Forget perfection. Build imagination.
Studios in Setagaya (Youga, Kami-Youga, Chitose-Karasuyama, Daita), Tama, Mitaka, Mejiro, Musashi-Koyama, Den-en-Chofu, Toyosu, Kikukawa, Nerima & Higashi-Nakano
Across more than 12 studios in Tokyo, we offer hands-on creative education for children, centered on painting, sculpture and crafts.
Imagination Meets Creation - GAJYUKU Art School for Children
Art classes in painting, sculpture, and design — preschool through high school
GAJYUKU is an art school for children from preschool through high school. We place special value on the creative process itself — the thinking and hands-on experience that lead to a finished work of painting, 3D-art or craft.
Alongside watercolor and crafts, we incorporate proper drawing and three-dimensional work, taught by staff who are practicing artists, designers, illustrators and creators — guidance grounded in real professional experience.
We also hold exhibitions so children can experience the joy of presenting their own work and of appreciating others’ creations. Short-term programs such as seasonal courses are also available.
For full transparency, we report on every class through our blog and social media, and share photos of every lesson and artwork via SnapSnap.
*SnapSnap is a school-photo service that captures these vivid moments and delivers them as lasting photographs.
Summer School 2026 — Spots Available
[Summer School] A 3-day summer art program, 2026
Preschool Class 
Elementary Class
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News & Announcements
- Updated June 2, 2026
[Important] Closure of Daita Studio (Setagaya)
Due to the demolition of the building, Daita Studio will close on Monday, August 24, 2026.
We are deeply grateful to everyone for their long-standing support.
For the schedule leading up to the closure and further details, please refer to the documents sent to families currently enrolled at Daita Studio.
- Updated May 12, 2026
[2026 Summer School — Now Enrolling]
Enrollment has opened for our 3-day summer art program.
Preschool Class
Elementary Class
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- Updated March 18, 2026
<[2026 Spring School — Enrollment Closed]
Enrollment for our 3-day spring art program has closed. - Updated January 30, 2026
[2026 Class Schedule]
Download the schedule (PDF) - Updated January 17, 2026
[Notice of Tuition Revision]
Tuition and fees will be revised from April 2026. We appreciate your kind understanding.
Download the tuition guide (PDF) - Updated December 27, 2025
[Gajyuku-ten 2025 — Annual Exhibition]
Our annual exhibition “Gajyuku-ten” has concluded. Thank you to the many visitors who came to see the children’s work.
December 20 (Sat) & 21 (Sun), 2025 — Yokohama Citizen’s Gallery Azamino, 1F & 2F
Absence & Make-up
Absence & Make-up LessonsGo to online form
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Creative programs for every age and need
Our core classes are the Preschool Class (ages 3–6), the Elementary Class (ages 6–12) and the Teen Class (junior & senior high). We also offer a Parent & Child Class for toddlers (ages 2–3), a Flexible short-term Class, and 3-day Spring and Summer Schools.
For ongoing study there are our Regular Classes; for shorter commitments, our Flexible Class and the Spring/Summer Schools; and for toddlers, our Parent & Child Class — an art program to suit every age and need.
*For all programs other than the Parent & Child Class and the Spring/Summer Schools, a paid Trial Lesson is required before enrolling.
Preschool Class
Elementary Class
Teen Class
Preschool · Elementary · Teen
Toddlers
Preschool · Elementary · Teen
Elementary Class
Preschool Class
Elementary Class
Preschool Class
