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Tokyo Compare · Daycare & kindergarten

If your child aged 0–2 attends an unlicensed childcare facility, up to how much is subsidized each month?

ChiyodaChuoMinatoShinjukuBunkyoTaitoSumidaKotoShinagawaMeguroOtaSetagayaShibuyaNakanoSuginamiToshimaKitaArakawaItabashiNerimaAdachiKatsushikaEdogawaHachiojiTachikawaMusashinoMitakaOmeFuchuAkishimaChofuMachidaKoganeiKodairaHinoHigashimurayamaKokubunjiKunitachiFussaKomaeHigashiyamatoKiyoseHigashikurumeMusashimurayamaTamaInagiHamuraAkirunoNishitokyoMizuhoHinodeHinoharaOkutama
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The gap within Tokyo¥103,700/monthMinato City vs 9 municipalities with no program
  1. #1Minato City¥103,700/month
  2. #2Chuo City¥80,000/month
  3. #2Shinjuku City¥80,000/month
  4. #2Bunkyo City¥80,000/month
  5. #2Taito City¥80,000/month
kosodate-tokyo.com/en/hikaku/ninkagai_02As of October 11, 2026 · checked on official pages
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What is compared: The monthly maximum that a first child in the age 0–2 class, in a household subject to resident tax, attending an unlicensed childcare facility (one eligible for municipal subsidies) can receive from the national benefit and municipal subsidies combined (for October 2026) Unit: yen/month

  1. 1Minato City¥103,700/month
  2. 2Adachi City¥80,000/month
  3. 2Bunkyo City¥80,000/month
  4. 2Chuo City¥80,000/month
  5. 2Edogawa City¥80,000/month
  6. 2Katsushika City¥80,000/month
  7. 2Kita City¥80,000/month
  8. 2Koto City¥80,000/month
  9. 2Meguro City¥80,000/month
  10. 2Nerima City¥80,000/month
  11. 2Ota City¥80,000/month
  12. 2Setagaya City¥80,000/month
  13. 2Shibuya City¥80,000/month
  14. 2Shinagawa City¥80,000/month
  15. 2Shinjuku City¥80,000/month
  16. 2Suginami City¥80,000/month
  17. 2Sumida City¥80,000/month
  18. 2Taito City¥80,000/month
  19. 2Toshima City¥80,000/month
  20. 2Chofu City¥80,000/month
  21. 2Koganei City¥80,000/month
  22. 2Komae City¥80,000/month
  23. 2Mitaka City¥80,000/month
  24. 24Nakano City¥70,000/month
  25. 25Akishima City¥67,000/month
  26. 25Fuchu City¥67,000/month
  27. 25Mizuho Town¥67,000/month
  28. 28Higashiyamato City¥61,000/month
  29. 29Arakawa City¥60,000/month
  30. 29Musashimurayama City¥60,000/month
  31. 31Kiyose City¥45,700/month
  32. 32Itabashi City¥40,000/month
  33. 32Fussa City¥40,000/month
  34. 32Hamura City¥40,000/month
  35. 32Higashimurayama City¥40,000/month
  36. 32Hino City¥40,000/month
  37. 32Hinode Town¥40,000/month
  38. 32Hinohara Village¥40,000/month
  39. 32Kokubunji City¥40,000/month
  40. 32Kunitachi City¥40,000/month
  41. 32Ome City¥40,000/month
  42. 42Hachioji City¥38,000/month
  43. 43Akiruno City¥27,000/month
  44. −Chiyoda CityNo city subsidy
  45. −Higashikurume CityNo city subsidy
  46. −Inagi CityNo city subsidy
  47. −Machida CityNo city subsidy
  48. −Musashino CityNo city subsidy
  49. −Nishitokyo CityNo city subsidy
  50. −Okutama TownNone
  51. −Tachikawa CityNo city subsidy
  52. −Tama CityNo city subsidy

How we compare, and notes

For age 0–2 classes in households subject to resident tax, the national facility use benefit (free early childhood education and care) does not apply. So the amounts shown here are the ward subsidy only. In many wards, it is limited to facilities with a certificate of compliance with the guidance and supervision standards, and certification of the need for childcare and a monthly contract are required. What you actually receive is the lower of the fees you paid and the maximum.

