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Rakuten Travel rating 4.53 out of 5 (1,102 reviews). Guests praise the views, including from the rooftop, which is open for watching the dawn sky and the sunrise, and the generous meals made with local ingredients, including unusual seafood such as abalone, sea squirt and ocean sunfish. They also rate the views from the sea-facing rooms and the open-air bath looking out over the sea. On the other hand, some guests note issues with how certain dishes were served, such as tempura with thick batter that had gone cold by the time it arrived.
Kids Facilities
Baby bed in the changing room of the communal bath and open-air bath
Baby bed in the changing room of the communal bath and open-air bath
There are two communal baths and two open-air baths, all overlooking Ofunato Bay. The changing room is equipped with a baby bed, which you can use for changing your baby when bathing with infants and toddlers. The baths are open from 11 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. the next morning.
Children's yukata, baby bath chair, and co-sleeping and bedding for infants and toddlers
Children's yukata, baby bath chair, and co-sleeping and bedding for infants and toddlers
Co-sleeping is available for up to one child. Rates for infants and toddlers are set individually depending on whether meals and bedding are included: 70% of the adult rate with meals and bedding, 4,400 yen with bedding but no meals, 4,400 yen with meals but no bedding, and 2,200 yen with neither. Yukata are lent free of charge, and children's yukata are available too. A baby bath chair is also among the facilities.
- •Co-sleeping is limited to one child
- •Rates for infants and toddlers vary depending on whether meals and bedding are included
Children's dining options (kids' meal, children's breakfast, allergy accommodation)
Children's dining options (kids' meal, children's breakfast, allergy accommodation)
Elementary school children and children under school age are charged 70% of the adult rate when they have futon bedding and meals, and their meals follow the adult menu. For children under school age who would like meals only, a children's breakfast is provided. If you would like a kids' meal, you need to contact the ryokan in advance; it cannot be arranged on the day. Food allergies can be accommodated if you contact the ryokan when booking or by the day before, but not on the day of your stay. The ryokan may decline in cases of severe allergic reactions or multiple allergens.
- •Kids' meals must be requested in advance and cannot be arranged on the day
- •Food allergy accommodation requires notice when booking or by the day before, and is not available on the day
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Overview
Ofunato Onsen is a natural hot spring ryokan in Ofunato, Iwate, a 1-minute walk from Ofunato Marumori Station. It has 58 guest rooms, and it is known for its open-air bath and communal bath overlooking Ofunato Bay, and a baby bed is provided in the changing room. Families can stay with children: co-sleeping is available for up to one child, and for infants and toddlers you can choose whether meals and bedding are included. For food allergy accommodation, you need to contact the ryokan when booking or by the day before.
Rooms
There are 58 guest rooms in five types to choose from. The Special Room on the top floor is a 56-square-meter Japanese-Western room for 1 to 3 guests, with a bedroom and a dining room connected as a two-room suite. The corner Ocean View rooms come as a 10-tatami Japanese-style tatami room for 1 to 4 guests and an 8-tatami Japanese-style tatami room for 1 to 3 guests, where large windows on two sides open onto views of Ofunato Bay. The Mountain View rooms on the mountain side are 6-tatami Japanese-style tatami rooms for 1 to 2 guests. Futons are folded and set out in the rooms in advance.
Dining
Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with last entry at 7 p.m. With safety and hygiene in mind, breakfast is served as a Japanese set meal rather than a buffet.
Baths and Onsen
The highlights are the communal bath and open-air bath overlooking Ofunato Bay, filled with natural onsen water from a sodium-calcium chloride spring. The water is heated over a wood fire and has an appealing softness on the skin, and there is also a medicinal bath recommended for a long soak. There are two communal baths and two open-air baths, open from 11 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. the next morning.
Family-Friendly Features
The changing room of the communal bath is equipped with a baby bed. Co-sleeping is available for up to one child. Rates for infants and toddlers are set individually depending on whether meals and bedding are included: 70% of the adult rate with meals and bedding, 4,400 yen with bedding but no meals, 4,400 yen with meals but no bedding, and 2,200 yen with neither. Elementary school children and children who have not yet started elementary school are charged 70% of the adult rate when they have futon bedding and meals, and their meals follow the adult menu. For children under school age who would like meals only, a children's breakfast is provided. If you would like a kids' meal, you need to contact the ryokan in advance; it cannot be arranged on the day. Food allergies can be accommodated if you contact the ryokan when booking or by the day before, but not on the day of your stay, and the ryokan may decline in cases of severe allergic reactions or multiple allergens. Yukata are lent free of charge, and children's yukata are available too. A baby bath chair is also among the facilities.
Access
The ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Ofunato Marumori Station on the JR Ofunato Line and about 3 minutes by car from the Goishi Kaigan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway. Parking for 150 cars is free of charge. A shuttle is offered only while BRT service at BRT Marumori Station is running on a detour, and it requires advance reservation. Late checkout is available until 12 noon, so you can take your time in the morning.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 29-1 Ofunato-cho Marumori, Ofunato, Iwate 022-0002 |
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| directions_carAccess | Right next to JR Ofunato Marumori Station, which is currently served by BRT (bus rapid transit) in place of trains. About 3 minutes by car from the Goishi Kaigan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Ofunato Marumori Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 150 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-192-26-1717 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover |
| languageOfficial site | https://oofunato-onsen.com/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ofunato Onsen 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 Ofunato Onsen?
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Parking: Parking is available for 150 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Ofunato Onsen?
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Right next to JR Ofunato Marumori Station, which is currently served by BRT (bus rapid transit) in place of trains. About 3 minutes by car from the Goishi Kaigan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway.
Can a young child co-sleep with us, and what does it cost?
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Co-sleeping is available for up to one child. Rates for infants and toddlers depend on whether meals and bedding are included: 70% of the adult rate with both meals and bedding, 4,400 yen with meals only or bedding only, and 2,200 yen with neither.
Can you accommodate a child with food allergies?
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Food allergies can be accommodated. You need to contact the ryokan when booking or by the day before, and requests made on the day cannot be accommodated. In cases of severe allergic reactions or multiple allergens, the ryokan may decline in order to put safety first.
Can the dinner menu be changed for a child who doesn't like fish?
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The menu can be changed if you contact the ryokan in advance. Depending on the change, an additional charge may apply.
Are yukata available in children's sizes?
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Yukata, including children's yukata, are lent free of charge.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is generally at 3 p.m. and checkout at 10 a.m. Times may differ depending on the plan, so please check the details of each plan.
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