That’s a mouthful of a title of an article ! But I hope you get my point – I want to show you yummy Tokyo restaurants who ALLOW kids but aren’t a kiddie-plate with a toy type of place near a playground. These are amazing and fun restaurants to visit with kids when you want to eat real Japanese food as a family!
If you are looking for the places with the kid-plates and the plastic bowls and spoons etc my full list of all the different types of options are in my area guides – for example, in the search bar of my site you can put in “Ueno” or “Shibuya” etc (I also try my best to include as much info as possible such as whether or not they have vegan or gluten free options, allow any smoking at all, have high chairs or not etc.)
If you are just wanting a list of restaurants with high chairs – see my list here.
Ok – here is my list of restaurants I want to send you to with your kids NOW!
See here for my advice for those in Japan with picky eaters.
See here for my favourite places to dine as a family but where the adults can also try some hot or cold sake.
PLEASE NOTE: This article contains some affiliate links. If you make a reservation through one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
SHINAGAWA
A family-friendly izakaya where every single table has it’s own private booth/room
Jibundoki Shinagawa Konan Guchi is probably my favourite types of izakaya to visit with kids (or even with girlfriends without kids, actually.) YOU HAVE TO MAKE A RESERVATION HERE FOR WHEN DINING WITH CHILDREN. This izakaya specialises in general izakaya foods but also does tempura beautifully. Every single table has a private room/booth – which really takes off the pressure for kids to sit still the whole time and it also means they could quietly colour or do a puzzle or play nintendo with the sound turned down. The doors are slider doors that are opened frequently to serve food, so I recommend sitting kids on the far side and put adults next to the door.
Like most izakaya in Japan, the idea is that you order lots of little dishes and keep on ordering as you go (more of the same or to try something else.)
They accept most major credit cards. I recommend budgeting approximately 4000 yen per adult to dine here.
This is also a wonderful restaurant for adults to try hot or cold sake or different flavours of sours (sake with soft drink mixers) while still dining with the family.
There are some booths/rooms that do allow smoking so please ask your hotel to ask for one far away when you get them to make a reservation on your behalf.
This izakaya is 3 mins walk from Shinagawa Station.
If you were wondering what items are pictured here.
Top left: (pictured) Agedashi （fried and then served in a warm mild stock) style round ball of maitake mushrooms.
Bottom left: Dashimaki (cooked omelette cooked egg in stock) served agedashi style.
Top right: Tempura Vanilla Ice-cream.
Grilled Kyoto-Vegetable Caesar Salad.
I ordered the potato fries, assorted tempura plate of the day, assorted sashimi plate of the day.
If you have a larger group you’ll be given a larger booth – of course though, the bigger the group the more important it is to make a reservation.
Jibundoki. You order by pressing a buzzer on the table.
This is at Jibundoki.
JIBUNDOKI SHINAGAWA KONAN GUCHI STORE
港区港南2-5-14 カナーレ品川 2F・3F
2ND & 3RD FLOORS OF THE CANARE SHINAGAWA BUILDING, 2-5-14 KONAN, MINATO
OPEN 5PM-11:30PM
See here for other family-friendly restaurants, playgrounds, shopping and sightseeing suggestions in Shinagawa.
YOYOGI
I recommend Seafood Bar Ermitage Yoyogi for lunch with kids. These crumbed sashimi cutlet bowls on rice are to die for. Other menu items include ground meat meatball on tomato base pasta, oysters, caprese salad, caesar salad, potato wedges with sour cream and onion dip. This restaurant is 4 mins walk from Minami-Shinjuku Station. Make sure you make a reservation. Budget for 3000 yen per person at lunch time. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. They accept most major credit cards.
SEAFOOD BAR ERMITAGE YOYOGI
渋谷区代々木1-45-4 代々木山陽ビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, YOYOGI SANYO BUILDING, 1-45-4 YOYOGI, SHIBUYA
OPEN 11:30AM-11PM (FROM 11AM ON WEEKENDS)
GINZA
Japanese izakaya & hot pot restaurant Iinoji is also a fabulous place to go to eat Japanese food as a family. As with almost all izakayas in Japan, the idea is that you order lots of small dishes to share and then order more as you go (of the same things you enjoyed or different dishes.) I recommend ordering the wagyu beef sukiyaki bowl (this dish is actually designed to be one per person,) the sweet potato or shrimp tempura, edamame, wagyu sukiyaki croquette, the grilled miso rice ball. You can see the full Iinoji dinner menu here.
You can see the full lunch menu for Iinoji here.
This restaurant welcomes babies and children. They also have space for strollers. This is a wonderful place for parents to try different types of sake (hot and cold.) They accept most major credit cards. There is a 550 yen per person cover charge on top of your bill when you dine after 5pm. When eating lunch here, I recommend budgeting for 2000 yen per adult and more like 6000 yen per adult for dinner. When making a reservation, you can choose to sit at a table at a counter, at a counter or at a booth. I don’t recommend a counter seat with kids – with smaller kids, get a booth and seat kids on the inside so they can wriggle a bit more and colour etc.
