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Hirado Tabira Onsen Samson Hotel
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Families praise the Kids Garden, one of the largest single-floor kids' spaces in Kyushu, the spectacular open-air bath with its 180-degree ocean view, the free cruising for staying guests (operating days should be confirmed) and the Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet featuring seafood from Hirado. The lower serving counters at children's eye level, which let children help themselves, are also popular with families.
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Kids Facilities
Kids Garden (one of Kyushu's largest single-floor kids' spaces)
Kids Garden (one of Kyushu's largest single-floor kids' spaces)
A single-floor kids' space, one of the largest in Kyushu, where children can run around. It has Bornelund play equipment such as the rotating Cyber Wheel and play-house sets, a manga corner of about 3,000 volumes, and tabletop games including Othello, shogi and card games.
- •One of Kyushu's largest single-floor kids' spaces (as stated in the Yahoo! Travel listing).
- •The area of about 300 sq m, the details of the play-equipment maker and the hours of 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. come only from supplementary sources such as personal blogs, including CARRY Travel, and are not officially confirmed.
Hirado Tabira Natural Onsen Nagomi no Yu (communal bath, view open-air bath, sauna and more)
Hirado Tabira Natural Onsen Nagomi no Yu (communal bath, view open-air bath, sauna and more)
The hotel's own spring is said to be a bijin no yu, or 'beauty bath', an iron-bearing sodium bicarbonate spring. There is a view open-air bath with a 180-degree ocean view, an indoor communal bath, a jacuzzi esthetic bath, a seated bath, an electric bath, a sauna and a cold-water bath.
- •Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- •Day-use bathing is available: 700 yen, or 6,500 yen for a coupon book of 10 tickets.
- •The electric bath cannot be used by guests who are pregnant or who have heart conditions or high blood pressure, or by children under school age, older adults and others.
- •Whether the changing room has a diaper-changing table and whether children who are not yet out of diapers may bathe are not stated on the official website, the detailed Rakuten Travel listing or other booking sites, so we recommend confirming with the hotel before your visit.
Family bath (view open-air bath, water flowing directly from the source)
Family bath (view open-air bath, water flowing directly from the source)
A family bath where you can enjoy onsen water flowing directly from the source while looking out over the Hirado Seto strait. It comes with a rest room, so couples and families can relax.
- •60 minutes: 1,700 yen / 90 minutes: 2,200 yen / 120 minutes: 2,700 yen (the bathing fee is charged separately in each case).
Free cruising for staying guests
Free cruising for staying guests
A free cruising experience around the waters of Hirado, available to staying guests; please check the operating days and times.
Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet (lower counters at children's eye level)
Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet (lower counters at children's eye level)
A Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet centered on fresh seafood from Hirado, including sashimi and sushi. Lower serving counters are provided so children can help themselves to the food.
- •Meals accommodating allergies can be arranged.
Overview
Hirado Tabira Onsen Samson Hotel is a resort hotel on the coast at Tabira Onsen in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture. Its Kids Garden is one of the largest single-floor kids' spaces in Kyushu, with Bornelund play equipment, the Cyber Wheel and a manga corner of about 3,000 volumes. The baths include a spectacular open-air bath with a 180-degree ocean view (a bijin no yu, or 'beauty bath'), a family bath with a view open-air bath fed directly from the source, and a wide range of other tubs such as a sauna, ganbanyoku (a heated-stone sauna), an electric bath and a jacuzzi. Free cruising for staying guests is another draw.
This onsen resort hotel stands on the oceanfront at Tabira Onsen in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture. Its Kids Garden is one of the largest single-floor kids' spaces in Kyushu, where children can run around freely: there is Bornelund play equipment including the rotating Cyber Wheel and play-house sets, a manga corner holding about 3,000 volumes, and tabletop games such as Othello, shogi and card games. From the rooftop observation deck, you can look out over the Hirado Seto strait.
Baths and Onsen
The communal bath draws on the hotel's own spring, said to be a bijin no yu, or 'beauty bath': an iron-bearing sodium bicarbonate spring (sodium bicarbonate plus iron) with a silky feel on the skin. It has a variety of tubs, including a spectacular open-air bath with a 180-degree ocean view, a sauna, a jacuzzi, a seated bath and an electric bath. The family bath, which has a view open-air bath with water flowing directly from the source, can be booked in courses of 60 to 120 minutes (1,700 to 2,700 yen, with a rest room), and ganbanyoku (a heated-stone sauna) is also available for 1,000 yen for 90 minutes.
Activities and Experiences
Staying guests can join a free cruising experience around the waters of Hirado by boat; please check the operating days. The Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet centers on seafood from Hirado, and its lower serving counters for children are popular. Day-use bathing is 700 yen (a coupon book of 10 visits is 6,500 yen). Guest-room beds are made by Simmons; the bedroom accommodates up to 2 guests, and from the third guest onward futons are laid in the Japanese-style tatami room.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 210-6 Nodamen, Tabira-cho, Hirado, Nagasaki 859-4826 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 5 minutes by car from Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station on the Matsuura Railway, or by shuttle. |
| trainNearest station | Tabira-Hiradoguchi Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 140 cars, free of charge, with no reservation required. |
| callPhone | +81-950-57-1110 |
| languageOfficial site | https://samson-hotel.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
What is the playroom like?
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The playroom is on the 5th floor of the new Annex wing, measures about 300 sq m and is one of the largest in Kyushu. All of the play equipment and toys are Bornelund products.
Is there an indoor space where children can play on rainy or hot days?
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Yes. The space takes up an entire wedding reception hall, so you can spend time there without worrying about the weather or the temperature.
What kind of play equipment is in the Kids Garden?
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There are plenty of play structures and toys to spark a child's adventurous spirit, in an amusement-park-like space that the whole family can enjoy together.
Is there anything that helps children serve themselves at meals?
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Yes. Lower serving counters are provided so children can help themselves to the food.
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Information on this page was compiled by directly consulting Official website, Rakuten Travel, Jalan (last verified: August 2026). Prices, availability and seasonal operations change — please check each booking site for the latest information.
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