THE HYATT REGENCY TOKYO WITH KIDS

I’ve walked through the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo a few times – before the Hyatt Regency Tokyo took on some beautiful new renovations and before I had any children, myself.
I had the pleasure of staying recently and I was so impressed with the hotel facilities but also with the hotel’s commitment to making families with children feel comfortable as well. I’ve been so excited to share all about this hotel – including all of the kid-friendly options we love in the immediate area. This includes parks, playgrounds, family-friendly restaurants, art and sightseeing experiences.
This hotel not only welcomes families, they also do everything to make sure families in Tokyo have a truly memorable and stress-free vacation. They even have a complimentary shuttle bus running between the hotel and Shinjuku Station (this service begins from Sept 1, 2025!) This shuttle runs 3 times an hour between 8am-10pm ! Amazing!

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Here is my write up on the Hyatt Regency Tokyo!

For Hyatt members & Regency Club Floor Rooms
World of Hyatt Members and those who book to stay on the Regency Club floors also have access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 9th floor (a beautiful space for reading, quietly working or relaxing.) This lounge also offers and exclusive breakfast, tea time and cocktail hour.

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Checking in & the stunning Lobby at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
I’m obsessed with the decor and the old school hotel vibes here.
The front reception staff are able to seamlessly switch between English and Japanese, are happy to hold suitcases if you arrive early (and after check-out) and are also able to assist with forwarding and receiving luggage.

The lobby has just been renovated and it is SO beautiful now. The lounge & bar area right in the lobby is called “Nineteen Eighty Lounge & Bar” They also have the most beautiful high tea/afternoon tea options here too (check the Hyatt Regency Tokyo website for details.)

The newly renovated rooms at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo

The room layout is mostly circular – making the most of those Shinjuku views (a mixture of city lights and the green of Shinjuku Chuo Park)
Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed in. The newly renovated rooms are just so cleverly designed and every single detail is so well considered.

The front desk at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo can also assist with forwarding and receiving luggage from around Japan. My suitcase was waiting for me in my room when I arrived!

The Breakfast Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo is called Crossroads

The breakfast restaurant actually opens for a decent amount of time! (If you’ve travelled in Japan you’ll know that many finish early!)
My favourite part was a omelette station and the incredible cheese section – so good! There are also nuggets and hash browns (my son’s dream breakfast!). There is also a very fancy Nespresso fancy coffee machine.
Read more about the Crossroads restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo here (they are open from breakfast, lunch AND dinner.)

There is also an in-house high end Chinese Restaurant called Jade Garden
This is the in-house Chinese Restaurant. They have high chairs and also a kids’ menu (see here for the Jade Garden menu – kids’ menu on the third page.) There is also private dining room (reservation required ahead of time) which is ideal for families with kids who aren’t quite able to stay seated for the entire meal – also takes a bit of pressure off parents to have everyone sit quietly at all times. The hotel can also organize for a crib to be put in this private room! Amazing!

See here for the Jade Garden lunch menu. Please note that this restaurant is closed on Tuesdays (although will open it’s doors if Tuesday is a national holiday.)

Nadaman is another in-house restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
This restaurant has a sushi, teppanyaki and sukiyaki /shabu-shabu.
Please note that the sushi and teppanyaki restaurants are not for children. However, I highly recommend reserving a very special shabu-shabu or sukiyaki dinner as a family at Nadaman.
At lunch time, please budget for approximately 15,000 yen per adult and more like 28,000 yen at dinner time. The staff here speak English and can also alter the menu for most dietary requirements if a reservation, with all of those details, is made in advance.
If you order the Shabu-Shabu meal, you can also try Matsuzaka Beef.
The kid’s meal here is a special kids’ course for just under 6000 yen and it contains cooked vegetables, grilled wagyu beef, fried seafood, sushi, udon noodles, steamed egg custard and ice-cream.

There is also an in-house cocktail bar called Eau De Vie
It is open from 5pm until late. Adults only.

The view from one of the elevators inside the Hyatt Regency Tokyo

There is a Fitness Centre at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Please note that the fitness centre is only for those 16 years or older.