The figures were checked on each municipality's official page around October 11, 2026. "See notes" marks places where the official page has not caught up with the latest revision, or where different conditions make a like-for-like comparison impossible; details are in each municipality's entry. Kodaira City not yet covered. Before applying, always check the official page.

Details and sources

1Minato City¥103,700/monthChecked on official page

From use in October 2026, the maximum for age 0–2 classes at unlicensed childcare facilities (with certificate) is ¥103,700/month (¥100,000 until September). Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

No income limit; certification of the need for childcare
2Adachi City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the city's regular-use subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month (the same amount from October).

Monthly usage contract of 120 hours or more
2Bunkyo City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes at Category A unlicensed childcare facilities, the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month.

Certification of the need for childcare
2Chuo City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

From October 2026, the maximum is ¥80,000/month, combining a base amount of ¥45,700 and an additional amount of ¥34,300 (¥42,000 until September). Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

The additional amount requires a monthly contract of 48 hours or more
2Edogawa City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month.

Need for childcare
2Katsushika City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

Taxed households in age 0–2 classes are also covered by the city subsidy, with a maximum of ¥80,000/month including food costs.

Certification of the need for childcare (Type 2 / Type 3)
2Kita City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children aged 0–2 using Tokyo-certified daycares and unlicensed childcare facilities, the city's burden reduction subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month.

Monthly usage contract of 120 hours or more
2Koto City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

Regardless of the income-based resident tax amount, the maximum for age 0–2 classes is ¥80,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by national free care; this is the city's own subsidy.

Certification of the need for childcare
2Meguro City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For the first child in taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the maximum is ¥80,000/month, combining user support of ¥40,000 and first-child support of ¥40,000.

Contract of 160 hours or more a month; certification of the need for childcare
2Nerima City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the city's unlicensed childcare facility fee subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month (the same amount from October).

Childcare contract of 160 hours or more a month
2Ota City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For age 0–2 classes using Tokyo-certified daycares and unlicensed childcare facilities, the maximum is ¥80,000/month.

Usage contract of 120 hours or more a month
Official page (Japanese) (updated 2026-10-06) · Ota City page
2Setagaya City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the city's own burden reduction subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month. Daycare fees and school lunch fees (food costs) are covered.

Education and childcare benefit certification
2Shibuya City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For unlicensed childcare facilities in Tokyo with a certificate, the maximum for age 0–2 classes is ¥80,000/month.

Certification of the need for childcare
2Shinagawa City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For children aged 0–2 in households subject to resident tax, the maximum remains ¥80,000/month from October 2026. These households are not covered by the national benefit, so the amount is the city subsidy only.

Monthly contract of 120 hours or more
2Shinjuku City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For ages 0–2 at Tokyo-certified daycares and unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding employer-led ones), the maximum is ¥80,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the amount is the city's own subsidy only.

Certification of the need for childcare
2Suginami City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the maximum is ¥80,000/month for both Tokyo-certified daycares and unlicensed childcare facilities.

Contract of 48 hours or more a month; certification of the need for childcare
2Sumida City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, the Tokyo–city subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month. These households are not covered by the national benefit, so the amount is this subsidy only.

Monthly contract of 48 hours or more; education and childcare benefit certification (Type 3)
2Taito City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

Unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate are covered by the same city subsidy as Tokyo-certified daycares. Taxed households with children aged 0–2 are not covered by national free care, and the city subsidy alone has a maximum of ¥80,000/month.

Monthly contract of 120 hours or more
2Toshima City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate other than Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led ones (Category C), the maximum for taxed households in age 0–2 classes is ¥80,000/month.

Certification of the need for childcare
2Chofu City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate (including employer-led ones), the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Living in the city on the 1st of each month; monthly contract
2Koganei City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, up to ¥80,000/month is paid (a top-up benefit under Tokyo's program). Taxed households are not covered by national free care, so the amount is the top-up benefit only.

Need for childcare; usage contract of 120 hours or more a month
2Komae City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children aged 0–2 attending unlicensed childcare facilities registered with Tokyo and similar, the city's user support has a maximum of ¥80,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy. It does not change from October.

