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Family-friendly hotels near Tadewara Wetland
Information checked on 2026-10-26. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Tadewara Wetland
Tadewara Wetland sits in Chojabaru, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture, within Aso-Kuju National Park. It covers 38 hectares at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,040 m, and together with Bogatsuru it is one of the largest intermediate moors (wetlands that sit between fens and bogs) in Japan. It was registered as a Ramsar Convention wetland (a site protected under the international wetland treaty) in 2005. Boardwalks run through the wetland, where you can see plants such as masugaya (a wetland grass) and sphagnum moss, and the grassland scenery is kept alive by controlled burning every year. The Chojabaru Visitor Center stands at the entrance.
Visiting Tadewara Wetland with kids
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Free stroller rentals
The Chojabaru Visitor Center at the entrance to the wetland lends strollers and wheelchairs free of charge. Admission to the center is also free.
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Part of the boardwalk is barrier-free
Some sections of the boardwalk in the wetland are barrier-free, so you can choose a route that suits everyone in your group. The forest paths around the wetland have almost no ups and downs.
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A walk of about 45 minutes
The Ministry of the Environment's walking course is 2.5 km and takes about 45 minutes. It starts at the visitor center and brings you back to the same spot.
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Diaper-changing table available
According to the official Oita Prefecture tourism website, the multipurpose restroom has a diaper-changing table. Accessible parking spaces are also provided.
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A lookout room for a rest
From the second-floor lookout room of the visitor center, you can take in the whole wetland and the Kuju mountains. There are also videos and exhibits, so it is a nice place to stop before or after your walk.
The walking paths through the forest around the wetland are not barrier-free, so please choose your route to match how everyone in your group walks.
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Hotels within 15 km of Tadewara Wetland (16, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 16 are within 15 km of Tadewara Wetland. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Sujiyu Onsen Kokonoe Iyashi no Sato Hotel Daikogen
Sujiyu Onsen Ryokan Shirataki
Kashi Bessou Iida Log House T
Kurokawa Onsen Yamamizuki
Rakuten STAY VILLA Aso Kurokawa
Kurokawa Onsen Oyado Nonohana
Kurokawa Mori no Cottage
Kurokawa Onsen Yumerindo Hanadomari
Kurokawa Onsen Yukyo no Hibiki Yusai
Kurokawa Onsen Ryokan Wakaba
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Travel tips
Stopping by the Chojabaru Visitor Center before or after your walk gives you up-to-date information on the plants and wildlife of the season, which makes walking with children even more fun. At an elevation of about 1,000 m, temperatures tend to be lower than on flat land, so even in summer it is reassuring to bring a light layer for mornings and evenings. Nature walks led by members of the Kokonoe no Shizen wo Mamoru Kai (a local group dedicated to protecting Kokonoe's nature) are also held.
Best season
In spring, the grass is burned in a controlled fire in March and April, and after the wetland is covered in black, yellow kisumire violets bloom across the dark ground. In the grassland from August to September, the highlight is higotai, a plant with ball-shaped flowers in a deep lapis blue. The scenery changes with each season, so choose the time of your visit with that in mind.
Getting there
It is about 30 minutes by car from Kokonoe IC on the Oita Expressway.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | 255-33 Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture |
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| paymentsAdmission | Admission to the Chojabaru Visitor Center is free |
| local_parkingParking | Chojabaru Public Parking Lot and the Visitor Center parking lot, with about 70 spaces in total |
| callPhone | 0973-79-2154(長者原ビジターセンター) |
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FAQ
Can I borrow a stroller?
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Yes. The Chojabaru Visitor Center lends strollers and wheelchairs free of charge. It is located at the entrance to the wetland.
How long does the walk take?
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The Ministry of the Environment's walking course is 2.5 km and takes about 45 minutes. It follows the boardwalk through the wetland and the paths through the surrounding forest.
Where are the nearby places to stay?
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There are 16 family-friendly places to stay within 15 km.
Are there places to stay with a family bath?
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Of the places within 15 km, 11 have a family bath or a private bath. At Sujiyu Onsen Ryokan Shirataki, the private bath is free of charge.