12 Family Friendly Hotels in Yuzawa (Dec 2024)

Planning a snowy adventure in Japan with kids? Yuzawa is perfect for your family!

Just an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, this winter wonderland offers the easiest powder snow access for international families. We as Japanese locals raising two kids in Tokyo love Yuzawa too! We love and repeatedly visit NASPA in Yuzawa.

Anyways, in this page we’ll share our 12 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Yuzawa to help you and yourr little ones experience their snow magic.⛄

Best Family Friendly Hotel in Yuzawa

NASPA New Otani (⭐8.3)

Why Best?: Ski Resort in front! Basically everything is family friendly from hotel and its resort. Great access to Echigo Yuzawa station with free bus.

December Update – NASPA Ski Garden will open from 20th Dec 2024 for 2024-2025 Winter Season!

Family Vacation to Yuzawa: Which One is Family Friendly Ski Resort?

How to Make the Most of Your Family Yuzawa Ski Trip

Yuzawa is small but packed with different ski areas.

We get tons of snow here – yes, that amazing powder snow you’re dreaming of! Best part is that it’s just an hour from Tokyo by bullet train, shinkansen!🚅

No long, tiring trips (especially with kids, right?😂). That’s why Yuzawa, the town itselft, is naturally family-friendly – it’s super easy to get here!

Looking for Family Friendly One?

Here’s a list of 10 Ski Resorts around Echigo-Yuzawa and GALA Yuzawa stations, considering family friendly features.

NASPA is Ski Only, so snowboarders watch out!⚠️

After checking things like access, kids’ facilities and English ski lessons, we think the three ski resorts, NASPA, Yuzawa Kogen, and Yuzawa Nakazato are the most family-friendly in Yuzawa.

Our favorite is NASPA Ski Garden – we keep going back with our family because it’s just perfect for kids!

Friendly heads-up: Some hotels in Yuzawa have limited dinner slots. We recommend booking your dinner time right after your hotel reservation to avoid disappointment!

12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Yuzawa

To make your family’s Winter Vacation unforgettable in Yuzawa, we’ve selected 12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in this snow paradise. These are specially chosen for their family friendly features such as Kids Stay Free policy, Spacious family rooms, Laundry, and Microwaves.

1. NASPA New Otani

Our Family’s Favorite: Spacious Family Friendly Resort Right on NASPA Snow Slopes

📍Area: Inside NASPA Ski Garden
⭐Review Score: 8.3 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Junior Suite, Quad, and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-6 (When they sleep in same bed with adults)
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

Insider tip: “Kids Stay Free” in Japan often is applied only when kids sleep in same bed with adults. If your kids need separate beds, standard rates apply. 🙂

2. Yuzawa Toei Hotel

Perfect Slope-Side Hotel at Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort’s Base, Spacious and Renewed Excellent Onsen!😊

📍Area: Inside Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort
⭐Review Score: 8.1 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Modern Japanese, up to 5 ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-3
👚Laundry: N/A
🍽️Microwave: Yes

Book Next: Shinkansen Ticket from Tokyo to Yuzawa🚅

3. Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato

Kid-Friendly Japanese Hotel Offers Slope Access and Baby-Safe Onsen👶

📍Area: Inside Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
⭐Review Score: 7.8 (Good)
😊Family Room: Japanese Style Large Room and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

Quickly Learn Ski and Snowboard? Try: Group Private Ski Lesson in Yuzawa⛷️

4. Naeba Prince Hotel

World’s Longest 5,481m Gondola Plus Ski-in/Ski-out Resort with Kids’ Park

📍Area: Inside Naeba Ski Resort
⭐Review Score: 7.6 (Good)
😊Family Room: Family Room with Ski Run View and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Warming upon request

Insider tip: Prince Hotels is one of Japan’s top hotel groups with a Shinagawa location and a family-friendly ski resort hotel “Karuizawa Prince” in Karuizawa.⛄

5. Shosenkaku Kagetsu

5 min walk to Echigo Yuzawa Station! Traditional Ryokan that Offers Private Garden Onsen and Kids’ Play Area🦖

📍Area: 5 min walk to Echigo Yuzawa station
⭐Review Score: 9.1 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Japanese Room and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-2
👚Laundry: N/A
🍽️Microwave: Warming upon request

