Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.61 out of 5 (253 reviews). In reviews from families with babies, guests say the baby goods and toys, the barley tea, snacks and baby wipes that were provided, and the children's amenities and towels in the family bath were a great help. Guests also praise the handmade baby food, and many describe the staff as attentive. On the other hand, one review notes that the rooms are dark and that indirect lighting would be welcome.
Kids Facilities
Baby items (B-type stroller, Bumbo seat, formula-preparation kettle and more)
Baby items (B-type stroller, Bumbo seat, formula-preparation kettle and more)
A B-type stroller, a Bumbo seat, baby tableware, a formula-preparation kettle, a diaper bin, a bath thermometer, spare bath towels and a bouncer are available to borrow on request. When demand is high, they are lent on a first-come, first-served basis.
- •Available on request
- •First-come, first-served when demand is high
Kids' meals and baby food
Kids' meals and baby food
A kids' meal with fried shrimp, Hamburg steak, karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and more can be added to a meal plan. Handmade baby food tailored to your baby's age in months can also be prepared, and children's breakfast is 2,000 yen (before tax and service charge).
- •To be sure baby food and allergy requests can be met, let the ryokan know when booking or at least 3 days before arrival
- •Requests cannot be handled on the day
- •Because everything is cooked in the same kitchen, allergens cannot be completely removed
- •Children's breakfast cannot be served in your room
Family baths (artificial radium onsen)
Family baths (artificial radium onsen)
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
There are two family baths on the 5th floor of the main building, which staying guests can use free of charge for 50 minutes at a time. The water can also be set to a lukewarm temperature to suit a baby. On the plan limited to families with children up to 1 year and 6 months old, a baby basket is placed in the private-hire bath.
- •Available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- •Reserved at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis
- •The baby basket is a benefit of the plan limited to families with children up to 1 year and 6 months old
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Overview
Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji is a 13-room ryokan right next to Suizenji Jojuen Garden in Kumamoto City. On the 5th floor of the main building there are two family baths that staying guests can use free of charge, and the water can be set to a lukewarm temperature to suit a baby. Kids' meals and handmade baby food tailored to your baby's age in months are available, and baby items such as a B-type stroller and a formula-preparation kettle can be borrowed on request. The Japanese-style tatami rooms have futons laid out on 12 tatami mats, and the Japanese-Western rooms also have a raised tatami area. Yuya Suizen in the annex is limited to junior high school students and older.
Rooms
There are 13 rooms in all: 6 Premium Japanese-Western rooms, 3 Japanese-Western rooms, 3 Japanese-style tatami rooms and 1 Comfort Double. The Premium Japanese-Western rooms are 47.88-51.66 sq m and sleep 2 to 4 guests, with semi-double beds and a Japanese-style area of 3 to 4 tatami mats. Four of them have a terrace, and the bathroom is a glass-walled room with a bathtub. The Japanese-Western (Twin) rooms are 33.68-35.28 sq m and sleep 2 to 4 guests, with two semi-double beds 122 cm wide and a Japanese-style area of 3 to 4 tatami mats. The Japanese-style tatami rooms are 33-35.4 sq m and sleep 2 to 5 guests, with single down futons laid out on 12 tatami mats. In both of these room types, the bathroom is a wet shower booth. The Comfort Double is a 14 sq m single room for 1 guest (please inquire about use by 2 guests), with one double bed. There is no information on cribs, baby futons or bed guards, nor on co-sleeping charges or age restrictions for staying. On two breakfast-included plans on Ikyu.com (a Japanese booking site), bookings in the elementary school and infant/young child rate categories are not accepted, and co-sleeping is for ages 0 to 2, with up to one child per adult. The per-room co-sleeping limit depends on the room shown in the plan details: up to 1 in the Comfort Double on the Bed and Breakfast plan, and up to 2 in the Japanese-Western room on the Early Booking Discount 60 plan.
Dining
Dinner is served in the dining venue, with options such as the Chisan Kyodo Kaiseki (a multi-course meal of local, regional dishes) and the Matsuya Gozen set meal. Private dining rooms and in-room dining require advance reservation and an additional charge, and a 20% service charge is added for private rooms. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and is not available in your room or in a private room. A kids' meal can be added to a meal plan. Children's dishes are from 3,000 yen for children who have not yet started elementary school and from 4,000 yen for elementary school children, and children's breakfast is 2,000 yen (all before tax and service charge). Handmade baby food tailored to your baby's age in months can also be prepared. To be sure baby food and allergy requests can be met, let the ryokan know when booking or at least 3 days before arrival; requests cannot be handled on the day. If you bring baby food made at home, it can be warmed on request. Because everything is cooked in the same kitchen, allergens cannot be completely removed.
