chano-ma Daikanyama

A roomy terrace and pancakes make this one of the easier sit down brunches when you have a stroller and energetic kids.

A beautiful bookstore complex with a children's section and open paths outside, easy for a slower afternoon.

Grab coffee and watch the trains from the little upstairs windows, which can buy you a surprising amount of toddler patience.

The huge multilevel space, roasting equipment and river views make a coffee stop feel like an actual outing.

A comfortable splurge when you want a real full service hotel close to major trains without sacrificing room size.

Kids who like meat get the fun of cooking slices on the little tabletop stone, but expect a wait at popular times.