The Asakusa and Ueno area offers many family-friendly attractions, including Senso-ji Temple, Ueno Zoo, and Ameyoko, making it a popular destination for families from Japan and abroad. However, families also often report challenges specific to traveling with children, such as rooms that feel too small to spend time in comfortably, the expense and fatigue of eating out for every meal, and difficulties doing laundry.
To help you choose a hotel in Asakusa or Ueno with confidence, this article first outlines the hotel features that matter most for family trips with children. It then compares six MIMARU Apartment Hotel locations in the Asakusa and Ueno area side by side, covering their distance from nearby stations, maximum occupancy, kitchen type, and whether rooms have a washer-dryer.
Five Points to Consider When Choosing a Family-Friendly Hotel in Asakusa or Ueno
Problems when choosing a hotel for a trip with children often arise when families have not checked five key factors in advance: room size, meals, laundry, sleeping arrangements, and how many guests the room can accommodate. Here, we outline these selection criteria by comparing typical hotel room types with Apartment Hotel accommodation with a kitchen and living space, regardless of brand.
1. Room Size and Separate Bedrooms
Family rooms in typical hotels often consist of a single room measuring around 20–30 square meters with an extra bed. This means preschool-age children and adults with different bedtimes spend their time in the same space. In practice, even when parents want to put their children to bed early, they may find it difficult to move around freely because they have to be mindful of noise from the television or conversations.
Apartment Hotel accommodation offers room options ranging from the high 30s to nearly 80 square meters, and you may be able to choose a room with a bedroom separate from the living space. To see whether you can put the children to bed first and then spend time together as adults in the living space, check the floor plan and size in square meters for your chosen room type in advance.
2. Flexibility with Meals
Typical hotel rooms often have little equipment beyond an electric kettle, leaving dining out or room service as the only meal options. When traveling with small children, eating out for every meal can be both costly and tiring.
Apartment Hotel accommodation often includes an induction cooktop (IH stove), cookware such as pots and frying pans, a refrigerator, and a microwave as standard. This allows you to heat up food bought at convenience stores or supermarkets, or prepare simple meals. Being able to prepare baby food and snacks at your own pace provides considerable peace of mind when traveling with children.
3. Ease of Doing Laundry
Typical hotels often do not have a washer-dryer in the room, so you will need to rely on a laundry service, which costs extra and takes time, or a nearby coin laundry.
Some Apartment Hotels offer rooms with an in-room washer-dryer or have a shared coin laundry within the hotel. Children often need extra changes of clothes because of sweat and food spills, so checking in advance whether your room has a washer-dryer or the hotel has a coin laundry can help you pack less.
4. Crib Availability
When young children sleep in the same bed as their parents in a room with beds, those who are crawling or just starting to walk are at risk of falling out of bed or falling over. Some Apartment Hotels provide cribs for free rental, but age restrictions apply for safety reasons, and availability is often limited. We therefore recommend noting your request in the special requests field when booking or contacting the hotel where you plan to stay in advance.
Even if a crib is unavailable, choosing a Japanese-style room with futons can help reduce the risk of falling from a height when children sleep in the same bed as their parents.
5. Maximum Occupancy and Privacy
Many conventional hotels limit occupancy to three or four guests per room, so trips involving three generations or multiple families traveling together often require booking multiple rooms. When rooms are far apart, it can be difficult for families to gather. On the other hand, having everyone stay in the same space can make it difficult to provide private areas where grandparents and each family can rest comfortably.
Some Apartment Hotels offer rooms that accommodate around six to eight adults, or plans that allow you to reserve multiple rooms for exclusive use. If you are planning a trip with grandparents or a group trip with multiple families, check the maximum occupancy per room and whether options such as reserving an entire floor are available.
