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Carefully selected travel tips and family-friendly Hotel & Japanese Ryokan, based on my own experience.

01/04/2025

Shizuoka Onsen Hotel Guide: The Only Hot Spring Near the Station

If you’re visiting Shizuoka City and looking for a hotel near the station with a real hot spring bath, your search is over—Hotel Ole Inn Shizuoka is the one. Located just a short walk from the north side of JR Shizuoka Station, this hotel is the only property in the area that features a natural onsen (hot spring) and large public baths. Since opening in 2020, it has steadily gained […]

31/03/2025
01/04/2025

Kuretake Inn Premium Shizuoka Annex – Family Review & Room Guide

Planning a family trip to Shizuoka and looking for a hotel that’s comfortable, convenient, and affordable? In this article, I’ll share our personal experience staying at Kuretake Inn Premium Shizuoka Annex, a modern hotel with reasonable prices just a short walk from JR Shizuoka Station. Hello! I’m Takeru, a Japanese father traveling with my two daughters (ages 5 and 2 at the time of writing). Thank you for visiting our […]