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Kotohira Onsen Kotosankaku
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.37 out of 5 (3,121 reviews). Guests find it convenient that they can check how busy the communal bath is via an app and pick a quieter time to bathe. Families also report that the rooms were spacious enough for four people, two children and two adults, and that the staff were kind and helpful. On the other hand, some guests were a little bothered by children running around and splashing water at each other in the communal bath.
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Kids Facilities
Kids' meal
Kids' meal
Children under school age booked with meals and bedding receive a kids' meal for dinner. On buffet plans, children's dishes and desserts can be chosen as well.
Low-allergen menu and bringing in your own food
Low-allergen menu and bringing in your own food
A low-allergen menu is available covering the 8 specified allergenic ingredients plus soy and sesame. For guests with severe symptoms, retort-pouch meals and similar foods may be brought in, and the ryokan can heat them in a microwave and lend tableware.
- •For the low-allergen menu, please contact the ryokan at least 3 days before your stay date with the specific ingredients involved, the number of guests and other details.
- •Dishes are prepared in the same kitchen as other dishes containing allergens, using shared cooking utensils, tableware and washing equipment, so allergens may be introduced.
- •At the buffet venue, serving chopsticks and tongs are shared, which is inherent to the format, so allergens cannot be completely prevented from mixing in.
Overview
Kotohira Onsen Kotosankaku is an onsen ryokan at the gateway to Konpira-san, with one of the largest onsen communal baths in Shikoku. Children ages 0 to 2 can stay free of charge when co-sleeping. Rooms come in a wide range of types, including Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms and rooms with an open-air bath, so families can choose what suits them. For meals, a kids' meal is prepared for children under school age, and there are also plans where dinner is served in a private room. Low-allergen menus can be discussed for guests with allergies, and families may bring in their own baby food. There is also a coin laundry on site.
Rooms
The ryokan has two buildings, Sansuikan and Hitenkaku, with a wide choice of room types: Japanese-style tatami rooms, Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms and rooms with an open-air bath. Sansuikan has Western-style twin rooms (16 sq m, with two beds 120 cm wide), Japanese-style tatami rooms (12.5 tatami mats) and Japanese-Western rooms (10 tatami mats plus twin beds), while Hitenkaku has Japanese-style tatami rooms (12.5 tatami mats), among others. The in-room open-air baths are not fed by the hot spring. Children ages 0 to 2 can stay free of charge, co-sleeping, if they do not need meals or bedding. For children ages 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school and do not need meals or bedding, a facility fee of 2,750 yen including tax applies.
Dining
For dinner, elementary school children are served the same menu as adults, while children under school age booked with meals and bedding receive a kids' meal. There are also plans where dinner is served in a private room. On buffet plans, children's dishes and desserts are available as well. For guests with food allergies, the ryokan recommends its low-allergen menu, which covers the 8 specified allergenic ingredients plus soy and sesame; it can be arranged if you contact the ryokan at least 3 days before your stay date. For guests with severe symptoms, safe foods such as retort-pouch meals may be brought in, and you can also ask about heating them in a microwave and borrowing tableware.
Baths and Onsen
On the first floor of Sansuikan are the communal baths Konpira no Yu and Kabuki no Yu, which have open-air baths and saunas. Guests staying in Hitenkaku can also use Yakumo no Yu, the building's own view bath on the 10th floor. The spring water is a simple radioactive cold mineral spring. The open-air baths in the guest rooms are not fed by the hot spring.
Family-friendly features
There is a coin laundry on site for a fee, handy for washing children's clothes when they get dirty. There is also a game corner. Humidifiers are available to borrow.
Access
The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station and a 3-minute walk from Kotohira Station on the Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad. A free shuttle from JR Kotohira Station is also available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with advance reservation. By car, it is 15 minutes from Zentsuji IC. Free parking for 200 cars is provided.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 685-11 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa 766-0001 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 5-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station, or 15 minutes by car from Zentsuji IC. |
| trainNearest station | JR Kotohira Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 200 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-877-75-1000 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, Bank Card, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, JACCS, CF, LIFE, ORICO, Rakuten Card, ANA, JAL |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.kotosankaku.jp/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
If our child who has not yet started elementary school co-sleeps with us, is there a charge even without meals or bedding?
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For children ages 3 and over who have not yet started elementary school and do not need bedding, a facility fee of 2,750 yen including tax applies. Children ages 2 and under who do not need bedding stay free of charge.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. The times may differ depending on your accommodation plan.
What time is dinner served?
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Dinner is served between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the latest start time at 7:30 p.m. If you will arrive after 6 p.m., please be sure to contact the ryokan in advance.
Are there any in-house activities children can enjoy?
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There is a lottery draw where every ticket wins a stuffed toy, with prizes ranging from the top prize down to fourth prize, and it is popular with younger children.
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