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Irago Ocean Resort
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Families praise the open feeling of ocean-view rooms throughout and the open-air bath in the sky, 100 meters above sea level, as particular highlights of this seaside resort. Facilities that support stays with children are in place, including an indoor kids' park, a summer outdoor pool, Welcome Baby-certified rooms, and baby food warming, making it a hotel that works well for three-generation trips and travel with babies.
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Kids Facilities
Irago Kids' Park
Irago Kids' Park
An indoor kids' space on the 1st floor, ocean-themed and featuring a 30 sq m ball pool and a coral-themed bouldering wall. It includes an active zone for ages 4-8, a toddler zone for ages 3 and under, and a baby house, so play is organized by age and developmental stage. Since it lets kids move around regardless of weather or season, it works as a main activity when the outdoor pool isn't open or on rainy days.
- •Age range: children 0-8 years old and their guardians
- •Fee: 500 yen per person (tax included), for both adults and children
- •Hours: 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on check-in day; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on checkout day
- •Location: 1st floor
Outdoor pool (Ocean Resort scenic pool)
Outdoor pool (Ocean Resort scenic pool)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
An outdoor pool with views over Cape Irago from 100 meters above sea level. A dedicated shallow children's pool (40 cm deep) is provided, so kids just starting out with water play can enjoy it too. It's for guests only, open on check-in day afternoon and checkout day morning. A consent form must be filled out to use the pool.
- •Guests only (no day-use access)
- •Children's pool is 40 cm deep (per the official site's enjoy page)
- •Children not yet toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper with regular swimwear over it (per OTA Jalan FAQ)
- •Guests with tattoos (including temporary/sticker tattoos) may not enter, unless wearing a rash guard
- •A consent form is required to use the pool
- •No eating, drinking, or bringing outside food poolside; no smoking on the premises
- •The pool may close if safety cannot be ensured, such as during a lightning advisory
- •Indoor hotel slippers are not permitted poolside
Adult Night Pool (Otona no Night Pool)
Adult Night Pool (Otona no Night Pool)
A summer-only night opening of the outdoor pool. Only guests of high-school age and above may use it, run as a paid program that includes one drink. It isn't aimed at children - it's positioned as relaxation time for parents/guardians.
- •Open July 20 (Mon, holiday) to August 31, 2026; 5 p.m.-9 p.m., last entry 8 p.m.
- •For guests of high-school age and above only (elementary school age and under may not use it)
- •Fee: 1,000 yen per person (includes one drink)
- •May close if safety cannot be ensured, such as during a lightning advisory
Irago Natural Onsen Communal Bath
Irago Natural Onsen Communal Bath
A communal bath centered on an open-air bath in the sky at 100 meters above sea level, with a variety of bathing options including a reclining bath, jacuzzi, seasonal bath, sauna, and cold bath. The water is a sodium-calcium chloride onsen (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, low-temperature), also known as a 'beauty bath.' The men's side has a high-concentration carbonated 'tsubo-yu' pot bath, and the women's side has a mist sauna and rock-bath sauna. Children's chairs and washbasins are kept on hand in the changing room and bathing area, and a baby bath and baby soap are available to borrow for free.
- •Hours for guests: 5 a.m.-10 a.m. and 1 p.m.-midnight
- •Hours for day visitors: 1 p.m.-11 p.m. (last entry 10 p.m.)
- •Day-visit bathing fee: 1,600 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for elementary schoolers, 600 yen for young children (tax included, bath towel and face towel rental included)
- •Guests also pay a separate 150 yen bathing tax
- •Children not yet toilet-trained may not enter the bathtub itself, but may use the free-rental baby bath - ask at the communal bath counter (extension 3540) if you'd like one
- •Children's chairs and washbasins are kept on hand in the communal bath and may be used freely
- •Under Aichi Prefecture ordinance, mixed-gender bathing with children aged 8 and up is not allowed
- •Guests with tattoos may not use the bath
- •Swimwear is not permitted in the bath; photography is not allowed in the changing room or bathing area
Private room bath (private-hire bath)
Private room bath (private-hire bath)
A private-hire bath that families can use just among themselves. In addition to the standard private room bath, there is also a barrier-free private room bath with a shallower tub, making it easy to use on three-generation trips with young children and grandparents. Checking availability before use is recommended.
- •Private room bath: 5,500 yen / 60 minutes (per room)
- •Barrier-free private room bath: 3,800 yen / 120 minutes (per room, tub depth about 60 cm)
- •Available from 1 p.m.
- •Checking availability in advance is recommended
- •Day visitors using the private-hire bath also need a separate per-person bathing fee (1,600 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for elementary schoolers, 600 yen for young children)
Buffet restaurant "Irago Bold Kitchen"
Buffet restaurant "Irago Bold Kitchen"
A Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet venue where the live kitchen serves original rotisserie chicken, steak, and roast pork. The kids' corner has a chocolate fondue and self-serve soft-serve ice cream among a lineup of menu items kids enjoy. If you ask at the front desk, baby food you bring can be warmed in a microwave.
- •Breakfast price: 3,500 yen for adults, 2,500 yen for elementary schoolers, 1,800 yen for ages 3 through preschool, free for ages 2 and under
- •Breakfast hours: 7 a.m.-9 a.m. (last entry 8:30 a.m.)
