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Genki Japanese and Culture School
Tokyo, Japan

Hanazono Building 3rd floor Shinjuku 5-17-6, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo - 160-0022 Tokyo - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free coffee and tea for students.
  • Best rated school in Tokyo
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7
  • Tokyo is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • The Tokyo campus is a little bit more expensive than the other Genki schools in Japan.

Location: The school is in the heart of Shinjuku, which is to the west of Tokyo. It is known as an entertainment district within the city. The neighborhood has neon-lights on shop fronts and an array of restaurants, bars, karaoke venues and more all within walking distance of the school. Genki Japanese and Culture School itself is situated within the grounds of the famous Hanazono Shrine.

Getting around the city: The Shinjuku Station is a large transportation hub in Tokyo, which is a 7 minutes walk from the school. It is a central point for many train lines, and there is an important bus station attached to it. It takes 45 minutes by public transport from the school to the centre of the city.

Attractions in Tokyo: It is easy to visit the local attractions of Tokyo from Genki Japanese and Culture School as it has an excellent travel station nearby. It takes 35 minutes by train to visit the Imperial Palace, Sens?-ji and the Sky tower are both around 45 minutes from the school and the attractions to the south of the city such as the Meiji Jingu and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are 30 minutes by foot.

Course structure: There are Japanese courses for short-term and long-term students, Japanese lessons that focus on understanding the culture as well as the language and a specific conversational course.

School facilities: The school is equipped for students to continue their learning outside class with a number of PCs that students can use with office applications, a study space, a book and manga library, free rental of DVDs as well as portable dvd and cd players to listen to Japanese for studying. There is free coffee and tea that students can have during their break, and a wii game console to interact with other students once lessons have finished.

School chain: GenkiJACS, as a group, currently has four schools in Japan, in Fukuoka, Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto. Since 2005, GenkiJACS has supplied quality Japanese language tuition and cultural programmes to students of all levels and many nationalities. Their initial success has seen the group expand steadily, regularly recognised by awards throughout the education sector, including being voted the Star World Language School of the year at the industry Star Awards in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020.

Japanese Courses

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Standard JapanesePopular Japanese course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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¥40,000¥38,000 / week
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 80,000 76,000 120,000 114,000 160,000 152,000 200,000 190,000 240,000 228,000 280,000 266,000 320,000 304,000 360,000 342,000 400,000 380,000 480,000 456,000
Price in US$ 492 738 983 1,229 1,475 1,721 1,966 2,212 2,458 2,949
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.

Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Standard Japanese" at Genki Japanese and Culture School
Ayline 5.0
"Very good elaboration, would have liked a little more Kanji instruction"
Simon 5.0
"Awesome teachers, great atmosphere and well located (very close to shinjuku), what else can you ask for? "
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Bildungsurlaub Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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¥72,000¥68,400 / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday

Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.

The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:50
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
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Japanese Plus Culture
26 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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¥56,000¥53,200 / week
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 112,000 106,400 168,000 159,600 224,000 212,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Learn Japanese while discovering the new modern Japanese culture as well as traditional culture through various activities.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturdays.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
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Long Term Studies
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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¥39,000¥37,050 / week
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 390,000 370,500 740,000 703,000 1,380,000 1,311,000 1,980,000 1,881,000
Price in US$ 2,396 4,547 8,478 12,165
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Starting dates
2026: Every Monday

Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period. The school does not offer student visas.

Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 18:00
Possible course durations
10, 20, 40, 60 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
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Japanese Plus Conversation
24 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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¥56,000¥53,200 / week
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 112,000 106,400 168,000 159,600 224,000 212,800 280,000 266,000 336,000 319,200 392,000 372,400 448,000 425,600 504,000 478,800 560,000 532,000 672,000 638,400
Price in US$ 689 1,033 1,377 1,721 2,065 2,409 2,753 3,097 3,441 4,129
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Starting dates
Every Monday

Standard Japanese classes, followed by an extra hour of conversational practice every day to give you the confidence you need to survive in Japan.