Baths
On the 5th floor of the main building there are two family baths with artificial radium onsen water, which staying guests can use free of charge for 50 minutes at a time. They are available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and are reserved at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis. The water can also be set to a lukewarm temperature to suit a baby. The communal bath (White Ion Bath) on the 3rd floor of the main building alternates between men and women and is open from 4 p.m. to midnight and from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Whether children in diapers can get into the tubs of the communal bath is not stated, so please check in advance. Yuya Suizen, the spa and sauna in the annex across the street, is limited to junior high school students and older, and guests with tattoos (including tattoo stickers) cannot use its large bath.
Family-Friendly Features
A B-type stroller, a Bumbo seat, baby tableware, a formula-preparation kettle, a diaper bin, a bath thermometer, spare bath towels and a bouncer are available to borrow on request, on a first-come, first-served basis when demand is high. Guest rooms have an air purifier with a humidifying function. Rakuten Travel's plan limited to families with children up to 1 year and 6 months old includes a baby welcome set with baby food (babies under 6 months are not eligible for the baby food). It also comes with a stroller to borrow, diaper disposal, a sippy-cup washing service, a formula-preparation kettle to borrow, children's chairs in the dining venue, a baby basket in the private-hire bath, and toys to borrow with a reservation. Another family plan, for children aged 1 to 6 who have not yet started elementary school, includes children's yukata and zori sandals, a kids' meal at dinner, and a children's mat in the private-hire bath to help prevent accidents. The building has been renovated and has some steps, so it is not completely barrier-free. There is no childcare service.
Access
The ryokan is right next to Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a 10-minute walk from the Kokufu stop on the city tram and a 12-minute walk from JR Suizenji Station. Parking is free; the ryokan's own lot takes standard-size cars only and is first-come, first-served, with no reservations. Check-in is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m. The website is also available in English.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 23-1 Suizenjikoen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto 862-0956 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About a 10-minute walk from the Kokufu stop on the Kumamoto City Tram, about a 12-minute walk from Suizenji Station on the JR Hohi Main Line, and about a 13-minute walk from the Kenchomae bus stop. Parking is free. |
| trainNearest station | Suizenji Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 40 vehicles, free of charge, with no reservation needed. |
| callPhone | +81-96-381-1331 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, NICOS, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.matsuyahonkan.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price. Reference price based on Rakuten Travel's market rates (per person, based on 2 adults sharing one room). This is an estimate calculated from available plans over the past few weeks and varies by season and number of guests. Please check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji 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 Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji?
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Parking: Parking for 40 vehicles, free of charge, with no reservation needed.
How do you get to Ryotei Matsuya Honkan Suizenji?
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About a 10-minute walk from the Kokufu stop on the Kumamoto City Tram, about a 12-minute walk from Suizenji Station on the JR Hohi Main Line, and about a 13-minute walk from the Kenchomae bus stop. Parking is free.
Can the ryokan prepare baby food?
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Baby food tailored to your baby's age in months can be requested. Because ingredients have to be sourced, telling the ryokan when booking or at least 3 days before arrival ensures that baby food and allergy-friendly meals will be ready.
What time is check-in?
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Check-in is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and checkout is at 11 a.m.
Are there meals for children?
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There is a kids' meal served on a special plate decorated with a flag, which can be added to a meal plan. Baby food tailored to your baby's age in months can also be requested.
Can children of elementary school age and younger use the communal bath or the sauna?
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No age restriction is stated for the communal bath on the 3rd floor of the main building, which alternates between men and women. The communal bath and sauna at Yuya Suizen, in the annex across the street, are limited to junior high school students and older, so children of elementary school age and younger cannot use them.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the family bath?
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There are two family baths on the 5th floor of the main building, free for staying guests for 50 minutes at a time, and you request a time slot at check-in. The water can be set to a lukewarm temperature to suit a baby, and on the plan limited to families with children up to 1 year and 6 months old, a baby basket is placed in the private-hire bath. Whether children in diapers can get into the bath is not stated, so please check with the ryokan in advance.
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