When is the second-round hoikuen application in Tokyo for April 2027?

Question 1

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The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 2

Hoikuen niji application dates 2027

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 3

What can I do if hoikuen said no in the first round?

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 4

Tokyo daycare second round deadline April 2027

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 5

保育園 二次申込 2027 締切

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 6

保育園 一次 落ちた 二次申込

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Question 7

認可保育園 二次募集 2027年4月 東京

Accepted Answer

The second round of hoikuen applications for April 2027 entry usually runs from about Jan 15, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027, for the places left after the first round. The official page gives these dates as planned, so they may still move (checked on Oct 7, 2026). Applies to: children who will start the following April in any class from the 0-year-old class (0歳児クラス) to the 5-year-old class (5歳児クラス), the year before school (年長, nenchō). Each ward sets its own dates. 17 wards and cities in our data have published theirs for this season (table below); find yours on our hoikuen deadline pages.

Ward or city	Opens	Closes	Dates	Note
Edogawa	Dec 19, 2026	Dec 25, 2026	Published	Second round for ward and private facilities, ages 0–5, plus ward extended care. A form submitted on or after 26 December is treated as the final round, whose deadline is 28 February 2027. Second-round results are planned to be mailed on 16 February 2027.
Arakawa	Nov 11, 2026	Jan 22, 2027	Published	Preference changes and missing documents for the second round are due 10 February 2027. Results are answered on 22 February 2027.
Kawasaki	Nov 9, 2026	Jan 25, 2027	Published	Online or by post until January 25; in person until February 3. Results are sent on February 16.
Setagaya	Jan 15, 2027	Jan 27, 2027	Published as planned	Deadline confirmed: online or by post by January 27, in person by February 1. The start date is not published yet.
Yokohama	Dec 23, 2026	Feb 2, 2027	Published	Online until 23:59 on 2 February 2027. A family held back in the first round is included automatically. Preference changes and missing documents are accepted through 3 February. Declining a first-round offer means you cannot enter the second round, with the exceptions in the guide.
Minato	Jan 18, 2027	Feb 5, 2027	Published	Online or by post from January 18; in person from January 26; all close February 5 (17:00 in person).
Shinagawa		Feb 9, 2027	Published	Deadline Tuesday 9 February 2027. The page does not state the opening day. Results are planned for Tuesday 9 March 2027.
Toshima		Feb 9, 2027	Published	Second-round deadline Tuesday 9 February 2027. The page does not state the opening day. Results on 26 February 2027.
Nakano	Nov 2, 2026	Feb 10, 2027	Published	Same 17:00 arrival rule. A family who applied in October and was not placed is included in the second round automatically. Results are planned for about 17:15 on 10 March 2027.
Chuo	Feb 1, 2027	Feb 12, 2027	Published	Second round, same hours. Mail must arrive by 12 February 2027. Online closes at 23:59 that day.
Itabashi	Oct 26, 2026	Feb 12, 2027	Published	Must arrive by 12 February 2027. For this round, the document proving you need daycare must be issued on or after 12 November 2026. Results are scheduled to be mailed on 12 March 2027.
Koto	Nov 20, 2026	Feb 12, 2027	Published	Counter, mail and online. Extra documents must arrive by 12 February 2027. Second-round results are scheduled to be posted on 1 March 2027.
Meguro		Feb 12, 2027	Published	Counter deadline is 17:00 on 12 February 2027. Mail and online must arrive by 8 February. The guide does not state the first day. Results are planned for 4 March 2027.
Taito	Nov 30, 2026	Feb 12, 2027	Published	Counter to 12 February 2027. Mail and online must arrive by 29 January 2027. For people who did not apply in the first round, or who were not offered a place, and only if a facility still has room.
Kita	Dec 2, 2026	Feb 15, 2027	Published	Weekdays only. Second-round vacancies are what remains after the first round. Results are planned for 5 March 2027.
Katsushika	Feb 9, 2027	Feb 19, 2027	Published as planned	The ward says this window is planned (予定): 9–19 February 2027.
Nerima	Nov 9, 2026	Feb 19, 2027	Published	Second round, until 17:15 on Friday 19 February 2027. Held only if places remain after the first round. Results on 10 March 2027, sent only to families offered a place.

When is the second-round hoikuen application in Tokyo for April 2027?2027年4月入園の保育園の二次申込はいつ？（東京）

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