Hotel & travel babysitting

A trusted sitter,
right at your hotel.

Visiting Japan with children? An interviewed, insured, English-speaking CareFinder sitter comes to your hotel, serviced apartment, Airbnb or Vrbo rental — so you can enjoy a Tokyo evening, a Disney day or a work trip with real peace of mind.

Find a sitter for your stay Registration is free. Post your dates and hotel area, and sitters who match apply to you.

Trusted since 2013Over 50,000 sittings for more than 6,000 families.

Every sitter interviewedOver 1,000 sitters individually screened since 2013.

Insured up to ¥500 millionSompo Japan liability insurance on every booked sitting.

Rated 4.9 / 5 by familiesSitters with roots in more than 60 countries and regions.

Popular with visiting families

What travelers book most

Tokyo is wonderful with kids — and even better with a few hours that are just for you.

A Tokyo evening for two

Dinner in Ginza, a show, a quiet izakaya — while your children wind down at the hotel or Airbnb with their sitter.

Disney & theme-park days

Book a sitter for the park day, or let younger siblings nap at the hotel while the big kids ride.

Business trips

Meetings covered, children happily looked after — a morning, an afternoon or a full day.

Jet-lag mornings

Early-riser care so parents can catch up on sleep before a big sightseeing day.

Pricing

Clear rates, agreed before you book

Each sitter's profile shows their hourly rate in yen — roughly US$18–35 per hour for travel sittings. You confirm the details and price with your sitter before booking — no surprises on arrival.

Typical hourly rate for travel sittings

2,500–5,000 yen / hour

Approximately US$18–35 per hour at recent exchange rates — billed in Japanese yen
Varies by sitter experience, time of day and location
Evenings and weekends tend toward the upper range
Payment is completed on the CareFinder platform

Two simple plans

Free plan: ¥0 per month, with a 22% (tax incl.) fee per sitting — good for trying it out or occasional bookings.
Subscription plan: ¥3,278/month (tax incl.), with the fee reduced to 11% (tax incl.) — better value once sittings become regular.
You can switch plans anytime. The sitter's transportation costs are covered by the family at actual cost.

How it works

From sign-up to your first booking

Register for free

It takes a few minutes, and registration alone costs nothing.

Post your job

Enter dates, area, your children's ages and preferences. Sitters who match apply, and you compare profiles and reviews.

Choose a plan

After seeing who applied, pick the plan that fits how often you'll book. You can change it later.

Agree terms & book

Discuss the details and rate with your sitter — interview first if you like — then book once you both agree.

See the full step-by-step process on our How it works page →

CareFinder sitter and a young girl reading together on a sofa

CareFinder sitters

Why visiting families
choose CareFinder

Interviewed one by one. Since 2013 our team has individually screened over 1,000 applicants, checking identity, experience and suitability.
English and many other languages. Sitters with roots in 60+ countries and regions — filter by language, then read reviews from families who've booked them.
Insured, every time. Sompo Japan liability insurance up to ¥500 million covers every sitting booked through CareFinder.
Real human support. Our team is there for you in English and Japanese if anything comes up during your stay.

What parents say

From families who booked through CareFinder

Reviews left by parents through CareFinder's review system after their sittings.

She watched my two children in our hotel and allowed us to have some wonderful date nights.

★★★★★— John

It’s always nerve-wracking finding care in a foreign country, but thanks to Ivy my husband and I were able to enjoy our final night of vacation in Japan child-free, with peace of mind that our little one was safe.

★★★★★— Katherine

She is helping our baby girl adjust to a difficult jetlag schedule with so much kindness and care.

★★★★★— Da

Jumana showed up on time and had no problem watching my 6-year-old in the tiny hotel room. Easy-going and flexible, which helped me feel comfortable as a solo parent getting a few child-free hours on our vacation.

★★★★★— Muslimah

FAQ

Travel babysitting FAQ

Will the sitter come to our hotel or Airbnb?

Yes. Sitters come to hotels, serviced apartments, and Airbnb or Vrbo rentals across Tokyo. Many families arrange to meet their sitter in the lobby first, then head out for their evening.

Do sitters speak English?

Yes — CareFinder specialises in bilingual sitters. You can filter by language when browsing, and every profile lists the languages the sitter speaks.

How far in advance should we book?

A week or more ahead gives you the widest choice, especially for evenings and weekends. Shorter-notice requests are often possible too — post your job and message available sitters.

What if our plans change?

Cancellation is free until 48 hours before the sitting starts. Between 48 and 24 hours, 50% of the sitting fee applies, and within 24 hours, 100%. The same policy applies to every sitter, so there are no surprises.

How are sitters vetted?

Every applicant is interviewed individually — identity, background, experience and qualifications are checked, and only those who pass our internal screening join CareFinder. For sitters caring for infants and toddlers, we also confirm the municipal notifications required by law.

Is there insurance during sittings?

Yes. Sittings booked through CareFinder are covered by Sompo Japan liability insurance, with coverage up to ¥500 million.

A trusted sitter,right at your hotel.