To get to Iinoji, take a train to Mitsukoshimae Station or Shin-Nihonbashi Station (you can walk underground from both stations directly to the restaurant.) It is 14 mins walk from Tokyo Station or 11 mins in a taxi from Ginza Station.
Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
IINOJI
日本橋室町3-2-1 コレド室町テラス 1F
GROUND FLOOR, COREDO MUROMACHI TERRACE, 3-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI
OPEN EVERYDAY FOR LUNCH 11AM-3PM
OPEN EVERYDAY FOR DINNER 5PM-10PM (UNTIL 11PM ON FRIDAYS)
If you’re feeling like some Korean BBQ for dinner (or lunch!) (aka Yakiniku) there is a family friendly restaurant just 5 mins walk from Ginza Station (2 mins from Yurakucho Station, 1 min walk from Ginza Itchome Station, 5 mins from Higashi Ginza Station, 3 mins from Kyobashi Station.) The restaurant is called Yakiniku Ushigoro, Ginza. This is a special dinner kind of restaurant (with “special dinner” prices too.) You will be seated at a table with a grill in the middle and you barbecue your own thin slices of meat to then dip in different marinades. It’s a great interactive experience with kids. This restaurant welcomes children and babies. This restaurant has a beautiful view over the city at night. They have an English menu and accept most major credit cards. This restaurant is very popular so you will need to make a reservation. You can make a reservation for Yakiniku Ushigoro Ginza online in English here. You can also see the food menu at Yakiniku Ushigoro Ginza online here. And the Yakiniku Ushigoro Ginza Seasonal Menu here. This is also a wonderful place for the grown ups to taste different types of sake.If you decide to visit Yakiniku Ushigoro Ginza for lunch you can see all of their lunch courses here.
At lunch time, I would budget for 8000 yen per adult and more like 15, 000 yen for dinner (this restaurant has won awards for fabulous service and high meat quality.)
This restaurant has space to store strollers while you dine and ALSO space to pull the stroller up next to the table by removing a chair.
YAKINIKU USHIGORO GINZA
中央区銀座1-8-19 キラリトギンザ 7F
7F KIRARITO GINZA BUILDING, 1-8-19 GINZA, CHUO-KU
OPEN MON & TUES 5PM-11:30PM (LAST ORDERS 10:30PM)
OPEN WED-FRI 11:30AM-3PM (LAST ORDERS 2:30PM)& 5PM-11:30PM (LAST ORDERS 10:30PM)
OPEN WEEKENDS 11:30AM-11:30PM (LAST ORDERS10:30PM)
CLOSED FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
See here for other family-friendly restaurants, playgrounds, shopping and sightseeing spots in Ginza.
Another fabulous spot is in Hibiya Midtown ( walking distance from Yurakucho, Ginza and Toronamon Hills) for lunch (or afternoon late meal) or dinner I love Tempura Tentora on the second floor. It’s the perfect mix of a fancy and a casual meal. It’s also a wine and sake bar so the drinks menu is extensive ( by the bottle or buy the glass.)
I love the Yasai Tendon ( vegetable tempura on rice) and the sashimi of the day. You can eat a lot of yummy food here and your lunch will still stay around 2000 yen , approx.
They do have an English menu.
They do accept most major credit cards.
The restaurant is non-smoking.
Please note that all seating is bar stool seating.
Children and babies are welcome here – and there is also space to store a stroller.
TEMPURA TENTORA
有楽町 1-1-2 東京ミッドタウン日比谷 2F
2F TOKYO MIDTOWN HIBIYA, 1-1-2 YURAKUCHO
OPEN WEEKDAYS 11AM-4PM
OPEN WEEKENDS 4PM-10PM (LAST ORDER 9PM)
But for restaurant dining – with sushi omakase course options – that does allow children…..
”Kin No Dining” Tsunakin, Ginza
This restaurant allows children but at dinner time, kids can only dine in the private rooms/booths within the restaurant (so, if you want to sit at the counter – lunch time is your best bet.)
However, if an omakase course is what you’re after – dinner is your only option (there are other courses at lunch of course but they are not “omakase”.
Dinner time Omakase courses start at 7,500 yen.
Please Please note that this is a special Japanese dining experience. Please remember that children need to stay in their seats while dining at the restaurant. I recommend bringing some stickers and a small colouring book if this will help keep them occupied while waiting for food.
A restaurant like this is an experience for all guests. Please be sure to not wear any cologne or perfume.
Please note : OMAKASE IS NOT FOR FUSSY / PICKY EATERS.
OMAKASE SUSHI IS FINE DINING AND THE CHEF CHOOSES THE MENU. THAT MEANS YOU WILL LIKELY GET SUSHI ITEMS LIKE FISH EGGS, SQUID, FISH SPERM, SEA URCHIN ETC. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE WHAT YOU DO AND DON’T LIKE. THAT IS OMAKASE. IT MEANS THE CHEF CHOOSES.
You don’t have to eat everything on your plate*. You don’t even have to try everything. You are the customer. But you don’t get to choose the menu.
