Minori-dai Station × Highly-rated Hotel·Ryokan - 2Page Number

We stayed as a family of five. Since the Room rate was low, we didn’t expect much in terms of cleaning, but it was very clean. It was great to have a vending machine outside and on-site parking. There’s an affordable supermarket just a short walk away, there were plenty of Ubers available, and we had no issues with the location. There was more than enough space just for sleeping; I think even nine people could sleep comfortably. The spacious kitchen was also a plus. Small but appreciated touches included ice in the freezer, and the disposable toothbrushes were soft and felt higher quality—much easier to use than cheap ones. There were also two hair dryers, plus both a straightening iron and a curling iron. Overall, it felt like better value than the price.

We stayed in a 4-person Room with our 12-month-old. It feels geared toward international travelers, but it was also very family-friendly, so I’m sharing what worked well for us and a few things to note. With diapers, baby food, extra clothes, and all the usual baby gear—and traveling solo—I wanted to reduce what I had to carry. When I asked, they kindly allowed me to ship our luggage ahead of time. They even placed our size-80 parcel in the Room in advance, which was incredibly helpful. [Room] A tatami-style Japanese Room where your baby can crawl comfortably. There are no steps at the entrance, and with tatami plus mattresses there’s little risk of a crawling baby falling off an edge. There is a closet with handles positioned out of a child’s reach. It was convenient for storing anything we didn’t want our child to touch. The TV is a smart TV. You can play YouTube (we watched “Shinapushu”). It’s wall-mounted, so there’s no worry about it tipping over. There are firm cushions about 10 cm high. If your child can sit independently, you can seat them on one during meals. [Bathroom] It’s a unit bath but spacious enough that if your child can pull up or sit steadily, you can bathe together in the tub. The sink area is wide with space around it for toiletries, so washing bottles was easy. (There may not be enough space/height to keep a sterilizing case set up.) [In-house Facility] There is a shared microwave available for warming baby food. [Checkout time] Checkout is until 11:00 AM, which makes it easy to feed breakfast/baby food before leaving. [Area] It’s flat from the station. There’s a drugstore near the station and a convenience store almost next door. It gets very quiet at night. [Things to note] If your Room is on the 2nd floor or higher, there is no elevator—carrying strollers and luggage upstairs may be difficult. There are Rooms on the 1st floor as well. Power outlets in the Room are within reach of small children. The entryway area isn’t large enough to leave a stroller open inside. To avoid getting things dirty you’ll need to bring it into the Room folded up; alternatively there is luggage storage space outside the Room where you can leave items (very convenient). The bathroom door can slam shut even with help from a 1-year-old—watch out for pinched fingers. They provide many helpful items such as an air humidifier, thermometer/hygrometer(?), pens, etc., but for peace of mind it may be best to put them somewhere out of reach right away so your child doesn’t break anything. Although each room is private, the layout feels more like a guesthouse than an isolated hotel room—if your child tends to cry loudly at night often/for long periods، you might feel slightly self-conscious.

When making my Reservation, I learned there was a Plan with a 1:00 PM checkout for a small additional fee, so I decided right away. Despite the uncertain weather due to the typhoon, we were able to relax and enjoy watching baseball on BS with my family.

The hotel was close to the station, and although it was a twin room, the beds were spacious and comfortable. I think it would be nice to have a complimentary drink service.