Requires 150 hours of previous Japanese study.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 13:05 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Japanese Plus Conversation" at Genki Japanese and Culture School
Adrian 5.0
"GenkiJACS was an incredible learning experience. I have been studying Japanese for a while but when I got to the school they quickly pointed out what level I should be learning and placed me in the perfect class with peers with similar level. The conversation class especially helped me be able to speak the language better. I felt a huge improvement in only a month! The teachers are all so helpful and nice so you really feel at ease in the classroom. All in all I would say that if you are interested in learning Japanese in Tokyo GenkiJACS is the place to be! "
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Our prices for Genki Japanese and Culture School include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo

4.6
Overall school rating of
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
40 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.3 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
4.6 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 
Value for money
4.4 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
4.5 
Students 18-30 years (23 ratings)
4.7 
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
4.7 
Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.5 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Everyone was super nice and extremely helpful. You got to know lots of nice people and the lessons were full of information and didn't just scratch the surface as is sometimes the case in German schools.”
“I understand the concept of "not speaking English in class", but my class and I sometimes had problems understanding the grammar and the teachers sometimes couldn't communicate it even after the lesson and (sometimes) didn't allow us to work it out together or explain it in English, which was sometimes a bit frustrating, so we all ended up having to make something up.”
Insider tip: “Every school event is a great opportunity to make new friends”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good elaboration, would have liked a little more Kanji instructionOther comments: I didn't expect to find such nice and helpful employees. I have only had positive experiences.
Course: Standard Japanese - 11 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2024 by Ayline Schubert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Super nice team - both in the office and the teachers. You can always get in touch if you have any questions or problems. I learnt a lot, even though it was only 2 weeks.”
“Kanji lessons are not so useful because anyone can learn it themselves. You don't need lessons for that.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2024 by Stefanie Bandilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0
“You are placed in a class with people who are at the same level.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 18 weeks
Review date: 7. Feb. 2024 by Betül Calhan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Switching teachers everyday, make studying more interesting.
Teachers on lesson speak only Japanese”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2023 by Paweł Król
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Classes are small and lessons are interactive, so everyone gets to actively participate.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2022 by Stefanie Bandilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Small group study and teaching methodology. It's very dynamic”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Awesome teachers, great atmosphere and well located (very close to shinjuku), what else can you ask for?
Course: Standard Japanese - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Feb. 2020 by Simon lair
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
“All of the senseis were funny and had the students’ best interests in mind.”
Details of the review
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 11 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2019 by Megan Miles
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
“To have class only on the morning or the afternoon was enjoyable.”
Details of the review
Course: Career Japanese Language Course Short-Term - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Jul. 2019 by Chloe Gauthier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers are amazing! The textbook we use is easy to learn from and to study with.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: GenkiJACS was an incredible learning experience. I have been studying Japanese for a while but when I got to the school they quickly pointed out what level I should be learning and placed me in the perfect class with peers with similar level. The conversation class especially helped me be able to speak the language better. I felt a huge improvement in only a month! The teachers are all so helpful and nice so you really feel at ease in the classroom. All in all I would say that if you are interested in learning Japanese in Tokyo GenkiJACS is the place to be!
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2019 by Adrian Lozano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Environment and class atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “Try to partake in activities as much as possible.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Great place to study.
Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 5 weeks
Review date: 29. Nov. 2018 by Nachapol Patomnuphong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were very motivated and friendly. I made a lot of progress in learning the language.”
Insider tip: “Don't miss out on the social activities the school provides, they are all really fun but unfortunately sometimes they have to be cancelled because not enough students participate.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The location of the school right in shinjuku is great, it is pretty amazing that it is in one of the busiest districts of Tokyo but it is very calm in the school area because it is located right next to a shrine.
Course: Standard Japanese - 5 weeks
Review date: 12. Nov. 2018 by Tanja Pabst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Kindness of the staff, very high level teaching, much time dedicated to conversation.”
Insider tip: “Book an appointment with advisor as soon as possible to enter the right level class”
Details of the review
Other comments: Large number of Europeans makes it possible to abuse the English language inside the school
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2018 by Andrea Rosso
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers made the lessons pleasant with humor and competence.”
Insider tip: “The lessons. The learning pace is intensive.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Satisfied all round.