*Japanese people do dislike food wastage (don’t we all?!) and so I recommend at least trying each dish OR if you are not the type to want to try lots of new and wonderful delicacies – then I don’t think omakase style is the best choice for you. Go for a restaurant where you order the dishes you want to eat (a la carte or tanpin as it’s called in Japan.)
Here are a whole lot of my personal tips on dining etiquette in Japan.
If you’re going here for a meal that is NOT an omakase course…
For an adult meal I would budget 2000-3000 yen for lunch and more like 13,000 yen for dinner.
Please note that there is a 10% service charge when dining at this restaurant.
This restaurant accepts most major credit cards ^ but only for purchases over 5000 yen.
The entire restaurant is non-smoking. Kin no Dining also have an English menu.
There is counter seating, booth seating, traditional Japanese style dining (low tables, sitting/kneeling on the floor) horigotatsu dining (where the floor is dug out so it looks like you’re sitting on the floor but you’re really in a chair-style sitting position) and private small rooms.
This restaurant is 1 minute walk from subway Higashi-Ginza Station.
KIN NO DINING TSUNAKIN
中央区銀座5-10-13 東洋ライスビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, TOYO RICE BUILDING, 5-10-13 GINZA, CHUO-KU
OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30AM-2PM
OPEN FOR DINNER 5PM-10PM (LAST ORDER 9:30PM)
Another Ginza option…
Sushi Ishijima welcome kids and they offer omakase sushi courses (starting at 6,600 yen at lunch and 20,000 yen at dinnertime.) There are other courses that are not omakase style too.
The restaurant only seats 10 people so I recommend making a reservation asap. The restaurant is inside a 100 year old rennovated Japanese home – the vibe is retro and modern. You can see lots of pictures of the restaurant and the food on the Sushi Ishijima website here.
Lunch time courses are around 6000 yen while I would budget more like 30,000 yen at dinnertime.
This restaurant accepts most major credit cards.
While this restaurant welcomes children, it is expected that they will also be ordering a meal and, in the case, that they are not – they will be expected to sit on the knee of their parents/guardians in order to leave seats available for other paying diners.
To get to Sushi Ishijima station, take a cab for 5 mins / approx 500 yen from Ginza Station (or walk for 14 mins.)
Please note : OMAKASE IS NOT FOR FUSSY / PICKY EATERS.
OMAKASE SUSHI IS FINE DINING AND THE CHEF CHOOSES THE MENU. THAT MEANS YOU WILL LIKELY GET SUSHI ITEMS LIKE FISH EGGS, SQUID, FISH SPERM, SEA URCHIN ETC. YOU CANNOT CHOOSE WHAT YOU DO AND DON’T LIKE. THAT IS OMAKASE. IT MEANS THE CHEF CHOOSES.
You don’t have to eat everything on your plate*. You don’t even have to try everything. You are the customer. But you don’t get to choose the menu.
*Japanese people do dislike food wastage (don’t we all?!) and so I recommend at least trying each dish OR if you are not the type to want to try lots of new and wonderful delicacies – then I don’t think omakase style is the best choice for you. Go for a restaurant where you order the dishes you want to eat (a la carte or tanpin as it’s called in Japan.)
Here are a whole lot of my personal tips on dining etiquette in Japan.
SUSHI ISHIJIMA
中央区銀座1-24-3
1-24-3 GINZA, CHUO-KU
OPEN FOR LUNCH: 11:30AM and then last order is at 1:30PM
OPEN FOR DINNER: 6PM-10:30PM (LAST ORDER IS AT 10PM)
CLOSED SUNDAYS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
And in the Hibiya area, near Ginza…
5 mins walk from Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, is a sushi restaurant (high end sushi chef serving sushi at the counter, not a conveyer belt style sushi) called Manten Sushi. Courses at lunch and dinner are omakase style (although in the evening you are able to order additional small plates in addition to your course.) If coming from Yurakucho Station take the Hibiya Exit and walk for 7 mins.
Manten Sushi’s most popular dishes are the Awabi (abalone) and Meji Maguro (blue fin tuna) sushi.
Budget for lunch here is around 4000 yen and more like 8000 yen at dinnertime.
This restaurant seats 24 people at the counter and only has 4 tables so please be sure to make a reservation.
Manten Sushi accepts most major credit cards.
Children are welcome but it is expected that they will also be having meal.
Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
MANTEN SUSHI, HIRIBYA OKUROJITEN
OPEN FOR LUNCH: 11AM-2PM (LAST ORDERS AT 1:30PM ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)
OPEN FOR DINNER 5PM-11PM (LAST ORDER AT 9:30PM)
EBISU
Omakase Sushi in Ebisu…
Sushi Kuriyagawa in Ebisu welcome families with children and babies in a private family room. The sushi and the service here is outstanding. For lunch I would budget for approximately 10,000 yen per person for lunch and more like 40,000 yen per person for dinner. They have an English menu. Please note that this restaurant cannot make any alterations for allergies or dietary requirements. They accept most major credit cards. The restaurant is small so a reservation in advance is a must. You can make a reservation for Sushi Kuriyagawa in English here. This restaurant is 8 mins walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station.
Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
SUSHI KURIYAGAWA
OPEN TUES 5PM-10:30PM (LAST ORDER 8:30PM)
OPEN WED-SAT MIDDAY – 2PM (LAST ORDER 1PM) & 5PM-10:30PM (LAST ORDER 8:30PM)
CLOSED SUN & MON
Omakase Sushi in Ebisu…
Sushi Tenkawa is also in Ebisu. 8 mins walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station. They allow children (although your hotel will need to call them to let them know if you are bringing along any children younger than 6 years old.) Reservations required. Lunch is approximately 5000 yen per person and dinner is more like 15,000 yen. See pictures of the stunning menu items here. Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
SUSHI TENKAWA
渋谷区恵比寿1-25-7 サングラーダ恵比寿1Ｆ
GROUND FLOOR , SUNGLIDER EBISU BUILDING, 1-25-7 EBISU, SHIBUYA
OPEN EVERYDAY 11:30AM-2PM & 5:30PM-10PM
CLOSED FOR THE NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS
See here for even more places to eat with kids in Ebisu – including parks and playgrounds, shopping and sightseeing tips.
DAIKANYAMA
Teishoku (Japanese set lunches)
For Japanese teishoku, I highly highly recommend eating at Sue zen. This is a great place to dine with a small baby or kids that are old enough to sit still (it’s a bit trickier with kids in between who need space to wriggle.) Please note that this restaurant is cash only. This is also a walk-in only restaurant. Suezen is 3 mins walk from Daikanyama Station. I would budget for 2000 yen per adult here for lunch. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. This restaurant is walk-ins only. It can feel intimidating to first walk in but they are so casual and kind in here. Just open the door and say “Konnichiwa!!!” and you’re good to go. Remember that the menu will change with the seasons – whip out google translate if their menu of the day isn’t in English. Please skip this restaurant if you have particular dietary requirements.
SUE ZEN, DAIKANYAMA
渋谷区猿楽町20-8
20-8 SARUGAKUCHO, SHIBUYA-KU
OPEN 11AM-2PM
There are so many amazing places to explore (and shop) in the trendy area of Daikanyama – see my list of things to do with kids in Daikanyama here. Keep in mind that it’s really easy to also walk (or cab) between Ebisu and Shibuya.
HIROO
Sushi Dan, Hiroo
This restaurant welcomes children. Please budget 4000 yen per person at lunch and more like 6000 yen for dinner. This omakase, high end sushi restaurant is also a great place for the adults in the family to try hot and cold sake. They accept most major credit cards. You need to make a reservation via the tablecheck link here. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. As with all sushi restaurants – please don’t wear any perfume or cologne. See the full Sushi Dan menu here. This restaurant can also cater for gluten-free diners (please let them know you are gluten-free when you make a reservation.)
SUSHI DAN, HIROO
OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30AM-2PM
OPEN FOR DINNER 5:30PM-9PM
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
Sushi Kokoro, Hiroo
*Please note that children (6 years and older) can only enter the restaurant at lunchtime.
The Omakase course is 22,000 yen, 33,000 yen, 44,000 yen or 55,000 yen- but you could enjoy that while your little one has an option from the kids menu.
The interior is simple and beautiful. Just a big wooden counter, the guests and the chef.
Please Please note that this is a special Japanese dining experience. Please remember that children need to stay in their seats while dining at the restaurant. I recommend bringing some stickers and a small colouring book if this will help keep them occupied while waiting for food.
A restaurant like this is an experience for all guests. Please be sure to not wear any cologne or perfume.
Please ask your hotel to reserve this restaurant for you. There are cancellation fees for cancelling the day before (and you will lose all of your payment if you cancel on the day of your reservation.)
Sushi Kokoro is 10 mins walk from Hiroo Station or you can take a 10 min taxi from Ebisu Station.
SUSHI KOKORO
港区南麻布4-12-4プラチナコート広尾 1F
GROUND FLOOR, PURACHINA COURT HIROO, 4-12-4 MINAMI-AZABU, MINATO-KU
OPEN FOR LUNCH: 12PM-2PM
OPEN FOR DINNER 6PM-10PM (FINAL ENTRY AT 7:30PM
See here for other things to do in the Hiroo area with kids (the park here is beautiful.)
GOTANDA
Omakase Sushi in Gotanda…
Sushi Asahi, Gotanda
Sushi Asahi welcomes families. Omakase course are either side of 15,000 yen and children will also need to order a course (lunch courses are more liken 5000-8000 yen though.) They accept most major credit cards. There are 6 seats at the counter and 24 table seats. Sushi Asahi is 3 mins walk from the East Exit of Gotanda Station. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. For adults, this is an excellent place to try a sushi and sake pairing menu. Reservations can be made via table check (deposit required.) If dining here with children isn’t an option for you, check out the Sushi Asahi incredible INCREDIBLE takeout sushi options here (can also be ordered by tablecheck (easiest if you’re clicking through on their site though with the help of a Japanese speaker.)
