Aiya, a Japanese restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. of the Skylark group, will launch Aiya Maru Kids on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The new menu is exclusively for children of elementary school age and younger. It is designed for celebrations of a child’s growth, such as Shichi-Go-San and birthdays. A limited-time campaign will also give away chitose ame, a traditional long candy, through Monday, November 23 (a national holiday). Here is a rundown of the menu, prices and key notes for families looking for a place to celebrate this autumn.
Aiya Maru Kids: A Celebration Meal for Kids of Elementary Age and Younger
Aiya Maru Kids is served in a two-tier, ship-shaped container. The upper tier holds a large fried shrimp and a hamburger steak. The lower tier contains bluefin tuna sashimi and snacks. The meal is packed with fun surprises for kids.
What’s Included
- Large fried shrimp
- Hamburger steak
- Bluefin tuna (hon-maguro) sashimi
- Karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
- Dessert: pudding à la mode with vanilla ice cream
- A toy and snacks
- Apple juice (free refills; made from concentrate)
The ship comes with a tairyo-bata, a fishermen’s celebration flag, decorated with a crane, a turtle and a sea bream. The flag adds a festive touch to the occasion. The set combines authentic Japanese cuisine with dishes kids love.
Price
Aiya Maru Kids: ¥1,999 (¥2,199 incl. tax)
Same-day orders are accepted, so it is easy to drop by after a Shichi-Go-San shrine visit.
Limited-Time Chitose Ame Giveaway
Through Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday), children who order Aiya Maru Kids will receive chitose ame with their meal. Chitose ame is the traditional good-luck candy associated with Shichi-Go-San. Quantities are limited, and the giveaway ends when supplies run out.
Campaign Overview
- Participating locations: All Aiya restaurants (availability and prices may vary at some locations)
- Launch date: From Thursday, October 8, 2026 (the sales period is tentative and may end without notice)
- Chitose ame giveaway: Through Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday), while supplies last
- Eligibility: Children of elementary school age and younger
- Late-night surcharge: 10% added to orders placed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
More Kids’ Menu Options
Besides Aiya Maru Kids, Aiya offers a range of children’s dishes. Siblings joining the Shichi-Go-San celebration can easily find something they like too.
- Kids’ Udon ¥599 (¥659 incl. tax): A kids’ plate with udon noodles and a hamburger steak
- Kids’ Negitoro ¥599 (¥659 incl. tax): Minced tuna with green onion (negitoro) paired with a hamburger steak
- Kids’ Low-Allergen Curry ¥599 (¥659 incl. tax): A curry developed without using nine major allergens as ingredients: wheat, milk, egg, buckwheat, peanuts, shrimp, crab, walnuts and cashews
- Aiya Gozen Junior ¥1,209 (¥1,330 incl. tax): A kid-friendly Japanese set with small, balanced portions of chirashi sushi, udon, tempura and more
Dishes are prepared with standard kitchen equipment and utensils, and udon is boiled in the same pot as soba. Guests with severe or sensitive allergies should take care. Adults ordering from the kids’ menu are charged an additional ¥330 (incl. tax). Edamame can accidentally enter the airway, so take extra care with small children.
For Adults: Aiya Gozen
Accompanying adults can order the Aiya Gozen at ¥3,482 (¥3,830 incl. tax). It begins with a small appetizer and includes a choice of meat or fish main, seasonal tempura, rice and a dessert. The set offers a full Japanese course in one sitting, with dishes that make the most of dashi broth. Prices and contents may vary by location.
Family-Friendly Facilities for Little Ones
- Private rooms and zashiki seating: In zashiki seating, where guests remove their shoes and sit on tatami, kids tired from wearing unfamiliar kimono can stretch out and relax. Private rooms with doors let families eat without worrying about others if a baby cries or needs to nurse.
- Baby bassinet (couffin) rental: Babies who can’t sit up yet can lie in a safe spot nearby, so parents don’t have to hold them throughout the meal.
- Diaper-changing tables: Available in restrooms.
- Parking: Many locations have spacious parking lots, so families can get from the car to the restaurant easily with a stroller or in kimono.
- Kids’ tableware, chairs and toys: A small after-meal treat is also provided.
*Seating types vary by location.
Summary
Aiya Maru Kids packs kid-favorite dishes and bluefin tuna sashimi into a ship-shaped container, making it a special menu for celebrations. The chitose ame giveaway ends when supplies run out, so families planning a Shichi-Go-San meal should visit early. Availability and prices may differ by location.
Source: press release by 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス (PR TIMES, in Japanese)