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Planning a Tokyo family trip in 2025?

Lucky News for you, I am a local Japanese living here since 2005 and now raising two kids with my lovely wife in central Tokyo. (Btw, my hometown is Osaka and my wife is from Obihiro, Hokkaido, full profile here.)

So this is the curated a list of the 12 best family friendly hotels in Tokyo, considering family friendly features and essential amenities like Kids stay free, Family rooms, and Laundry.

Since I’m a local, I know which hotels are really good and trustworthy. I’m sharing the latest info as of December 2024. Hope this list helps you skip the time-consuming hotel research so you can spend more time on what matters – like enjoying time with family or doing things you love! 😊🎉

Family Trip to Tokyo: What to Do, Eat and Shop

For your family trip to Tokyo, this section covers fun things to do with kids, great places to eat, cool shopping areas in family trip point of view to help you plan an amazing adventure with the family.

Ginza / Marunouchi

This area is shopping paradise with family-friendly attractions. Ginza Mitsukoshi offers gourmet food, free kids’ play area, duty-free shopping. Art Aquarium Ginza is a new type of aquarium and Kids (0-12) are free! Sit on Tokyo Hop-on Bus Tour and efficiently see Tokyo. For Ginza dinner, try Wagyu Sukiyaki!🥩

Insider tip: The main Ginza street turns into a Pedestrian paradice on every Sunday afternoons. Great for family photos in middle of the road!😊

Shibuya / Shinjuku

New place Shibuya Sky offers 360-degree Shibuya view, looking down Shibuya crossing. Isetan Shinjuku is famous department store, its rooftop is a garden not many people know, where you can chill with your children. After seeing and playing, enjoy Kobe Beef dinner, where kids (0-9) are free!

Asakusa / Kinshicho

It should be fun to Wear Kimono and take Family photo in heart of Asakusa. For best shopping experience, visit Asakusa Rox, you can find baby essentials there too. Skytree is nearby with shopping mall Solamachi and indoor playground “Chikyu-no-niwa“. Actually quite an ideal place to stay for families!

Tokyo Bay Area

Area like Toyosu, Ariake and Odaiba are convenient for family trip. teamLab Planets Tokyo DMM is in Toyosu and actually Tokyo Disney Resort is not far. This area has many good indoor playgrounds for kids!

Other Tokyo Area

For other places, Ikebukuro can be good one for family. Conveniently located in central Tokyo, many options for dining and shopping, and easy access to The Making of Harry Potter. If your kids (or even you!) want to visit Sanrio Puroland, be careful it’s not in central Tokyo and 30min train ride from Shinjuku.

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Where to Stay in Tokyo with Family? 12 Best.

In this section, we’ll now list up 12 of Tokyo’s best family-friendly hotels – the main theme. As you’ll see from the review scores, these are all highly-rated picks. We recommend booking early!

1. MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku WEST

One of the Tokyo’s Best Family Hotel: Spacious Rooms, Quality Staff, and Cleanliness

🗼Area: Shinjuku, super well located
⭐Review Score: 9.0 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: All is above 430sqft+, max 6ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs, up to 2 kids
👚Laundry: Yes

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This well-designed apartment hotel sits just a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, with convenient airport bus access right nearby. The spacious family rooms feature cooking facilities and smart layouts that comfortably accommodate families of four, and the hotel is Muslim-friendly too.

The property offers thoughtful amenities like a kids’ bath and laundry facilities, making extended stays stress-free. With helpful staff providing local dining tips and quiet surroundings despite the central location, it’s an ideal base for families exploring Tokyo.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

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. Hotel Pasela Living

Spacious Rooms, Karaoke, All-You-Can-Eat: Family Favorite Gone Viral on Social Media, Hidden Gem!

🗼Area: Shinjuku
⭐Review Score: 9.2 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Bunk bed, max 8ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: N/A (Charged per room)
👚Laundry: Yes (In-room)

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This entertainment-focused hotel sits 5 minutes from Higashi-Shinjuku Station, with family rooms featuring karaoke and endless free ice cream treats.

