Genki Japanese & Culture School Okinawa, Japan
Oroku 824-17, Naha City - 901-0152 Okinawa - Pay less than booking at the school
Japanese Courses
General Language
Standard Japanese
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥40,000¥38,000 / week More
Standard Japanese
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥40,000¥38,000 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 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$ | 478 | 717 | 956 | 1,194 | 1,433 | 1,672 | 1,911 | 2,150 | 2,388 | 2,866 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Japanese Plus Culture26 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥56,000¥53,200 / week More
Japanese Plus Culture
26 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥56,000¥53,200 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 112,000 106,400 | 168,000 159,600 | 224,000 212,800 |
| Price in US$ | 669 | 1,003 | 1,338 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Long Term StudiesThis course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥39,000¥37,050 / week More
Long Term Studies
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥39,000¥37,050 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 10 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 390,000 370,500 | 740,000 703,000 | 11,380,000 10,811,000 | 1,980,000 1,881,000 |
| Price in US$ | 2,329 | 4,418 | 67,935 | 11,820 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
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 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 10, 20, 40, 60 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Japanese Plus ConversationThis course tends to sell out quickly!24 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥56,000¥53,200 / week More
Japanese Plus Conversation
This course tends to sell out quickly!
24 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥56,000¥53,200 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 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$ | 669 | 1,003 | 1,338 | 1,672 | 2,006 | 2,341 | 2,675 | 3,009 | 3,344 | 4,012 |
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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: 14:05 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Programme (14 to 19 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from¥134,000¥130,650 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Programme (14 to 19 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
¥134,000¥130,650 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 312,000 304,200 | 536,000 522,600 |
| Price in US$ | 1,912 | 3,284 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026
IMPORTANT
- ONLY FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
- Price listed is for arrivals/departures at Itami Airport (ITM).
- For arrivals/departures at Kansai International (KIX) prices are:
- 2 weeks: JPY 342000.
- 4 weeks: JPY 566000.
- It's only possible to book 2 and 4-week programs, not possible to book for 1 or 3 weeks.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 mealInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
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 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 19 years
Students per class- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Japanese Plus Marine & Nature20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥62,000¥58,900 / week More
Japanese Plus Marine & Nature
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥62,000¥58,900 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 62,000 58,900 | 124,000 117,800 | 186,000 176,700 | 248,000 235,600 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 741 | 1,111 | 1,481 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - 17:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Genki Japanese & 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 Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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Genki Japanese & Culture School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Genki Japanese & Culture School.
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years13 years for specific Junior courses
Information for all courses offered by Genki Japanese & 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
The 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.
Accommodation
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
¥32,000/ week Show more
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
¥32,000/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 32000 | 64000 | 96000 | 128000 | 160000 | 192000 | 224000 | 256000 | 320000 | 384000 | 32000 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 202 | 403 | 604 | 805 | 1,006 | 1,207 | 1,408 | 1,609 | 2,011 | 2,414 | 202 | 126 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 7:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 6:00-21:00
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
- ¥4,580 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- 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
- 13
- Dates
- High season dates: 23 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per day: 2200 ¥
Private Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥45,000/ week Show more
Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥45,000/ 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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 180000 | 200000 | 240000 | 280000 | 320000 | 380000 | 456000 | 38000 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 1,132 | 1,257 | 1,509 | 1,760 | 2,011 | 2,388 | 2,866 | 239 | 126 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Internet is available, but please bring your own LAN cable or wifi router.
- Check-in
- Sunday 9:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Sunday 0:05-15:00
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
- ¥5,720 (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
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per day: 800 ¥
Private Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥22,500/ week Show more
Private Residence
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥22,500/ 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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 90000 | 612500 | 135000 | 157500 | 180000 | 220000 | 264000 | 22000 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 566 | 3,849 | 849 | 990 | 1,132 | 1,383 | 1,659 | 139 | 126 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
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
- ¥2,720 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 40 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Phone, 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
FAQ about Genki Japanese & Culture School, Okinawa
What is the best price for a course at Genki Japanese & Culture School, Okinawa?
“Japanese courses at Genki Japanese & Culture School start at 37050 ¥ for a Long Term Studies course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Genki Japanese & Culture School as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Japanese, Japanese Plus Culture, Long Term Studies”
Terms of Genki Japanese & Culture School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 6500 ¥
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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.