What we like about the school
- Small group classes (maximum 7 students per class)
- Best rated school in Tokyo
- Top rated school facilities
- Tokyo is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Genki Japanese and Culture School
The language school Genki Japanese and Culture School was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013. Located in the heart of Shinjuku, Japan's most exciting place! Hundreds of restaurants, bars, karaoke bars and more are within walking distance. Despite this, the school is an oasis of calm, as it is situated within the grounds of the famous Hanazono Shrine.
The school address is: Hanazono Building 3rd floor Shinjuku 5-17-6, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, 160-0022 - Tokyo, Japan (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
9Number of public PC workstations:
3Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 10
- Adult courses throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Japanese teacher qualifications
- 80 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
4
15
15
10
5
1
5
8
8
8
25
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Narita International Airport (NRT).
Narita International Airport:25000 ¥ pick up
50000 ¥ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 14.Jan.2019, 11.Feb.2019, 21.Mar.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 03.May.2019, 06.May.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 12.Aug.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 23.Dec.2019.
Japanese Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 42500 40375 | 85000 80750 | 127500 121125 | 170000 161500 | 212500 201875 | 255000 242250 | 297500 282625 | 340000 323000 | 382500 363375 | 425000 403750 | 510000 484500 |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1114 | 1485 | 1856 | 2227 | 2598 | 2970 | 3341 | 3712 | 4454 |
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.
Requires 150 hours of previous Japanese study.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Special Offers
- Book a course with your friends and get the following discounts:
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 65000 61750 | 97500 92625 | 130000 123500 | 162500 154375 | 195000 185250 | 227500 216125 | 260000 247000 | 292500 277875 | 325000 308750 | 390000 370500 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 568 | 852 | 1136 | 1420 | 1703 | 1987 | 2271 | 2555 | 2839 | 3406 |
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.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Special Offers
- Book a course with your friends and get the following discounts:
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 42500 40375 | 85000 80750 | 127500 121125 | 170000 161500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1114 | 1485 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Combination of pop and traditional culture courses. The course includes 6 hours of cultural activities (usually held on Saturday): sightseeing, tea ceremony, manga drawing, etc.
Starting dates
2019: 24.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 12.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 03.Jun.2019.
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
23354 ¥ per week
(Based on the price of 24 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 590000 560500 | 990000 940500 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5153 | 8646 |
Each term is 10 weeks long. After each term there is a 3-week break before the next term begins.
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.
To take the 1-year course students need to have a pre-intermediate or lower levels.
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.
To take the 1-year course students need to have a pre-intermediate or lower levels.
Starting dates
2019: 01.Apr.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 07.Jan.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 42500 40375 | 85000 80750 | 127500 121125 | 170000 161500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1114 | 1485 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Learn about Japanese culture while learning the language. Topics include: pottery, kimono wearing, tea ceremonies, Japanese cookery, martial arts, calligraphy and flower arranging.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturday.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturday.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 05.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 05.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Special Offers
- Book a course with your friends and get the following discounts:
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 42500 40375 | 85000 80750 | 127500 121125 | 170000 161500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1114 | 1485 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Learn Japanese while discovering the new modern Japanese culture through practicing cosplay, drawing manga, visiting the maid cafe, etc.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturday.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturday.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 05.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 07.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 16.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 05.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
Special Offers
- Book a course with your friends and get the following discounts:
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
- 2 students: 10%
- 3 students: 15%
- 4 or more: 20%
Only applicable for short-term bookings and on tuition costs. Students must book the same type of course and start on the same day. .
Note: All courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 6500 ¥. 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.
Comments about courses:Individual lessons not available in June, July and August.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 60000 ¥ per month
Less
| 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 | 19500 |
| Price in US$ | 276 | 414 | 552 | 690 | 828 | 966 | 1104 | 1379 | 1655 | 138 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
You will be with other students from the same school, Japanese University students, and others.
Price extra night:
2150 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
35 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast
28000 ¥ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 28000 | 56000 | 84000 | 112000 | 140000 | 168000 | 196000 | 224000 | 280000 | 336000 | 28000 | 19500 |
| Price in US$ | 258 | 515 | 773 | 1030 | 1287 | 1545 | 1802 | 2060 | 2574 | 3089 | 258 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
4000 ¥
(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, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
31780 ¥ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 31780 | 63560 | 95340 | 127120 | 158900 | 190680 | 222460 | 254240 | 317800 | 381360 | 31780 | 19500 |
| Price in US$ | 293 | 585 | 877 | 1169 | 1461 | 1753 | 2045 | 2337 | 2922 | 3506 | 293 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
4540 ¥
(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, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 112000 ¥ per month
More
| 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 | 19500 |
| Price in US$ | 515 | 773 | 1030 | 1287 | 1545 | 1802 | 2060 | 2574 | 3089 | 258 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Internet is available, but please bring your own LAN cable or wifi router.
Price extra night:
4000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
30 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 48000 ¥ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 24000 | 36000 | 48000 | 60000 | 72000 | 84000 | 96000 | 120000 | 144000 | 12000 | 19500 |
| Price in US$ | 221 | 331 | 442 | 552 | 662 | 773 | 883 | 1104 | 1324 | 111 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Rooms shared with 4 or more people.
Price extra night:
1750 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Shared room (multiple beds).
Distance from school:
49 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 30.Aug.2019
High season
Accommodation arrival/departure days are: Saturday to Saturday OR Sunday to Sunday by default.
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Overall rating
21 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.9/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
4.3/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
4.2/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2/5.0
Other
4.2/5.0
Students liked about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Michael62 years - Japan
“All of the faculty and office workers were amazingly helpful, patient, and friendly.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The tea ceremony.
Other comments: I would make sure that students start with week 1. Beginning in the middle is very difficult.
Tina26 years - Germany
“The teachers were always prepared and coordinated.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Camila Belen22 years - Italy
“Classes organized in order to have a few students (in this way you can be followed better)”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Dormitory
3.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
Luc26 years - France
“The limited number of students”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Guesthouse
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The pop cultures lessons
Other comments: Very good school
Jian45 years - Canada
“Good Grammar”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Dormitory
3.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
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