As a family, make sure you take advantage of the free shuttle that the Hyatt Regency Tokyo between their property and Shinjuku Station
This shuttle runs three times an hour between 8am-10pm.

The Hyatt Regency Tokyo, in Shinjuku, is also one of the Airport Limousine Bus stops
The Airport Limousine Bus Stop right outside the Hyatt Regency in Tokyo. Read more about taking the Limousine Bus to Narita airport here. Read more about taking the Limousine Bus to Haneda airport here.

Can I take the Narita Express (train) from Narita Airport to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
Yes. Shinjuku Station is also the first stop for when taking the Narita Express to Narita Airport. 
See here my write up on the pros and cons of choosing the Narita Express vs the Airport Limousine Bus when travelling with kids. Then from Shinjuku Station, the hotel is just a short complimentary shuttle ride away.

Are there any convenience stores near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
The closest convenience store is a 7-Eleven right under the hotel. Go out of the main entrance of the hotel, turn left and walk down the stairs.

Is there a Starbucks near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
Yes. There are actually two really close by. Starbucks in the Shinjuku Chuo Park (3 mins walk from the hotel – I’ve written about it below) and another in the Shinjuku Mitsui Building ( 5 mins walk from the hotel)

Where can I buy diapers near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
If you are looking to buy baby supplies near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo, I recommend visiting Drug Seims in Nishi-Shinjuku 6-chome. They stock nappies and are open 24 hours a day! See here for the brands of nappies we have used and recommend!
DRUG SEIMS, NISHI-SHINJUKU
西新宿6-16-6 新宿タツミビル 1階
GROUND FLOOR, SHINJUKU TATSUMI BUILDING, 6-16-6 NISHI-SHINJUKU
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY

OR

Sugi Drug in Shinjuku 3-chome.  It is 7 mins in a taxi from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.   Sugi Drug store has a decent range of diapers/nappies as well as baby food.
SUGI DRUG
新宿3-5-6 キュープラザ1F
GROUND FLOOR, KYU PLAZA BUILDING, 3-5-6 SHINJUKU
OPEN EVERYDAY 9AM-11PM

OR

Tomod’s Shinjuku 2-Chome drugstore is 10 mins in a taxi from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo. Also, 3 mins walk from Shinjuku San-Chome Station or 7 mins walk from Shinjuku Station.
It is open weekdays 8:30am-10pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm & Sundays 10am-8pm.

*See here for more places in Tokyo to buy diapers / nappies.

*See here for more places in Tokyo to buy diapers / nappies.

I like to use these changing & feeding facilities in this area: (for the most up to date changing and feeding spots for parents, download the MamaPapaBabyMap app.


If you are looking for a drugstore near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo for just medicines or shampoo etc (not nappies/diapers), then I recommend going to Tomods in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building is just 3 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo. Open 8am-8pm on weekdays and 10am-7pm on weekends.

How to get to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Shinjuku and need to get to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, I recommend taking a train (takes approx 40 mins, 410 yen per person, 1 train change) or  a bus from Shinjuku Busta (Bus Terminal.)  This bus terminal is near the New South Exit of Shinjuku Station.  The buses take approximately 1 hour and run in the morning and then back from Tokyo Disney Resort in the evening. Bus price is 1000 yen per person.
My full guide on making the most of Tokyo Disneyland with kids is here.
My full guide on making the most of Tokyo Disneysea with kids is here.

How do I take a bullet train to Kyoto or Osaka from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
Take 1 single train from nearby Nishi-Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station (takes approx 20 mins)
OR
Take 1 single train from Shinjuku Station to Shinagawa Station (takes approx 19 mins)

What are the family-friendly places near the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?

The walkways over the main road outside the Hyatt Regency Tokyo are great for walks with little newly walking toddlers who wake up early (can’t play ball games or anything here, of course, but a little walk to pass the time while parents have a coffee in hand – this is a cute little early morning option.)

You can then pop them in the stroller and pop them over to the Shinjuku Chuo Playground.

The Shinjuku Chuo (Central) Park playground is just 9 mins walk away.
This is a great spot for a break from one of the busiest parts of Tokyo.

