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Kumasanchi – Tatami Parent & Child Cafe (Shimokitazawa)

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Shimokitazawa · near Shimokitazawa (Odakyu / Keio Inokashira) (4 min walk)

A relaxed parent-and-child cafe a few minutes from Shimokitazawa Station, fully tatami-matted with a kids' play area, additive-free food, nursing facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Why children love it: A soft tatami room full of toys and picture books where little ones can crawl and play while parents eat — a calm base in busy Shimokitazawa.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11)
Time to allow
1.5h
Opening hours
11:00–17:00 (L.O. 16:00); 17:00–20:00 by reservation only (L.O. 19:00)
Price
No basic seating charge; usage up to 90 min, then ¥100 per 10 min extension (plus food/drink orders)
Booking
Usually walk-in
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok
Confidence
Well-corroborated

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Editor’s note: Setagaya ward (still Tokyo), within the requested Shimokitazawa cluster. Evening slot is reservation-only.