Postpartum day care free for up to 5 days (Maruyama Josanin)
Postpartum Care Program (Day Visit Type) / Hinohara Village
Postpartum Care Program (Day Visit Type)Hinohara VillageWithin 7 months after childbirth
Postpartum day care free for up to 5 days
Day care at Maruyama JosaninFree for up to 5 daysThe fee is ¥2,500 per day
- An application and an interview with a public health nurse are required
- Households on public assistance, tax-exempt households, and others are exempt
Mothers within 7 months after childbirth and their babies can receive day-visit postpartum care at Maruyama Josanin (Tokura, Akiruno City). The fee is ¥2,500 per day, but it is free for up to 5 days. Households on public assistance, households exempt from resident tax, and others are exempt from the fee. To use it, you need to apply at the Child-Rearing Support Section and have an interview with a public health nurse. The village's postpartum care is day-visit type only; there is no overnight type.
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
Mothers and babies registered as residents of Hinohara Village, within 7 months after childbirth, who need care and support
Notes
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (up to 6 hours per day). To cancel, contact them at least 10 days before the day of use.