TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
We are moving in August 2026
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
We are moving in August 2026
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
We are moving in August 2026

Defining the Future of K-12 Education

TIS is moving in August 2026

Tokyo International School TIS is establishing its new campus within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY (opening August 2026), one of Japan’s most innovative urban complexes.

This strategic partnership positions TIS as the international K-12 school in JR’s revolutionary, Zero Carbon focused development. Our location places students within a living model of sustainability, smart technology, and innovation.

Every aspect of the TIS campus is intentionally designed for 21st century learning and educational excellence, ensuring a holistic and future-ready journey.

Thoughtful Design & Sustainability

Integrated into TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, our campus provides an environment you can trust. It features world-class physical infrastructure and is an inherently sustainable learning space, supported by the City’s commitment to net-zero emissions. Our TIS team has meticulously designed every interior detail to maximize focus, practical application, and holistic learning, ensuring every space is optimized for your child’s success.

Learning Spaces for deep Inquiry and Specialization

Modern Classrooms: Purpose built rooms designed for collaborative, dynamic learning across all subjects

Science Labs: Modern, rigorous research environments dedicated to Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Design Studio: A modern digital design hub that supports the full iterative process, transforming product ideas into reality

Library: The intellectual heart of the school, a central space for research, collaboration and reflection

Visual Arts: Art studios and a professional Kiln Room to support our holistic artistic programme

Music: Dedicated rooms featuring state-of-the-art acoustics and soundproofing for the active mastery of musical arts

Black Box Theater: A versatile performance space for drama, productions, and innovative presentations

Japanese Language Room: Dedicated space to support language acquisition or native mastery

Community, Wellbeing, and Sports

Premium Sports Facilities: Benefit from a large, dedicated, modern Gymnasium and outdoor play area supporting a wide range of competitive and recreational sports, a rare offering in central Tokyo.

Extensive Activities: Students can access over 50 diverse activities to explore passions and develop new skills.

Nurturing Spaces: Our campus features safe, engaging Playgrounds and Common areas designed for relaxation, collaboration, and building strong, lasting relationships.

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION

Central Downtown Tokyo

Our new home confirms our commitment to being centrally located in downtown Tokyo and this location offers outstanding connectivity:

  • JR Yamanote Line: Easy access to the JR line offers fasts commutes to every major business district and international residential area on Tokyo’s central loop
  • City-Wide Train Access: Four major lines are within walking distance: JR Yamanote, JR Keihin Tohoku, Toei Asakusa, and Keikyu Lines
  • Rapid Airport Access: Enjoy quick, direct transit to both Narita and Haneda Airports via nearby Sengakuji Station

We will also continue to offer our School Bus Service, plus we will have ample on campus spaces for bikes and scooters.

What is TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and
what can we discover there?

Exciting facilities around the new campus

  • 53 Playable Park
  • TAKANAWA GATEWAY Convention Center
  • TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars’ Hub (LiSH)
  • JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo
  • MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
  • Biotope
  • TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY RESIDENCE
  • Fitness Gym/Swimming Pool

Images provided by JR-EAST

Apple Distinguised School

Tokyo International School is a non profit school, which is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
We are a fully authorized, International Baccalaureate World School, catering for students from Kindergarten 1 (four years old) to Grade 8 (fourteen years old).