A preschool you can reach from Sakura-shimmachi
For families near Sakura-shimmachi Station (Den-en-toshi Line) — the residential area known for Sazae-san Street — looking for a bilingual preschool. The school is in Yakumo, Meguro, but a shuttle stop at Sakura-shimmachi makes it reachable by bus.
Raising children in the Sakura-shimmachi area
Centered on Sakura-shimmachi Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, southern Setagaya is a calm residential area loved for its Sazae-san Street and cherry-tree-lined avenues. With plenty of parks and greenery and easy access toward Shibuya, it is home to many dual-income, education-minded families. Interest in English and international environments is high, and more families are considering a preschool from early childhood.
Reaching us from Sakura-shimmachi by shuttle
Silicon Valley Academy is in Yakumo, Meguro-ku (within walking distance of Toritsu-daigaku Station), but there is a shuttle stop at Sakura-shimmachi. It runs alongside stops at Komazawa, Sangenjaya, Ikejiri-ohashi, and Tsurumaki, so families in the Sakura-shimmachi area can attend by shuttle. For stop locations and shuttle details, please contact the school or see our access page.
What to check when choosing a preschool
- Share of English: how much of the day is in English — a few times a week, or every day?
- Mother-tongue education: does it grow Japanese vocabulary, literacy, and thinking too, not just English?
- Teachers: a multinational team including native English speakers?
- Hours & shuttle: usable for working families; is there a shuttle for areas like Sakura-shimmachi?
- Small groups & curriculum: attention for each child; inquiry (6Cs) and non-cognitive skills?
- Visibility: contact books or live cameras to share the day.
Don’t choose on “close to the station” alone
Access matters, but the educational approach, the English–Japanese balance, and your child’s face on a visit decide whether you keep attending happily. Searching only around Sakura-shimmachi can limit your options, but a shuttle widens the range you can reach. The surest way is to see the real care on a trial or tour. For choosing a preschool across Setagaya, see our Setagaya area guide.
From Sakura-shimmachi: Silicon Valley Academy
Silicon Valley Academy is a bilingual preschool at 5-11-21 Yakumo, Meguro-ku — within walking distance of Toritsu-daigaku Station. Japanese–English immersion from 6 months, small groups, an inquiry-based 6Cs curriculum, live cameras in every room, cooked lunches, and a shuttle that includes Sakura-shimmachi. Hours are 8:00–18:00. See our curriculum, daily schedule, and programs. The all-inclusive fee is from ¥65,000 per month (childcare, education, enrichment, and shuttle) — see the pricing page for details.
FAQ
Can we attend Silicon Valley Academy from Sakura-shimmachi?
Yes. The school is in Yakumo, Meguro-ku, but there is a shuttle stop at Sakura-shimmachi, so families in the Sakura-shimmachi area can attend by shuttle bus.
From what age can children attend?
We care for children from 6 months old up to school age. Childcare hours are 8:00–18:00.
How much does it cost?
An all-inclusive fee from ¥65,000 per month covers childcare, education, enrichment activities, and the shuttle. See the pricing page for details.