Best hotels with toddlers in Tokyo

What are the best hotels with toddlers in Tokyo? I’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. Toddler friendly hotel rooms in Tokyo are not always easy to come by, at least by Western standards. Western-style hotels may have cribs available, but typically only for babies under 1 year.

If the Tokyo hotel you book does not offer cribs/baby beds for your toddler, consider bringing a portable travel crib or an inflatable toddler bed with you. 

The hotels below were chosen based on their distance from a convenient train station, with a couple farther away for the more budget-conscious family. If you choose to stay in a hotel that’s farther away from a Tokyo rail station, make sure you bring your stroller! 

Read on for your Tokyo with toddler hotel guide!

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Cribs in Japan Hotels

Finding a hotel that offers cribs in Japan can be tricky, as Japanese people typically co-sleep with their young children. 

If your Tokyo hotel offers a crib or a baby bed, they typically have an age cut-off of 10 months, although some will allow you to use a crib for babies up to 12 months. These hotels will likely offer bed guards for babies and toddlers older than 10 or 12 months.

If you do not want to co-sleep with your toddler, bring a portable travel crib or an inflatable toddler bed with you. 

Most hotels allow children to stay for free, as long as they don’t need their own bed (or crib). FYI – there may still be charges for breakfast for children who stay free. 

Best hotel chain for toddlers in Tokyo (and Japan)

Mimaru apartment hotels are by far the best hotel with toddlers in Tokyo, and Japan in general. All rooms have a kitchenette and offer children’s cutlery. Mimaru rooms are apartment style and have separate rooms so you can put your little traveler down for a distraction-free nap, while you do other things (like also nap). 

Tokyo Mimaru hotels offer cribs for toddlers up to 24 months, which is almost unheard of in Japan! Toddlers 2 and up can use bed guards. Either way, request these items when booking to ensure availability. 

If you’d prefer not to co-sleep with your toddler, or want to save money by not reserving them their own bed, bring a highly-rated inflatable toddler travel bed! 

For Muslim travelers, Mimaru also offers halal cooking utensils for your in-room kitchenette. 

Most hotels in Japan offer a luggage forwarding service, which can be arranged with the front desk and is delivered the following day to your new hotel or airport. With Mimaru, they offer same-day delivery to their other branches in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, so you won’t have to worry about packing an overnight bag!

When to book Tokyo hotels with toddlers

Hotels in Japan typically open for booking about 6 months in advance. Tokyo Disney hotels tend to open their bookings 3-4 months in advance.

Hotels in Tokyo that can accommodate western traveler’s idea of toddler-friendly are fairly rare, meaning they sell out early. When you find a hotel room that suits your family’s needs, book it right away so you don’t lose it! 

Which Tokyo neighborhood is best to stay in with toddlers?

Tokyo is HUGE, and by huge I mean the biggest city on Earth. So you’ll want to narrow down which neighborhood you stay in by the activities you want to do with your toddler in Tokyo. You can see my full list of Tokyo activities with toddlers here. 

You can of course stay within the neighborhood you’ll spend the most time in, or you can stay in a hotel that has easy transportation to your attractions. 

Where to stay in Tokyo with toddlers if…

… you’re traveling around Japan

Mimaru Tokyo Station East (my top pick!)

This Mimaru hotel is close to Tokyo Station, so is a fantastic place to stay if you’ll be traveling elsewhere in Japan via shinkansen (bullet train), like Osaka or Kyoto. It’ll take about 15 minutes to walk from the hotel to Tokyo Station, so ask the front desk about Luggage Forwarding services, and make sure you bring your stroller! 

Mimaru Tokyo Station East can accommodate up to 8 people, plus they have 2-bedroom suites and connecting rooms. There is a grocery store (My Basket Shinkawa 2-chrome) within 5 minutes of this hotel, so you can stock up on groceries to make in your en suite kitchenette. 

There aren’t many toddler activities close to this hotel, but you’ll have super quick access (2 min walk) to the JR Keiyo Line, which takes you to the Tokyo Disney monorail station! The JR Keiyo Line is included in your JR Rail Pass! Learn more about transportation in Japan to determine if the JR Rail Pass is right for your family. 

• Room type: 4* apartment hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Hatchobori Station, 2-minute walk
• Breakfast: no, in room kitchenette
• Laundry: shared coin laundry
• Toddler amenities: cribs (up to 24 months!), bed guards (18 months plus)
• Book here: Klook

…you want to be near the best indoor playground

Tokyo Dome Hotel 

Asobōno! is by far the best indoor playground for toddlers in Tokyo. And the Tokyo Dome Hotel is within walking distance of Asobōno and Tokyo Dome City, a large shopping mall that also has a petting zoo with capybaras, bunnies, lemurs and more! 

Tokyo Dome Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, and can accommodate up to 4 people in a room, with connecting rooms available. 

The Tokyo Dome Hotel only offers cribs for babies up to 12 months, so if you want your toddler sleeping on their own, bring your own portable travel crib or an inflatable toddler bed.

