Green Park Santo
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.33 out of 5 (86 reviews). Guests praise the sirloin steak at dinner and the Japanese breakfast, and several report that their children had a wonderful time on play equipment such as the Dragon Slider, including posts about elementary school children enjoying themselves. On the other hand, some guests report that the open-air bath was rather hot for their children to get into, and others report that noise from the neighboring room disturbed their sleep, so it is worth giving some thought to which room you choose and when you bathe.
Kids Facilities
Children's menu (restaurant Shabeno)
Children's menu (restaurant Shabeno)
The restaurant Shabeno offers a kids' udon set and a kids' fried chicken set. At dinner on accommodation plans, a kids' set is prepared for preschool-age children, and lower-grade elementary school children can also switch to a kids' set. A few high chairs are available.
- •Switching a lower-grade elementary school child to a kids' set requires an inquiry in advance
Diaper-changing tables
Diaper-changing tables
There is no nursing space, but diaper-changing spaces are on the first floor of Kamoikeso and inside the universal toilet next to the barbecue area. Diaper-changing tables are also provided in both the men's and women's changing rooms at Bihada no Yu.
- •There is no nursing space
Baby chairs in the washing area
Baby chairs in the washing area
The washing area at Bihada no Yu has baby chairs and children's chairs on both the men's and women's sides. The changing rooms also have diaper-changing tables. There is no private-hire bath or family bath, only the communal bath.
- •There is no private-hire bath or family bath
Dragon Slider
Dragon Slider
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
An outdoor play structure that combines a 100-meter roller slide with other play equipment. Alongside Fureai Hiroba and other spots, it is offered as free play equipment for children. It can be enjoyed free of charge, including by day visitors, though it may be unavailable when there is snow.
- •It may be unavailable when there is snow
Ike Poccha water-play area
Ike Poccha water-play area
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
Ike Poccha, inside the campground, is a water-play area for children and opens only during the summer holiday period. Campground admission is required even if you use only Ike Poccha, but there is no other additional charge.
- •Campground admission is required even if you use only Ike Poccha
Forest Adventure Maibara
Forest Adventure Maibara
Forest Adventure Maibara is an outdoor adventure course for those 110 cm and taller weighing up to 110 kg. Look for the reddish-brown triangular roof in front of the Green Dome; use the P1 parking lot when visiting. It closes completely in winter.
- •For those 110 cm and taller weighing up to 110 kg
- •It closes completely in winter
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Overview
Green Park Santo is an outdoor complex at the foot of Mount Ibuki in Maibara, Shiga, where families can camp, barbecue and play on the play equipment before spending the night at Kamoikeso or the Forest Villa. Some of Kamoikeso's Japanese-style tatami rooms have a bath and toilet, and the rooms sleep up to 5 guests, while the Forest Villa, rented as a whole building, sleeps up to 8 including co-sleeping children who have not yet started elementary school. The communal bath Bihada no Yu has no private-hire bath, but the changing rooms have diaper-changing tables and the washing area has baby chairs, and the restaurant offers a children's menu and high chairs.
Rooms
Kamoikeso's guest rooms are Japanese-style tatami rooms: 10-tatami rooms without a bath or toilet for up to 5 guests, and 10-tatami rooms with a combined bath-and-toilet unit, also for up to 5 guests. The rooms with a bath and toilet are on the south side of the second floor, where large windows frame the scenery of each season. Altogether there is one room for 4 guests and six rooms for 5 guests, accommodating up to 34 guests in total. Only 2 rooms have a combined bath-and-toilet unit; the shared toilets are just outside in the corridor. Every room has a washbasin, and a hair dryer is provided. The Forest Villa, a whole-house rental that opened in 2024, is 84 sq m with a bath and toilet and has 8 semi-double beds measuring 122 cm by 203 cm, which can be moved and pushed together. It also has a kitchen and cooking utensils, but no bed guards are available. Up to 8 guests of elementary school age and older can stay, and the limit is also 8 when children under school age are co-sleeping.
Dining
The restaurant Shabeno on the first floor of Kamoikeso serves a menu built around regional ingredients from Shiga Prefecture. For children there is a kids' udon set and a kids' fried chicken set, and at dinner on accommodation plans a kids' set is prepared for preschool-age children, with lower-grade elementary school children also able to switch to a kids' set. The restaurant has a few high chairs as well.
