Hayashi Building 2F, Shimizuchō (Kawaramachidōri) 454-1, Shimogyō-ku - 600-8025 Kyoto - see on map
What we like about the school
- The first Japanese school ever to be voted Star World Language School.
- Student lounge with a game console and a good selection of games.
- Free activities such as movie night, games night, city tour and many more.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Genki Japanese and Culture School is in the south of Kyoto, in the Shimizucho ward. It is a few streets back from the Kamo River and surrounded by restaurants, shops, hotels, bars and supermarkets.
Navigating Kyoto: There are many bus stations around the school that stretch across the city. The school is 12 minutes by bus from the heart of Kyoto, which is a 20 minute walk for those who prefer to explore a city by foot. The Kiyomizu-Goj? Station is the closest train station to the school. From here students can take the Keihan Main Line to travel around Kyoto.
Main features of the city: The attractions in Kyoto are spread around the whole city, and for the most part, students will need to use public transportation in order to reach them all. The Fushimi Inari Taisha famed gates are 20 minutes by train from Genki Japanese and Culture School. The Kinkaku-ji temple is north of Kyoto and takes between 40-50 minutes by bus depending on the direction that students want to take from the school. A 20-minute walk east of the school will take students to the Kiyomizu-dera temple.
Course structure: There is a standard Japanese course, a programme for those that want to study for a longer duration and a specific course that focuses on conversational Japanese. The school has created a cultural course that integrates the culture of the country into learning Japanese.
Summer course: During the summer holidays, Genki Japanese and Culture School has junior packages for the younger learner, which include accommodation.
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.
- The language school Genki Japanese and Culture School was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2019.
- Legal name / parent company: Global With us
- Tax registration ID: 00062090
- Abbreviated name of school: Genkijacs Kyoto
Japanese Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 33000 31350 | 66000 62700 | 99000 94050 | 132000 125400 | 165000 156750 | 198000 188100 | 231000 219450 | 264000 250800 | 330000 313500 | 396000 376200 | 33000 31350 |
| Price in US$ | 236 | 472 | 708 | 944 | 1180 | 1416 | 1652 | 1888 | 2359 | 2831 | 236 |
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.
You won't get far in Japan without being able to speak the language, but using the special techniques the school's teachers have developed, you'll be surprised how easy it is to learn to speak Japanese, and you'll be fluent before you know it!
The Standard Course uses interesting and modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations, until one day you won't even need a teacher anymore!
Small-group classes are given both inside and outside of the classroom - you will learn essential communication techniques in structured lessons with the teacher, then practice them in real-world situations
This course will form the basis of any study plan you choose to follow at GenkiJACS. It consists of ten 50-minute grammar classes per week, and ten 4-skill “application” classes, where you practice what you learned in communicative situations.
You can add any of their exciting modules or addons on top of this course for an even more intensive Japanese learning experience!
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 21 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Not available/Fully booked: 05 Mar. 2023 - 01 Jul. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 43000 40850 | 86000 81700 | 129000 122550 | 172000 163400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 308 | 615 | 923 | 1230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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.
Are you interested in the traditional and modern Japanese cultural arts? This module can be added to your Japanese core course and offers you the opportunity to learn about the wonderful culture that Japan has nurtured for thousands of years, while learning the language, and the chance to participate in cultural arts with other Japanese people.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 21 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Not available/Fully booked: 05 Mar. 2023 - 01 Jul. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 590000 560500 | 990000 940500 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4218 | 7077 |
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.
Study at Genki Japanese School for 6 months, at a big discount from their standard Japanese tuition cost! This special course is one of their most popular items. This course can be taken by students from countries with visa waiver agreements with Japan or with a working holiday visa (check to have more information about visas for Japan). In most cases, no special visa is required to stay in Japan for up to 6 months. Start dates are also flexible!
This course is not available on a student visa.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 43000 40850 | 86000 81700 | 129000 122550 | 172000 163400 | 215000 204250 | 258000 245100 | 301000 285950 | 344000 326800 | 430000 408500 | 516000 490200 | 43000 40850 |
| Price in US$ | 308 | 615 | 923 | 1230 | 1537 | 1845 | 2152 | 2459 | 3074 | 3689 | 308 |
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.