The property offers in-room laundry and a complete kitchen setup, plus their popular curry breakfast and friendly staff makes mornings easier for families.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

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3. MUJI HOTEL GINZA

Iconic MUJI Hotel Ginza (6-10F). World’s largest flagship store below (1-6F). Kids menu too – MUJI heaven!

🗼Area: Ginza, 3 min to station
⭐Review Score: 9.1 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Bunk Bed (Type H), Twin (Type I)
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-12 yrs
👚Laundry: Serviced one only

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This stylish hotel sits atop MUJI’s flagship store in Ginza, offering zen-like rooms with signature minimalist design and premium MUJI amenities daily.

Guests enjoy complimentary lounge access and thoughtful touches like aroma diffusers, while the prime location puts Tokyo’s best shopping and dining at your doorstep.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

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4. Tokyu Stay Shibuya

All Room has Mini-kitchen and Laundry, Microwave. Tokyu is Trusted Brand. Clean. Heart of Shibuya.

🗼Area: Shibuya
⭐Review Score: 8.6 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: Bunk Bed, max 6ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6: free
👚Laundry: Yes

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This well-equipped hotel sits in a peaceful pocket of Shibuya, with in-room kitchenettes and washer-dryers making extended stays feel like home.

Just 15 minutes from the famous crossing, you’ll find helpful staff and a 24-hour supermarket across the street, while the local neighborhood offers plenty of authentic dining spots.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

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5. Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

Known for Family-friendly. Direct Bus from HND/NRT. Free Shuttle to Tokyo Disney Resort. Skytree Views from Room and Restaurant.

🗼Area: Kinshicho
⭐Review Score: 8.9 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad, Suite
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: Serviced one only

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This well-located hotel sits just 5 minutes from Kinshicho Station, offering spectacular views of Tokyo Skytree and daily shuttle to Tokyo Disney Resort.

Families appreciate the convenient location with airport bus service, while the surrounding area features shopping malls and local dining spots.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

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6. Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Heart of Asakusa: Unbeatable Location, New in 2020, Clean and Family-Friendly

🗼Area: Asakusa, 1 min to station.
⭐Review Score: 9.1 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-12 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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Family-Friendly Asakusa Haven
This hotel is quite popular one, we have to say, for good reason! It’s a perfect base for exploring Asakusa. Just one minute from the station, it’s ideal for sightseeing, dining, and shopping. Built in 2020, it’s modern and still very clean. Kids under 12 stay free when sharing a bed. Conveniently accessible from both Haneda and Narita airports, it’s right at the station exit. With English-speaking staff and a restaurant on-site, it caters well to international families visiting Tokyo.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

⛩️Recommended Activity: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot

7. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Clean, Beautiful and Family Friendly. 10 min Train to Disney. Prince Hotel is Famous Brand in Japan.

🗼Area: Shiomi, near Tokyo station
⭐Review Score: 9.1 (Wonderful)
😊Family Room: Bunk Bed, max 6ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-5 yrs, It costs for 6-12 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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The 2020-opened luxury hotel sits right next to Shiomi Station, featuring spacious family rooms and a fantastic kids’ playroom for Tokyo adventures.

The direct Disney access and 7-minute ride to Tokyo Station make this spot perfect, while the attached Family Mart and nearby supermarket add great convenience.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

⚡If you stay here, Disney is nearby. Great Deal: Tokyo Disney Resort Park Ticket

8. LA VISTA TOKYO BAY

Free Noodles at Night. Free Ice Cream. Free Laundry. Delicious Breakfast. teamLab Planets nearby.

🗼Area: Toyosu
⭐Review Score: 8.8 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: Quad
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs (Meal costs)
👚Laundry: Yes

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The upscale bay-view hotel offers stunning family rooms and a remarkable top-floor onsen, complete with nightly complimentary ramen service.

The gourmet breakfast buffet featuring fresh sushi and the convenient airport bus access make this peaceful waterfront retreat a family favorite.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

Local tip: Toyosu Fish Market is in front. If you are good at waking up early, try this – Tuna Auction Experience🐟

9. Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel

Kids Love Here, Lots of Things to Do. Disney Nearby. Spacious and Comfy. 1000+ Rooms Large Hotel.

