Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Japan

With a stay at Arima Onsen Motoyu Kosenkaku in Kobe (Arimacho), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arima Onsen and 6 minutes from Mount Rokko. This ryokan is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Hanshin Koshien Stadium and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Kidzania Koshien Theme Park.

With a stay at Akiu Resort Hotel Crescent in Sendai (Taihaku Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Akiu Winery and Rairaikyo Gorge. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Sakunami Hot Spring and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall.

A stay at Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse places you in the heart of Tsuruoka, within a 5-minute drive of Zenpō-ji and Chidō Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tsuruoka Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Chidokan.

With a stay at Shinzan in Toyooka (Kinosaki Onsen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Takeno Beach and Onsenji Temple. This ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jizo-yu Onsen.

Located in Kobe (Chuo Ward), Sea View Court Kobe is within a 5-minute drive of Shin-Kobe Ropeway and Motomachi Shopping Street. This aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kobe Mosque and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Meriken Park.

With a stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG in Kobe (Chuo Ward), you'll be steps from Shin-Kobe Ropeway and 7 minutes by foot from Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Nunobiki Falls and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kobe Ōji Zoo.

A stay at Kobe Sannomiya Union Hotel places you in the heart of Kobe – a 2-minute drive from Meriken Park and 6 minutes from Noevir Stadium Kobe. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kobe Animal Kingdom and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Rokkosan Ski Area.

Hotel Pearl City Kobe is in the heart of Kobe, within a 5-minute walk of Asics Sports Museum and UCC Coffee Museum. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kobe Science Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Port of Kobe.

With a stay at Richmond Hotel Sendai in Sendai (Downtown Sendai), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Sekisui Heim Super Arena. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Jozenji-dori Avenue and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Aoba-dori Avenue.

Located in Miki, Hotel The Nesta & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Bourbon Beans Dome and Mikiyama General Park. This family-friendly hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Mikikko Land and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Miki Horseland Park.

With a stay at REF Kansai Airport by VESSEL HOTELS in Izumisano, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle and Izumisano Outdoor Market. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Rinku Premium Outlets and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Sennan Long Park.

Located in Tajiri, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is connected to the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Sky View Observation Hall and Rinku Premium Outlets. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Rinku Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Tajiri Port Sunday Morning Market.

A stay at Business Ryokan Akashiya Annex places you in the heart of Akashi – a 5-minute drive from Akashi Castle and 14 minutes from Suma Aqualife Park Kobe. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Kitano Ijinkan Street and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Kobe Ōji Zoo.

Located in Awaji, Grand Nikko Awaji is connected to the convention centre – a 1-minute drive from Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center and 6 minutes from Eshima. This family-friendly resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Nizigen Nomori Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

With a stay at Komatsukan Kofutei in Matsushima, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Sekisui Heim Super Arena and Matsushima Bay. This spa ryokan is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Date Masamune Historical Museum.

With a stay at YUMURAONSEN MIDORIYA in Shinonsen, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hyonosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park and Yumura Onsen. This family-friendly ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shofukuji Temple and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Yumechiyo Museum.

Located in Misaki, this holiday home is on the boardwalk – a 2-minute drive from Funamori Shrine and 5 minutes from Hojuji Temple. This holiday home is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Richiin Temple and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Hata Shrine.

Located in Tanabe, Otonashi no Sato Wataze Onsen & Cottage is on the boardwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Kumano Hongu Heritage Center and Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. This cabin is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Hosshinmon-oji Shrine and 10.3 mi (16.7 km) from Tsugizakura-oji Shrine.

With a stay at SETRE Highlandvilla HIMEJI in Himeji, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Himeji Castle and Himeji Central Park. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Setonaikai National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hiromine Shrine.

With a stay at Hotel Onikoube in Osaki, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Naruko Onsen and Onikobe Ski Resort. This ski hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Kurikoma Quasi-National Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Naruko Dam.