🌸 Opening Mon, Oct 6, 2026

After school, a place to
learn and feel at home.

A watch-over after-school room for children in Sakura-Shinmachi

A “third place” that is neither school nor home. With homework support, a snack, and rotating activities like English and crafts, we give children a relaxed, cared-for afternoon — in a small group of up to 10.

Ages 6–12 · Tue & Thu · 16:00–19:30 · Sakura-Shinmachi, Setagaya

まなびしんまち 代表 よしえ先生
ABOUT US

A place children come to with a smile, and parents can trust.

よしえ先生と家族 / Yoshie and family
Yoshie-sensei and family.

Why we startedAs more families work full time, we wanted to add one more place where children can spend the after-school hours safely and happily.

A third placeNeither school nor home — a space where children feel secure and grow through both learning and play.

With the communitySo parents can work with peace of mind, we aim to support children hand in hand with the local community.

A MESSAGE FROM YOSHIE
よしえ先生 / Yoshie

よしえ先生

Founder & teacher, Manabi Shinmachi

I grew up right here in Setagaya. Mine was a single-mother household, and I spent happy days with my twin younger sister and my sister two years older than me. But our mother worked hard from morning until night, and every day we sisters waited for her to come home. Looking back now, I’m sure it was hard for her, too.

That is exactly why I wanted to create a place where hard-working parents can leave their children with real peace of mind — and where children can spend their time learning and having fun.

“Coming here feels safe.”
“I want to go again today!”

A place children feel that way about — a “third home,” somewhere that feels like family. That is Manabi Shinmachi.

Cherishing each child’s “I did it!”, I will keep building a place where everyone can spend their days smiling.

🏡 Setagaya-raised 👀 Small-group care 🎨 Learning & play
WHY IT MATTERS

Sakura-Shinmachi needs more after-school places

Setagaya has many dual-income and single-parent households, growing after-school waitlists, and high interest in education — so many parents worry about the after-school hours.

67.5%
of Setagaya households are dual-income
~16 pts above the national average (2020 Census)
1,516
children on after-school club waitlists (2024)
Rising every year (Setagaya City data)
64.2%
of parents lack time to help with homework
The #1 after-school concern for parents (Benesse, 2023)

*Figures are reference values from our business plan sources.

SERVICE

At a glance

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Ages6–12elementary
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DaysTue & Thu2 days/week
Hours16:00–19:30
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CapacityUp to 10small group
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LocationTsurumaki5-min walk from stn.
A DAY WITH US

A sample afternoon

⚠ 仮ぼかし・差し替え予定 / temp blur – replace later 教室でのひとこま
16:00
Arrival & free time
Check in and settle in.
16:30
Homework support
We help with the tricky parts and build good study habits.
17:15
Snack time 🍪
A snack and a breather, together.
17:30
Activity of the day
English games, crafts, art, seasonal events, and more.
18:15
Free play & pick-up
Reading and board games until pick-up.
〜19:30
Closing
Ask us about pick-up timing.
PROGRAMS

Learning and play, in one place

A rotating mix of activities — shaped by the season and by what each child loves.

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Homework support

Building study habits at each child’s pace.

🔤

English & play

Meeting English and Japanese through play.

🎨

Crafts & art

Making things with their hands, and loving it.

🎉

Seasonal events

Crafts, game days, and seasonal fun.

🍪

Snack & free time

Downtime matters too — part of a good afternoon.

🧩

Reading & games

Relaxed time until pick-up.

PRICING

Plans

Choose what fits your family — drop-in, a pass, or a monthly membership.

① Drop-in
¥3,500 / day
  • Come only on the days you need
  • Great for trying us out
② Pass (5 visits)
¥16,000
¥3,200 / visit
  • For occasional use
  • Cheaper than drop-in
Most popular
③ Monthly (8 visits)
¥22,000 / mo
approx. ¥2,750 / visit
  • The go-to plan for both days each week
  • Best per-visit value
② Pass (10 visits)
¥30,000
¥3,000 / visit
  • Better value in bulk
  • Ask us about validity

*Prices include tax and snacks. Ask us about pass validity and payment methods. Details may change.

FAQ

Frequently asked

What ages do you accept?
Elementary-age children, roughly 6–12. We support each child according to their grade and pace.
Can we try it first?
Yes — please start with a tour or trial visit. Book easily via the form or LINE below.
Do you provide a snack?
Yes, there is a snack every session (included in the fee). Please tell us about any allergies in advance.
How does pick-up work?
We ask for pick-up by 19:30. Please talk to us about timing — we’re happy to discuss.
Is there a capacity limit?
Up to 10 children per day, in a small group. Because it’s reservation-based, your spot is secured.
What payment methods are available?
We’ll share payment details when you get in touch.
ACCESS

Finding us

Just a short walk from Sakura-Shinmachi Station — easy to reach.

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Address

〒154-0016
4-1-2 Tsurumaki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

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Getting here

~5-min walk (about 400 m) from Sakura-Shinmachi Stn. (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line)
Head toward Tsurumaki along Suidō-michi (Route 427). The route is almost entirely flat and easy for children to walk.

🗺 Get walking directions
RESERVE / CONTACT

Book a tour or trial

Send us your preferences below and we’ll reply to confirm a date. LINE and phone are also welcome.

After you send, we’ll get back to you to confirm a date. If it doesn’t go through, please reach us via LINE, phone, or email below.