JR EAST HOTEL METS SHIBUYA WITH KIDS

Staying at JR-East Hotel Mets Shibuya with kids

This is one of my recommended hotels for families in Shibuya AND one of my recommended lower cost hotels for families in Tokyo.


Simple, clean, everything that travellers need (including in-house coin laundries and a simple breakfast restaurant)- all in great locations. I have stayed at the JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya and found it to be so affordable (for Shibuya). The in-house tvs are all set up to easily log into Netflix, Youtube, Prime Video and Hulu. Please note that this is a simple accommodation – not fancy (which is why I recommend it for travellers on a budget but who want to still be in the middle of Shibuya.) Most rooms are for 1, 2 or 3 people but they do have a few rooms called “Deluxe Twin Residential Style” which can sleep 5 (2 x double beds + 1 additional pull out bed) and these rooms also include an in-room washing machine/dryer and a microwave.

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Read my Shibuya with kids article for places to sightsee, shop and eat with kids in this immediate area.

This is one of my recommended hotels for families in Shibuya AND one of my recommended lower cost hotels for families in Tokyo.

Are there any convenience stores near JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya ?
So many!
2 mins walk to Family Mart (or walk for another 2 mins to another Family Mart that is the one with the bar inside!)
See here for my favourite convenience store snacks and which pantry staples to buy etc.

Are there any supermarkets near JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya ?
Tokyu Store Shibuya, Shibuya Sakura Stage is just 4 mins walk away.
Life Supermarket Shibuya Higashi is just 7 mins walk away. It’s a lovely big supermarket. See my guide on Japanese supermarkets here.
If you’d more of a high end deli/imported goods style food hall, then I recommend visiting Tokyu Food Show underneath Shibuya Crossing. I have lots of pictures of this area in my Shibuya with Kids article here.

Are there any drugstores near JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya ?
Tomod’s Drugstore is just 3 mins walk away. Open 8am-11pm on weekdays (from 9am-7pm on weekends.)*Please note that this branch does not sell nappies/diapers. See here for my tips on buying diapers in Japan.


Where to eat with kids near JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya

Sushi Hicho, Shibuya (1-2 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya )
This is omakase sushi.
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. OR a teen or an older child who is a big sushi / sashimi fan (or just a foodie in general. 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


Japanese Curry (2-3 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya
And if you’re craving Japanese curry, this is a branch of the well known Japanese curry branch Cocoichibanya .  This branch is called Cocoichibanya Shibuya Namikibashi (for when you pop it into google.)   Last time I checked this branch also has gluten free AND vegan options too ( customers can choose their own curry toppings such as chicken Katsu or veggies such as spinach.)
Japanese curry to me is more like a stew or casserole than a curry -but, regardless, customers here can all choose their spice level from 1 -10.
To dine here, I would budget for 1500 yen per adult.  Just to manage expectations this place is super super casual.  No need to worry about noisy kids here.  Cocoichibanya branches all accept most major credit cards. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. The place is small but it’s not an eat and linger type of place so I would just wait outside until seats open up OR get takeout!  This branch also has a children’s menu and offers curry udon as part of their menu. I have written in detail about Cocoichi curry house stores here.
This branch is also walking distance from many spots in Daikanyama.

COCOICHIBANYA SHIBUYA NAMIKIBASHI
渋谷区渋谷3-15-5
3-15-5 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU

Buy Me Stand, American Style Breakfast, Brunch and Toasted Sandwiches (6 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
Buy Me Stand are most famous for their Pork Ribs and Apple Toasted Sandwiches but there are also other options such as sunnyside egg on toast, bacon and other toasties like the four cheese “Son of the Cheese” sandwich. See the full Buy Me Stand menu here.
The whole cafe is lovely and vibey. Budget 1000-2000 yen to dine here. They accept most major credit cards. There is a designated smoking area on the second floor so stay on the ground floor with kids (but do pop into the Son of the Cheese store upstairs upstairs while you’re there!) This is a walk-ins only cafe. This is a great place to stop for some comfort food when walking between Shibuya and Daikanyama.

BUY ME STAND
渋谷区東1-31-19 マンション並木橋 202
MANSION NAMIKIBASHI 202, 1-31-19 HIGASHI, SHIBUYA
OPEN 8AM – 5PM (LAST ORDERS 4PM) *Breakfast only menu finishes at 10am

Izobachi Miso Ramen (4 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets in Shibuya )
This ramen shop welcomes children. Budget 1500-2000 yen per adult to dine here. Order at the vending machine at the entrance. You will find Izobachi Miso Ramen on the second floor of the Shibuya Stream complex. It is a bit more expensive than many hole in the wall ramen places but it is clean and modern and more family-friendly than many – the portions are also lovely and generous. As you can guess from the name, they specialise in Miso Ramen. The entire venue is non-smoking. See pictures of their menu items on the Izobachi Miso Ramen instagram here.

