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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.62 out of 5 (3,595 reviews). Guests praise the children's meals as generous and lavish, and some say they were reassured by flexible touches such as being allowed to bring baby food into the breakfast venue. Families also value small considerations, such as being given an extra belt for the baby chair. On the other hand, one guest noted that a crib had been listed as available to borrow at the time of booking but was not in the room.
Kids Facilities
Children's meal menus
Children's meal menus
For children of elementary school age or younger there are the Okosama Nagomi Zen set, the Junior Plate and the Kids Meal, along with the Mini Sushi Plate for staying guests only and for children who have not yet started elementary school, a menu limited to children under 5, and baby food for the early stage and the mid-to-late stage. Mini character cakes made by the in-house pastry chef can also be ordered.
- •Advance reservation is required.
- •The Mini Sushi Plate is limited to staying guests and to children under school age, and it cannot be adjusted for disliked ingredients or allergies.
Kids' space
Kids' space
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
A kids' space is set up beside the front desk, where children can freely use the picture books and toys. The front desk also lends out picture books.
Children's chairs in the communal bath and panoramic open-air bath
Children's chairs in the communal bath and panoramic open-air bath
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Two children's chairs are provided in each of the men's and women's communal baths and panoramic open-air baths. Bath towels and small towels are provided in the communal bath as well.
- •Under Kochi City's public bathhouse standards ordinance, mixed bathing is not permitted for children aged 7 and over.
- •For bathing without an overnight stay, children aged 3 to 12 pay 550 yen and children under 3 are free.
Children's yukata and mini zori sandals
Children's yukata and mini zori sandals
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Children's yukata are stocked from 90 cm to 130 cm, and mini zori sandals and slippers are available too. Just ask a member of staff after check-in and they will be prepared for you.
Free loan of cribs and children's items
Free loan of cribs and children's items
A crib, a children's chair (chair belts are available too), tableware and cutlery are available to borrow free of charge.
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Overview
Joseikan is a long-established ryokan founded in Meiji 7 (1874), whose pride is a panoramic open-air bath looking out over the castle town below Kochi Castle. All 61 rooms are non-smoking, and you can choose between two types, Tensei and Senju, to match the size of your family. Children's menus for elementary school age and younger and baby food are both extensive, and the kids' space beside the front desk has picture books and toys that children are free to use. Children's chairs are set out in the communal bath and the panoramic open-air bath, so families with children are well looked after.
Rooms
The main building has two room types, Tensei and Senju, and all 61 rooms are non-smoking. Tensei's Hotel's Choice 10-mat Japanese-style tatami room (40 sq m) sleeps 1 to 5 guests, and Senju's high-grade 10-mat Japanese-style tatami room (49 sq m) also sleeps 1 to 5, so both suit parents staying with children. Senju's Japanese-modern special room (92 sq m) and Japanese-Western special room (92 sq m) take 1 to 8 guests, which works for larger groups such as three-generation trips. Every room has a humidifying air purifier, an LCD television and a washlet bidet toilet, and the televisions in both Tensei and Senju are 40 inches. In both Tensei and Senju, the bath and the toilet are in separate spaces. There is also a wheelchair-accessible 74 sq m barrier-free special room for 1 to 6 guests, with a completely flat, step-free entrance and a ramp, a bathtub with an electric bath lift, and a lowered washbasin. Children's rates for a stay are 70% of the adult rate when the child receives the same dishes and bedding as an adult, 50% of the adult rate when the child receives a children's dinner and bedding, 6,435 yen for bedding only with no dinner or breakfast, and 2,200 yen when neither meals nor bedding are used.
Dining
Breakfast is a Japanese-Western buffet from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and the dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet) and omelets made at the open kitchen are the house specialties. Both the Japanese and Western selections are wide-ranging, and dishes for young children are prepared as well. The children's rate is 1,925 yen for ages 3 through elementary school. Dinner is served in the restaurant, a banquet hall or your room, and the venue cannot be chosen; bookings for 6 or more guests are seated in a private banquet room. The choices for children are broad: the Okosama Nagomi Zen set, the Junior Plate and the Kids Meal for children of elementary school age or younger; the Mini Sushi Plate, limited to staying guests and to children who have not yet started elementary school; a menu limited to children under 5; and baby food for the early stage and the mid-to-late stage. Mini character cakes made by the in-house pastry chef can also be ordered. If there are ingredients you cannot eat, this can be accommodated when you get in touch by the day before, though not on the Tosa no Sajiki Zen plan. Children's chairs and children's tableware are also set out at dinner.
Baths
The top floor has a panoramic open-air bath and a panoramic communal bath, with a sauna alongside. The water is not onsen water, but the view is the pride of the house, taking in the Kagami River where Ryoma once swam and the castle town below Kochi Castle. The men's and women's baths swap between morning and evening, and on Tuesdays they open from 3 p.m. because of cleaning. Under Kochi City's public bathhouse standards ordinance, mixed bathing is not permitted for children aged 7 and over. Two children's chairs are provided in each of the men's and women's baths, and towels are provided in the communal bath as well. Bathing without an overnight stay is also possible, at 550 yen for children aged 3 to 12 and free for children under 3.
Family-Friendly Touches
Beside the front desk there is a kids' space where children can freely use the picture books and toys, and the front desk also lends out picture books. Children's yukata are stocked from 90 cm to 130 cm, along with mini zori sandals and slippers. You may also bring your own baby food.
Access
The ryokan is right in front of the Kamimachi 1-chome tram stop, 7 minutes by car from Kochi Station or about 15 minutes by tram (230 yen for adults). From Kochi Airport it is 40 minutes by car or airport bus, and about 20 minutes by car from Kochi IC. Parking covers 80 vehicles across indoor, outdoor and automated multi-level garage spaces, at 1,100 yen per night including tax for staying guests.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-5-34 Kamimachi, Kochi, Kochi 780-0901 |
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| directions_carAccess | Right in front of the Kamimachi 1-chome tram stop. About 7 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station and about 20 minutes by car from Kochi IC. |
| trainNearest station | Kamimachi 1-chome tram stop |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available: 1,100 yen per night including tax for cars, and 550 yen per night including tax for motorcycles. |
| callPhone | +81-88-875-0111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Discover, Saison, ORICO, JTB, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.jyoseikan.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Joseikan 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.
Does Joseikan have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at Joseikan?
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Parking: Parking is available: 1,100 yen per night including tax for cars, and 550 yen per night including tax for motorcycles.
How do you get to Joseikan?
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Right in front of the Kamimachi 1-chome tram stop. About 7 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station and about 20 minutes by car from Kochi IC.
Can we bring our own baby food, or is baby food served here?
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A baby food menu is available. It needs to be reserved in advance.
Can meals be arranged for a child with food allergies?
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The ryokan can suggest dishes that accommodate allergies.
Are there children's chairs in the communal bath?
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Two children's chairs are provided in each of the men's and women's communal baths.
Are there yukata for children?
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Children's yukata are stocked from 90 cm to 130 cm. Mini zori sandals and slippers are available as well, and you can ask for them after check-in.
What time are check-in and checkout?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. and checkout is at 10 a.m. After 10 a.m. an additional room charge applies.
How much do children pay to stay?
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It depends on the meals and bedding provided: 70% of the adult rate when the child receives the same dishes and bedding as an adult, 50% of the adult rate when the child receives a children's dinner and bedding, 6,435 yen for bedding only with no meals, and 2,200 yen when neither meals nor bedding are used.
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