Published date: April 18, 2025
Traveling with Preschool Children
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
We decided to visit Ghibli Park this time, so we stayed at a place with a large public bath.
We arrived around 3 PM on Saturday, and there was only one parking space left in the hotel parking lot.
After checking in at the front desk, I received a card key from a machine located at the back.
The room number was printed on the receipt that came out.
If you're using the parking lot, you need to inform them the number at check-in so you can also settle the parking payment when getting your card key from the machine.
The room was compact but clean, and the decor was cute as shown in the pictures.
My 2-year-old daughter played store with a small table made into a counter.
The toilet and bath are separate, which is helpful for families with children.
Since we used the public bath, we didn't use the bath in the room, but the public bath was small, so families with small children might find the room's bath more convenient.
The room's TV showed the congestion status of the public bath, which was helpful.
When I checked it on Saturday before 9 PM, it said it was crowded, but since I needed to get the kids to bed early, I just took them there as is.
The changing area was also small, so it's easy for one adult to finish quickly, but it's quite tough with kids.
There were 6 washing areas, but again, the space per area was small. (Sorry for using "small" so much.) For those who want to relax, I recommend the bath in your room.
After my bath, I enjoyed an ice candy found in the lobby.
They had soda, lemon soda, melon soda, and cola in smaller sizes, which were just right, so the kids were very happy.
Checking out was smooth and completed through the machine.
Experiences during the trip
We first went to Vison in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture.
I had to try the famous Shinbeiya's crispy shrimp tempura, which was incredibly delicious with firm meat and satisfying to eat.
The market sold various kinds of strawberries and vegetables, and there were so many things I wanted to take home.
We didn't have time this time, but I saw that the wooden play area at the very back looked like it would be enjoyable for little kids, so I want to try again next time.
There were many places that looked like they offered delicious sweets and meals, so I think it's definitely worth visiting with plenty of time to spare.
For dinner, we headed to Meisen, a unique place in Nagoya.
We made a reservation this time as we were eating with a family of friends from Nagoya.
Depending on the store, they may not allow reservations on busy days, or you may be able to reserve only if you're a group of a certain number.
Since there is always a line from the time they open, I recommend making a reservation if you have a large group.
The day after our stay, we went to Ghibli Park.
Since we had tickets for the Great Warehouse at 9 AM, it was nice and quiet first thing in the morning.
The cosplay area tends to get busy, so it might be good to take your pictures there first and then head to the souvenir shop starting at 9:30.
I ended up going to the souvenir shop first, and when I passed by the cosplay area later, there was a long line, so I gave up.
The Children's Town area is for elementary school-aged kids only (accompanying adults are allowed), so I was able to let my kids play without worries.
They seemed to spend most of their time playing there, completely absorbed in it.
The restaurant inside Ghibli Park looked like it would be crowded, so I quickly grabbed a Cat Paw Dog at Witch's Valley to fill my belly, but on the way back, I stopped by Rotunda Hill where it wasn't crowded at all, and I had a delicious rice ball.
Both the Cat Paw Dog and the rice ball were eaten up by my kids in no time, and I regretted not getting a photo.
My child, who loves trains, was overjoyed to see the Linear Motor Car.
We purchased a lot of souvenirs at both Vison and Ghibli Park and returned home feeling very satisfied.