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Planning a Tokyo family trip in 2024?

Finding the perfect kid-friendly stay among countless Tokyo hotels can be overwhelming.

That’s where we, as a Japanese family loving travel, come in. We’ve 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, Laundry, and Microwaves.

Trust our insider knowledge to help you find the best place to stay in Tokyo for families, giving you more your important time to prepare, bond with loved ones, enjoy hobbies, or focus on work. 😊🎉

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, even looking down Shibuya crossing. Good place to take a family photo. 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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12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Tokyo

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

Rapidly Becoming Tokyo’s Best Family Hotel: Spacious Rooms, Quality Staff, and Cleanliness

🗼Area: Shinjuku, super well located
⭐Review Score: 9.0 (Excellent)
😊Family Room: All is spacious, above 40m2 (430sqft)
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs, up to 2 kids
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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In short, MIMARU is the perfect apartment hotel that every family should check out. Why? Mom and Dad will love the spacious rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, convenient laundries, and spotlessly clean accommodations, making it easy to keep everyone comfortable and happy during their stay. Kids will be thrilled by bunk beds, the family-friendly amenities, complete with exclusive novelty goods. With all the 27 branches recognized by “Traveller Review Award 2024,“, MIMARU offers an authentic Japanese experience praised by international guests. Due to its popularity, we strongly advise booking there early. Check out our special MIMARU feature article for all the fantastic details!

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)
🍽️Microwave: Yes (with Oven feature)

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Hotel Pasela Living is an exceptional all-inclusive hotel with top-rated facilities, yet remains a hidden gem in the heart of Shinjuku, unknown even to many locals. This family-friendly hotel, operated by the famous karaoke chain “Pasela”, offers complimentary amenities, private floor rentals, and spacious rooms combining living, dining, and sleeping areas perfect for families. But here’s the best part: every room comes with its own karaoke setup! You and your family can have your own private karaoke party and sing your heart out whenever you want, without even leaving your room!😍

In addition to the fantastic karaoke experience, it offers a wide range of free services and impressive facilities. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, toys for the kids, and a delightful breakfast. The hotel also features kitchens, washer-dryers, jet baths, and 100-inch projectors, making it ideal for families. Conveniently situated near a variety of dining and shopping options in Shinjuku, it’s the perfect base for exploring Tokyo with your loved ones. Experience the hotel’s exceptional amenities and warm staff before it becomes too popular to book!

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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
🍽️Microwave: Warming upon request

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A Family Sanctuary with MUJI’s Design Touch
Discover a family-friendly haven where MUJI’s minimalist design meets practical comfort – from bunk bed rooms that delight children to a convenient in-house grocery store perfect for snack runs. Located in Ginza’s heart, the hotel offers young explorers cozy reading nooks with Japanese books, while parents appreciate the afternoon lounge access and easy subway connections. Plus, the welcoming staff ensures every family member experiences the warmth of Japanese hospitality.

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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
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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Your family-friendly haven in the heart of Tokyo. This best family-friendly hotel in Shibuya offers spacious rooms perfect for families, with in-room kitchenettes and washing machines. Just a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station, you’re close to excitement yet in a quiet area.

Clean, comfortable accommodations and friendly staff ensure a pleasant stay. With nearby restaurants and a 24-hour supermarket, it’s ideal for families seeking convenience. When searching for a Shibuya hotel for family, choose Tokyu Stay for a home-like experience in one of Tokyo’s most vibrant districts.

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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, Fourth, Suite
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: No
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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It’s certified by Baby Welcome Accommodation. 100 items are checked to make sure babies and little kids can stay there safely. 3 min from Kinshicho station which is great access to TDR or other sightseeing spots. This hotel is TDR neighbor hotel with outstanding sky tree view from the room.

They offer colorful rooms which is designed for baby and kids especially under 6 years old. The room has playmat, kid’s toys, books etc. Baby related products are well prepared like wiper, sanitizer, diaper, Child tableware, steps for kids, bathchair, baby bottle sterilization, microwave, soap etc. There is Akachan Honpo next to this hotel. Akachan Honpo is one of the biggest store which has baby and little kids related products.

6. Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Heart of Asakusa: Unbeatable Location, 2020 Opening, 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
🍽️Microwave: 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.

⛩️Recommended Activity: Private Rickshaw Tour in Asakusa up to 4🎌

7. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Beautiful facility. Family Friendly. Clean. 10 mins to Disney. Prince Hotel is Another Trusted Brand.

🗼Area: Shiomi, near Tokyo station
⭐Review Score: 9.1 (Superb)
😊Family Room: Bunk Bed up to 6ppl
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-5 yrs, Kids price for 6-12
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: No

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Opened in 2020 Sep, the hotel is located between Tokyo station and Tokyo Disney Resort. They provide decent size of room comparing to the central Tokyo. Family room is a cutely decorated room with bunk beds for kids. For kids, they can have fun at a Kids playroom, and nursing room is also available inside the hotel.

There are a public bath (onsen) and sauna too, so you can enjoy and relax with your kids after coming back from the sightseeing. Only 9 mins by train to TDR. Also, 7 min by train to Tokyo station.

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: Fourth
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs (Meal costs)
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: Yes

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This newly opened hotel is located just step away from Toyosu fish market, and teamLab. The hotel has natural hot spring bath that is very rare in Tokyo. This Onsen has outstanding Tokyo view including Tokyo tower, Skytree, Rainbow bridge. Sauna, and pool are also available. Loungewear for kids is available.
What’s special about this hotel is that you can enjoy many kinds of fresh fishes (sashimi), tempura and other Japanese food from Toyosu fish market.

They are one of well-known chain hotels, Dormy inn, and they offer “Free Ramen” at night (10:00pm to 11:30pm) This is one of the reasons why many Japanese people love to stay this hotel. Its ramen at night is delicious!! Actually, their branch in Hakodate, Hokkaido has been awarded 1st prize for seven consecutive years by Trip Advisor. Check out our special Dormy Inn feature article for why this hotel chain is loved by many!

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, Fourth, Bunk Bed
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: No

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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.

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
🍽️Microwave: 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.

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
🍽️Microwave: 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.

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 (Fabulous)
😊Family Room: Triple, Suite
🧒Kids Stay Free: 0-6 yrs
👚Laundry: Yes
🍽️Microwave: 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.

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.

From spacious rooms with bunk beds to indoor playgrounds and special themed suites, these tokyo hotels for families offer a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable and exciting for both parents and children.

For an extra sprinkle of magic on your Tokyo adventure, don’t miss our guide to the 12 Best Anime and Character-Themed Hotels in Tokyo. Imagine your little ones’ eyes lighting up as they step into rooms decorated with their favorite characters!

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

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