Monthly contract of 120 hours or more; need for childcare
2Mitaka City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children aged 0–2 attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate (excluding employer-led ones), the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥80,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Monthly or annual contract of 120 hours or more a month; need for childcare
24Nakano City¥70,000/monthChecked on official page

The city subsidizes the lower of the monthly base daycare fee and ¥70,000. For taxed households in age 0–2 classes, it remains ¥70,000 from October 2026.

A reason for needing childcare
25Akishima City¥67,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, the city subsidizes the difference between the facility's daycare fee and the licensed daycare fee (¥0), up to ¥67,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by national free care, so the amount is the city subsidy only.

Certification of the need for childcare (Type 2 / Type 3 or new Type 2 / new Type 3)
25Fuchu City¥67,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate of compliance with the guidance and supervision standards, the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥67,000/month regardless of birth order. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy. Facilities outside the city are also covered.

Usage contract of 120 hours or more a month; registered as a resident of Fuchu City on the first day of each month
25Mizuho Town¥67,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children aged 0–2 attending unlicensed childcare facilities (excluding public ones), the town subsidizes the difference from the licensed daycare fee up to ¥67,000/month, combining user support of ¥27,000 and first-child support of ¥40,000.

A reason requiring childcare. No unpaid town taxes or similar
28Higashiyamato City¥61,000/monthChecked on official page

For age 0–2 classes not receiving national free care, one third of the daycare fee (up to ¥21,000/month) plus first-child / multi-child household support of ¥40,000/month gives a maximum of ¥61,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Unlicensed facilities with a certificate and Tokyo-certified daycares; a reason requiring childcare such as work of 48 hours or more a month. Capped at the childcare fees paid
29Arakawa City¥60,000/monthSee notes

According to the city's information (for April–September 2026), for taxed households with children aged 0–2, the city subsidy alone has a maximum of ¥60,000/month. The amount from October is not yet in the city's information.

Childcare placement index of 15 or more; monthly contract of 120 hours or more
29Musashimurayama City¥60,000/monthChecked on official page

For age 0–2 classes in households subject to resident tax, at facilities other than Tokyo-certified daycares in the city (unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate and similar), user support of ¥20,000 plus first-child / multi-child household support of ¥40,000 gives a maximum of ¥60,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a Tokyo and city subsidy.

Unlicensed facilities with a certificate; monthly or annual contract; a reason requiring childcare
31Kiyose City¥45,700/monthChecked on official page

From use in October 2026, user support of ¥5,700 plus first-child / multi-child household support of ¥40,000 gives a maximum of ¥45,700/month (¥42,000 until September). Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Unlicensed facilities with a certificate and Tokyo-certified daycares; Type 3 certification; monthly contract of 48 hours or more
32Itabashi City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate other than Tokyo-certified daycares and baby hotels, the maximum is ¥40,000/month. Baby hotels with a certificate are covered by the same subsidy as Tokyo-certified daycares, with a maximum of ¥80,000/month.

Monthly contract of 48 hours or more
32Fussa City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities other than workplace childcare facilities, fees are free up to ¥40,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a Tokyo and city subsidy. Workplace childcare facilities are covered up to ¥80,000/month with no income limit.

Facilities meeting certain standards; certification of the need for childcare
32Hamura City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, the city subsidizes the difference from the licensed daycare fee (¥0) up to ¥40,000/month (from September 2025).

A reason requiring childcare; monthly contract; daycare fees fully paid; no unpaid city taxes or similar
32Higashimurayama City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For age 0–2 classes attending Tokyo-certified daycares, regular-use childcare facilities or employer-led childcare facilities with certification of the need for childcare (Type 2 / Type 3), the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥40,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Type 2 / Type 3 certification; monthly contract. The facilities covered on the city's page are Tokyo-certified, regular-use and employer-led; general unlicensed facilities with a certificate are not listed
32Hino City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities that have a certificate and are confirmed as covered by free care (in-hospital and workplace childcare facilities, and other unlicensed childcare facilities), the maximum is ¥40,000/month from October 2026. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Facilities with a certificate of compliance with the guidance and supervision standards that are confirmed as covered by free care. Monthly enrollment (excluding temporary use)
32Hinode Town¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, every child can receive a town subsidy of up to ¥40,000/month (the same amount from October 2026).

Confirmation of the need for childcare
32Hinohara Village¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children aged 0–2 attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, the village subsidizes daycare fees up to ¥40,000/month.