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Michelle Wetzel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
3.0
“Location, teachers, fellow students, general atmosphere”
Details of the review
Other comments: I hoped to improve my speaking skills but found that, at the level I was at, there was a significant focus on reading, writing and grammar with relatively little practice for natural speaking. It therefore, did not really deliver on what I had wanted.
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Peter Downs
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0
“I liked learning kanji most”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2018 by Joanna Orlańska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The lessons, the fact that we speak a lot in Japanese during the lessons and the staff”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2018 by Lambiel Amélie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The people I met and the classes”
Details of the review
Other comments: I like it
Course: Career Japanese Language Course Short-Term - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Jul. 2018 by Yu Lan Liu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Teachers and organization. The manager at Tokyo school, Demi, answered all my questions the day after the questions were sent. Everything is available, clear and fast.
The teachers are all different, with their own approach to teaching.”
Insider tip: “In order to live in a host family, in my opinion, you need to have at least a minimal knowledge of Japanese. Approximately the level I received after 40 hours of my studies :) despite the fact that in my case the mother spoke English, it was clear that the desire to communicate in Japanese prevailed. Therefore, there was a language barrier.
There is no problem with food. My way to metro took around 15 minutes, and there were 15 cafes on my route. You'd better buy Pasmo or Suica card to use public transport. This card is much faster and more convenient. Credit / debit cards are accepted at most stores, but cash is required to pay for a travel card and in almost all cafes. You have to have at least 30,000 yen with you. Regarding apartments: they are next to Ryugoku metro station, the way to school takes about 40 minutes in general: on foot and by train.”
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Other comments: Many thanks to the school! Maybe I will come again for a couple of weeks. I did not assess the events, because I could not attend any. But it's my fault. The school organized an activity every Friday, for a small fee. Classes are OK. There is air conditioning. The building overlooks an office building and a temple, quite quiet.
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2018 by Egor Nazarkin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Conversation courses are quite unique and great.”
Insider tip: “I strongly advise future students to get a home stay family and/or book a conversation class to have some practice.”
Details of the review
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2018 by Emmanuel Corno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers are competent and funny, they communicate the language very well.”
Details of the review
Other comments: You should know in advance what to expect: - Classes always take place in the morning and the afternoon, personal activities can only take place on weekends. - If you have little knowledge of the language, you can only start at certain times. - Shinjuku is a badly signposted metro station, in 6 days I took 6 different routes out of the station. Without the GPS on my iPhone, I would never have found the school.
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2018 by Dieter Preim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0
“The teachers were very nice and helpful.
Also, events were planned from the school on holidays that you can participate in if you want.”
Insider tip: “The private lessons at the school are very good. Conversationclass does not bring very much. Since you mainly only talk to classmates about some topic, which is determined by the teacher.”
Details of the review
Other comments: The lessons were interesting but the progress was not very fast so that we did only 2 chapters in 6 weeks.
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 6 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2017 by Tobias Tölle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Location is great. It's just 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome station.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Aug. 2017 by Hiu Sin Wong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
“All of the faculty and office workers were amazingly helpful, patient, and friendly.”
Insider tip: “The tea ceremony.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I would make sure that students start with week 1. Beginning in the middle is very difficult.
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2016 by Michael Kever
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were always prepared and coordinated.”
Details of the review
Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2016 by Tina Helmbold
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Classes organized in order to have a few students (in this way you can be followed better)”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Nov. 2015 by Camila Belen Trino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The limited number of students”
Insider tip: “The pop cultures lessons”
Details of the review
Other comments: Very good school
Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Jun. 2015 by Luc Blandin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Good Grammar”
Details of the review
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Apr. 2015 by Jian Wang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0
“The teacher were extremly friendly and gave their best to make everyone happy and answer all questions properly. The atmosphere was very nice as it felt more like a meeting point for lots of people to you hang out together.”
Insider tip: “Staying in school after class is nice. The school offers many activities, such as going for dinner, having a movie night or just playing some games.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Definitely worth going there to study Japanese, you will notice improvements after one week already!
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Apr. 2015 by Laura Pinter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 13 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2024 by Lasse Decker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Feb. 2024 by Liliana Bryk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Genki Japanese and Culture School compared to ratings of all schools in Japan

