Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.68 out of 5 (399 reviews). In reviews from families with babies, guests praise the in-room dining and the in-room bath with onsen water flowing straight from the source. Some say the in-room bath, with its tatami-floored washing area, made it easy to bathe together with their child. Others mention the gifts of diapers and amenities and the baby futon and baby bath loans, and some chose the ryokan for their baby's first trip at 6 months old. One point to note: some guests report a poor Wi-Fi connection.
Kids Facilities
Baby items on the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan
Baby items on the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan
These items come with the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan at this certified Welcome Baby inn. A diaper bucket (trash bin), baby wipes, cotton swabs and amenities that include a toy for your child are provided. A baby futon is available to borrow on request (for children under 1, limited quantity), and baby goods such as a Bumbo seat, a baby bath set (limited quantity) and a humidifier are provided as well. Miki House Kosodate Soken's certification page says that the plan includes loans of a baby bath and a baby bath chair (limited quantity), and that a foaming head-to-toe soap and bath toys are provided for the in-room semi-open-air bath.
- •This is a benefit of the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan.
- •The baby futon is available on request for children under 1, in limited quantity.
- •Baby goods and the baby bath set are available in limited quantity.
- •Baby bath and baby bath chair loans are available in limited quantity.
Children's meals
Children's meals
There is a set meal for elementary school children and a kids' plate for young children under school age. Meals are served as in-room dining in your room's dining area. On the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan, dedicated chairs are provided for children and babies. Kids' meals cannot be adjusted for allergies. Guests are asked not to bring in outside food or drinks, but baby food may be brought in.
- •Kids' meals cannot be adjusted for allergies.
- •Guests are asked not to bring in food or drinks, with the exception of baby food.
- •When there are 5 or more diners, meals are served at the Hanashobu dining room.
Tatami no Yu communal bath
Tatami no Yu communal bath
A communal bath where you can enjoy the feel of tatami underfoot, with a floor designed to be slip-resistant. Handrails are installed in the open-air baths of all guest rooms and in the communal bath. Hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers can use it is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan.
- •Whether children in diapers may bathe is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan.
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Overview
Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen is a 12-room ryokan in Tamana Onsen. Every room has its own semi-open-air bath with onsen water flowing straight from the source, and dinner and breakfast are both served as in-room dining. Families with children stay in the 70 sq m Japanese-style tatami rooms of the West Building; the South Building is not available to children from infancy through elementary school. Co-sleeping is available up to age 2, and child rates in the West Building apply from age 0. The ryokan is certified as a Welcome Baby inn, and its dedicated plan provides a baby futon (for children under 1, limited quantity), a diaper bucket and a baby bath for the in-room bath (limited quantity). Kids' meals cannot be adjusted for allergies.
Rooms
All 12 rooms have their own semi-open-air bath with onsen water flowing straight from the source. Families with children can stay in the 6 Japanese-style tatami rooms of the West Building. These are 70 sq m non-smoking rooms with a 10-tatami-mat room, a 6-tatami-mat room and a dining area. For 2 guests, beds are provided; for 3 to 4 guests, futons are laid out in the tatami room. Each room takes up to 4 guests, adults and children combined. The West Building's tatami rooms have a humidifier and an air purifier. The South Building has 5 Suites of 100 sq m (Japanese-Western rooms with twin beds) and 1 Luxury Suite of 120 sq m. Both are open to guests from junior high school age, and children from infancy through elementary school cannot stay there.
Dining
Dinner and breakfast are both served in the dining area of your room. When there are 5 or more diners, meals are served instead at the Hanashobu dining room. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., and breakfast at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. There is a set meal for elementary school children and a kids' plate for young children under school age. Fifth- and sixth-graders can also have the adult meal at the adult rate, and from junior high school age the adult rate applies. On the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan (a peace-of-mind plan for families), dedicated chairs are provided for children and babies. Kids' meals cannot be adjusted for allergies or food preferences. Other allergies and preferences can be accommodated in some cases but not in others, so please consult the ryokan in advance. Guests are asked not to bring in outside food or drinks, but baby food may be brought in. On plans that include dinner, check-in is by 6 p.m. so that in-room dining can be prepared.
