Ranking
What is compared: The monthly maximum that a child in the age 3–5 class (if there are categories, a first child in a taxed household) attending a Tokyo-certified daycare (ninshō hoikusho) 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 CityFull daycare feeChecked on official page
To subsidize the difference from the licensed daycare fee (¥0), the base daycare fee for a monthly contract of up to 220 hours is fully subsidized. The national facility use benefit is included in the subsidy. There is no set maximum amount.
1Toshima CityFull daycare feeChecked on official page
In addition to the national facility use payment of ¥40,300, the city subsidy (Category A) has no maximum. The city subsidizes the difference from the fee you would pay at a licensed daycare (¥0; ¥4,000 or ¥6,000 added for contracts over 220 hours a month).
3Komae City¥81,900/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the city's user support of ¥36,700 and user burden reduction support of ¥4,900 are added to national free care of ¥40,300, for a combined maximum of ¥81,900/month.
4Hinohara Village¥80,300/monthChecked on official page
For ages 3–5, the village's subsidy for users of unlicensed childcare facilities covers the daycare fee remaining after the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026) up to ¥40,000/month, so the combined maximum is ¥80,300/month. The village's daycare fee subsidy page says fees at Tokyo-certified daycares are subsidized through this subsidy.
5Katsushika City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page
For age 3–5 classes with facility use benefit certification, the monthly daycare fee (including food costs) is subsidized up to ¥80,000/month.
5Sumida City¥80,000/monthChecked on official page
For a first child with facility use benefit certification, the subsidy maximum is ¥80,000/month. The city's free care information (updated October 2026) also says Tokyo-certified daycares are subsidized up to ¥80,000/month.
7Adachi City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
For a first child in the age 3–5 class with certification of the need for childcare, the reduction maximum is ¥77,000/month (¥57,000 without certification). The city's page (updated April 1) says nothing about the October revision.
7Bunkyo City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The national facility use payment of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 together come to ¥77,000/month (the same total as until September).
7Chiyoda City¥77,000/monthSee notes
Daycare fees for up to 220 hours a month are subsidized up to ¥77,000/month, combining the national facility use benefit and the city subsidy. The city's page is still the version until September that gives the national benefit as ¥37,000, and does not state the maximum from October.
7Chuo City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the city subsidizes the full daycare fee within a maximum of ¥77,000 (up to ¥50,000 until September). The national free care portion is also paid as part of this subsidy.
7Edogawa City¥77,000/monthSee notes
Age 3–5 classes at Tokyo-certified daycares are covered by the city's unlicensed childcare facility fee burden reduction subsidy, with a city subsidy maximum of ¥40,000/month. Combined with the national maximum of ¥37,000 until September, it is ¥77,000. The national benefit rose to ¥40,300 from October, but the city's page does not say whether the city subsidy maximum will change.
7Itabashi City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The national facility use benefit of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 together come to ¥77,000/month (the same total as until September).
7Kita City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The national facility use payment of ¥40,300 and the city's daycare fee subsidy of ¥36,700 together come to ¥77,000/month.
7Koto City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The national free care portion is also paid together as a city subsidy, and the maximum for age 3–5 classes is ¥77,000/month.
7Meguro City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The city subsidy maximum of ¥36,700 plus the national facility use payment of ¥40,300. The city says the total maximum does not change from October.
7Nerima City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The total of the national free care benefit of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700.
7Ota City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The national facility use payment of ¥40,300 and the city's burden reduction payment of ¥36,700 together come to ¥77,000/month.
7Setagaya City¥77,000/monthSee notes
With certification of the need for childcare, the maximum under national free care is ¥77,000/month, with ¥3,000 added if there are school lunch fees (food costs). The city's page still shows the amounts until September and does not state the maximum after the national benefit increased in October.
7Shibuya City¥77,000/monthSee notes
A basic subsidy of ¥40,000 and an additional subsidy of ¥37,000 for those with certification of the need for childcare make ¥77,000/month. The national facility use payment is included in this and paid together. The city's page still shows the amounts until September and does not state the maximum after the national benefit increased in October.
7Shinagawa City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
The city subsidy maximum of ¥36,700 plus the national free care benefit of ¥40,300, applied for separately.
7Shinjuku City¥77,000/monthSee notes
The city's page gives a maximum of ¥77,000/month, including the national facility use payment (maximum ¥37,000). The city's page still shows the amounts until September and does not state the maximum after the national benefit increased in October.
7Suginami City¥77,000/monthSee notes
The city subsidy has a maximum of ¥77,000/month for age 3–5 classes at Tokyo-certified daycares (¥37,000 for temporary childcare programs and similar). The city's page is still the version updated in June 2026 and does not state the maximum after the national benefit increased in October.
7Taito City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
National free care of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 together come to ¥77,000/month. Each requires an application.
7Chofu City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
For age 3–5 classes covered by free care, from October 2026 the national benefit of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 total ¥77,000/month.
7Fussa City¥77,000/monthSee notes
For age 3–5 classes at Tokyo-certified daycares, fees are free up to ¥77,000/month including national free care. The city's page still gives the national maximum as ¥37,000/month and does not state the maximum after the national benefit rose to ¥40,300 in October.
7Hachioji City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the national benefit of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 together have a maximum of ¥77,000/month (until September: national ¥37,000 + city ¥40,000).
7Hino City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the national facility use payment of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥36,700 together have a maximum of ¥77,000/month (until September: national ¥37,000 + city ¥40,000). Without facility use benefit certification, the city subsidy is ¥46,000.
7Koganei City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the national facility use benefit of ¥40,300 and the top-up benefit of ¥36,700 together have a maximum of ¥77,000/month (¥37,000 + ¥40,000 until September).
