap
- checkCleansing lotion, toner and a hair dryer
- •Open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (per JTB / Rurubu)
- •On weekdays outside busy periods, a bath can be used as a private-hire family bath if reserved at check-in
- •During busy periods and at crowded times, the baths revert to separate men's and women's use, and private-hire may not be possible
- •Whether children who are not yet out of diapers may bathe is not stated on the official website. The changing table in the changing room and the baby soap and baby chairs kept in the bathing area show that families with babies are welcome; the decision is left to each family.
- •The Jungle Room, Safari Room and Log House have a claw-foot bathtub, and the Animal Room has a shower room (per Rakuten Travel and the official Q&A)
- •Bath supplies: shampoo, conditioner, body soap, baby soap, cleansing lotion, toner, a hair dryer and children's bath chairs
Baby and children's items
Baby and children's items
Hot water for formula, a diaper bin, children's chairs for mealtimes and other items are on hand for time spent with babies and young children.
- checkHot water for formula
- checkDiaper bin
- checkChildren's chairs for mealtimes
- checkBaby chairs and children's chairs in the communal bath
- checkBaby soap
- •For a children's chair at mealtimes, let the pension know your child's age in advance
- •Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used inside, as there are many stairs
- •The only amenities are bath towels, face towels, a toothbrush set and a hair dryer. Sleepwear is not provided.
Half-buffet made with Daisen's famous spring water, and the kids' plate
Half-buffet made with Daisen's famous spring water, and the kids' plate
Meals are normally a half-buffet made with local vegetables and Daisen's famous spring water, switching to a course menu depending on the number of guests. When the course menu is served, children are given a separate kids' plate. There are also desserts, a candy bar and free soft drinks, and breakfast brings freshly baked honey toast and croissants, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit and homemade yogurt.
- •Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. (please let the pension know in advance if you will arrive after 6 p.m.; if you are late, dinner cannot be served)
- •Baby food and allergy-friendly meals are available for an additional charge, with reservation required; they cannot be prepared during busy periods or when the buffet is served (ready-made pouch baby food is free of charge at the buffet)
- •Allergy-friendly meals and baby food may be brought into the restaurant; other food and drink may not
- •In-room dining and early or late check-in and checkout are not available
- •Payment is by cash only (reservations can be made by credit card)
- •During busy periods a Kids' Bar Dinner (a buffet-style meal for children) is sometimes held; it varies by season, so please inquire
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Overview
El Monte & Candy House is a pension in the Daisen Pension Village that caters exclusively to families with children. Its 11 rooms are spread across the main building, El Monte, and the separate Log House and Candy House buildings, and every room has wooden toys and a play kitchen. The special themed rooms - Jungle, Safari and Animal - come with children's bunk beds, a slide and climbing equipment. Please note that the Candy House annex is currently being renovated, with no reopening date announced; the main El Monte building and the Log House annex are operating as usual.
A pension in Tottori's Daisen Pension Village that caters exclusively to families with children. In the main building, El Monte, the Jungle Room, Safari Room and Animal Room each have children's bunk beds, a slide, a climbing wall and a toy kitchen, and they sleep 4 as 2 adults plus 2 children. There is also the Big Family Room for three generations and the separate Log House building (up to 8 guests, with up to 3 children co-sleeping), so you can choose to suit your family.
Play Areas and Kids' Spaces
The playroom next to the restaurant has a wooden kitchen and more than 1,000 picture books and comics, and it opens during mealtimes so parents can enjoy their food at their own pace. The courtyard is lined with large play equipment - a slide, swings, a seesaw, a jungle gym and a balance beam - where children can run around until the lights go out at 10 p.m.
Baths and Onsen
The communal baths are two handmade rock baths: the men's Rock Bath and the women's Frog Bath, each holding up to 8 people and open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. On weekdays outside busy periods, you can reserve one at check-in and use it as a private-hire family bath.
Other Information
Adults-only stays are not accepted. The building, the courtyard and all rooms are completely non-smoking, and pets are not allowed. There are many stairs, so strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used inside.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 123-47 Kobayashi, Hoki-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori 689-4101 |
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| directions_carAccess | By car, about 5 minutes from the Mizoguchi IC on the Yonago Expressway. By train, about 25 minutes from JR Yonago Station. Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge, and buses can park here. There is no shuttle service, so guests coming by public transportation should use the nearest bus stop or a taxi. |
| trainNearest station | Yonago Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge. Buses can park here. |
| callPhone | +81-859-68-3631 |
| languageOfficial site | https://elmonte.biz/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is El Monte & Candy House 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.
Is there parking at El Monte & Candy House?
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Parking: Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge. Buses can park here.
How do you get to El Monte & Candy House?
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By car, about 5 minutes from the Mizoguchi IC on the Yonago Expressway. By train, about 25 minutes from JR Yonago Station. Parking is available for 20 vehicles, free of charge, and buses can park here. There is no shuttle service, so guests coming by public transportation should use the nearest bus stop or a taxi.
How many children can co-sleep in one room?
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Up to 2 children who have not yet started elementary school can co-sleep per room. Children of elementary school age and older are booked with a bed. In the Log House only, up to 3 children can co-sleep.
Can we bring our own baby food, and can it be warmed up?
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Ready-made pouch baby food is provided at the buffet free of charge. Baby food and allergy-friendly meals can also be prepared for an additional charge, though not during busy periods. You may bring your own allergy-friendly meals and baby food into the restaurant. Whether the pension will warm food up is not stated, so please confirm with the pension.
Can adults stay without children?
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No. This pension is exclusively for guests traveling with children, so adults-only stays are not accepted. One adult can stay with a child, but the rate starts from the two-person room rate.
Is there a risk of our child rolling out of bed?
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Up to 3 sets of bedding can be pushed together, and the bed mattresses stand no more than about 15 cm high, so there is little worry about a child falling out.
Is smoking allowed anywhere in the building or in the rooms?
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No. All rooms, the whole building and the courtyard are completely non-smoking. Electronic and heated tobacco products are not permitted either.
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