Hotel Matsumotoro
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.53 out of 5 (3,146 reviews). This Ikaho onsen hotel flies a "Children Welcome" banner and looks after families with young children and three-generation trips. Guests find plenty of services that help when traveling with a baby, including the handmade baby food by age in months and the Nensho-san Set prepared by the chef, the playroom and nursing room, the 2 private-hire baths using the Shirogane no Yu spring, and the wide range of baby gear.
Kids Facilities
Playroom
Playroom
There is a small playroom inside the hotel where children can play. It gives them somewhere to spend time without getting bored after check-in or before and after meals.
- •A small playroom inside the hotel
Nursing room
Nursing room
A calm nursing room is located near the women's restroom on the 2nd floor. It has one microwave that guests may use as they like, which is handy for preparing baby food or formula.
- •One microwave that guests may use as they like
- •Near the women's restroom on the 2nd floor
Meals matched to a child's growth (baby food and the Nensho-san Set)
Meals matched to a child's growth (baby food and the Nensho-san Set)
Meals are matched to a child's stage of growth, with handmade baby food by age in months prepared by the chef, the Nensho-san Set for children ages 1 to 3 who have graduated from baby food, and an okuizome set. There is also a dining area arranged so that children do not get bored.
- •The firmness of the rice porridge is adjusted to the child's age in months
- •Allergies can be discussed and accommodated where possible
Two private-hire baths using the Shirogane no Yu spring
Two private-hire baths using the Shirogane no Yu spring
There are 2 private-hire baths, Magokoro no Yu and Kigokoro no Yu, both using the gentle Shirogane no Yu, so even young children can bathe with peace of mind. Bathing supplies are also provided in the communal bath and the private-hire baths.
- •A charge applies (Magokoro no Yu for 75 minutes, Kigokoro no Yu for 45 minutes)
- •The gentle Shirogane no Yu spring
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Overview
Hotel Matsumotoro is an onsen hotel in Ikaho that flies a "Children Welcome" banner and puts real effort into stays with young children and three-generation trips. Meals are matched to a child's stage of growth, with original baby food by age in months made by the hotel's chef, the Nensho-san Set for children who have graduated from baby food, and an okuizome set for the 100-day celebration. Inside the hotel there is a playroom where children can play and a nursing room, with a microwave available to use. There are 2 private-hire baths using the gentle Shirogane no Yu spring, plus plenty of baby gear including a Bumbo seat, a play gym and a formula-preparation kettle. Both of Ikaho's springs, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu, can be enjoyed in the open-air bath and the communal bath.
Hotel Matsumotoro stands in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, within walking distance of the Ishidan-gai stone stairway street. Under its "Children Welcome" banner, it has put together a range of thoughtful touches and services, particularly for family trips with young children and for three-generation trips.
Meals Matched to a Child's Growth
At dinner you can choose meals to suit your child's stage of growth: original baby food by age in months (from 6 months), prepared by a chef who cooks it exclusively; the Nensho-san Set for children ages 1 to 3 who have graduated from baby food; and an okuizome set prepared for the 100th-day celebration after birth. Allergies can also be discussed and accommodated where possible.
Playroom, Nursing Room and Plenty of Baby Gear
Inside the hotel there is a small playroom where children can play and a calm nursing room, where a microwave is available to use. A wide range of baby gear is on hand as well, including children's yukata (for heights of 80-140 cm), a Bumbo seat, a play gym, a formula-preparation kettle, toys and a baby-bottle washing set, and rooms with children ages 0 to 3 have items set out in advance. Children's futon bedding is also provided.
Two Springs and the Private-Hire Baths
Ikaho's two springs, Kogane no Yu and Shirogane no Yu, can be enjoyed in the panoramic open-air bath and the communal bath. The 2 private-hire baths use the gentle Shirogane no Yu, so even young children can bathe with peace of mind.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 164 Ikaho, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa, Gunma 377-0102 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 km from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, take a bus and get off at Miharashi-shita. |
| trainNearest station | Shibukawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 100 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-279-72-3306 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, DC, NICOS, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.matsumotoro.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Hotel Matsumotoro 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 Hotel Matsumotoro?
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Parking: Parking is available for 100 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Hotel Matsumotoro?
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About 10 km from the Shibukawa-Ikaho IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway. From Shibukawa Station on the JR Joetsu Line, take a bus and get off at Miharashi-shita.
Can the hotel prepare baby food for our baby?
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The hotel serves original baby food devised by a chef who is raising children of their own, and the firmness and contents can be adjusted to your child's stage of growth. Write the firmness of the rice porridge you would like in the requests field when booking.
Can children who are not yet out of diapers use the private-hire bath?
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The private-hire bath uses the gentle Shirogane no Yu, so young children can bathe there with peace of mind. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers may use it is not stated, so please confirm with the hotel.
What items are set out in a room with a baby age 0?
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Rooms with a child age 0 come with a long floor cushion, a Bumbo seat, a diaper bucket, toys, a bath towel and a baby-bottle washing set already set out.
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