IZOBACHI MISO RAMEN
渋谷区渋谷3-21-3 SHIBUYA STREAM 2F
2ND FLOOR, SHIBUYA STREAM, 3-21-3 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
OPEN 11AM-10:30PM (CLOSES AT 10PM ON TUESDAYS)

Spanish food with a seafood focus (4 mins walk from Jr East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
Xiringuito Escriba, Shibuya has high chairs (the white ikea type.) Budget 3000 yen per adult at lunchtime here and more like 6000 yen for dinner. There is a 500 yen cover charge per person after 5pm (the cover charge is waived for diners ordering a course.) They accept most major credit cards. The entire venue is non-smoking. Please let them know if you will need a high chair when making a reservation. Please also let them know if you will be bringing your own baby food with you (just as they don’t normally allow outside food so they like to know in advance.) You can organise a birthday/ anniversary dessert plate here for a special event. See the full Xiringuito Escriba, Shibuya menu here.

XIRINGUITO ESCRIBA
渋谷区渋谷3-21-3 渋谷ストリーム 3F
3RD FLOOR, SHIBUYA STREAM, 3-21-3 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
OPEN 11AM-11PM (CLOSES AT 10PM ON SUNDAYS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS)




Yamamoto no Hamburg Shibuya Shokudo (5 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
This restaurant welcomes kids and has the cutest kid’s plate. It is 3 mins walk from Shibuya Station. Budget 1100 yen per adult for a meal here. See the full menu for Yamamoto no Hamburg Steak here. They accept most major credit cards. This is a walk-in only hamburger steak spot (no reservations.) The restaurants seats 23 people ( a mixture of table and counter seating.) The entire venue is non-smoking. They have different types of hamburg steaks and then you choose your own toppings such as fried egg, bacon, melted cheese etc. Side dishes include fried chicken, sausages, a few small salads etc. They have lots of soft drinks and alcoholic drinks and they also do their own blended vegetable juice. Please note that this restaurant is cash only. I speak here about the value in having some cash on you in Japan at all times here. They also can do takeout (although you lose out on the cute kids’ plate option.)

YAMAMOTO NO HAMBURG STEAK, SHIBUYA SHOKUDO
渋谷区渋谷3-6-18 第4矢木ビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, DAI-4 YAGI, 3-6-18 SHIBUYA
OPEN 11AM-10PM

Ore Ryu Shio Ramen (5 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
I don’t recommend this spot for small kids but if you are travelling with kids who are 10+ or are teens, I recommend visiting a ramen restaurant called Ore Ryu Shio Ramen.  Shio Ramen means “salt ramen” – as the ramen stock/soup is quiet simple and mild.  The tables are filled with different condiments – you can make your ramen spicy or garlic-y or sweeter etc. First thing to do is try the broth and then add as you go.   A bowl of ramen here will cost a little under 2000 yen.   They sell ramen and tsukemen here. There is also fried chicken and gyoza on the menu here.  This is a walk-in restaurant only (no reservations.)  Cash only.
They have an English and Japanese menu. See here for instructions on how they recommend you add the condiments and flavours to your ramen. 
The restaurant is 2 mins walk from Shibuya Station This is a non-smoking restaurant. 

ORE RYU SHIO RAMEN
渋谷3-8-7
3-8-7 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-11PM



Did you know that there is a Family Mart with a bar inside in Shibuya? (4 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
If you get a second without the kids – you can sit here and have a whiskey or a lemon sour inside a Family Mart! You can even take in your famichiki (fried chicken) with you! Read more about the Bar inside a Family Mart in Shibuya here. Drink prices starts at 500 yen. See here for my other recommendations for a date night in Shibuya. See here for my list of recommended English speaking babysitters in Japan.

FAMILYMART LIQUOR MUSEUM, SHIBUYA
渋谷区渋谷3-12-22
3-12-22 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
Family Mart is open 24 hours but the bar is open 3pm-11:30pm

If you’re looking for some gluten free bread in Shibuya, the 7-Eleven at Shibuya Axsh stocks gluten free Zen B products (they are next to the drinks fridge.) It is 10 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya. See here for other restaurants with gluten free options in Tokyo.
In the same building is a great (Aussie standard great) coffee place called Single-O. Here are some other Aussie standard “good coffee” options in Tokyo.

Hawaiian Restaurant (10 mins walk from JR East Hotel Mets Shibuya)
Hale’aina HOA Shibuya has high chairs and a kids’ menu. The restaurant is well-lit and nice and spacious (for a central Tokyo restaurant.) The restaurant seats 60 so you can try for a walk-in or make a reservation (a walk-in should be fine though.) The entire restaurant is non-smoking. Budget 2000 yen per adult for lunch or dinner. They accept most major credit cards. They have space for strollers (and it is on the ground floor.) It is 4 mins walk from Shibuya Station. The entire venue is non-smoking. See the full Hale’aina HOA Shibuya menu here.

HALE’AINA HOA SHIBUYA
渋谷区渋谷2-17-1 渋谷アクシュ 1F
GROUND FLOOR, SHIBUYA AXSH, 2-17-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA
OPEN WEEKDAYS 9AM-11PM
OPEN WEEKENDS 11AM-11PM