Five extra classes each week of conversational Japanese focus on some of the interesting aspects of conversational Japanese that it can be hard to cover in the standard classes, such as slang, dialects, specialized vocabulary, and more.
You won't get far in Japan without being able to speak the language, but using the special curriculum and techniques the school's teachers have developed, you'll be surprised how easy it is to learn to speak Japanese, and you'll be fluent before you know it! The Japanese Plus Conversation course uses interesting and modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations.
Small-group classes are given both inside and outside of the classroom - you will learn essential communication techniques in structured lessons with the teacher, then practice them in real-world situations, such as:
- Calling a movie theater to ask for showtimes
- Ordering delivery sushi
- Calling a restaurant to make reservations
- Giving a questionnaire to people in the park
- Asking for directions at the train station
- Buying electronics
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
03 Jul. 2023, 07 Aug. 2023, 21 Aug. 2023, 04 Sep. 2023, 02 Oct. 2023, 06 Nov. 2023, 04 Dec. 2023
Not available/Fully booked: 05 Mar. 2023 - 01 Jul. 2023
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 217916 212469 | 287866 280670 | 357816 348871 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1599 | 2112 | 2625 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Study 20 lessons of Japanese per week, 4 a day Monday to Friday. Enjoy 3 “experience classes“ each Saturday. Those classes include activities like tea ceremony, Japanese pottery, manga drawing, cosplay courses and more! Other activities are arranged daily on weekdays to make your stay unforgettable.
This Summer Program includes half-board accommodation (breakfast & dinners) and both airport pickup and drop off.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 13200 12540 | 19800 18810 | 26400 25080 | 33000 31350 | 39600 37620 | 46200 43890 | 52800 50160 | 66000 62700 | 79200 75240 | 6600 6270 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 95 | 142 | 189 | 236 | 284 | 331 | 378 | 472 | 567 | 48 |
Learn with virtual classmates from around the world. Make friends from home while attending classes with the highest standards of quality at a very attractive price. Since these classes are held online, you can take them from the comfort of your home!
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 13200 12540 | 19800 18810 | 26400 25080 | 33000 31350 | 39600 37620 | 46200 43890 | 52800 50160 | 66000 62700 | 79200 75240 | 6600 6270 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 95 | 142 | 189 | 236 | 284 | 331 | 378 | 472 | 567 | 48 |
Learn with real classmates from around the world. Make friends from home while attending classes with the highest standards of quality at a very attractive price. Since the course takes place online, you can enjoy it without travelling anywhere too far!
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 8:00 - 10:00
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 50000 47500 | 100000 95000 | 150000 142500 | 200000 190000 | 250000 237500 | 300000 285000 | 350000 332500 | 400000 380000 | 500000 475000 | 600000 570000 | 50000 47500 |
| Price in US$ | 358 | 715 | 1073 | 1430 | 1788 | 2145 | 2502 | 2860 | 3575 | 4289 | 358 |
Learn in a one-to-one setup with a fully licensed native teacher. Benefit from a personalized curriculum, interactive content, and conference system. Since the courses are taking place online, you can take your lessons from the comfort of your home! We will take into account your goals and your individual learning style as well!
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 8:00 - 20:00
Individual lessons not available in June, July and August.
02 Jan. 2023, 09 Jan. 2023, 23 Feb. 2023, 21 Mar. 2023, 03 May 2023 - 05 May 2023, 17 Jul. 2023, 11 Aug. 2023, 18 Sep. 2023, 09 Oct. 2023, 03 Nov. 2023, 23 Nov. 2023.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
| Level (CEFR) | Level descriptions | LESSONS needed per level | WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Beginner | No knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases. | A1 to A2 | 240 | 12 |
| A2 | Elementary | Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies. | A2 to B1 | 480 | 24 |
| B1 | Intermediate | Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation. | B1 to B2 | 540 | 27 |
| B2 | Higher Intermediate | Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects. | B2 to C1 | 600 | 30 |
| C1 | Advanced | Can use language flexibly and effectively. | C1 to C2 | 660 | 33 |
| C2 | Profiency | Can express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. | |||
Our price includes
- 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 and Culture School (Genkijacs)
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Lounge
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 9Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 3 km |
| Baseball | | 2 km |
| Basketball | | 2 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 2 km |
| Field Hockey | | 3 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 4 km |
| Music | | 4 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Table Tennis | | 2 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 2 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 30000 | 45000 | 60000 | 75000 | 90000 | 105000 | 120000 | 150000 | 180000 | 15000 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 226 | 339 | 452 | 565 | 678 | 791 | 903 | 1129 | 1355 | 113 | 151 |
Price per person
The private residence is a cost-effective and fun way to make friends in Japan! You will the privacy of your own bedroom, while still getting to meet and mingle with the other residents of the house, and enjoy the freedom of life in the city. Add to that the fact that they are just a short train ride away from school, it's easy to see why these are our most popular accommodation option!
