Hi! My family will be in Tokyo for a week and during that time l’d like to slip away for a little onsen time. I will be with my husband and 2 young daughters (1.5 and 4.5). The 1.5-year old isn’t potty trained (and is a little loud/wild), so I’m thinking that just me and the 4.5-year old could have some special time together while the younger one naps. We’ll be staying in the Asakusa/taito area, so l’ve been looking at onsens near there (so we can maximize our time at the onsen vs traveling in case the little one doesn’t nap very long). My older daughter loves relaxing in baths and having “peaceful time” 🙂 but she’s not nearly as keen on HOT water as I am. She’s fine in our community hot tub, so l’m sure we can find somewhere where she can ease herself in… but, I know there can be quite a lot of variation in the temperature of onsen waters and some can get quite a bit hotter than hot tubs (and others cooler). So, all that to say, are there any onsens that come to mind that are particularly kid friendly and/or have options that are on the cooler side (not counting a cold bath)? Mikokuyu looks like it could fit the bill? Sakaeyu is a bit further walk, but has quite a few bath options that look fun (I can’t tell if any of them are warm as opposed to hot though). TIA!
by ForceEvery4993