The Prince Sakura Tower is one of those quietly luxurious hotels that's perfect for families looking for SPACE, calm, and a stunning Japanese garden — right in the middle of Tokyo. The hotel sits on a 20,000-square-meter property with a traditional Japanese garden that turns spectacular in cherry blossom season. The rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards, and the location near Shinagawa Station means you have easy access to the Shinkansen and the rest of Tokyo.
What makes it special: This is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, so you get reliable luxury-hotel service in a uniquely Japanese setting. The cherry blossom garden alone is worth the stay (April is INSANE here). The breakfast buffet is one of the best hotel breakfasts in Tokyo, with both Western and Japanese options for picky eaters. Family rooms have plenty of room to spread out.
Kid tips:
• BOOK family-size rooms (King + Sofa or Twin rooms with extra bed) for ages 4+.
• BOOK 3-6 months ahead for cherry blossom season — this is the #1 hanami hotel in Tokyo.
• Cribs/baby gear available on request — ask at booking, not check-in.
• Breakfast buffet is HUGE and worth booking with the room — kid-friendly options galore.
• Walk to Maxell Aqua Park (5 min) for a perfect jet-lag day-1 with kids.
• Walk to Sengaku-ji and Happo-en for a quiet morning.
• 5-min walk to Shinagawa Station (JR/Shinkansen) — perfect for arrival from Haneda or trips to Kyoto.
• Pro tip: ask for a room with a garden view, especially during cherry blossom season.
We pair this stay with Maxell Aqua Park, Happo-en, and a Sengaku-ji morning for a perfect Shinagawa-area family base.