SUSHI ASAHI, GOTANDA
品川区東五反田1-11-8 大阪屋ビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, OSAKAYA BUILDING, 1-11-8 HIGASHI-GOTANDA, SHINAGAWA
OPEN WEEKDAYS FOR LUNCH 11:30AM-2PM
OPEN EVERYDAY 4:30PM-11:30PM
SHIBUYA
This is a standing sushi bar in Shibuya. This is an easy way to quickly try a few (not the kind of place where you linger for ages with kids though as it’s a standing bar situation.)
If you don’t have a stroller (no room) and have kids old enough to stand still and be reasonably quiet while they eat, you might want to pop into Uogashi Standing Sushi Bar in Shibuya. This is a walk-ins only restaurant. It is non-smoking. And, as the name suggests, you stand while you eat. Uogashi accept most major credit cards. It is just one minute walk from Shibuya Crossing. It’s not a Michelin star restaurant by any means, but it is a great place to try some new kinds of sushi and sashimi without breaking the bank. I would budget for about 1000 yen per person for a meal here or half that if you just want to try a few things.
It’s a great spot for bigger kids to try their Japanese skills actually as the chef is right in front of them . They can try “Ebi kudasai” (Prawn, please.) “Aburi Toro Salmon kudasai” (flame-seared salmon sushi please)
Parents can also try out some sake!
This place is small so it would be hard to dine here with more than 3-4 people and still remain all together.
UOGASHI NIHON TACHIGUI SUSHI
渋谷区道玄坂2-9-1
2-9-1 DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA
OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-11PM (LAST ORDER AT 10PM)
Washoku En Toki no Toki Izakaya is an izakaya with a view – they also welcome children. This is inside the Shibuya Hikarie building. Like most izakaya in Japan, the idea is that you order lots of little dishes and try lots of little things and then order more as you go, if you wanted to. This is a wonderful place for adults to try Japanese sake (hot and cold) or lemon sours etc while still dining as a family. I recommend budgeting for 2000 yen per adult here at lunch time and more like 5000 yen at dinner time.
The entire restaurant is non-smoking and they do accept most major credit cards.
You can ask you hotel to make a reservation for you or you could try for a walk-in (I only recommend attempting this before 7pm.)
The view here at night is really special (oh-so very Tokyo.)
Shibuya Station is connected to the Shibuya Hikarie building so, if coming by train, follow the signs within the station.
WASHOKU EN TOKI NO TOKI , SHIBUYA HIKARIE
渋谷区渋谷2-21-1 渋谷ヒカリエ6F
6TH FLOOR, SHIBUYA HIKARIE, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-10:30PM (CLOSES AT 10PM ON SUNDAYS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS) *Lunch menu available 11am-4pm
See here for my long long list of restaurants, play areas and shopping + sightseeing tips in Shibuya for families.
Sushi Hicho
Sushi Hicho is just so so beautiful. They do allow children but the restaurant is small (only seats 24) so, for me, I would only feel comfortable bringing a sleeping baby in a stroller or carrier or a child old enough to sit quietly and eat and enjoy the sushi and sashimi. Please budget 8000 yen per person at lunch time and more like 15,000 yen for dinner. They accept most major credit cards. See the full menu at Sushi Hicho here. This is a non-smoking restaurant. As with all high end sushi restaurants, customers are asked to not wear any perfume or cologne. Make a reservation online for Sushi Hicho here. This restaurant is a 1 min walk from Shin-Minami Exit of Shibuya Station.
SUSHI HICHO
渋谷区桜ヶ丘町渋谷ステージ3-4SAKURAサイド 1F B-M-105
B-M-105 GROUND FLOOR, 3-4 SAKURA SIDE OF SHIBUYA STAGE, SAKURAGAOKA, SHIBUYA
OPEN FOR LUNCH : 11:30AM-3PM (LAST ORDERS AT 2PM)
OPEN FOR DINNER 5PM-11PM
Kinka Sushi, Shibuya
I recommend this restaurant in my Shibuya with kids blog post for a reason. They welcome kids but it’s not a kids restaurant – in the best way.
It is vibey, the staff are so friendly and the food is good.
They also have other options such a tamagoyaki and lots of broiled sushi options (good if you aren’t a fan of raw fish.)
Sushi omakase lunch sets start at 1200 yen.
At dinner time, there are four different omakase sushi courses to choose from that range in price from 2200 yen to 4900 yen.
You can see the full Kinka Sushi menu here.
I have more pictures and information (including the address and operational hours) about Kinka Sushi in a blog post here.
See here if you are looking for things to do with kids in the Shibuya area.
Sushi Kourin
10 mins walk from Shibuya is Sushi Kourin. They welcome children and babies. They also have space for strollers (you need to let them know that you will have a stroller with you when you make the reservation.) I recommend budgeting for 15,000 yen per adult. There is a service charge of 530 yen per person (they will provide you with an ootoshi appetizer when you sit down – if. you don’t want to eat it – just leave it on your counter/table.) They accept most major credit cards. This restaurant only seats 11 people.
Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
SUSHI KOURIN
渋谷区神山町11-10 梅澤ビル B1F
B1F UMEZAWA BUILDING, 11-10 KAMIYAMA, SHIBUYA
OPEN 3PM-10PM
SHINJUKU
Yurakucho Kakida in Shinjuku is an omakase sushi restaurant who allow children and are quite reasonably priced for such high end sushi. If you are ok to forgo sitting at a counter and are ok with a table then why not reserve the bottomless sushi option (they just keep bringing sushi until you can’t eat anymore!) Reserve the unlimited sushi option at Yurakucho Kakida in Shinjuku here. Either way, you can book a course for depending on your budget but, in general, it’s realistic to expect to pay 15,000 yen for lunch and dinner per adult. They accept most major credit cards.
This restaurant is 3 mins walk from the South Exit of Shinjuku Station.
YURAKUCHO KAKIDA, SHINJUKU
渋谷区代々木2-2-1 小田急ホテルセンチュリーサザンタワー 19F
19TH FLOOR, ODAKYU HOTEL CENTURY SOUTH TOWER, 2-2-1 YOYOGI, SHIBUYA-KU
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 11AM-11PM (LAST ORDERS AT 10:30PM)
Here are some other kid-friendly restaurants, parks and playgrounds and other shopping and sightseeing tips in Shinjuku for families
UENO
How about Yakitori for lunch or dinner? Yakitori (grilled and chargrilled chicken skewers) restaurant Torimitsukuni is just 1 min walk from Ueno Station. This restaurant welcomes young families. This restaurant is entirely non-smoking and they also accept most major credit cards. In terms of budget, I would set aside 1500 yen per adult at lunchtime and more like 4000 yen at dinner time. Unfortunately it is only in Japanese but you can see the menu online with pictures here – and you can put it through Google translate if you like. In the actual restaurant, however, they do have an english menu (you just can’t check it out in English ahead of time.)
If you are gluten free in Japan- Yakitori can be a good option. But be sure to ask for it to be prepared with salt, not tare (sauce/marinade as “tare” is made using soy sauce.)
TORIMITSUKUNI YAKITORI & SAKE RESTAURANT
台東区上野公園1-54 B1F
BASEMENT FLOOR, 1-54 UENO-KOEN, TAITO-KU
OPEN MON-THURS 11:30AM-2PM & 5PM-10:30PM
OPEN FRI 11:30AM-2PM & 5PM-11PM
OPEN SAT 11:30AM-2:30PM & 4PM-11PM
OPEN SUN & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 11:30AM-2:30PM & 4PM-10:30PM
Here are other eateries for families as well as sightseeing, parks and shopping info in Ueno.
AKASAKA/ROPPONGI
Another izakaya pub that is VERY casual (a little rowdy but in a good way) and reasonably priced is Uoshin – which is located close to Tokyo Midtown Department Store.
You will knock elbows with the locals and can also try lots of different types of food.
Ask about their nomihodai (all you can drink) and food course which costs 5000 yen per person for a few hours. The course is pre-determined by the chef so if you’d rather have a say – maybe go for just normal a la carte instead.
I recommend ordering the assorted tempura, a sashimi platter, a lemon sour ( sake mixed with lemon soft drink) and crab croquettes. Soooo yummy.
The place gets REALLY hot so have a thin layer on underneath. Also wear easy on and off shoes incase your seats are on the tatami (although you can specify when you book.)
The restaurant is surrounded by red, blue and white lanterns. You can’t miss it.
Warning: the restaurant is not smoke free. There is a smoking and non-smoking section but…. smoke doesn’t exactly stay where it is told to, right?
They have child-friendly cups, plates and spoons etc.
Make a reservation AND tell them all of your dietary requirements or any additional information about allergies by booking using this ByFood link here. Makes it all so much easier.
UOSHIN NOGIZAKA
港区赤坂9-6-32
9 -6-32 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU
OPEN 5PM – MIDNIGHT
Make a reservation AND tell them all of your dietary requirements or any additional information about allergies by booking using this ByFood link here. Makes it all so much easier.
See here for other things to do with kids in Roppongi with kids.
ROPPONGI
And if you are after a family-friendly Teppanyaki experience in Roppongi – I recommend Mon Cher Ton Ton. This teppanyaki restaurant specializes in Kobe Beef.
This restaurant can also cater to gluten free customers. Mon Cher Ton Ton has these beautiful shiny hot plates where you can watch the chefs do their thing. For lunch, please budget for 9000 yen per person. For dinner, more like 19,000 yen. Please note that there is a 10% service charge here that will be added to the bill at the end.
They welcome child_ren here but you do need to let them know you will be dining with children when you make a reservation. Make a reservation using the Mon Cher Ton Ton website in English here.
This is also a great spot for adults at the table to try Japanese sake.
This restaurant is very english-friendly. The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
Mon Cher Ton Ton is 2 mins walk from Roppongi Station.