7Mitaka City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the city subsidy of ¥36,700 and the national free care benefit of ¥40,300 together come to ¥77,000/month.
7Musashino City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
From use in October 2026, the city subsidy of ¥36,700 and the national free care benefit of ¥40,300 together come to ¥77,000/month. The city says the combined maximum of the benefit and subsidy does not change.
7Nishitokyo City¥77,000/monthChecked on official page
For ages 3–5, the city subsidy of ¥36,700 and the national free care benefit of ¥40,300 together come to ¥77,000/month.
32Higashikurume City¥76,600/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, the city subsidy maximum for age 3–5 classes became ¥36,300/month (¥40,000 until September), and combined with the national benefit of ¥40,300 it is ¥76,600/month.
33Nakano City¥73,300/monthChecked on official page
The city subsidy and the national facility use payment together have a limit of ¥73,300/month from October 2026 (¥70,000 until September).
34Fuchu City¥70,300/monthChecked on official page
For children in age 3–5 classes with certification of the need for childcare (Type 2), the city subsidy of ¥30,000 and the national free care portion of ¥40,300 together have a maximum of ¥70,300/month. Without certification, the city subsidy is ¥34,300.
34Mizuho Town¥70,300/monthSee notes
For ages 3–5, the town subsidy maximum is ¥30,000/month. Combined with the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026), it would be ¥70,300/month, but the town's page does not say whether the town subsidy covers the remainder after the national benefit.
34Tama City¥70,300/monthChecked on official page
First children in age 3–5 classes can receive both the city's user support (¥30,000/month) and the national facility use benefit. On the city's free care page, the national maximum is ¥40,300/month from October 2026, for ¥70,300/month combined. For second and later children, it is a combination of the national benefit and multi-child household support (¥40,000/month).
37Akiruno City¥60,300/monthChecked on official page
The city subsidizes the daycare fee remaining after the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026) up to ¥20,000/month, so the combined maximum is ¥60,300/month. Lunch fees are also subsidized separately up to ¥1,800/month (for the oldest child).
37Akishima City¥60,300/monthChecked on official page
The city subsidizes up to ¥20,000/month of the daycare fee remaining after the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026). According to the city's page, the national benefit is paid first and the city subsidy covers the rest (the city's page gives the national maximum as ¥37,000, the amount until September).
37Hamura City¥60,300/monthChecked on official page
Age 3–5 classes are covered by the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026), and the city subsidizes the part of the daycare fee above that maximum up to ¥20,000/month. Combined, it is ¥60,300/month (the city's page gives the national maximum as ¥37,000, the amount until September).
37Kokubunji City¥60,300/monthChecked on official page
A city subsidy (up to ¥20,000/month) is added to the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026). It covers the daycare fee remaining after the national benefit.
37Machida City¥60,300/monthChecked on official page
The national benefit is applied first, and the city subsidizes up to ¥20,000/month of the remaining daycare fee. From October 2026, the combined maximum with the national benefit is ¥60,300/month (¥57,000 until September).
37Tachikawa City¥60,300/monthSee notes
The city subsidy (¥20,000/month for first children, ¥40,000/month for second and later children) is added to the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026). The city subsidy amounts are from the FY2025 information (from September 2025); the city's page (FY2026) gives the maximum as ¥20,000–¥40,000/month.
43Arakawa City¥60,000/monthSee notes
According to the city's information (for April–September 2026), the national facility use payment of ¥37,000 and the city subsidy of ¥23,000 come to ¥60,000/month. It says the national benefit becomes ¥40,300 from October, but the city subsidy and total amount are not listed.
44Inagi City¥55,000/monthChecked on official page
From October 2026, for first children in age 3–5 classes, the national facility use benefit of ¥40,300 and the city subsidy of ¥14,700 together have a maximum of ¥55,000/month. For second and later children, national ¥40,300 and city ¥36,700 make ¥77,000/month. The city subsidy amounts are described as "planned" in the information.
45Higashimurayama City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
Age 3–5 classes receive only the national facility use benefit, with a maximum of ¥40,300/month from October 2026. The city subsidy (¥12,000/month) is only for children not covered by the national benefit.
45Higashiyamato City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
First children in age 3–5 classes receive only the national facility use benefit, with a maximum of ¥40,300/month from October 2026. For second and later children, the city subsidy (¥36,700/month from October) is added.
45Hinode Town¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
The town subsidy for age 3–5 classes (¥36,700/month from October 2026) is for second and later children; first children receive only the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month). For second and later children, combined with the national benefit it is ¥77,000/month.
45Kiyose City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
There is no city subsidy for age 3–5 classes; only the national facility use benefit. The national maximum is ¥40,300/month from October 2026.
45Kunitachi City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
First children in age 3–5 classes have no city top-up and receive only the national facility use benefit, with a maximum of ¥40,300/month from October 2026. For second and later children, from October the city adds up to ¥36,700/month, for ¥77,000/month combined with the national benefit (attachment to the information PDF). There are currently no Tokyo-certified daycares in Kunitachi City.
45Musashimurayama City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
First children in age 3–5 classes receive only the national facility use benefit (¥40,300/month from October 2026). The lunch fee subsidy (¥1,000/month) is separate from daycare fees, and for second and later children a subsidy of ¥36,700/month is added.
45Okutama Town¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
There is no information on a town top-up; only the national facility use benefit. From use in October 2026, the maximum is ¥40,300/month.
45Ome City¥40,300/monthChecked on official page
First children in age 3–5 classes receive only the national facility use benefit, with a maximum of ¥40,300/month from October 2026. For second and later children, Tokyo's subsidy is added. Age 3–5 classes at Tokyo-certified daycares also have a side-dish cost subsidy.