MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Asakusa is hands-down one of my TOP picks for families in Tokyo. The rooms are HUGE by Tokyo standards (60+ sqm), with full kitchens, separate bedrooms, and washer/dryers — basically a Japanese apartment for the week. After a long day exploring with kids, having space to spread out, cook a simple meal, and do laundry is GAME CHANGING.
What makes it special: This is the SUITES tier of MIMARU's family hotels — bigger and more upscale than the standard MIMARU. The location is unbeatable for first-time Tokyo families: 5 minutes from Sensō-ji temple and Nakamise Street, two subway lines (Asakusa & Tsukuba Express), and surrounded by family-friendly restaurants. Free welcome amenity for kids on arrival, plus tatami corners in some rooms.
Kid tips:
• Family suites sleep 4-6 — perfect for toddlers plus little kids who need their own space.
• BOOK EARLY (3-6 months out). MIMARU sells out fast, especially during cherry blossom and Golden Week.
• Cribs/baby gear available on request — ask at booking, not check-in.
• Washer/dryer in-room is a HUGE win when you're on a 2-week trip with littles.
• Full kitchen + nearby grocery store (Life supermarket 3 min walk) means you can do easy breakfasts.
• Asakusa neighborhood is QUIETER at night than Shinjuku/Shibuya — better for early kid bedtimes.
• Closest stations: Asakusa (Ginza/Asakusa lines) and Tawaramachi (Ginza line).
We pair this stay with Sensō-ji, Nakamise Street, Asakusa Hanayashiki, and the Sumida River walk for a perfect Asakusa base.
