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Rakuten Travel rating 4 out of 5 (2,407 reviews). Guests say the communal bath is roomy enough and that their children enjoyed it too, and some mention how happy their children were to play in the park next to the hotel. Families also praise touches of hospitality such as children's slippers, though some report that there is no children's menu at breakfast and that their child could not finish the portion.
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Overview
HOTEL MINATOYA is a business hotel within walking distance of JR Kochi Station, with communal baths for men and women and surface parking. Every Western-style room has a Simmons bed, and there are tatami rooms as well: the economy Japanese-style tatami room, the standard Japanese-style tatami room and the large Japanese-style tatami room are all recommended for guests traveling with young children. Breakfast can be chosen from a Japanese set, a Western set, curry or sandwiches, and the stay plans include children's rates.
Rooms
Guests can choose from Western-style single, twin and double rooms, tatami rooms, and a large Japanese-style tatami room for bigger groups. Every Western-style room has a Simmons bed. The single room has one semi-double bed 120 cm wide, so two guests sharing the room share that one bed. The twin room has two semi-double beds 120 cm wide, and when three guests stay, one of the beds is an extra bed. The double room has a queen-size Simmons bed 152 cm wide. The economy Japanese-style tatami room (4.5 tatami mats) and the standard Japanese-style tatami room (6 tatami mats) let you spend your time on tatami, and both are recommended for guests traveling with young children. The large Japanese-style tatami room (30 tatami mats) has a separate bathroom, accommodates 3 to 15 guests, and starts from 25,000 yen. Free Wi-Fi (v6 Plus compatible) is available in every room, and a humidifier, air purifier, reading lamp, iron and rental pillows are available to borrow. Booking directly through the hotel's website also comes with a benefit that extends the usual 10 a.m. checkout to 11 a.m.
Dining
For breakfast you can choose a Japanese set, a Western set, Minatoya's original morning curry or a sandwich of the day, ordering when you check in. The Japanese set has a daily-changing main such as grilled salmon, grilled mackerel or chirimen (small dried fish), plus two small side dishes, natto, egg, rice with free refills, and miso soup. The Western set has a fried egg or an omelet as the main, with salad, yogurt, toast and soup. Breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., with last orders at 9:30 a.m.
Baths
Guest rooms have an en-suite bathroom, and there are also separate communal baths for men and women, plus a sauna. The hotel describes its communal bath as one of the largest at a business hotel in Kochi Prefecture. Hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the men's communal bath also has a sauna available from 3 p.m. to midnight. Guests need to bring the towel provided in their room to the communal bath. The changing room has free drinking water and lockable lockers, and the women's communal bath is stocked with shampoo and conditioner.
Family-friendly features
All three types of tatami room - economy, standard and the large room - are recommended for guests traveling with young children. The large Japanese-style tatami room (30 tatami mats) in particular accommodates 3 to 15 guests, and the hotel recommends it for families with young children and for three-generation trips. Tatami rooms are designed so you can take your shoes off and relax. The front desk is on the second floor, up a flight of stairs, so take care when moving with a stroller. The stay plans include children's rates.
Access
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from JR Kochi Station and about 10 minutes by car from Kochi IC. Surface parking for 37 cars is available on a first-come, first-served basis, at 700 yen per night for a standard car. Advance notice is required to park a large vehicle.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-12 Aioicho, Kochi, Kochi 780-0054 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 3-minute walk from JR Kochi Station, about 10 minutes by car from Kochi IC, and about 30 minutes by car from Kochi Airport. |
| trainNearest station | JR Kochi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Surface parking for 37 cars, first-come, first-served, at 700 yen per night; separate rates apply for motorcycles and large vehicles. There is no vehicle height limit, and advance notice is required for large vehicles. |
| callPhone | +81-88-883-6000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, JTB |
| languageOfficial site | http://www.hotel-minatoya.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 we relax in a tatami room with young children?
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There are Japanese-style tatami rooms where you can take off your shoes and unwind, and they are recommended for guests traveling with young children.
Is there a room where we can take off our shoes and let our child walk around?
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There are rooms where you can take off your shoes and spend your time on tatami, and they are well suited to guests traveling with young children.
Is there a room suited to a three-generation trip with grandparents?
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There are rooms suited to families with young children and to three-generation families.
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