Just before you hit the park though, you’ll walk past the Shinjuku Chuo Park Starbucks branch (if walking across the footbridge into the park from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.)

When looking for the park, I put Shinjuku Chuo Park Children’s Square into google to save you from having to walk from the opposite end of the park etc.
There is a fair amount of shade but I still recommend bringing sunscreen and bug spray.

The breastfeeding and nappy changing space is open from 10:30am-4pm.

There are vending machines and toilets next to the playground (and others on the far side)

The far side of the playground also has this change table, toilet, breastfeeding, wheelchair friendly restroom space. It is open from April-September from 9am‐5pm & October-March 9am-4pm.

There is a decent sized playground and a toddler splash pool in the summer months.
IN 2025: The water splash area is open in July and August.

In the heat of summer, there are misting machines at some benches next to the playground. There is also a security guard who goes around in summer to check the temperature of the slide. Only in Japan!

SHINJUKU CHUO (CENTRAL) PARK
PUT  SHINJUKU CHUO PARK CHILDREN’S SQUARE INTO GOOGLE MAPS IN ORDER TO FIND IT
OPEN 24 HOURS 


For right after a play in the park, I highly recommend breakfast, a snack or lunch at the ‘More Than’ Bakery. It is located literally right on the edge of the park.  This bakery also sells many vegan breads and sweets.

MORE THAN, BAKERY
新宿区西新宿4-31-1
4-31-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 8AM – 6PM


7 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Just 7 mins walk away is the Sompo Museum of Art – and on the 5th floor you can see Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (!!)  You are allowed to take photos even – just can’t use a flash.  Entry is 800 yen and free for kids younger than 18 (as always, you will need to have your passport with you while walking around Japan. They may ask to see your passport here for proof of age.)  They accept both cash and card here.
Please note that the museum is open from 10am-6pm (last entry at 5:30)  and is closed on Mondays – but best to still check the Sompo Museum of Art website before you go.   Read more abou how the Sunflowers came to “live” in Tokyo here.   You can enter here with a stroller as long as it isn’t too busy.  There is a place to change baby on the second floor (there is also a space to breastfeed.)

6 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
While in the West Shinjuku area, why not wander along to take a picture at the Shinjuku LOVE sculpture?  You may have already seen one of these famous pop art monuments, designed by Robert Indiana in the 1970s, in New York, Philadelphia, Jakarta, Neuss-Holzeim, Valencia or London ( to name a few.) Tokyo has two LOVE Sculptures. This large one in Shinjuku and a very small version on a roundabout in Chiba.   The statue is just near the Shinjuku I-Land tower (search ” Love Statue Shinjuku” on google maps for an exact location).

Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens are just 9 mins in a taxi from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
These gardens are popular for a reason – especially in Autumn and Spring. Please note there is a small cash entry to enter. If you decide to walk it will take approximately 26 mins.
There is no play equipment but there a lovely open park, a Japanese garden with a teahouse, a French formal garden and an English landscape garden too.  Sport equipment and alcohol not allowed.
I’ve included more details, pictures and tips in my Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden blog post here.

Extra Tip: If you’re looking for an amazing thick, gourmet to eat in or after the park – I recommend a sandwich shop called “&Sandwich.“
It is located just 2 mins walk from the Shinjuku Gyoen Park entrance.  They have a dining area with seats for 16 people.
They are open nice and early in the morning too – from 9am on weekdays and 8:30am on weekends.
They have a couple of vegetarian and vegan options too.  See here for the “&Sandwich” website and images of their beautiful sandwiches.

Another great lunch or dinner option for families near Shinjuku Gyoen is Cafe La Boheme. This is actually a chain for restaurants but this one is particularly beautiful as it has high ceilings and looks onto so much greenery.  The food served here is casual Italian.    For an extra 200 yen you can also change any of the pasta dishes for gluten free pasta at Cafe La Boheme in Shinjuku. 
It is best to make a reservation. Although it’s only a couple of options each – there are vegetarian and vegan items on their menu too ( their vegan quinoa and kale salad is so good and they also have some vegan pasta dishes.) 
At lunch time I would budget for 2000 yen per adult and 4000 yen for dinner.  You can see the entire Cafe La Boheme menu here. 
Please note that at dinner time, there is a 800 yen service charge per person.  This restaurant does accept most major credit cards – and are a cashless restaurant. 
If everyone is tired, these guys are also on ubereats.

