7 Family-Friendly Places to Stay in Kyoto

Near Maizuru on Kyoto Prefecture’s northern coast, Maizuru Fururu Farm is a unique and family-friendly stay that offers a truly immersive experience in the countryside. Surrounded by lush, rolling hills, picturesque farmland, and views of the Sea of Japan, there’s plenty of room for your family to explore and relax. Accommodation here includes multiple cottages for rent, allowing families to stay together comfortably.
Maizuru Fururu Farm also provides a range of family-friendly activities, like barbecuing, e-bike riding, and farm-related activities that are great for diving into the local culture and environment. After a busy morning of exploring and adventuring, the popular lunch buffet is a delicious meal you can enjoy all together.

For families seeking a more traditional Japanese experience during their Kyoto vacation, Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining in Ayabe is sure to delight. Run by a couple who moved from Tokyo, this farmhouse guest house is surrounded by beautiful fields and rice paddies managed by the hosts. Inside, the inn’s architecture and decor feature traditional Japanese aesthetics, with tatami-matted rooms, shoji screens, and a sunken hearth.
During their stay, guests can savor the flavors of Japanese country life, too, with simple yet delicious meals sourced from the surrounding farmland, including rice cooked in earthenware pots and vegetable-rich miso soup.

Kigusuriya Annex is another traditional Japanese inn that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for families seeking an authentic experience. Run together by three generations of one dedicated family, this inn prides itself on providing a genuine Japanese stay. Families will appreciate the spacious private rooms and the delicious local food served here, and kids will love exploring the countryside just outside the door.

The inn’s name, Kigusuriya, means “natural remedy,” a nod to its origins as a Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese pharmacy. Established as an inn in 1923, Kigusuriya Annex has a rich history of hosting travelers journeying from the Sea of Japan to Kyoto, and it’s a history that you’ll feel in the heartfelt hospitality here.

For families seeking a blend of comfort and outdoor adventure, GRAX Premium Camp Resort in Kyoto Rurikei is an excellent choice. This resort offers nine types of camping sites, including luxurious glamping tents, mobile homes, and cabins, allowing families to enjoy camping without the hassle of bringing their own gear. Activities are abundant, too: guests can book a barbecue plan that includes food for the grill, and even add Kyoto specialties like local vegetables, take a hike in the Rurikei Valley, or soak in the onsen at GRAX. See Rural Retreats, Glamping Getaways: Rurikei Onsen for an in-depth look at the facilities.

Adventure awaits in southern Kyoto Prefecture, too! Logos Land, located in Joyo City, close to Uji, is a family-friendly leisure facility that spans about 9.5 hectares. It was developed through a collaboration between Joyo City and the outdoor brand Logos.

It features a variety of facilities designed for fun activities such as eating and playing outdoors. With the camp-themed lodgings featuring tents inside or with bunk beds, your fun won’t be cut short even if it rains or snows, from the scorching summer days to freezing winter months. They even offer some rooms with terraces for barbecuing, which have tarps to block out the sun or rain.

Logos Land also boasts a restaurant, shop, café, and various activities that kids will love, with a 140-meter-long slide, a giant trampoline, a large jungle gym designed like a fort, and more.

Located in the mountains in Wazuka Town of the Kyoto Tea Country region, Kyoto Wazukaso offers unique and culturally rich experiences for everyone, such as families, friends and couples. This building was renovated, and reopened as Kyoto Wazukaso in 2016. The main building has two Japanese-style rooms and two Western-style rooms. The annex has three rooms with a capacity of 8, 10, and 12 people, for a total of 30 guests.

The lunchtime special, Wazuka Gozen, features dishes made with tea. The ingredients vary depending on when you visit, but for example, you might enjoy tofu (a food with a pudding-like texture) made with matcha green tea, and hojicha (roasted tea) pudding. The dinner menu offers multi-course meals featuring seasonal dishes, including tea-based dishes. You can even indulge in a bath infused with sencha (one of the most common Japanese green teas) from Wazuka, perfect for relaxation! This is a great base for exploring Wazuka, leaving the hustle and bustle of cities.

For families looking for a more urban experience with easy access to Kyoto City, Hotel Discover Kyoto Nagaokakyo is an excellent option. Conveniently located in front of Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin Station, just 15 minutes by train from downtown Kyoto City, this concept hotel opened in 2019. With modern facilities and a variety of twin rooms, Hotel Discover Nagaokakyo is a great way to enjoy a retreat from the crowds, but also gives guests the opportunity to dive into some of Kyoto’s unique cultural experiences on site. Within the hotel, families can take part in activities like zen meditation, tea ceremony, and even samurai sword fighting.

The hotel café and bar, Machibaru SUBACO, also serves local produce and sake from the Nagaokakyo area, too, so you’ll have access to unique dining you won’t even find in the city.

Kyoto Prefecture offers a wealth of family-friendly accommodations that cater to different tastes and preferences. Though hotels and ryokan within the city limits may quickly fill up, you can often find not only the space your family needs, but some of the unique experiences you’d been looking for in this “another Kyoto.”