Childcare Around Takanawa Gateway: Nurseries, Children's Facilities and Family Support

Childcare provision has expanded alongside redevelopment. Minato City announced Poppins Nursery School Takanawa Gateway II at 3F, THE LINKPILLAR 2, 2-22-1 Takanawa, as a new facility opening for fiscal 2026. The published plan provides 27 places for children aged zero to two, with operating hours from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Takanawa Children's Hall at 3-18-15 Takanawa is about a ten-minute walk from Takanawa Gateway Station and includes spaces for young children and parents, a playroom, reading area and craft room. Minato also organizes the Takanawa 'Hotto Hitoiki' family-support program, with activities such as parent-child English sessions, picture-book programs and baby massage. Additional facilities such as Appy Takanawa are available toward Shirokane-Takanawa. Nursery vacancies, age-specific capacity and admission priorities change from year to year, so families considering a move should confirm the latest Minato City enrollment information.