MON CHER TON TON, ROPPONGI
港区六本木3-12-2 B1
BASEMENT 1 FLOOR, 3-12-2 ROPPONGI, MINATO
OPEN FOR LUNCH ON WEEKENDS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS MIDDAY-3PM (LAST ORDERS 2:30PM)
OPEN FOR DINNER EVERYDAY 5PM-10:30PM (LAST ORDERS 9:30PM)
Or if you’d like to try award winning high end tempura and tendon in Roppongi with kids, I recommend visiting Tempura Yamanoue inside Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi. This restaurant welcomes children and babies and also has space for strollers. Please note: that for safety reasons, children can only sit at table seating options – not at the counter. For this reason (among others) I recommend making a reservation.
I like to go here for lunch if it’s a special occassion- it is soooo good. The restaurant also has a nice view over the gardens next to Mid-town. This restaurant is entirely non-smoking. Tempura Yamanoue have an English menu. You can make a reservation online in English for Tempura Yamanoue here.
Budget for lunch is around 9,000 yen per adult and more like 25,000 yen at dinnertime.
Please note that there is a 10% table charge here.
TEMPURA YAMANOUE, ROPPONGI
OPEN FOR LUNCH 11AM-4PM
OPEN FOR DINNER 5PM-8:30PM
ASAKUSA
Lunch and Dinner Suggestion in Asakusa- gluten free tempura
This restaurant only seats 10 so you need to make a reservation. Also, this restaurant only welcomes children 6 years and older. The restaurant is called Tempura Asakusa Sakura. They accept credit cards. They also have an English menu. Tempura Asakusa Sakura is well known for delicious gluten free tempura and also delicious gluten free wagyu beef tempura. The gluten free tasting menu with sake pairing is also fabulous here. See the full Tempura Asakusa Sakura menu here. This is the Tempura Asakusa Sakura instagram. The entire restaurant is gluten free – the tempura is made with rice flour. There is even a Wagyu & Tempura Bowl.They even home make their own gluten free soy sauce. This is also a great place to try different types of sake.
This restaurant is opposite the A4 Exit of Asakusa Station.
At lunch time I would budget for 3000 yen per adult but more like 7000 yen at dinner time.
Book using this ByFood link now if you have allergies or want to choose your exact course ahead of time. You can tell them exactly what you can and can’t eat and order your exact course online. This is also a great option if you’re worried about any language problems while in the restaurant – it can all be done in English ahead of time.
TEMPURA ASAKUSA SAKURA
台東区雷門2-18-16 THE CITY 浅草雷門 7F
7TH FLOOR, THE CITY ASAKUSA KAMINARIMON BUILDING, 2-18-16 KAMINARIMON, TAITO-KU
OPEN EVERYDAY MIDDAY-8PM (LAST ORDERS 7:30PM)
See here for other things to do in the Asakusa area with kids.
Tokyo Yakiniku Heijoen Asakusa Sohonten was founded in 1970. The restaurant is beautiful and it’s a great place to try A5 Grade Wagyu. Eat table has it’s own grill. If you are gluten free, ask for lemon with the meat for dipping rather than using the marinades provided. They accept most major credit cards. I recommend budgeting for 2000 yen per adult lunch and more like 7000 yen at dinner time.
They welcome children here. They are happy to store strollers for you while you dine. The restaurant is non-smoking but there are enclosed smoking rooms on each floor. This is a great place for parents to also try different types of sake. Ask your hotel to make a reservation on your behalf.
They are 3 mins walk from Asakusa Station or 1 min walk from the Ninja & Samurai Museum in Asakusa. You can also organise for a small birthday cake with your birthday name written in chocolate on top if it’s your birthday.
TOKYO YAKINIKU HEIJOEN ASAKUSA SOHONTEN
台東区雷門1-15-10
1-15-10 KAMINARIMON, TAITO-KU
OPEN 11:30AM-11PM (LAST ORDERS AT 10PM)
Lunch & Dinner in Asakusa with kids: A Japanese Izakaya with a soba noodle focus – excellent for gluten free diners too!
Tokyo Asakusa Sarashina Tenko is 4 mins walk from Asakusa Station or 12 mins walk from Tawaramachi Station. Stunning fresh produce here. Children are welcome here and they also have space for strollers. Budget for 2000 yen per adult at lunch time but more like 8000 yen at dinner. They accept most major credit cards. There is a 550 yen service charge per person to dine here (and as a “thank you” for that service charge you will receive an otoshi appetizer of the day when you sit down – if you don’t want to eat it just leave it on your table.) This entire restaurant is non-smoking. They have lots of gluten free options so please ask. They have an English menu here -with pictures. See the full lunch menu here. See the full Tokyo Asakusa Sarashina Tenko menu here.
This is a great option for parents who also want to try hot or cold sake too.
Make a reservation to dine at Tokyo Asakusa Sarashina Tenko on their website here.
I don’t recommend this restaurant for kids that can’t stay in their seats at a restaurant yet. Pack a few puzzles or sticker books – they don’t need to be quiet or anything but bums do need to be on seats.