See here for 20+ kid-friendly restaurants that we love in Shinjuku!

A family-friendly sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant right under the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Ningyocho Imahan Shinjuku Dai-ichi Seimei Building welcomes children and also has high chairs. Every table gets their own hot pot. I recommend sukiyaki over shabu-shabu with kids as the marinade is so lovely and sweet – most kids love it on rice. The entire restaurant is non-smoking.

This restaurant needs to be reserved at least 3 days in advance- please make a reservation online here. This is also a great place for adults in the family to try some hot and cold sake. This restaurant is also 1 min walk from exit A7 of Tochomae Station. At lunchtime I recommend budgeting for 6000 yen per adult and more like 12,000 yen at dinner time.

NINGYOCHO IMAHAN SHINJUKU DAI-ICHI SEIMEI BUILDING
新宿区西新宿2-7-1 新宿第一生命ビルディング 1F
GROUND FLOOR, SHINJUKU DAIICHI SEIMEI BUILDING, 2-7-1 SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN TUES-SUN 11AM-3PM & 5PM-8:30PM
CLOSED MONDAYS

Sizzler in Nishi-Shinjuku is just 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Order a steak or other main meal and then help yourself to desserts, soups and salads at the buffet. You can make a reservation (a good idea on weekends as it can get busy.) I recommend budgeting 2000 yen per adult at lunchtime and 3000 yen at dinnertime. They accept most major credit cards. This restaurant has a lovely view at night time. It is also 2 mins walk from Tochomae Station or 8 mins walk from Shinjuku Station.
SIZZLER, SHINJUKU MITSUI BIRU
新宿区西新宿2-1-1 新宿三井ビル 別館 2F
2ND FLOOR, SHINJUKU MITSUI BUILDING ANNEX, 2-1-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN WEEKDAYS 11AM-10PM (LAST ORDERS 9:30AM)
OPEN WEEKENDS 8AM-10PM

A family restaurant dinner just 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Royal Host is a well-known and loved family restaurant chain in Japan. The menu is affordable and so big! There are plenty of western and Japanese meal options. I have written in detail about dining at Royal Host here. This is a walk-in only restaurant (the restaurant seats 50). They accept most major credit cards. The restaurant is non-smoking but there is an enclosed smoking booth for smokers. It’s also 3 mins walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station.

ROYAL HOST, SHINJUKU MITSUI BIRU
新宿区西新宿2-1-1 新宿三井ビル 1Ｆ
GROUND FLOOR, SHINJUKU MITSUI BUILDING, 2-1-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 7AM-11:30PM


A family-friendly Japanese-Italian fusion izakaya just 12 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo (or 6 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)

Kichiri Shinjuku West is another fantastic option when looking for a dinner option when in Shinjuku with kids.   It is also just 200 metres from Shinjuku Station, West Exit.
The food is Japanese/Italian-fusion at this Kichiri though.  For adults I would budget approximately 5000 yen. This restaurant accepts most major credit cards and it does also takes reservations. The entire venue is non-smoking. You can see the Kichiri Shinjuku West menu online here. 
KICHIRI SHINJUKU WEST
新宿区西新宿1-10-2, 110 ビル8F8TH FLOOR, 110 BUILDING, 1-10-2 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU
OPEN 5PM-11PM (LAST ORDER AT 10PM)
Please see my article here on how to go about making a reservation for a restaurant in Japan when the website doesn’t have an English website option. 

A kid-friendly standing sushi restaurant just 13 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo (or 8 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
Tachi Sushi Yokocho Shinjuku Nishiguchi  is a fabulous option. It is also 5 mins walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station.   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.   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. See here if you would like to find more restaurants in Tokyo you can visit with kids but also try some different types of sake. 