Six Recommended Hotels for Families with Children in Asakusa and Ueno
1. MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa | For Families with Children Who Want to Relax in Spacious Rooms
A three-minute walk from Exit 7 of Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. All rooms have at least a 2-bedroom layout. The 74-square-meter Japanese Suite also includes a Japanese-style room with futon bedding and accommodates up to eight guests: up to six adults plus up to two children aged six or under who sleep in the same bed as their parents. It is also the only hotel featured here with an in-room washer-dryer, making it a good choice for families with children who need frequent changes of clothes and for stays of multiple nights. Every room also has a full kitchen, so you can prepare breakfast and snacks at your own pace.
▶Check availability and room types on the MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/suites-tokyo-asakusa/
2. MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station | For Families with Children Who Prioritize Easy Access
Among the MIMARU hotels around Asakusa and Ueno featured here, MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station’s greatest strength is its convenient location, just a one-minute walk from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station.
The 53-square-meter River View 1-Bedroom Apartment accommodates up to eight guests: up to six adults plus up to two children aged six or under who sleep in the same bed as their parents. The 71-square-meter Deluxe 2-Bedroom Suite accommodates up to eight adults and two children aged six or under. A kitchen allows you to cook meals and prepare light snacks. This hotel is recommended for families who want to make traveling easier and maximize their sightseeing time.
▶Check availability and room types on the MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/asakusa-station/
3. MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East | For Families with Children Who Love Pokémon
A three-minute walk from the Iriya Exit of JR Ueno Station. The Pokémon Room is its standout feature, making it popular with families looking for a stay their children will enjoy. The 78-square-meter Connecting Japanese Apartment consists of interconnected rooms and accommodates up to 12 guests: up to eight adults plus up to four children aged six or under who sleep in the same bed as their parents. This configuration can also accommodate two families traveling together.
▶Check availability and room types on the MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/ueno-east/
4. MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North | For Families with Children Who Want to Enjoy a Japanese Atmosphere
A four-minute walk from the Iriya Exit of JR Ueno Station. The 51-square-meter Premium Japanese Apartment includes a Japanese-style room where you can take off your shoes and relax barefoot, along with a comfortable sleeping area furnished with single beds and bunk beds. Some Premium Family Apartments also have a kitchen with a counter that allows you to keep an eye on your children while cooking. These apartments accommodate up to eight guests: up to six adults plus up to two children aged six or under who sleep in the same bed as their parents.
▶Check availability and room types on the MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North official website: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/ueno-north/
5. MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho | For Large Groups and Three-Generation Families Traveling with Children
A three-minute walk from Exit 3 of Tokyo Metro Inaricho Station and a five-minute walk from the Iriya Exit of JR Ueno Station. Its standout feature is the option to reserve an entire floor. By booking three rooms together, a group of up to 18 guests can stay on the same floor: up to 12 adults plus up to six children aged six or under who sleep in the same bed as their parents. This option is recommended for three-generation trips with grandparents and group trips with multiple families. Kappabashi Kitchenware Town is within walking distance, with specialty shops selling cookware and tableware for restaurants, as well as replica food displays. It is also popular with tourists as a place to find distinctly Japanese cooking utensils and souvenirs.
▶Check availability and room types for MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho on the MIMARU Official Homepage: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/ueno-inaricho/
6. MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi | For families with children who also want to enjoy shopping
A three-minute walk from Exit A4 of Tokyo Metro Ueno-hirokoji Station (also a four-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Okachimachi Station). The hotel offers convenient access to shopping destinations such as Ueno-hirokoji, Okachimachi, and Ameyoko. The 75-square-meter room accommodates up to 10 guests: up to eight adults plus up to two children aged six or younger who sleep in the same bed as their parents. The hotel also offers a distinctive themed room, the Ninja Room, which is popular with children. Japanese-style room options are also available, including the 49-square-meter Japanese Apartment. The Ameyoko area is also within walking distance.