6. Hotel Futaba

Multiple Private Dining Rooms and Six Different Onsen Views in Snow Country⛄

📍Area: 8 min walk to Echigo Yuzawa station
⭐Review Score: 8.6 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: Room with Open Bath and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5 (2,750yen/child)
👚Laundry: N/A
🍽️Microwave: N/A

7. Ishiuchi Ski Center

Perfect Center-Slope Location with All-in-One Ski Lodge and Restaurant (You Need Lift Ticket to Get There)

📍Area: Inside Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort!
⭐Review Score: 8.5 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Yes, up to 6ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

8. Tonbo Lodge Ishiuchi

Five-Minute Walk to Ishiuchi Ski Resort with Private Onsen Booking System⛷️

📍Area: Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, 7 min bus to sta. (Book needed)
⭐Review Score: 8.6 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Triple and more
🧒Kids Stay Free: N/A
👚Laundry: N/A
🍽️Microwave: Yes

9. Takahan

Historic Novel-Inspired Ryokan with Free Ski Resort Shuttle and Night Onsen📚

📍Area: 2min Bus to GALA Yuzawa Station (Book Bus upon arrival)
⭐Review Score: 8.9 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Private Onsen Room, Japanese
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5 (2,200yen/child)
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Warming upon request

Don’t Miss: Great Value Combo Deals for GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort Ticket⛷️

10. K Lodge

Premier Location by Kagura Ski Resort with Expert Ski Staff On-Site⛷️

📍Area: Near Kagura Ski Resort (Book Free Hotel Pickup to Sta.)
⭐Review Score: 9.8 (Exceptional)
😊Family Room: Yes, up to 5ppl/room
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-2
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Warming upon request

11. Yuzawa Grand Hotel

Great Location! Two-Minute Walk to Station and Ski Slopes with Modernized Three Indoor Onsens😊

📍Area: 2 min walk to Station!
⭐Review Score: 8.8 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Private Onsen Room, Japanese room
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0 (Age 1-2, 2.200 yen)
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

12. Yuzawa New Otani

Free NASPA Ski Passes, Mountain-View Onsen and 20-Min Station Shuttle Service🚎

📍Area: 3 min bus from Sta. (Book Needed)
⭐Review Score: 8.1 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Suite, Connecting
🧒Kids Stay Free: Age 0-5
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

Access to Yuzawa

Here’s your guide to the snow paradise of Yuzawa, blessed with abundant powder snow. With its perfect location just an hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, you’ll be amazed by how quick and easy it is to reach this winter wonderland.

By Train

By train, you can reach Yuzawa in an hour from Tokyo – making it one of the most accessible ski resorts in Japan! Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo or Ueno station. You can book tickets through Klook, and board most routes directly with a QR code – no physical tickets needed! Many hotels offer free shuttle services from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, so be sure to check when booking.

By Car

If driving to Yuzawa during winter season, winter tires or chains are absolutely required! The journey from Tokyo typically takes 3.0 to 4 hours, though travel time can increase significantly during peak periods or heavy traffic especially on return trip to Tokyo.

Make Your Winter Family Memories in Yuzawa!

We hope our guide to the 12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Yuzawa helps you plan the perfect stay for your loved ones. Each property offers unique features to make your winter adventure truly memorable.

Planning to explore more of Japan? Check out our carefully curated lists of Family Friendly Hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to discover the best accommodations for your family throughout your Japanese journey. We’re here to help make your family vacation in Japan an unforgettable experience!

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🏠 Best Yuzawa Hotels & Apartments:

Top Luxury Hotel: Four Seasons Yuzawa (⭐ 9.1)

Best Ryokan: Yuimakura (⭐ 9.5)

Best Family Hotel: NASPA New Otani (⭐ 8.3)

Best Budget Hotel: Heidi Guest House (⭐ 8.7)

Discover more Yuzawa hotel here

🙋 Best Things to Do in Yuzawa

Full Day Ski Lesson (6 hours) (⭐ 5/5)

Ski & Snowboard Lesson (⭐ 4.7/5)

GALA Yuzawa Lift Tickets (⭐ 4.9/5)

English Private Ski Lesson (⭐ New)

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