Ranking
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
How we compare, and notes
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
−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.