▶Check availability and room types for MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi on the MIMARU Official Homepage: https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/ueno-okachimachi/
Comparison Table: Six Apartment Hotels in Asakusa and Ueno
Taking the criteria above into account, we will now compare six MIMARU locations offering Apartment Hotel accommodations in the Asakusa and Ueno areas. Start with the amenities table for an overview.
| Hotel name | Nearest station and walking time | Maximum occupancy (adults/children) | Tatami/Japanese-style rooms | Themed rooms | Kitchen | Washer-dryer |
| MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa | 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Asakusa Station | 6 guests / 2 guests | Available | None | Available | In-room washer-dryer |
| MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station | 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Asakusa Station | 8 guests / 2 guests | None | None | Available | Shared coin laundry |
| MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East | 3-minute walk from the Iriya Exit of JR Ueno Station | 8 guests / 4 guests (when using connecting rooms) | Available | Pokémon Room available | Available | Shared coin laundry |
| MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North | 4-minute walk from the Iriya Exit of JR Ueno Station | 6 guests / 2 guests | Available | None | Available (kitchen with a counter) | Shared coin laundry |
| MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho | 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Inaricho Station | 12 guests / 6 guests (when reserving an entire floor and using 3 rooms) | Available | None | Available | Shared coin laundry |
| MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi | 3-minute walk from Exit A4 of Ueno-hirokoji Station | 8 guests / 2 guests | Available | Ninja Room available | Available | Shared coin laundry |
*Across all six hotels, children are defined as guests aged 6 and under (guests aged 7 and older are counted as adults). Please check the official website when booking for the latest occupancy conditions and rates.
Summary
When choosing a hotel for a family trip with children in the Asakusa and Ueno areas, considering five factors can significantly reduce stress during your stay: room size, meal flexibility, ease of doing laundry, the safety of sleeping arrangements such as Japanese-style rooms, and maximum occupancy and privacy.
Each of the six MIMARU hotels compared here has different strengths. MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa is recommended for those who prioritize space, MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station for proximity to a station, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East for Pokémon fans, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North for a Japanese atmosphere, and MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho and MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi for shopping.
If you would also like to consider areas beyond Asakusa and Ueno, please refer to the article “Which Area of Tokyo Is Recommended for Your Hotel? Five Popular Areas to Stay in Based on Your Sightseeing Plans.” Use the comparison table in this article to choose a hotel that suits your family’s plans and group size.
FAQ
What is the maximum age for children’s rates at MIMARU?
All six hotels define children as those aged 6 and under. Those aged 7 and older count as adults for occupancy purposes. Details of age categories and the conditions under which children may sleep in the same bed as their parents may vary by hotel, so please check the latest information for your preferred hotel before booking.
Which MIMARU hotel in the Asakusa and Ueno areas has a washer-dryer in the room?
Of the six hotels, only MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa has in-room washer-dryers. The other five hotels—MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho, and MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi—do not have in-room washer-dryers. Guests can use the shared coin laundry within each hotel.
Which hotel in the Asakusa and Ueno areas has Pokémon Rooms?
Only MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East has Pokémon Rooms. MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi offers a different themed room, the Ninja Room.
Which MIMARU hotels in the Asakusa and Ueno areas have Japanese-style rooms or rooms with tatami mats?
Five hotels offer Japanese-style room types: MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno East, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno North, MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Inaricho, and MIMARU Tokyo Ueno Okachimachi. MIMARU Tokyo Asakusa Station does not offer Japanese-style room types.
Should families traveling with children stay in Asakusa or Ueno?
Asakusa is a suitable base if you plan to focus on exploring the streets around Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate, while Ueno is a suitable base if you prioritize Ueno Zoo, Ueno Park, and shopping in Ameyoko. The two areas are close to each other, about 10 minutes apart by taxi or on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Traveling between them is easy regardless of which area you stay in, so choose based on how you would like to spend time with your children during your stay.
Can I rent a crib or bed rail at MIMARU?
Free rental is available at all MIMARU locations. Quantities are limited, and age restrictions apply for safety reasons, so we recommend noting your request in the special requests field when booking or contacting the hotel where you plan to stay in advance. Guest rooms also have an electric kettle, so you can quickly prepare hot water for baby formula.