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7 Family-Friendly Places to Stay in Kyoto

2024.07.17

Japanese women seated outside cabins on green grass with camp chairs.
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Planning a family vacation to Kyoto? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 7 family-friendly hotels that will make your trip to this beautiful region truly unforgettable. From spacious rooms to outdoor play areas and kid-friendly amenities, these hotels have it all – and they’ll even take you off the beaten path, venturing beyond crowded Kyoto City and into Kyoto Prefecture, where your family will have room to explore another Kyoto.

Maizuru Fururu Farm

Wooden cottages in the mountains

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.

Maizuru Fururu Farm

Maizuru Fururu Farm

Furufuru Farm is located away from Maizuru’s city center, surrounded by mountains and the sea. Multiple cottages are available for rent, and there are a variety of ways to enjoy your time here, from …

Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining

The exterior and interior of Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining. The exterior features an old Japanese-style house, and the interior features a sunken hearth surrounded by tatami mats and seating cushions.

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.

Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining

Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining

Chabu Dining is a farmhouse guest house run by an owner and his wife who moved to Ayabe from Tokyo. Surrounded by nature, guests can enjoy the beauty of the fields and rice paddies managed by their h …

Kigusuriya Annex

The exterior and interior of the Kigusuriya Annex. The exterior features an old Japanese-style building at night, while the interior features a bright tatami-matted room with futons on the floor.

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.

Kigusuriya Annex

Kigusuriya Annex

This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, large spacious private rooms and great local food. Three generations run this inn together and take pride in offering a genuine Japa …

GRAX Premium Camp Resort, Kyoto Rurikei

A tent on a wooden deck with a grill and table featured on the left. On the right, Japanese women seated outside cabins on green grass with camp chairs.

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.

GRAX Premium Camp Resort, Kyoto Rurikei

GRAX Premium Camp Resort, Kyoto Rurikei

This is a new style of camp that you can enjoy comfortably empty-handed. There are nine types of camping sites available, including glamping tents, mobile homes, and cabins, etc. Here, you can play in …

LOGOS LAND

On the left, a logo of LOGOS LAND next to tall green trees and a dining area on. On the right, a child playing outside.

Adventure awaits in southern Kyoto Prefecture, too! Located in Joyo City, near Uji, LOGOS LAND is a family-friendly resort that spans 9 hectares and was developed in cooperation with the outdoor equipment company LOGOS. This resort features a variety of facilities designed for eating and playing outdoors. Even the lodging is camp-themed, and features fun hotel rooms with tents and bunk beds that are perfect for family stays. Some rooms even have verandas for barbecuing, so your fun won’t be cut short even if it rains.

The resort also boasts a family-style restaurant, café, and various outdoor activities that kids will love, including a 140-meter-long slide, a giant trampoline, and a castle-like playground.

LOGOS LAND

LOGOS LAND

LOGOS LAND was founded in 2018 with the cooperation of Kyoto Prefecture’s Joyo City and the outdoor equipment company LOGOS. Many facilities were constructed across 9 hectares of land with the concept …

Wazukasou

On the left, a tatami-matted room with a low table. On the right, a traditional Japanese meal in lacquered tableware.

Situated in the heart of Kyoto’s tea country, Wazukasou in Wazuka-cho offers a unique and culturally rich experience for families. This small Japanese inn, originally a mountain cabin, was reopened in 2017 and features four rooms, including both traditional Japanese-style rooms and two that include Western elements, too. Families can enjoy a seasonal, multi-course kaiseki dinner that incorporates tea into dishes like matcha tofu and roasted tea pudding. Even the baths are infused with green tea for your relaxation! The spacious accommodations here are a great base for exploring Kyoto’s tea country, and getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.

Wazukasou

Wazukasou

In Wazuka-cho, a town in Kyoto Prefecture and part of Uji’s tea region, there is a small 4-room Japanese inn, Wazukasou. Wazukasou was formerly a small mountain cabin, but in July 2017 it was reopened …

Hotel Discover Kyoto Nagaokakyo

On the left, a wide-open seating area with stairs and indoor plants. On the right, two girls in kimonos on a tatami-matted floor making matcha green tea.

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.

Hotel Discover Kyoto Nagaokakyo

Hotel Discover Kyoto Nagaokakyo

Hotel Discover Nagaokakyo opened in September 2019. This concept hotel offers a new way to enjoy a trip that connects people and towns through experiences and local connections. Located conveniently r …

Final thoughts

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.”