• Room type: 4* hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Suidōbashi Station, 5 min walk
• Breakfast: yes, for a fee
• Laundry: shared coin laundry, laundry service
• Toddler amenities: bed guards for toddlers, on-site restaurants have high chairs
• Book here: Klook

…you want time alone without kids

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

If you’re looking for a few hours to explore Tokyo without toddlers, the Shinagawa Prince Hotel offers group child care! This 4-star hotel offers a comfortable stay, and is right next to the huge Shinagawa Station. 

Shinagawa Station has bullet trains to Osaka and Kyoto, is on the JR Yamanote Line (Tokyo City Loop) and has an easy train from Haneda airport. Read more about transportation in Japan and see if the JR Rail Pass is the right fit for your Japan family vacation. 

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel only offers cribs for babies up to 12 months, so if you want your toddler sleeping on their own, bring your own portable travel crib or an inflatable toddler bed.

• Room type: 4* hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Shinagawa Station, 2 min walk
• Breakfast: yes, for a fee
• Laundry: shared coin laundry, laundry service
• Toddler amenities: bed guards available
• Book here: Klook

…you want to be in the touristy area

MIMARU Tokyo Shinjuku West

Shinjuku has so many things to keep your toddler happy in Tokyo, and Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West is right in the thick of it! 

This Mimaru hotel branch has a large 1-bedroom suite so you can put your toddler down for a nap without disturbing them. 

The grocery store Maruetsu Petit is about a 10 minute walk away, so you can stock up on groceries to make in your in-room kitchenette! 

• Room type: 4* apartment hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Tochomae Station, 8-minute walk
• Breakfast: no, in room kitchenette
• Laundry: shared coin laundry
• Toddler amenities: crib (up to 24 months), bed guards for toddlers
• Book here: Klook

…your focus is Disney

Hilton Tokyo Bay 

If you’re visiting Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea with toddlers, you can’t go wrong with the Hilton Tokyo Bay! The buffet restaurant on site offers a kids section with kid-friendly food, trays and silverware. This hotel can accommodate up to 5 people in a room. 

If you get hungry in the middle of the night, you can head down to the lobby store, which is open 24/7. There’s also a small play area in the lobby for your jet-lagged toddler that woke up at 2 am. 

Just a 5 minute walk from the Bayside Station on the Disney Monorail, you’ll have easy access to the JR Maihama Station connecting you to the rest of Tokyo. 

If your toddler is 2 or older, note that this hotel does not offer bed guards. Instead, bring your own highly-rated inflatable toddler travel bed. 

• Room type: 4* hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Bayside Station on Disney Monorail, 4 min walk
• Breakfast: yes, for a fee
• Laundry: shared coin laundry, laundry service
• Toddler amenities: crib (up to 24 months!)
• Book here: Klook

…you want easy park access for early (jet-lagged) mornings

Mimaru Ueno Inaricho

The Mimaru Ueno Inaricho hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the sprawling Ueno Park in Tokyo. Ueno park has a couple of shrines, several museums, a zoo, a large pond filled with ducks, turtles and lotus flowers, and most importantly, plenty of green space for your toddler to run and burn off energy! 

You’ll also be about 5 minutes from Ueno station, which is a major transportation hub in the city. You’ll have access to several JR train lines (that you can use your JR Rail Pass on) and other Tokyo subway lines, making it easy to get around the city. 

This 3-star apartment hotel can accommodate up to 4 people. Stock up on groceries at Maruetsu Petit Inaricho Ekimae Store, less than 5 minutes away, to make use of your in-room kitchenette. 

• Room type: 3* apartment hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Ueno Station, 4-minute walk
• Breakfast: no, in room kitchenette
• Laundry: shared coin laundry
• Toddler amenities: crib (up to 24 months), bed guards for toddlers
• Book here: Klook

…you want a more authentic experience

Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho

The Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is farther away from attractions, but still offers easy access to the city, with a 1 minute walk to Kinshichō Station. This is a great Tokyo hotel on a budget with toddlers.

Being away from the touristy areas, you’ll get a more authentic Tokyo experience with toddlers, while still staying in a Western-style hotel. 

The Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho only offers cribs for babies up to 12 months, so if you want your toddler sleeping on their own, bring your own portable travel crib or an inflatable toddler bed.

• Room type: 4* hotel
• Closest Rail Station: Kinshichō Station, 1-minute walk
• Breakfast: yes, for a fee
• Laundry: shared coin laundry
• Toddler amenities: bed guards for toddlers, high chairs
• Book here: Klook

Wrapping it up

No matter where you stay in Tokyo with toddlers, you are sure to have a great vacation. If you’d rather have a professional plan your toddler Japan vacation (without booking fees) to make sure you stay in the best hotels with toddlers in Tokyo, contact me!

Protect your Japan vacation

Japan is a gorgeous island country showcasing some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. However, from earthquakes to typhoons, Mother Nature can be very unkind to the Land of the Rising Sun.

From weather to lost luggage to illness (especially with toddlers), make sure you protect your family vacation by getting travel insurance.

I personally use Arch RoamRight for all my travel, and recommend all my clients use the same. Get your personalized quote here!

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