- •Dinner buffet runs in two seatings (first seating 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.; second seating 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m.); let the hotel know your preferred time in advance (per OTA JTB)
- •Food allergies (egg, dairy, wheat, buckwheat, peanut, shrimp, crab, etc.) can be reported in advance; trace contamination is possible since all dishes are prepared in the same kitchen (per OTA JTB)
- •Baby food can be warmed in a microwave at the front desk
Overview
Irago Ocean Resort is a resort hotel set on a hilltop at Cape Irago on the Atsumi Peninsula, with ocean views from every room. Family-friendly facilities suited to three-generation trips include a 1st-floor indoor kids' park (a 30 sq m ball pool, coral-themed bouldering wall, and a toddler zone for ages 3 and under), a summer-only outdoor pool (with a dedicated children's pool 40 cm deep), Welcome Baby-certified Japanese/Western-style rooms, and an open-air bath in the sky overlooking the ocean. Detailed support for families with babies is also in place, including warming of baby food, children's tableware, and free stroller rental.
Irago Ocean Resort is a resort hotel with 154 rooms, every one with an ocean view, set on a hilltop 100 meters above sea level at Cape Irago on the Atsumi Peninsula, at the southern tip of Aichi Prefecture.
Play areas and kids' spaces
The highlights for families are an indoor kids' park open year-round and a summer-only outdoor pool. The kids' park is an indoor facility on the 1st floor with a 30 sq m ball pool and a coral-themed bouldering wall, plus an active zone for ages 4-8, a toddler zone for ages 3 and under, and a baby house, so play areas are divided by age. The outdoor pool operates for guests only from July 1 to September 28, 2026, and includes a dedicated shallow children's pool (40 cm deep).
Rooms
Rooms can be chosen to suit your family, including the family-oriented Panorama Premier Family Room (with a kids' tent, hammock, and bunk beds) and the Welcome Baby-certified Deluxe Japanese/Western Room A and Superior Japanese/Western Room. Japanese/Western rooms with a tatami area are also well suited to stays with crawling-age babies.
Baths and onsen
The communal bath centers on an open-air bath in the sky, with a variety of bathing options including a reclining bath, jacuzzi, seasonal bath, sauna, and cold bath. Facilities considerate of families with babies are also in place, including free rental of a baby bath and baby soap, and children's chairs and washbasins kept on hand.
More to know
From Kids Stay's perspective, what makes Irago Ocean Resort stand out is its balance of indoor and outdoor play. A Welcome Baby-certified Japanese/Western room gives babies the security of crawling on tatami, while the 1st-floor indoor kids' park lets them play regardless of weather or time of day. In summer, there is also water play in the shallow end of the outdoor pool (40 cm deep). Few hotels offer this three-layer combination. Being at the tip of the Atsumi Peninsula can feel remote, but because the hotel is designed so a full day can be spent entirely on-site, kids won't get bored even if you never leave the property between check-in and checkout. The openness of ocean-view rooms throughout also turns out to be a surprisingly effective change of scenery on a family trip.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1460-36 Honeyama, Hinode-cho, Tahara, Aichi 441-3623 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 70 minutes by free shuttle bus from Toyohashi Station (fully reservation-based; must be booked by 4 p.m. the day before your stay). About 90 minutes from Hamamatsu-nishi IC or Toyokawa IC. About 60 minutes by Ise Bay Ferry from Toba Port (free shuttle available). [Parking] About 200 spaces (free, no reservation needed). |
| trainNearest station | Toyohashi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Yes, about 200 spaces, free of charge (no reservation required). |
| callPhone | +81-531-35-6111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, JACCS, CF, LIFE, JTB, Daimaru, Takashimaya, Rakuten Card, JAL, MEDIA |
| languageOfficial site | https://irago-ocean-resort.com/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
Are cribs available for babies at Irago Ocean Resort?
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Yes. Cribs are available to borrow, though the number is limited, so it's best to check with the hotel in advance.
Can kids use the outdoor pool, and is there a shallow area for young children?
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Yes. The outdoor pool (open July 1 to September 28, 2026, for guests only) has a dedicated shallow children's pool 40 cm deep, so kids just starting out with water play can use it. Children not yet toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper with regular swimwear over it, and a consent form is required to use the pool.
Can babies bathe in the communal bath or onsen?
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Children who are not yet toilet-trained may not enter the bathtub itself, but a free-rental baby bath can be used instead - ask at the communal bath counter (extension 3540). Children's chairs and washbasins are kept on hand in the bath area, and under Aichi Prefecture ordinance, mixed-gender bathing with children aged 8 and up is not allowed.
Is baby food available, and are there meal options for toddlers?
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The hotel can warm baby food you bring, for example in a microwave - ask at the front desk. At the breakfast buffet, children aged 3 through preschool age are 1,800 yen and children 2 and under eat free; the kids' corner also has a chocolate fondue and self-serve soft-serve ice cream.
How do you get to the hotel, and is parking free?
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From Toyohashi Station it's about 70 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required by 4 p.m. the day before your stay). By car it's about 90 minutes from Hamamatsu-nishi IC or Toyokawa IC, or about 60 minutes by Ise Bay Ferry from Toba Port (with a free shuttle available). Parking is free, with about 200 spaces, and no reservation is needed.
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