City-run after-school care is ¥4,000/month (extended ¥1,000)
City-run After-school Care Fees / Arakawa City
City-run After-school Care FeesArakawa CityCity-run after-school care
City-run after-school care fee is ¥4,000/month
Basic fee¥4,000/monthExtended care ¥1,000/month
- Exempt for households on public assistance and households exempt from resident tax
- Snack costs are separate
The fee for Arakawa City-run after-school care (gakudō) is set low, at ¥4,000 per month for basic care. Extended care is available for an additional ¥1,000 per month. Snack costs are charged separately. This measure creates an environment where parents can leave their children with peace of mind while working.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Children using Arakawa City-run after-school care
Notes
There is a reduction and exemption system. Households on public assistance and households exempt from resident tax are exempt; households taxed only on the per-capita portion and the second and later children in the same household get a 50% reduction (¥2,000); and if there are siblings in compulsory education who do not use after-school care, there is a 20% reduction (¥3,200).Snack costs are not included in the fee and are managed by each club.From FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027), all after-school care clubs extended opening hours during long school holidays and on Saturdays to 8 a.m.-6 p.m.