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Hotel Folkloro Sanriku Kamaishi
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.36 out of 5 (1,294 reviews). Many families say the communal bath is roomy enough for parents and children to soak together and that the comfortable beds made for a restful stay. The open-air bath also draws praise, and some families were happy with the size of the rooms, though a few mention that the after-bath relaxation space by the communal bath was unavailable on days with strong winds.
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Kids Facilities
Nursing room
Nursing room
A nursing room is listed among the hotel's facilities, and it also appears in the photo gallery. It is there for guests to use for feeding when staying with a baby or toddler.
Breakfast buffet at Kamaishi Terrace, free for children under school age
Breakfast buffet at Kamaishi Terrace, free for children under school age
The breakfast buffet served at the first-floor restaurant Kamaishi Terrace costs 1,540 yen including tax for adults (revised April 1, 2025), but children under school age eat free. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with last entry at 9 a.m.
- •The breakfast price was revised from 1,320 yen to 1,540 yen on April 1, 2025.
Overview
Hotel Folkloro Sanriku Kamaishi stands next to JR Kamaishi Station, just a 1-minute walk away. It has 113 rooms, all with Simmons beds, Wi-Fi and a humidifying air purifier. On the top floor is a bathing area with an open-air view bath, where the indoor bath uses artificial onsen water; there are separate baths for men and women. Breakfast is free for children who have not yet started elementary school, children of elementary school age and under co-sleep free of charge, and there is a nursing room on site. The location is convenient as a base for sightseeing along the Sanriku coast or for business.
Rooms
This hotel next to JR Kamaishi Station has 113 rooms. Every room has a bed with a Simmons Beautyrest pocket-coil mattress, Wi-Fi and a humidifying air purifier, and all rooms come with a bathroom and toilet. Each room also has individual climate control and a toilet with a washlet seat. Single and double rooms are 14 sq m, the corner double is 20 sq m, the corner twin is 19 sq m, and the standard twin is 21 sq m. There is also a twin room with an extra bed (21 sq m) for 3 guests. For families, there are Japanese-Western family rooms: the version for 3 guests (2 permanent beds plus 1 set of futon bedding) and the version for 4 guests (2 permanent beds plus 2 sets of futon bedding) are both 30 sq m.
Dining
Breakfast is served at Kamaishi Terrace, the restaurant on the first floor, as a buffet built around local ingredients. The dining room is open and airy, with natural light coming in. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with last entry at 9 a.m. The price is 1,540 yen including tax (revised April 1, 2025), but children under school age eat free.
Baths
The 7th floor, the top floor, has a bathing area with an open-air view bath, and the indoor bath uses artificial onsen water. There are separate men's and women's areas, each with an indoor bath (artificial onsen water) and an open-air view bath, plus a space to sit and catch your breath afterwards. Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight on the day of arrival and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the next morning. Towels are not stocked in the changing rooms, so bring the towels from your room. There is no private-hire bath.
Family-friendly features
A nursing room is available. Children of elementary school age and under can co-sleep free of charge, though co-sleeping may not be possible in some rooms. Breakfast is free for children under school age.
Access
The hotel is next to JR Kamaishi Station, a 1-minute walk away. By car, it is about 5 minutes from Kamaishi-Chuo IC on the Sanriku Expressway via National Route 283. The hotel's own parking holds 15 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, and municipal parking is also available, at 500 yen per car per night.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 22-4 Suzukocho, Kamaishi, Iwate 026-0031 |
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| directions_carAccess | Next to JR Kamaishi Station, a 1-minute walk away. By car, exit the Sanriku Expressway at Kamaishi-Chuo IC and take National Route 283, about 5 minutes. |
| trainNearest station | Kamaishi Station |
| local_parkingParking | The hotel has its own parking for 15 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, and municipal parking is also available. Parking costs 500 yen per car per night. |
| callPhone | +81-193-38-5536 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, View, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.jre-hotels.jp/ff/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our child co-sleep with us at Hotel Folkloro Sanriku Kamaishi?
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Children of elementary school age and under can co-sleep free of charge, but co-sleeping may not be possible in some rooms, so please confirm with the hotel when you book.
Is there a room that suits a family of four?
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Yes. The Japanese-Western family rooms are 30 sq m, with a version for 3 guests (2 permanent beds plus 1 set of futon bedding) and a version for 4 guests (2 permanent beds plus 2 sets of futon bedding).
How much is breakfast for children?
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Children under school age eat free. For adults it is 1,540 yen including tax (revised April 1, 2025). The buffet is served at Kamaishi Terrace on the first floor from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with last entry at 9 a.m.
What are the baths like, and is there a private-hire bath?
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The 7th floor has a bathing area with an open-air view bath, with separate men's and women's sections, each with an indoor bath of artificial onsen water and an open-air view bath. Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight on the day you arrive and 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the next morning. There is no private-hire bath. Towels are not stocked in the changing rooms, so bring the towels from your room. Any age rules for the baths are not listed in our information, so please check with the hotel.
How do we get to the hotel, and is there parking?
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The hotel is next to JR Kamaishi Station, a 1-minute walk away. By car, it is about 5 minutes from Kamaishi-Chuo IC on the Sanriku Expressway via National Route 283. The hotel's own parking holds 15 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, and municipal parking is also available, at 500 yen per car per night.
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