Meiji Academy Osaka, Japan
10th Floor, Yotsubashi Building, 1-8-3 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku - 550-0013 Osaka - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
Meiji Academy Osaka is located in the heart of the historic and culturally rich city of Osaka, Japan. The school is located centrally near Dotonbori and there are several eateries, shops, supermarkets, amenities and links to public transport nearby.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥38,000¥36,100 / week More
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥38,000¥36,100 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 38,000 36,100 | 76,000 72,200 | 114,000 108,300 | 152,000 144,400 | 190,000 180,500 | 228,000 216,600 | 266,000 252,700 | 304,000 288,800 | 342,000 324,900 | 380,000 361,000 | 456,000 433,200 |
| Price in US$ | 227 | 454 | 681 | 908 | 1,135 | 1,361 | 1,588 | 1,815 | 2,042 | 2,269 | 2,722 |
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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:
03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:10 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Long-Term Course20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥33,333¥31,667 / week More
Long-Term Course
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥33,333¥31,667 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 400,000 380,000 | 750,000 712,500 |
| Price in US$ | 2,388 | 4,477 |
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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:
03 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:10 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 12, 24 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Conversational Japanese24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥52,000¥49,400 / week More
Standard Course + Conversational Japanese
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥52,000¥49,400 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 52,000 49,400 | 104,000 98,800 | 156,000 148,200 | 208,000 197,600 | 260,000 247,000 | 312,000 296,400 | 364,000 345,800 | 416,000 395,200 | 468,000 444,600 | 520,000 494,000 | 624,000 592,800 |
| Price in US$ | 311 | 621 | 932 | 1,242 | 1,552 | 1,863 | 2,173 | 2,484 | 2,794 | 3,104 | 3,725 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:10 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Business
Standard Course + Japanese Business Manners24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥53,000¥50,350 / week More
Standard Course + Japanese Business Manners
24 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥53,000¥50,350 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 53,000 50,350 | 106,000 100,700 | 159,000 151,050 | 212,000 201,400 |
| Price in US$ | 317 | 633 | 950 | 1,266 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:10 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Meiji Academy include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Meiji Academy
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Japanese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 55% male / 45% female
- 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 Meiji Academy.
- Year of school foundation
- 2026
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16% |
| USA | 12% |
| France | 9% |
| England | 8% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Korea | 6% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Italy | 3% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Other nationalities | 22% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 35% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 17% |
| >50 years | 8% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 50Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50Junior courses - In summer: 30Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 21 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Meiji Academy
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- ¥19,000
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 6000 ¥. 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 - 16 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 22 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 29 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.
Airport transfer
- Kansai International Airport:
- ¥30,000 one way
¥60,000 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - City Tour
- Language Exchange Events
- Movie Night
- Board Game Night
- Sightseeing Events Adults - Paid activities
- - Tea Ceremony
- Taiko Drum Playing
- Tate & Iaido
- Kimono Experience
- Shamisen Playing
- Japanese Calligraphy
- Japanse Cooking Workshop
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
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¥26,000/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
¥26,000/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 26000 | 52000 | 78000 | 104000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 164 | 327 | 491 | 654 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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.
- Price extra night
- ¥4,700 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
Private Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥42,000/ week Show more
Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥42,000/ 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 ¥ | 42000 | 84000 | 126000 | 168000 | 205000 | 246000 | 287000 | 328000 | 400000 | 480000 | -- | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 264 | 528 | 792 | 1,056 | 1,289 | 1,546 | 1,804 | 2,061 | 2,514 | 3,016 | 139 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
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.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of ¥30,000 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 22000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥7,400 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Share House Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥20,000/ week Show more
Share House
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥20,000/ 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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 80000 | 100000 | 120000 | 140000 | 160000 | 200000 | 240000 | 20000 | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 503 | 629 | 754 | 880 | 1,006 | 1,257 | 1,508 | 126 | 139 |
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 22000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥4,000 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 35 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
FAQ about Meiji Academy, Osaka
What is the best price for a course at Meiji Academy, Osaka?
“Japanese courses at Meiji Academy start at 31667 ¥ for a Long-Term Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Meiji Academy as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Long-Term Course”
Is airport pickup offered by Meiji Academy?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Kansai International Airport (30000 ¥)”
Which countries are students of Meiji Academy from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Meiji Academy comes from Germany with a 16% representation, followed by students from USA (12%) and France (9%).”
Meiji Academy offers courses for which ages?
“Meiji Academy offers courses from 12 years to 99. The average age is 21 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Meiji Academy
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: T8290001072250
Visa Documents
Nationals from Germany 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)
- 8000 ¥
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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