TACHI SUSHI YOKOCHO SHINJUKU WEST GATE
新宿区西新宿1-18-13 近江ビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, 1-18-13 NISHISHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 11:30-10:30PM

Family-friendly okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant with gluten free options – just 16 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo (or 7 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
Or if you feel like okonomiyaki or simply a restaurant with lots of gluten free food in Shinjuku, I recommend going to Teppan Baby.
It’s best to make reservations ahead of time.   This restaurant accepts most major credit cards.  They have an English, France, Spanish menu.  Teppan Baby can cater for vegetarians and gluten free patrons.   Teppan Baby is 7 mins walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. If coming on the subway take Exit B3 and walk for 3 mins.   This is a non-smoking restaurant.  For this restaurant I would budget approx 5000 yen per adult for a full meal (with drinks.). Please note that every customer needs to order one drink (doesn’t have to be alcoholic) when visiting after 6pm. Read here for how to order a vegetarian version of okonomiyaki

TEPPAN BABY, SHINJUKU EAST EXIT
OPEN MON-SAT: 5PM-5AM
OPEN SUN: 5PM-MIDNIGHT

Street food/alleyways with kids – just 15 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
(or 3 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
If you want to be in the thick of it (I want to say with the locals but it’s also touristy these days) I find Piss Alley (part of Omoide Yokocho – sometimes also referred to as “Memory Lane” ) to be fine with kids early in the night.  It’s a lane way lined with lots of little eateries – mostly yakitori or grilled seafood and veg.  This is not the place to ask for menu alterations etc. What is there is there. It’s not a particularly lovely place to be but I know most people have seen it on social media and want to see it for themselves – and I get that.

With kids I would only go between 4pm-6pm.  Staying longer means you’re going to struggle to get seats but also will run into more drunk people (it’s near Kabuki-cho, the red light district – which is pretty much the only place in Japan I really don’t like to go with my kids.)
One tip with kids – don’t go to the bathroom here – go to a big department store close by instead – for example Lumine.

The well-known 3D Cat Billboard -17 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
(or 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
This is at East Exit of Shinjuku Station.
Put “3D Cat Cross Shinjuku Space” into google maps to find this 3D billboard easily.

A family-restaurant dinner just 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
If you’re looking to start the day with a western-style breakfast, I recommend heading to Denny’s.   The Denny’s Shinjuku Chuo-Koen branch is open from 6:30am-11pm.
Denny’s Japan (note, not the same as Denny’s in the US.)

They have a low (common) allergens menu.   There is a change table in the toilets here.  No bookings. Walk-in only.  They accept most major credit cards. For those with allergies and special dietary requirements in Japan, I recommend using a tool called tabemasen in order to make our a printable allergen card to carry with you.
Here is the full Denny’s Japan menu.  Please note, if you are vegan,  that Denny’s in Japan do have a zero meat hamburger steak (like a vegan rissole – for the fellow aussies.) 

Really, really good Indian food! Just 8 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
This restaurant is super casual but the food is so good. There is a pet store next door with lots of fish tanks so look for the fish tanks if you can’t find it! It’s on ground level so it’s easy to access with a stroller. This is a Halal restaurant. I recommend budgeting for 2000 yen per adult when dining here (they do have a kids plate too.) They accept most major credit cards. The food is so good (don’t let the very simple restaurant decor throw you.). This restaurant is also 5 mins walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station. The entire restaurant is non-smoking.

INDIAN RESTAURANT KHANA
新宿区西新宿6-16-12 コーポ寺前 102
102 CO-OP JIMAE, 6-16-12 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN FOR LUNCH 11AM-3PM
OPEN FOR DINNER 5PM-1:30AM



A hearty meal with all you can eat bread or rice – just 12 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
(or 2 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
A fabulous lunch or dinner option for kids (and parents) who want a really hearty meal,I recommend Bakery & Restaurant Saint Marc.
This is a restaurant where you order your meal and also enjoy all you can eat bread (or switch bread for rice if you prefer!)
This restaurant accepts most major credit cards. They have a place to store your stroller while you dine.
There is also a kid’s menu that includes options like a kid’s Japanese curry, macaroni gratin or children’s doria with potato wedges, broccoli and tomatoes, mini hamburgers served with wedges and salad and also a kid’s bento plate that has a piece of chicken, a burger patty, some broccoli, tomato and corn with wedges with some small jellies.   Kids meals are all under 1000 yen.
The meals for adults are mostly steaks and hamburger steaks served on sizzling hot plates or pastas or salads and main dishes can come as an all you can eat bread or rice set.  You can also pay a few hundred yen extra and make use of the all-you-can-drink soft drink and juice bar.
This restaurant is also 3 mins walk from Shinjuku Station’s west exit.
Here is the Bakery& Restaurant Saint Marc full allergen menu list. 