Baths and Onsen
The semi-open-air bath in your room is filled with natural onsen water flowing straight from the source and can be used 24 hours a day, so you can bathe with your child without worrying about other guests. The communal bath, Tatami no Yu, lets you enjoy the feel of tatami underfoot, and its floor is designed to be slip-resistant. It has an open-air bath where you can also take in the autumn leaves, and the communal bath water is partly recirculated and partly free-flowing. Handrails are installed in the open-air baths of all guest rooms and in the communal bath. The communal bath is open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The spring water is a simple onsen (hypotonic, neutral, pH 7.6). There is no private-hire bath. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers can use the communal bath is not stated, so please confirm with the ryokan.
Family-Friendly Features
Child rates apply from age 0 when staying in the West Building only, and you must tell the ryokan your child's age. Co-sleeping is available up to age 2, and children aged 3 and over are booked with two meals and futon bedding. The child rate table for the Gensen Bimi Plan lists co-sleeping for up to 2 children, 10,000 yen for elementary school children and 8,000 yen for babies and young children with meals and bedding, and families with a co-sleeping child are directed to book the Welcome Baby Plan. The ryokan is certified as a Welcome Baby inn. On the Papa Mama Anshin Family Plan, a diaper bucket (trash bin), baby wipes, cotton swabs and amenities that include a toy for your child are provided, and plain white rice can be prepared on request. On the same plan, a baby futon is available to borrow on request for children under 1, in limited quantity. The plan also provides baby goods such as a Bumbo seat, a baby bath set (limited quantity) and a humidifier, and a DVD player is available to borrow (limited quantity; DVDs are not lent). Miki House Kosodate Soken's certification page says that a baby chair, a baby bath, bath toys and a foaming head-to-toe soap are provided for the in-room semi-open-air bath. The plan benefits listed on the same page include loans of a baby bath and a baby bath chair (limited quantity), a gift of 3 diapers (let the ryokan know in advance if you would like them), and beds pushed together with gap pads (request in advance). For children aged 2 to 5, there are window locks, and a step stool for the washbasin is available to borrow on request. Board games such as playing cards are available if you ask at the front desk, in limited numbers. There are no steps inside the building, and you can get from the lobby to your room's entrance in a wheelchair, though wheelchairs cannot be used inside the guest rooms. There is no childcare service.
Access
The address is 627 Ryuganji, Tamana-shi, Kumamoto. The ryokan is 15 minutes from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway, 5 minutes by taxi from JR Tamana Station and 7 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Tamana Station (Shinkansen). A free shuttle runs between the ryokan and JR Tamana Station or JR Shin-Tamana Station. It must be booked by phone at least 5 days before your stay and is available to adults or staying guests aged 6 and over. Some information, however, says there is no shuttle, so please check when you book. Parking is free, with 20 spaces. Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Checkout can be extended to 11 a.m. at the latest for 3,000 yen per room, though extensions may not be possible during busy periods. Booking through the ryokan's website or by phone comes with an 11 a.m. checkout as a perk. The ryokan's website has an English language option.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 627 Ryuganji, Tamana-shi, Kumamoto 865-0061 |
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| directions_carAccess | 15 minutes from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway, turning right as you exit. 5 minutes by taxi from JR Tamana Station, or 7 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Tamana Station (Shinkansen). |
| trainNearest station | Tamana Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 20 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-968-72-2161 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.hpn.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen 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 Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen?
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Parking: Parking for 20 cars, free of charge.
How do you get to Tamana Onsen Yamamomiji no Yado Happoen?
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15 minutes from Kikusui IC on the Kyushu Expressway, turning right as you exit. 5 minutes by taxi from JR Tamana Station, or 7 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Tamana Station (Shinkansen).
Can we bring our own baby food?
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Guests are asked to refrain from bringing in food and drinks at mealtimes, but baby food is an exception, so you can bring baby food with you.
Can our child's meals be adjusted for allergies?
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Kids' meals cannot be adjusted for allergies or food preferences. If your child has an allergy, please check with the ryokan in advance.
Are meals for children provided?
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Yes. There is a set meal for elementary school children and a kids' plate for young children under school age. The number of meals follows the meal terms of your plan.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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The floor of the Tatami no Yu communal bath is designed to be slip-resistant, and it is said to be easy for small children to use. There is no information on whether children who are not yet out of diapers can get into the baths, so please check with the ryokan in advance.
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