Hoikuen Sagashi. com is a Japan-wide childcare and nursery school discovery portal designed to help families find facilities that fit their needs. Its directory covers more than 50,000 childcare facilities, with availability information updated daily by participating providers.

Parents can search by location, address, station, or facility name, and refine results using filters such as age-group vacancies, facility type, distance, opening hours, care days, and services including extended hours, temporary care, sick-child care, meals, and support for children with disabilities. The site also helps families find facilities offering tours and provides information on childcare options, selection tips, enrollment procedures, and frequently asked questions. For parents beginning the application process, its “My Childcare Search” service creates a personalized childcare strategy report based on household and work circumstances, including an assessment of application points, estimated admission prospects for candidate facilities, and a planning schedule.

The report is available nationwide for a stated fee of ¥3,980 including tax. The portal itself is free to use, with registration offering account and favorites features