El Monte & Candy House
Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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forumWhat families say
Families give high marks to the pension as a place where children stay absorbed in play throughout their visit, thanks to the wealth of play equipment and toys in the rooms and courtyard. Guests also praise the half-buffet made with Daisen's famous spring water and local ingredients, as well as 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 manga and picture books. It opens during mealtimes, so children who have finished eating can play while the adults enjoy their meal at an unhurried pace.
- •Open during mealtimes only
Toys and play equipment in the rooms
Toys and play equipment in the rooms
Every room has wooden toys, a toy kitchen for pretend play and stuffed animals. The Jungle Room, Safari Room and Animal Room have children's bunk beds (160 cm, upper and lower bunks) along with 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 (4-person room; jungle theme)
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- checkAnimal Room (4-person room; animal theme)
- checkBig Family Room (3 to 7 guests; for three-generation trips)
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- •Co-sleeping is limited to 2 children 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 also not permitted)
Large play equipment in the courtyard
Large play equipment in the courtyard
The courtyard brings together large play equipment such as a slide, swings, a seesaw, a jungle gym and a balance beam, and even has play equipment designed just for children. The whole family can get moving and have fun together.
- •The outdoor play equipment cannot be used before check-in (until 4 p.m.) or after checkout (from 10 a.m.)
- •Lights in the building and courtyard go out at 10 p.m. (there is no curfew)
- •Only staying guests may enter the building and courtyard (pets are not allowed)
Frog Bath (communal rock baths handmade by the owner)
Frog Bath (communal rock baths handmade by the owner)
There are two rock baths handmade by the owner, normally used as separate baths for men and women. True to the name Frog Bath, they are dotted with frog decorations. Each bath holds up to about 8 people at a time and is filled with mineral water (an artificial onsen, with skin-beautifying and fatigue-relieving effects). The changing room has a changing stand for children, and the bathing area has kids' chairs, baby chairs and baby soap, making it easy to bathe together with babies and small children.
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- checkShampoo, conditioner and body soap
- checkCleansing lotion, toner and hair dryer
- •Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- •On weekdays outside peak periods, it can be used as a private-hire family bath (reserve at check-in)
- •During peak periods or when it is busy, the baths run as usual as separate men's and women's baths, and private hire may not be available
- •Please confirm with the pension in advance whether children who are not yet out of diapers can bathe
- •The Jungle Room, Safari Room and Log House have bathrooms with a clawfoot bathtub, and the Animal Room has a shower room
- •Bath amenities: shampoo, conditioner, body soap, baby soap, cleansing lotion, toner, hair dryer and children's bath chairs
Baby and children's items
Baby and children's items
Items for spending time with babies and small children are on hand, including hot water for formula, a diaper bin and kids' chairs at mealtimes.
- checkHot water for formula
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- checkKids' chairs at mealtimes
- checkBaby chairs and kids' chairs in the communal bath
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- •For kids' chairs at mealtimes, let the pension know your child's age in advance
- •Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used inside, as the building has many stairs
- •Room amenities are limited to bath towels, face towels, a toothbrush set and a hair dryer; no sleepwear is 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
The standard meal is a half-buffet made with local vegetables and Daisen's famous spring water, which switches to a course meal depending on the number of guests. When the course meal is served, a separate kids' plate is prepared for children. Desserts, a candy bar and free soft drinks are also available, and breakfast features 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. (if you will arrive after 6 p.m., let the pension know in advance; if you are late, dinner cannot be served)
- •Baby food and allergy-friendly meals are available for an additional charge (reservation required; not available during peak periods or when the buffet is served, though ready-made pouch baby food is free at the buffet)
- •Allergy-friendly meals and baby food may be brought into the restaurant; no other outside food or drink is allowed
- •In-room dining, early or late check-in and early or late checkout are not available
- •Payment is cash only (a credit card can be used for the reservation)
- •During peak periods, a Kids' Bar Dinner (a buffet-style meal for children) may be held (this varies by season; please inquire)
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Overview
El Monte & Candy House is a pension in Daisen Pension Village that specializes in 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 toy kitchen for pretend play. The special themed rooms, such as the Jungle, Safari and Animal rooms, come with children's bunk beds, a slide and a climbing wall. Note: The Candy House annex is currently closed for renovation, and its reopening date has not been decided. The main El Monte building and the separate Log House are operating as usual.
A pension in Tottori's Daisen Pension Village that specializes in 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 are 4-person rooms for 2 adults plus 2 children. There is also the Big Family Room for three-generation trips 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 manga. It opens during mealtimes, so parents can enjoy their meal at an unhurried pace. The courtyard is lined with large play equipment, including a slide, swings, a seesaw, a jungle gym and a balance beam, where children can run around to their heart's content until the lights go out at 10 p.m.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath consists of two handmade rock baths, normally used as separate baths for men and women. Known as the Frog Bath, they are filled with the frog decorations the owner loves. Each holds up to 8 people and is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. On weekdays outside peak 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 the building.
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 Mizoguchi IC on the Yonago Expressway. By train: about 25 minutes from JR Yonago Station. Parking: 20 spaces, free of charge, and buses can park. There is no shuttle service, so if you are coming by public transportation, please use the nearest bus stop or a taxi. |
| trainNearest station | Yonago Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 20 vehicles, free of charge. Buses can also park. |
| callPhone | +81-859-68-3631 |
| languageOfficial site | https://elmonte.biz/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of November 5, 2026 (stay 2026-11-28). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. 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 for 20 vehicles, free of charge. Buses can also park.
How do you get to El Monte & Candy House?
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By car: about 5 minutes from Mizoguchi IC on the Yonago Expressway. By train: about 25 minutes from JR Yonago Station. Parking: 20 spaces, free of charge, and buses can park. There is no shuttle service, so if you are coming by public transportation, please use the nearest bus stop or a taxi.
How many children can co-sleep in one room?
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Children who have not yet started elementary school can co-sleep, up to 2 per room. Children of elementary school age and older are given their own bed. Only the Log House allows up to 3 co-sleeping children.
Can we bring our own baby food, and can it be warmed?
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Free ready-made pouch baby food is provided at the buffet. Baby food and allergy-friendly meals can also be prepared for an additional charge, but not during peak periods or when the buffet is served. Whether baby food can be warmed is not stated, so please confirm with the pension.
Can adults stay without children?
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Because this pension specializes in families with children, adults-only stays are not accepted. One adult may stay with children, but rates start from the 2-person room rate.
Is there a risk of my child falling out of bed?
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Up to 3 beds are pushed together, and the mattresses are about 15 cm high at most, so the pension says there is little worry about children falling out.
Is smoking allowed in the building or the rooms?
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The entire property is completely non-smoking, including all rooms, the building and the courtyard. Electronic and heated tobacco products are not permitted either.
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