🗼Area: Tokyo Disney Resort
⭐Review Score: 8.1 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Triple, Quad, Bunk Bed
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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Planning to visit Tokyo Disney Land and stay nearby? This TDR official hotel is a great choice for your family. The hotel provides both indoor and outdoor kid’s playgrounds and activities. The Indoor playground “WizKids” is newly renovated. It is perfect for toddler to elementary. 0-year-old is free to enter. Japanese amusement arcade is next to this playground as well.

There is also the photo studio “Studio Alice” where kids can wear Disney character costumes and take beautiful photos. There is more fun place inside the hotel that your family will not regret! In addition, the indoor and outdoor pool, public bath (onsen), Sauna is available in the hotel. It is also a great access to IKSPIARI shopping mall by Disney monorail or the free shuttle.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

Local Tip: There’s a new indoor playground (WhizKids), game machines, pool and many more that kids love. It’s a family friendly hotel.

10. Holy House Saginomiya

Slider. Hidden Door. Toys. Treehouse. 750+ sqft Space. Hidden Gem even for Japanese. Viral on Social Media.

🗼Area: Saginomiya, 20min train from Shinjuku
⭐Review Score: 9.5 (Exceptional)
😊Family Room: A whole house max 9ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-1 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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There are 2 locations in Tokyo. Their concept is “adventure accommodation” and you can rent a whole house. They set store, road, park, ocean, zipline, trampoline, slider, bridge, ball pool and more for kids depends on which house you select. They hide a lot of snacks for treasure hunt as well. Super fun for kids. The houses have kitchen, dining room, and other necessary things for long stay too. They have roof tops that you can use. Max 9-14 guests with 5-8 beds available in these crazy fun houses.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

Local Tip: It’s so popular and most days are booked, but please keep in mind that this place is not in central Tokyo.😂

11. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

In Heart of Shinjuku. Well Located to Restaurants, Malls, Multiple Stations. Clean and Comforatble Room.

🗼Area: Shinjuku
⭐Review Score: 8.2 (Very Good)
😊Family Room: Triple
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-12 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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This 4-star hotel located in the heart of Shinjuku. It is a great choice for family travelers who are looking for a convenient and affordable hotel in Tokyo, close to many of Tokyo’s most popular attractions. It also has many restaurants and bars nearby. What unique about this hotel is that they have a big GODZILLA on the hotel. If your family like Japanese anime, make sure to book “GODZILLA view room”. Can receive exclusive GODZILLA swag when you stay the room.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

Local Tip: Top Activity, Samurai Show is right in Kabukicho. Get Ticket with 2 Drinks!

12. Shiba Park Hotel

Perfect choice for authentic Japanese hospitality. Family Friendly Staff. Refined Boutique Hotel. Great Food.

🗼Area: Shiba, nearby Tokyo Tower
⭐Review Score: 8.8 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: Triple, Suite
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes

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This tranquil urban retreat proudly carries on its rich tradition. Boasting well-appointed rooms, restaurants, and facilities, it welcomes guests with a homely atmosphere. Conveniently located, it offers easy access to iconic landmarks and key areas in Tokyo. The dedicated staff ensures a memorable stay. Children under 6 stay for free when sharing with a parent, and family-friendly amenities such as baby beds, bed guards, and cozy reading areas are available.

How to Book Here?

You can book here with Agoda or Booking.com.

Local Tip: If you stay here, the popular Belgian bakery-restaurant Le Pain Quotidien is just a 5 min walk!

Wrap Up: Your Tokyo Family Adventure Awaits!

We hope this curated list of 12 Best family friendly hotels in Tokyo has helped you find the perfect Tokyo accommodation for your family adventure.

We travel a lot with our family, both in Japan and overseas, and we always want to hear from locals. Since we are locals living in Tokyo with two kids, we know which Tokyo hotels are truly family friendly, and that’s why I’m making this list to share our knowledge.

We wish you a wonderful and memorable trip to Japan with your family!😊🎉

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