 Genki Japanese and Culture School TokyoAverage of all other schools in Japan
Overall school rating4.74.4
Location of the school4.94.7
Facilities4.34.0
Social activities4.03.8
Organisation4.64.3
Quality of teaching4.64.4
Value for money4.44.1
Homestay4.44.4
Shared flat4.44.3

Genki Japanese and Culture School (Genkijacs)

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALC
Japanese teacher qualifications
40% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
54% male / 46% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Genki Japanese and Culture School and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2013

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 25%
Germany 15%
England 15%
France 10%
Italy 8%
Switzerland 8%
Spain 8%
Netherlands 5%
Sweden 5%
Brazil 4%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 1%
18-24 years 36%
25-34 years 34%
35-50 years 16%
>50 years 13%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
¥18,000
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Individual lessons not available in June, July and August.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 8000 ¥. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Narita International Airport:
¥45,000 one way
¥90,000 return (both ways)
Tokyo International Airport:
¥30,000 one way
¥60,000 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Narita International Airport (NRT).

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
Schedule of activities - adults and juniors (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- In-school movie nights.
- Quiz nights.
- Game nights.
- Lectures by experts.
- Board game workshops and nights.

Adults - Paid activities

- Friday Night Parties.
- Festival trips.
- Fireworks festival outings.
- Restaurant and Izakaya parties.
- Museum outings.
- Shrine and temple visits.

Junior - Free activities

In-school movie nights
Quiz nights
Game nights
Lectures by experts
Board game workshops and nights

Junior - Paid activities

Friday Night Parties.
Festival trips.
Fireworks festival outings.
Restaurant and Izakaya parties.
Museum outings.
Shrine and temple visits.
Kimono experience.
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball2 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking-
Dancing-
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf1 km
Music1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga1 km

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.9
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
¥37,000/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ 37000 74000 111000 148000 185000 222000 259000 296000 370000 444000 37000 20000
Price in US$ 240 479 718 958 1,197 1,436 1,675 1,915 2,393 2,872 240 130
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Check-out
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥5,290 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
43 minutes by public transport (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
17
Dates
High season dates: 23 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 2200 ¥
Student reviews about Homestay
Stefanie
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"The host family was very, very nice and did everything to make my stay comfortable. They also talked to me a lot, so I got to speak Japanese outside of school. That's exactly why I decided to stay with a host family.
Simon
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Nice people. There is all you need in the sharehouse
Information for all accommodations
Private Apartment
For the summer, only limited places left!
5.0
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥49,750/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 199000 225000 270000 315000 360000 400000 480000 40000
Price in US$ 1,287 1,456 1,747 2,038 2,329 2,587 3,105 259
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Internet is available, but please bring your own LAN cable or wifi router.

Some check-in procedures and times will vary depending on property.

Check-in
Sunday 8:00-17:00
Check-out
Sunday 8:00-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
¥6,430 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Information for all accommodations
Private Apartment
For the summer, only limited places left!
5.0
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥49,750/ week
Show more
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 199000 225000 270000 315000 360000 400000 480000 40000
Price in US$ 1,287 1,456 1,747 2,038 2,329 2,587 3,105 259
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Internet is available, but please bring your own LAN cable or wifi router.

Some check-in procedures and times will vary depending on property.

Check-in
Sunday 8:00-17:00
Check-out
Sunday 8:00-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
¥6,430 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Information for all accommodations
Private Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,000/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 84000 105000 126000 147000 168000 200000 240000 20000 20000
Price in US$ 544 680 815 951 1,087 1,294 1,553 130 130
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥3,000 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Information for all accommodations
Private Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,000/ week
Show more
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 84000 105000 126000 147000 168000 200000 240000 20000 20000
Price in US$ 544 680 815 951 1,087 1,294 1,553 130 130
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥3,000 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Information for all accommodations
Private Residence
For the summer, only limited places left!
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,000/ week
Show more
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week		 One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 84000 105000 126000 147000 168000 200000 240000 20000 20000
Price in US$ 544 680 815 951 1,087 1,294 1,553 130 130
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥3,000 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Information for all accommodations

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Questions and answers about Genki Japanese and Culture School