BAKERY & RESTAURANT SAINT MARC, SHINJUKU
新宿区西新宿１-５-１ 小田急新宿西口駅前ビル８F
8F HALC, SHINJUKU NISHIGUCHI EKI BUILDING, 1-5-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 11AM-11PM

FAMILY-FRIENDLY YAKINIKU
And on the same floor of Odakyu is a family-friendly Yakiniku restaurant called Jojoen. They have an English menu and accept most major credit cards. Budget 4000 yen per adult at lunch time and 12,000 yen per person for dinner. Please note that there is a 10% service charge added to the bill at dinner time (not for lunch or takeout.) This restaurant is well-known for very high quality ingredients. On weekends it would be best to have a reservation – on other days you can try for a walk-in (the restaurant does seat over 200 people.)

JOJOEN
新宿区西新宿１-５-１ 小田急新宿西口駅前ビル８F
8F ODAKYU SHINJUKU NISHIGUCHI EKI BUILDING, 1-5-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 11AM-10:30PM

Casual Japanese food as a family – Homemade Udon (served in large bowls as a part of hot or cold dishes) – just 9 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
This is a hole in the wall style casual udon restaurant called Sangokuichi. This restaurant has been here since 1969. The cold udon bowl options are really fresh and interesting. “Japanese Dressing Salad Udon” “Tuna Salad Udon” “Tofu Salad Udon” while the hot options include Yaki-Udon (aka stir fried udon noodles and veg), Chicken Udon, Tempura Udon, Spicy Kimuchi Udon, Miso Pork Cutlet Udon.   There are wax models of all the meals in the front window so it’s really easy for kids to see and point to what they want (and know what to expect.)   This is not the kind of establishment to be asking for alterations to the menu (for allergies or otherwise.). Most dishes are approx 1200 yen.  Children are welcome here (although the tables are quite squished together inside – it’s lovely and vibey but might not be for everyone.)
This restaurant accepts reservations but you can also just try and walk in (if visiting outside of normal meal time hours – it’s especially popular with those working in the area at lunch time.)  Sangokuichi accepts most major credit cards.   This restaurant is also 4 mins walk from Shinjuku Station (take the west exit)

SANGOKUICHI, NISHIGUCHI STORE
新宿区西新宿1-13-10 西新宿昭和ビル
NISHISHINJUKU SHOWA BUILDING, 1-13-10 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU
OPEN MON-SAT 11AM-10PM (LAST ORDERS 9:30PM)
CLOSED SUNDAYS & NATIONAL HOLIDAYS (INCLUDING JAN 1 & 2) 

A family diner style restaurant just 5 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
If anyone claims starvation in this immediate area (its a busy business district, mostly) we love the Japanese “family restaurant” chain Royal Host.  The menu is extensive. It all has beautiful glossy pictures and the limitless drink fountain also includes hot drinks. There is a children’s menu and kids can select one toy from the basket offered by wait staff.  It’s just easy and good value for money. There are Japanese and International menu options.  Check out the Royal Host website’s menu page– it’s only in Japanese but there are pictures of almost every dish.  This restaurant is like a Japanese version of a diner so don’t expect fancy all though it is clean, bright and yummy. It’s our family’s comfort food. It’s a really cheap meal with kids.

Here is an example of their kids menu. . The numbers in the brackets are the tax included prices.