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 23100 | 46200 | 69300 | 92400 | 115500 | 138600 | 161700 | 184800 | 231000 | 277200 | 23100 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 174 | 348 | 522 | 696 | 870 | 1043 | 1217 | 1391 | 1739 | 2086 | 174 | 151 |
Price per person
The opportunity to stay with a Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, and practice at "home" what you learned at school that day.
When arranging a host family for you, the school try to take into account any needs or preferences you may have, such as smoker or non-smoker, allergies, English ability, and so on. Your host family can act as guides and mentors, friends and companions, and a wonderful resource in your adventure in Japan. They are likely to be the people you become closest to during your stay, which is why we perform a thorough screening of all host family applicants, to ensure that they can provide a suitable environment to assist your learning and to allow you to fully experience Japan.
You are guaranteed to have your own private room, which may be either Japanese or Western style.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 26950 | 53900 | 80850 | 107800 | 134750 | 161700 | 188650 | 215600 | 269500 | 323400 | 26950 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 203 | 406 | 609 | 812 | 1014 | 1217 | 1420 | 1623 | 2028 | 2434 | 203 | 151 |
Price per person
The opportunity to stay with a Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, and practice at "home" what you learned at school that day.
When arranging a host family for you, the school try to take into account any needs or preferences you may have, such as smoker or non-smoker, allergies, English ability, and so on. Your host family can act as guides and mentors, friends and companions, and a wonderful resource in your adventure in Japan. They are likely to be the people you become closest to during your stay, which is why we perform a thorough screening of all host family applicants, to ensure that they can provide a suitable environment to assist your learning and to allow you to fully experience Japan.
You are guaranteed to have your own private room, which may be either Japanese or Western style.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 56000 | 84000 | 112000 | 140000 | 168000 | 196000 | 224000 | 280000 | 336000 | 28000 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 422 | 633 | 843 | 1054 | 1265 | 1475 | 1686 | 2107 | 2529 | 211 | 151 |
Price per person
Private apartments are usually close to a hotel room in quality, but quite a bit cheaper, and can be rented by the week. They include a bed, living room area, kitchen area, and bathroom. Generally all required appliances are included. High-speed wired Internet is provided for no extra charge. Most private apartments are centrally located in the downtown area. A slightly more expensive, but great option if you enjoy your privacy and convenience.
The school works with third?party accommodation providers who offer apartments all around the city. They are not able to guarantee placement at a specific apartment, nor in a specific location. Students will be placed according to availability.
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Genki Japanese and Culture School, Kyoto
FAQ about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Kyoto
- I want to book a 3-month course, does the school provide visa?“The student would need to apply themselves for a 90 days tourist visa at the Japanese embassy in China, and we can provide supporting documents if needed once the course is confirmed and paid. The supporting documents are free if only digital versions are needed or cost CNY 6500 to send via DHL.”Oscar, from Genki Japanese and Culture School- - Kyoto - Nov 18, 2022
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Genki?The accommodation Shared residence is the most popular among all our clients of Genki
- Is it possible to take a course at Genki Japanese and Culture School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Japanese, Japanese Plus Culture, Japanese Plus Conversation
- What is the number of students per class at Genki?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Genki varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons) to 8 students (Standard Japanese)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Genki Japanese and Culture School?40% of teachers at Genki Japanese and Culture School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses for which ages?Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
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