Subsidy for train and bus commuter passes for high school students commuting from home
High School Student Commuting Cost Subsidy (Kodomo Oen Program) / Okutama Town
High School Student Commuting Cost Subsidy (Kodomo Oen Program)Okutama TownRaising children
Subsidy for train and bus commuter passes for high school students commuting from home
Amount and support
Cost of train and bus commuter passes (for buses, only local route buses within the town)
The town subsidizes the cost of train and bus commuter passes for high school students and others commuting from home. For buses, only local route buses within the town are covered. An application is required, and there are conditions if you move in or out.
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
Parents of high school students and others commuting from home
Notes
Under the program up to FY2025 (April 2025–March 2026), the subsidy was paid twice a year based on the cost of a 6-month commuter pass (the cheapest route to school) (https://www.town.okutama.tokyo.jp/1/kosodadeteijusuishinka/kosodate_kyoiku/1/3283.html). For how it is calculated in FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027), please contact the town.