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Awara Onsen Grandia Housen
forumWhat families say
Families praise the staff's warm, smiling hospitality toward children. The barrier-free design also makes it easy to get around with a stroller, and experiences like the foot bath and onsen egg-making that parents and kids can enjoy together are also well received.
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Kids Facilities
Tenjo no SPA (Tsuki no Yu / Hoshi no Yu)
Tenjo no SPA (Tsuki no Yu / Hoshi no Yu)
A communal bath on the 5th floor, alternating between men's and women's use. Both Tsuki no Yu (Moon Bath) and Hoshi no Yu (Star Bath) have an open-air bath, sauna, cold-water bath and reclining bath, and Hoshi no Yu also has a micro-bubble bath. The source is a simple alkaline onsen. Hours are 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- •Alternates between men's and women's use (Tsuki no Yu / Hoshi no Yu)
- •Sauna and cold-water bath available
- •Please check with the hotel in advance for the latest details on the baby bed in the changing room and other baby amenities such as children's shampoo
Hinoki Communal Bath (Choyo / Kasen)
Hinoki Communal Bath (Choyo / Kasen)
A hinoki (cypress) communal bath reserved for guests staying in the annex Kotobukitei and the detached buildings Yutorogitei and Kokomichitei. Choyo is the men's bath and Kasen is the women's bath. Open 24 hours (closed for cleaning from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). The source is a sodium chloride spring.
- •Only for guests staying in the annex or detached buildings
- •Open 24 hours (cleaning from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Ashigaru no Yu (Foot Bath)
Ashigaru no Yu (Foot Bath)
A foot bath and walking bath on the grounds that guests can drop into casually; walking through it is also said to stimulate pressure points in the feet. During the 60th-anniversary campaign period, a photo spot called 'Even Dinosaurs Want a Foot Bath' and garden illumination may also be set up here.
- •Also features 'Yutorogi Tamago' onsen egg-making (3 p.m.-6 p.m., free, popular with both adults and children) - check the Rakuten listing for details
Overview
Grandia Housen is a characterful hot-spring ryokan in Awara Onsen. Guests can enjoy bath-hopping between the communal bath Tenjo no SPA (Tsuki no Yu / Hoshi no Yu), fed by the hotel's own source water, and a hinoki communal bath reserved for guests staying in the annex and detached buildings. The 1st-floor lounge Kangetsu offers all-inclusive drinks and snacks, making this a relaxed stay for families. At the Ashigaru no Yu foot bath, a 60th-anniversary feature called 'Even Dinosaurs Want a Foot Bath' adds a dinosaur photo spot and garden illumination - a popular spot for commemorative photos.
Grandia Housen is a long-established hot-spring ryokan in Awara Onsen (Ashihara Onsen), set on grounds of about 7,000 tsubo. At Tenjo no SPA, guests can enjoy the two communal baths Tsuki no Yu and Hoshi no Yu on an alternating men's/women's basis, with a variety of bathing options including a sauna, a micro-bubble bath, and an open-air bath.
Baths and hot springs
Guests staying in the annex Kotobukitei, the detached building Yutorogitei, or the detached building Kokomichitei can also use the dedicated hinoki communal bath (Choyo and Kasen). At the 1st-floor lounge Kangetsu, draft beer, highballs, snacks, coffee, and ice pops are all served on an all-inclusive basis, making it a welcome touch for families and three-generation trips.
On-site facilities
The grounds also include the foot bath Ashigaru no Yu, and room types range widely, from the annex, detached buildings, and suites to standard Japanese-style tatami rooms. Facilities aimed at children mainly consist of options that vary by room type, such as co-sleeping and children's slippers, and there is no pool on the property. A kids' space is set up behind the gift shop (a dinosaur fishing game and coloring) - since this is only supplementary information, it is recommended to confirm details with the hotel. At Ashigaru no Yu, a 60th-anniversary feature called 'Even Dinosaurs Want a Foot Bath' adds garden illumination and a dinosaur photo spot (check the Rakuten listing for details). There is also 'Yutorogi Tamago' onsen egg-making (3 p.m.-6 p.m., free, popular with both adults and children). Food allergies can be accommodated for only 5 items: shrimp, crab, buckwheat, egg, and dairy products. Please notify the facility at least 3 days in advance due to food procurement.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 43-26 Funatsu, Awara-shi, Fukui 910-4193 |
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| directions_carAccess | By car: about 15 minutes from Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. By train: about 10 minutes by car from Awara-Onsen Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line. By air: about 50 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport. |
| trainNearest station | Awara-Onsen Station (JR Hokuriku Main Line) |
| local_parkingParking | About 300 outdoor spaces, free for hotel guests. Please pull up to the main entrance, where staff will guide you to the parking area. |
| callPhone | +81-776-77-2555 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS, CF, LIFE |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.g-housen.co.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our child co-sleep with us at Grandia Housen?
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Co-sleeping is available depending on the room type, along with amenities such as children's slippers. Please confirm the arrangements for your specific room when you book.
Is there a pool for kids?
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No, the property does not have a pool. There is a kids' space behind the gift shop with activities such as a dinosaur fishing game and coloring, but since this is only supplementary information, please confirm the details directly with the hotel.
What meal options are there for children?
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Elementary-school-age children are served a kids' lunch plate plus sashimi, and children under school age are served the kids' lunch plate. For food allergies, the hotel can accommodate only 5 specific items (shrimp, crab, buckwheat/soba, egg, and dairy), and requests must be made at least 3 days in advance due to ingredient sourcing.
What bathing options are there, and can the whole family bathe together?
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The communal bath Tenjo no SPA (Tsuki no Yu / Hoshi no Yu) is on the 5th floor and alternates between men's and women's use, with a sauna, cold-water bath, reclining bath, and, at Hoshi no Yu, a micro-bubble bath. Guests staying in the annex Kotobukitei or the detached buildings Yutorogitei and Kokomichitei can also use a dedicated hinoki communal bath, and 33 rooms across the property come with their own onsen open-air bath, so families can bathe together in their room. There is also a foot bath, Ashigaru no Yu, on the grounds.
How do we get to Grandia Housen from the airport or by train?
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By car, it's about 15 minutes from Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. By train, it's about 10 minutes by car from Awara-Onsen Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line. From Komatsu Airport, it's about 50 minutes by car. About 300 outdoor parking spaces are available free of charge for hotel guests.
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