What we like about the school
- Small group classes (maximum 8-9 students per class)
- Best rated school in Tokyo
- 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)
Legal name / parent company: Genki Global| Tax registration ID: 2045333
Accreditations and Quality seals
Facilities
Microwave for student use
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
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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED 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
- 40% 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 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2020, 13.Jan.2020, 10.Feb.2020, 24.Feb.2020, 20.Mar.2020, 01.May.2020, 04.May.2020 - 06.May.2020, 23.Jul.2020, 24.Jul.2020, 10.Aug.2020, 21.Sep.2020, 22.Sep.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 23.Nov.2020, 31.Dec.2020.
Japanese Courses
General Language
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 ¥ | -- | 66000 62700 | 99000 94050 | 132000 125400 | 165000 156750 | 198000 188100 | 231000 219450 | 264000 250800 | 297000 282150 | 330000 313500 | 396000 376200 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 583 | 874 | 1165 | 1457 | 1748 | 2039 | 2330 | 2621 | 2913 | 3495 |
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
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
High season
High season supplement per week: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
Brochures
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 8
40850 ¥ per week
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| 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$ | 380 | 759 | 1139 | 1518 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 Saturdays.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturdays.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
High season
High season supplement per week: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
Brochures
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 8
40850 ¥ per week
More
| 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$ | 380 | 759 | 1139 | 1518 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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 Saturdays.
Maximum 4 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturdays.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
High season
High season supplement per week: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
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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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5207 | 8737 |
24 weeks of Standard Course without holidays.
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 and have a working holiday visa or permanent visa.
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 and have a working holiday visa or permanent visa.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2020: 06.Jan.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 05.Oct.2020.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
06.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 06.Apr.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 05.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 07.Dec.2020
High season
High season supplement per week: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
Brochures
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 8
40850 ¥ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 43000 40850 | 86000 81700 | 129000 122550 | 172000 163400 | 215000 204250 | 258000 245100 | 301000 285950 | 344000 326800 | 387000 367650 | 430000 408500 | 516000 490200 |
| Price in US$ | 380 | 759 | 1139 | 1518 | 1898 | 2277 | 2657 | 3036 | 3416 | 3795 | 4554 |
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: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
Brochures
Junior
| 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$ | 380 | 759 | 1139 | 1518 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Combination of pop and traditional culture courses. The course includes 6 hours of cultural activities held on Saturdays: sightseeing, tea ceremony, manga drawing, etc.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2020: 01.Jun.2020 - 31.Aug.2020.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020
01.Jun.2020, 15.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 03.Aug.2020, 17.Aug.2020
High season
High season supplement per week: 3300 ¥
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
High season dates 06.Jul.2020 - 04.Sep.2020
Brochures
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 let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 7000 ¥. 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
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 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 279 | 419 | 558 | 697 | 837 | 976 | 1115 | 1394 | 1673 | 140 | 186 |
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:
33 minutes by public transport (average reported by 4 former students) 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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 28700 | 57400 | 86100 | 114800 | 143500 | 172200 | 200900 | 229600 | 287000 | 344400 | 28700 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 267 | 534 | 800 | 1067 | 1334 | 1600 | 1867 | 2133 | 2667 | 3200 | 267 | 186 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
4100 ¥
(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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 32550 | 65100 | 97650 | 130200 | 162750 | 195300 | 227850 | 260400 | 325500 | 390600 | 32550 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 605 | 908 | 1210 | 1512 | 1815 | 2117 | 2419 | 3024 | 3629 | 303 | 186 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
4650 ¥
(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
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 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 521 | 781 | 1041 | 1301 | 1561 | 1821 | 2081 | 2602 | 3122 | 261 | 186 |
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| 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 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 223 | 335 | 446 | 558 | 669 | 781 | 892 | 1115 | 1338 | 112 | 186 |
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 4 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: 18Accommodation arrival/departure days are: Saturday to Saturday OR Sunday to Sunday by default.
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Overall rating
30 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.9/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
4.2/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.5/5.0
Value for money
4.2/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1/5.0
Other
3.7/5.0
Students liked about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Simon23 years - France
“Small group study and teaching methodology. It's very dynamic”
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
School organization
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Megan20 years - United States
“All of the senseis were funny and had the students’ best interests in mind.”
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
School organization
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Private Residence
4.0/5.0
Chloe20 years - France
“To have class only on the morning or the afternoon was enjoyable.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shakujii-Koen International house
5.0/5.0
Adrian27 years - Mexico
“The teachers are amazing! The textbook we use is easy to learn from and to study with.”
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
School organization
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Nachapol34 years - Thailand
“Environment and class atmosphere.”
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
Private Apartment
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try to partake in activities as much as possible.
Other comments: Great place to study.
Map of public transport system
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- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- What is the best price for a course at Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo?Japanese courses at Genki Japanese and Culture School start at 23354 ¥ for Discounted Medium/Long Term Studies course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School?The accommodation Private Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Genki Japanese and Culture School
- 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 Pop Culture, Japanese Plus Traditional Culture, Discounted Medium/Long Term Studies, nextGEN Course
- Is airport pickup offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Narita International Airport (25000 ¥)
- What is the number of students per class at Genki Japanese and Culture School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Genki Japanese and Culture School varies from 8 students (Standard Japanese) 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 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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