ROYAL HOST SHINJUKU
GROUND FLOOR, SHINJUKU I-LAND SOUTH BUILDING, 6-5-1  NISHISHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
新宿区西新宿6-5-1新宿アイランド南棟1F
OPEN: 7AM-11PM
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A Yakitori style pub that welcomes children – 10 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
Another nearby option with kids is Hinotori.  This is a yakitori pub-style restaurant.  This restaurant welcomes young families but I only recommend it if kids will be eating the yakitori and are able to sit at the table (it is quite engaging as you watch the food being cooked.)     This restaurant is 3 mins walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi line. Hinotori accepts most major credit cards.  I would budget for around 5000 yen per adult when dining here.  Best to make reservations. There is a 660 yen service charge per person (and, as a thank you, every customer is given an ootoshi -which you don’t have to eat if you don’t want to.)
HINOTORI
新宿区西新宿7-22-48 キャッスルマンション西新宿101
CASTLE MANSION, NISHI-SHINJUKU 101 BUILDING, 7-22-48 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN 5PM-11PM (OPEN FROM 4PM ON WEEKENDS)


A sushi train with video games (14 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo – or 7 mins in a taxi)
This Sushiro branch is the Sushiro, Shinjuku Nishiguchi Store (on the 6th floor of the Uniqlo building.).
I recommend visiting between meal times if you can OR first thing in the morning (11am on weekdays or 10:30am on weekends) to avoid having to wait.
Just a warning – the games appear after you’ve ordered a certain number of plates (every 4-5 plates or so) but they only last for a few sections. So best to get kids to take turns and warn them that it will be very quick.
Please note that, although there are many sushiro stores all over Japan – not all have the games. But I cover as many as I can that do – you can search my blog by area or by “sushiro” to find more options.
If you order from the kids section of the menu, you will get a gatchapon coin for kids to use on the gatchapon machines within the restaurant. The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
They accept most major credit cards here. I recommend budgeting 3000 yen per adult for a meal here. It is 3 mins walk from Shinjuku Station (the west side.) See the full Sushiro menu here. Sushiro is great for gluten free diners as they have an allergen menu.
Please note that Sushiro technically doesn’t have any truly vegan sushi options as they use fish extract-vinegar – you may want to look at alternative sushi train restaurants if this is a deal breaker for you.

SUSHIRO, SHINJUKU NISHI-GUCHI
新宿区西新宿1-1-1 新宿パレットビル 6F
6F SHINJUKU PALETTE BUILDING, 1-1-1 NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU
OPEN WEEKDAYS 11AM-11PM
OPEN WEEKENDS 10:30AM-11PM


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What is a good rainy day option for kids while staying at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo?
Take a taxi for 8 mins for some family karaoke! ( or 8 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)

*Rainy day option*
Karaoke Chain Pasela has a branch in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho that has a playroom for babies and toddlers.
Warning: this area is a bit unsavoury at night so I only recommend going here during the daytime (it’s my personal advice from parent to parent.).  Ask your hotel to make a reservation in the kids room for you.
Food options here include different types of pizza, nasi goreng, chicken curry, beef rice bowl, fried chicken, loaded or plain fries, honey toast desserts (honey toast doesn’t mean “honey on toast” in Japan, by the way – it’s like half a loaf of bread filled with ice-cream and honey sauce and fruit etc.)

SEE HERE FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON TAKING KIDS OUT TO KARAOKE IN JAPAN.

Good Quality Japan Souvenirs in Shinjuku- 9 mins in a cab from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo
(or 10 mins walk from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo shuttle bus stop at Shinjuku Station)
really great place to buy good quality souvenirs in Shinjuku is the Beams F Shinjuku Store. There are floors and floors of beautiful gift options.

See my Shinjuku with kids blog post for other fun things to in this area.
See here for our favourite Shinjuku dinner options too.

*Extra tip for when travelling on the Yamanote line ( if you are on the Yamanote line and travelling from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro or Ueno – make sure you take notice as you stop at Takadanobaba Station.) The station music that plays as you arrive is the Astro Boy theme song as this is where the show was set!) We get a kick out of it every time. If you’d like to read more about Astro Boy and Takadanobaba Station see my blog post here. 

Another Hyatt Regency hotel in Japan that I love so much!!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that one of my favourite hotels in all of the world is the Hyatt Regency in Hakone. I’ve written in detail about it here.

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