Baths
The communal bath Bihada no Yu is not an onsen: the water is passed through a water softener and finished as a simple sodium spring. It has an indoor bath, an open-air bath looking out at Mount Ibuki, a high-temperature sauna and a cold-water bath, but there is no private-hire bath or family bath. For guests staying at Kamoikeso the bathing fee is included in the room rate, and they can use the bath as often as they like from check-in to checkout, with evening use until 11 p.m. Pregnant guests and babies are not restricted from bathing, but the water is hot and the tiles are slippery, so please take care.
Family-friendly features
Both the men's and women's changing rooms have diaper-changing tables, and the washing area has baby chairs and children's chairs. There is no nursing space, but diaper-changing spaces are on the first floor of Kamoikeso, inside the universal toilet next to the barbecue area, and in the changing rooms of Bihada no Yu. The preschool-age child rate applies from age 2, and ages 0 to 1 stay free of charge. For guests staying at Kamoikeso, children's yukata are the same as the adults' and start from 145 cm, and jinbei (a light two-piece summer outfit) are provided for preschool-age children of 90 to 100 cm, but pajamas need to be brought from home. Outdoors, children can use the Dragon Slider, a 100-meter roller slide, free of charge, and Ike Poccha, a water-play area for children, opens only during the summer holiday period. Forest Adventure Maibara is for those 110 cm and taller weighing up to 110 kg.
Access
The complex is easy to reach: 35 minutes from Nagoya, 65 minutes from Kyoto and 85 minutes from Osaka. By car it is about 15 minutes from the Sekigahara, Nagahama or Maibara interchanges. By train, take the Ohmi Railway / Kokoku Bus from JR Omi-Nagaoka Station and arrive in about 8 minutes; guests staying at Kamoikeso can use a dedicated shuttle from JR Omi-Nagaoka Station. Parking is available for 300 cars and 3 large buses.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 80-1 Ikeshita, Maibara, Shiga 521-0221 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 8 minutes by bus or 5 minutes by taxi from JR Omi-Nagaoka Station; guests staying at Kamoikeso or the Forest Villa can use a free shuttle between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with advance reservation. About 15 minutes from the Maibara IC on the Meishin Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Omi-Nagaoka Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 300 vehicles, with no reservation required. A charge may apply during events and similar occasions. The second parking lot has 2 standard EV chargers, available for a fee. |
| callPhone | +81-749-55-3751 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, Saison, AEON, JACCS, APLUS, CF, LIFE, ORICO, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAS, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://greenpark-santo.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Green Park Santo 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 Green Park Santo?
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Parking: Free parking for 300 vehicles, with no reservation required. A charge may apply during events and similar occasions. The second parking lot has 2 standard EV chargers, available for a fee.
How do you get to Green Park Santo?
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About 8 minutes by bus or 5 minutes by taxi from JR Omi-Nagaoka Station; guests staying at Kamoikeso or the Forest Villa can use a free shuttle between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with advance reservation. About 15 minutes from the Maibara IC on the Meishin Expressway.
Is there somewhere we can change our baby's diaper?
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There is no nursing space, but there are diaper-changing spaces on the 1st floor of Kamoikeso and inside the universal restroom next to the BBQ stand. The women's and men's changing rooms at Bihada no Yu also have diaper-changing tables.
Is there anywhere our children can play on a rainy day?
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Beetle Land Maibara and the Green Dome can be enjoyed even on rainy days.
Is there a charge to use the children's play equipment on a day visit?
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The play facilities for children (the Dragon Slider & combination play equipment, Fureai Hiroba, Mishima Pond and firefly viewing) are free to use. However, if you eat a packed lunch inside the campground, campground admission is required.
Can we bring our pet?
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Pets must be kept on a leash. Guests are asked to be considerate so that their pet does not disturb other visitors, for example by barking.
What should we do if we are going to arrive late for check-in?
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If you expect to arrive later than 5 p.m. on the day of your stay, please contact Green Park Santo.
Can children under school age stay with co-sleeping?
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The Forest Villa, rented as a whole building, accommodates up to 8 guests, including co-sleeping children under school age. However, bed guards are not provided, so please watch that your child does not roll over and fall.
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