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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.27 (1,158 reviews). Families praise the child-safety-focused room design, the original educational toys and picture books, the temporary childcare service, the private-hire bath, communal bath with a view, and summer pool, and the hotel's support for babies' first onsen visit. The Toba Aquarium-themed themed room is also popular.
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Kids Facilities
Child-safe rooms, educational toys, and a nook
Child-safe rooms, educational toys, and a nook
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Suite rooms have two baby-friendly tatami rooms and a nook (hideaway room) that becomes a play space for children. Furniture corners are rounded, chairs are kept low, outlets are placed high, and fall-prevention window locks are installed, so children can feel safe and secure. Original educational toys such as 'Toi,' the picture book 'Ogie no Oyado,' and play art are also provided. A Toba Aquarium-themed themed room is also available.
- •Suites include two tatami rooms and a nook (hideaway room); safety features include rounded furniture and fall-prevention window locks
- •Toba Aquarium-themed themed room and universal-design rooms available
Lounge, library, and athletic play area
Lounge, library, and athletic play area
The hotel has a variety of indoor play spaces including a lounge, library, and athletic play area, so children can enjoy themselves regardless of the weather. Along with original educational toys and picture books, exploring the property itself becomes part of the experience for kids.
- •Lounge, library, and athletic play area inside the hotel
Communal bath with a view, private-hire bath, and summer pool
Communal bath with a view, private-hire bath, and summer pool
The onsen includes a communal bath with a view (3 p.m. to midnight) and a private-hire bath, plus a pool that operates during the summer season only. There are also room plans with an open-air bath designed with babies and young children not yet in preschool taking their first onsen bath in mind, along with hot water for making formula.
- •Communal bath with a view open 3 p.m.-midnight; private-hire bath available
- •Pool operates in summer only
- •Rooms with an open-air bath support babies' first onsen visit
- •Children and babies may also use the communal bath with a view and the open-air bath.
Temporary childcare and baby item rentals
Temporary childcare and baby item rentals
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The hotel offers a temporary childcare service, giving moms and dads a bit of time to themselves. Hot water for making formula (electric kettle), various baby item rentals, and a wheelchair are also available. Cribs (95 cm wide, 90 cm tall, 65 cm deep) and portable bassinets are available to borrow free of charge.
- checkVarious baby item rentals
- checkHot water for making formula (electric kettle)
- checkWheelchair
- •Temporary childcare service available - please check with the hotel about how to use it and fees
Food allergy accommodations (ingredient-restricted meals)
Food allergy accommodations (ingredient-restricted meals)
Guests with food allergies are asked to inform the facility at the time of reservation. The facility will do its best to prepare meals with allergens removed.
- •Please note that removal of allergens cannot be guaranteed.
一時保育（館内託児サービス）
一時保育（館内託児サービス）
保育士資格を持つベビーシッターが子どもを預かる館内託児サービスです。6ヵ月から未就学の子どもが対象で、利用時間は15時から20時の間で最短1時間から利用できます。宿泊日の3日前までの予約が必要です。
- •宿泊日の3日前までの電話予約が必要です
- •当日の利用はできません
- •最初の60分は3300円で、以降60分ごとに2200円が加算されます
Overview
Senpokaku is an onsen ryokan on a hilltop in Toba dedicated to welcoming families with children. The official site features 'Time with Kids' and 'temporary childcare' as dedicated services, and the property is filled with thoughtful touches: baby-friendly tatami rooms, suites with a nook (hideaway room), a Toba Aquarium-themed themed room, safety features like rounded furniture corners and fall-prevention window locks, and original educational toys and picture books. Along with a private-hire bath, a communal bath with a view, and a summer pool, there is hot water for making formula and various baby item rentals, making it a reassuring choice for a baby's first onsen visit.
Senpokaku, on a hilltop in Toba, Mie Prefecture, is an onsen ryokan dedicated to welcoming families with children. The official website features 'Time with Kids' and 'temporary childcare' as dedicated services, and thoughtful touches for families traveling with babies and young children are found throughout the property.
Rooms designed with babies and children in mind
Suite rooms have two baby-friendly tatami rooms, and the open-air bath is large enough for 2 adults and 2 children. Furniture is designed with safety in mind: beds and sofas are set low, outlets are placed high, desk and sofa corners are rounded, and chairs are kept low, so children can play freely and safely. fall-prevention window locks are also installed. Suites include a nook (hideaway room) that becomes a play space for children. A wide variety of rooms is available, including a Toba Aquarium-themed themed room, universal-design rooms, rooms with an open-air bath, and Japanese-style tatami rooms.
Original play and educational toys
The hotel is filled with original play experiences designed to nurture children's sensibilities, including the original wooden educational toy 'Toi,' the original picture book 'Ogie no Oyado,' and play art made from camphor trees on the hill behind the hotel. Guests can also enjoy a variety of play spaces including a lounge, library, and athletic play area.
Onsen, pool, and baby support
The onsen includes a communal bath with a view (3 p.m. to midnight) and a private-hire bath, and a pool operates during the summer season only. There are also room plans with an open-air bath, designed with babies and young children not yet in preschool taking their first onsen bath in mind. Hot water for making formula (an electric kettle in the room), rental of various baby items, and wheelchairs are all available, so families traveling with very young babies can stay with peace of mind.
Temporary childcare
The hotel offers a temporary childcare service, giving moms and dads a bit of time to themselves. Late checkout is available until 12:00 p.m. for JPY 1,650 per hour.
* This page is compiled based on information from the official website, Rakuten Travel, and OTAs (Jalan, JTB). Please check the official website or Rakuten Travel for the latest information.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-12-24 Toba, Toba-shi, Mie 517-0011 |
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| directions_carAccess | Located on a hilltop in Toba, Mie Prefecture. Convenient for sightseeing at Toba Aquarium and Ise Jingu (please check with the hotel for detailed access directions). |
| trainNearest station | Toba Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking available. |
| callPhone | +81-599-25-3151 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.senpokaku.com/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
Can babies experience the onsen for the first time at this hotel?
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Yes. The hotel offers room plans with an open-air bath designed with babies and young children not yet in preschool in mind, along with hot water for making formula (an electric kettle in every room) and various baby item rentals, so families with very young babies can stay with peace of mind.
Is there a baby bed or baby bath in the bathing areas?
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A baby bed is available in both the men's and women's communal baths with a view (though not in the open-air bath), and a baby chair and baby bath are also provided in the bathing area. Baby baths can also be rented for your room, though supply is limited, so please request one when booking.
Does the hotel offer childcare so parents can have some time to themselves?
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Yes. A licensed childcare-qualified babysitter offers a temporary childcare service, giving moms and dads a bit of time to relax. Please check with the hotel about how to use the service and its fees.
What food options are there for young children, and can I bring my own baby food?
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The hotel serves rice porridge, unsweetened yogurt, and steamed vegetables suitable for young children, plus a children's set menu of kid-favorite dishes. A microwave in the dining area can also be used to warm baby food you bring from home, and guests with food allergies are asked to inform the hotel at booking so the kitchen can try to remove the allergens.
Is there a pool, and are there indoor play spaces for kids?
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A pool operates during the summer season only, and there is a shallow baby pool for young children. Indoors, the hotel has a lounge, library, and athletic play area with a ball pit and a hideaway 'nook,' plus original wooden educational toys and picture books.
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