Can I book a week with Genki in Tokyo and a week in Fukuoka?
“Both weeks would need to be at the same school in this case.”
Jessica Carlson, Sales Representative from Genki Japanese & Culture School - Dec 22, 2025
What happens at Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo, on public holidays?
“About the national holidays, we hold free events for students on those days.”
Jessica Carlson, Sales Representative from Genki Japanese & Culture School - Sep 04, 2025
What does the Japanese Plus Culture course at Genki Japanese and Culture School include?
“The course consists of 20 hours of Standard Course (from Monday to Friday) + Culture Classes (roughly 6 hours) on Saturdays.”
Vittorio Villeri, Sales Representative from Genki Japanese and Culture School - Jul 01, 2024
Can I come to class with my baby if I can't find a babysitter for 1 or 2 days?
“Unfortunately it would not be possible to take the baby to school. We don't have the facilities to look after them and the school can be quite noisy and crowded at times, so the environment really isn't ideal for a baby. Additionally, as this is a smaller school with many classes taking place at the same time, this could potentially cause disruption for our other students. I sincerely apologize, but if you can find daycare or a babysitter for the times you come to class, we would be more than happy to have you with us.”
Jessica, Sales Representative from Genki Tokyo - Apr 18, 2024
Which visa do I need to study at Genki Tokyo?
“At Genki Tokyo, you have two options:
- Visa waiver (2-24 week course)
- Working Holiday Visa (2-40 week course)

The school cannot assist you with applying for a student visa.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 26, 2024
When do I have to transfer the fee to the GenkiJACS school?
“Payment is requested 60 days before the start of the course.”
Oscar, Sales & Marketing Manager from GenkiJACS - Jan 16, 2024
When is the best time to land in Tokyo if I use transfer and accommodation from Genki?
“Make sure your flight schedule fits the booking and that you don't land before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023
When is Genki School in Tokyo open?
“The school is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023
How long does a lesson at GenkiJACS last? How do I find out my timetable?
“Classes are at 50 minutes each. The earliest class starts from 9:30am and the last class ends at 6:00pm.

Your timetable will be available on your student portal on the first day of your studies. For the following weeks, your schedule for the following week will be uploaded on Friday. Please note that your schedule may change every week, so check the portal page daily as changes may occur.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023
I would like to do an internship and a language course in Tokyo. Is that possible at the Genki School?
“Unfortunately, the Genki School itself does not offer internships, but they work with an organisation that helps with planning. The organisation would need to know in which area the internship should be and then goes in search of something suitable. The internship can then be accompanied by a course at the Genki School. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 27, 2023
I am a vegan. Is it possible to have vegan breakfast with the family?
“It is no problem to get vegan breakfast from the family. This option is free of charge. Just fill in the questionnaire about your preferences for the host family, which we will send you after booking. ”
Mori, Homestay Coordinator from Japan - Jul 14, 2023
Can I also take part in the course when I am 19? I read somewhere that it is only possible from the age of 21.
“You can take part in the standard course at the school from the age of 16. So with your age, you will be gladly accepted. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 10, 2023

FAQ about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo

Can I take private lesson in the evening time?
“Private lessons are an option, but the school is closed at 6 pm, so we can't offer lessons after that time.”
Jessica Carlson, Sales Representative from Genki,Tokyo - Jun 03, 2024
When will I receive my timetable from Genki Tokyo and can I choose whether I have lessons in the morning or afternoon?
“Our students need to know that we operate much like a university in terms of teaching hours. Depending on the class in which he is placed, there may be morning classes on some days and afternoon classes on other days. It is not possible to select the time and the schedule for each week is only published the week before.
Morning classes take place from 9:30 to 13:10.
Afternoon classes take place from 11:25 to 15:50 or 14:05 to 17:45. ”
Jessica, Sales Representative from GenkiJACS - Apr 17, 2024
Which is better to land Narita or Haneda airport in order to get to Tokyo?
“Haneda Airport (HND), Hanedakuko, Ōta, Tokio, Japón is much closer than Narita.
”
MAST, Area Manager from - Feb 22, 2023
Is airport pickup offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Narita International Airport (45000 ¥), Tokyo International Airport (30000 ¥)”
Which countries are students of Genki Japanese and Culture School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Genki Japanese and Culture School comes from USA with a 25% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and England (15%).”
Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses for which ages?
“Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Genki Japanese and Culture School

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
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