Must meet the criteria for certification of the need for childcare. Daycare fees fully paid
32Kokubunji City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate of compliance with the guidance and supervision standards, the city subsidizes up to ¥40,000/month. Taxed households are not covered by national free care, so the amount is the city subsidy only. Tokyo-certified daycares, family day care providers and employer-led childcare facilities are ¥67,000/month.

Usage contract of 120 hours or more a month
32Kunitachi City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate, up to ¥40,000/month is subsidized (First-Child Support and Multi-Child Household Burden Reduction Program). An attachment to the information PDF shows this amount does not change from October 2026. Taxed households are not covered by national free care, so the amount is the city subsidy only.

Certification of the need for childcare; monthly contract
32Ome City¥40,000/monthChecked on official page

For age 0–2 classes in households subject to resident tax, Tokyo's First-Child Support and Multi-Child Household Subsidy has a maximum of ¥40,000/month for both first and second-and-later children. Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is this subsidy.

Unlicensed facilities with a certificate (including employer-led ones); certification of the need for childcare
Official page (Japanese) (updated 2026-09-14) · Ome City page
42Hachioji City¥38,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities other than Tokyo-certified daycares that meet the guidance and supervision standards, the city subsidy has a maximum of ¥38,000/month (from October 2026). Taxed households are not covered by the national benefit, so the full amount is a city subsidy.

Facilities meeting the guidance and supervision standards for unlicensed childcare facilities. The same amount even without certification of the need for childcare
43Akiruno City¥27,000/monthChecked on official page

For taxed households with children under 3 attending unlicensed childcare facilities with a certificate (other than Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led facilities), the city subsidizes the total of daycare fees and lunch fees paid, up to ¥27,000/month.

Need for childcare (¥25,000/month if not). No unpaid daycare fees
−Chiyoda CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The only subsidy listed in the city's information on fees for unlicensed childcare facilities is the national facility use benefit, and for age 0–2 classes it covers only households exempt from resident tax. Facilities covered by the Chiyoda City Daycare Fee Reduction Subsidy, such as city-subsidized nursery rooms and city emergency childcare facilities, are separate, with a maximum of ¥80,000/month for age 0–2 classes.

−Higashikurume CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city's subsidy for parents of children in unlicensed childcare facilities covers only Tokyo-certified daycares, regular-use childcare facilities and employer-led childcare facilities; other unlicensed childcare facilities are not covered. Age 0–2 classes in taxed households are not covered by national free care.

−Inagi CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city's official website does not present any city subsidy for taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities other than Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led childcare. Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led childcare (age 0–2 classes) have separate city subsidies.

−Machida CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The list of facilities covered by free care on the Machida Child-Rearing Site does not present any city subsidy for taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities other than Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led childcare facilities. Taxed households with children aged 0–2 attending employer-led childcare facilities (members of the Children and Youth Development Association, with certificate) have a separate city subsidy of up to ¥40,000/month.

−Musashino CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city's childcare subsidy for children in unlicensed childcare facilities covers Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led childcare; other unlicensed childcare facilities are not listed. Age 0–2 classes in taxed households are not covered by national free care.

−Nishitokyo CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city's subsidy for parents of children in unlicensed childcare facilities covers only Tokyo-certified daycares, employer-led childcare and regular-use childcare facilities; other unlicensed childcare facilities are not covered. Taxed households with children aged 0–2 are not covered by national free care.

−Okutama TownNoneNo program (checked on official page)

The town's official website has no information on a town subsidy for children aged 0–2 attending unlicensed childcare facilities (the childcare facilities in the town are 2 licensed daycares).

−Tachikawa CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city says its burden reduction subsidy covers only Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led childcare facilities with a certificate, and that other unlicensed childcare facilities are not covered. Age 0–2 classes in taxed households are not covered by national free care, so there is no subsidy. Employer-led childcare facilities with a certificate are covered by the same subsidy as Tokyo-certified daycares (up to ¥38,000/month for age 0–2 classes, according to the FY2025 information).

−Tama CityNo city subsidyNo program (checked on official page)

The city's official website does not present any city subsidy for taxed households in age 0–2 classes attending unlicensed childcare facilities other than Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led daycares (such as baby hotels). Tokyo-certified daycares and employer-led daycares have separate city subsidies.

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