TOKYO ASAKUSA SARASHINA TENKO
台東区浅草2-7-25
2-7-25 ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU
OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:30AM-3PM (LAST ORDERS 2PM)
OPEN FOR DINNER 5:30PM-9PM
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
KOENJI
For an amazing lunch (weekends) or dinner option, I recommend Sugidama Koenji. As with most Japanese izakaya, the idea is for you to order lots of small dishes for the table to share and order more as you go. This place is casual and bustling in the best kind of way. This restaurant is cozy so I don’t recommend visiting with kids who aren’t yet old enough to sit quietly at the table/counter (if they can’t – this restaurant also can do take-out.) It’s also a great place for parents to have a chance to try a few different types of sake (hot and cold.) If there are more than 2-3 of your in your party, I recommend making a reservation. This restaurant is 4 mins walk from the North Exit of Koenji Station.
I recommend budgeting 2000 yen per adult for lunch and 3000 yen for dinner. They accept most major credit cards.
See here for pictures of the menu on the Sugidama website.
SUGIDAMA KOENJI
杉並区高円寺北3-24-10 1・2F
GROUND & SECOND FLOOR, 3-24-10 KOENJIKITA, SUGINAMI
OPEN WEEKDAYS 5PM-10:30PM (UNTIL 11PM ON FRIDAYS)
OPEN WEEKENDS 11AM-2:30PM & 4PM-10:30PM
See here for my other family-friendly recommendations for Koenji.
Tachi Sushi Yokocho Koenji is a fabulous option. It is also in the PAL Shotengai Shopping Arcade Street in Koenji. They welcome children here and the restaurant gives the most beautiful traditional Japanese restaurant vibes. They have more than 65 different sushi plate options. Because it’s a standing sushi bar, it’s a great place to try a few things without having to commit to a full meal. There are a few tables. Ask your hotel to make a reservation on your behalf and you can request a table if you like- there are limited options though. All 65 sushi plate options are between 130-400 yen. For kids who aren’t feeling super adventurous right away, you can order just cooked egg sushi, fried shrimp sushi, cooked egg on its own. They also have sushi platters. Their takeout sushi platters are incredibly beautifully presented – so gorgeous. They do take reservations and they also accept most major credit cards. This restaurant is 3 mins walk from Koenji Station. If one parent wants to venture out in the evening to try some sushi and maybe meet some locals – this is great spot. This is a fabulous way to try different types of sake and other alcoholic drinks in Japan – while also being in a family-friendly spot.
TACHI SUSHI YOKOCHO KOENJI
杉並区高円寺南4-25-9 三治ビル B1F
BASEMENT FLOOR, 4-25-9 KOENJI-MINAMI, SUGINAMI
OPEN MON-WED MIDDAY-3PM & 5PM-10:30PM
OPEN THURS-FRI MIDDAY-3PM
OPEN SAT 11:30AM-11PM
OPEN SUN 11:30AM-10:30PM
TSUKIJI
A sit-down sushi and izakaya restaurant that has been running for more than 100 years!
A lovely sushi restaurant just 1 min from Tsukiji Station is Tsukiji Tamazushi Honten.
They welcome children here. This restaurant can also cater to gluten-free diners. Please be sure to let them know ahead of time if you are gluten free. They specialize in sushi, seafood bowls (seafood over rice) and some general izakaya style food options (designed to be shared.) The vibes here are casual, cozy and yummy. This restaurant has been in operation for more than 100 years!
Please budget for 2000 yen per adult at lunch time and 6000 yen at dinner time. See pictures of the menu options here.
The entire restaurant is non-smoking. This is also a great place for adults in the family to try different types of sake.
TSUKIJI TAMAZUSHI HONTEN
中央区築地1-9-4
1-9-4 TSUKIJI, CHUO-KU
OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-3PM & 5PM-10PM (FROM 11AM-10PM ON SUNDAYS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS)
See other options in Tsukiji for families here.
AOYAMA
A kid-friendly sushi-izakaya
If you’re looking to eat more traditional Japanese food for lunch I highly recommend Hachibei, a self-titled Sushi Izakaya (an Izakaya is a Japanese-style pub) and their lunch sets are incredibly good value. They have sushi set lunches, teishoku which, depending on the particular day, includes options like grilled fish of the day, vegetable tempura or pork hamburg (a Japanese style plump hamburger patty.)
Each set includes miso soup, green tea and pickled vegetables and prices range between 1000 -2000 yen.
For the Mummies and Daddies, a glass of wine or sake is only 500 yen!
This is a casual, local eateries that is filled with business people on their lunch break and often families with small children. They have table, counter and sofa seating available.
They also have an English menu (out front and inside the restaurant.)
They welcome kids here. They only do walk-ins for lunch and dinner has an 880 yen charge per person ( you will also receive and otoshi as you sit down – if you don’t want it just leave it on the table , don’t hand it back)
SUSHI IZAKAYA HACHIBE
南青山3-15-13 青山グリーンヒルズ1F
GROUND FLOOR, AOYAMA GREENHILLS BUILDING, 3-15-13 MINAMI-AOYAMA
OPEN FOR LUNCH: 11:30AM-3PM (LAST ORDER AT 2:30PM)
OPEN FOR DINNER: 5:30PM-2:30AM
See here for other things we love to do in Aoyama with kids.
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