Restaurant bookings in Japan, handled for your family
Tell us what you'd like to eat and we'll request the table in Japanese, check that the restaurant welcomes children, and pass on any allergies.
What happens
Many of Japan's best restaurants only take bookings by phone, in Japanese, and plenty have rules about young children that you won't find on their websites. That is a lot to sort out from another country, on top of planning a family trip.
Tell us the kind of meal you have in mind and we handle the rest: suggesting places that fit, checking their policy on children, requesting the table and passing on allergies and dietary needs in Japanese.
Want a dinner just for two? Book a Travel Nanny caregiver for the evening and we can arrange the table and the childcare together.
- Restaurant suggestions matched to your family and budget
- Reservations requested in Japanese on your behalf
- Each restaurant's policy on children checked before we book
- Allergies and dietary needs passed on to the kitchen
- Pair it with a nanny for a parents' night out
Made for traveling families
Paced for kids
Every session is private and shaped around your children's ages, naps and attention spans.
One team you already trust
The Travel Nanny team that vets our nannies arranges each experience and confirms every detail with you.
Childcare built in
Add a nanny for younger siblings, or for the hours after, so the grown-ups get time too.
Questions families ask
What should we include in our request?
Use the "Anything else?" box to tell us your preferred times, party size, budget and the kind of food you'd like. If you already have a restaurant in mind, name it.
Can you guarantee a table?
No. We request the table for you, but the restaurant decides, and the most sought-after places can be full months ahead. If your first choice can't take you, we'll suggest alternatives.
Will restaurants accept young children?
Many do, but some high-end restaurants set a minimum age or don't allow children at all. We check before requesting the table. If your favorite doesn't take kids, a nanny can look after them while you go.
My child has a food allergy. Can you tell the restaurant?
Yes, we pass on allergies and dietary needs in Japanese when we make the request. Restaurant kitchens can still have cross-contact, so we can't guarantee a meal is allergen-free.
What if we need to cancel?
Let us know as soon as you can. Some restaurants charge a cancellation fee or ask for a card to hold the table, and we'll tell you the restaurant's terms before confirming.
Request this experience
Tell us when you're traveling and who's coming. We'll reply by email to confirm availability and the price. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Restaurant booking service
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