Japanese language schools in Sapporo

Nice city (even if there are 2 million people, which is hardly noticeable), Odori Park near the school invites you to linger, affordable (especially food, even people from Tokyo come to Sapporo for it), very good location for further excursions into nature, mountains, to Hokkaido. Few tourists and therefore a lot of Japanese is spoken. The biggest advantage is that it is much cooler than in Tokyo and much more pleasant! There are only very few ‘historical’ buildings (compared to Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo), as the city is quite young.

I spent most of my evenings with the host family and just went out a few times with other students to Izakaya, so I cannot really comment on nightlife. I did a few trips outside Sapporo. There was too little time to be able to give authoritative responses to the questions above, but overall I am happy to have come to Sapporo and intend to come here again!

I left my heart in Sapporo. It is a place where I would like to live. The only downside is that it is poorly connected to the rest of Japan and the areas outside Sapporo. Hokkaido is huge.

Weather ok now, really cold in winter and lots of snow! Sapporo itself is easy to explore, but after three weeks it is no longer sooo interesting in the city center.

Much more pleasant than Tokyo, although it is also a big city. Lots of parks, pleasant climate due to the proximity to the sea, very relaxed!

not very "Japanese"... when compared to other cities. (at least in terms of architecture, history and cultural sites)

Definitely a nice alternative to the huge city of Tokyo.

Very quiet city (although 2 million inhabitants)

Not really interesting after several stays.

Especially that so much emphasis is placed on conversation and that the teachers are all so nice.

2 September 2025
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 55 years

Really great teachers who answer every question, take their time and are always friendly! Despite initially being assigned to a course that was too much for me, I was able to switch to a suitable course on the same day.

21 June 2025
Course: Bildungsurlaub (Germany) - 3 weeks
Student age: 59 years

Having the opportunity to study Japanese in Japan for 3 months at a low price and with many cultural experiences attached is the greatest strength, combined with the helpfulness of the staff and teachers. In addition, I met so many valuable people.
They have been like a family.

24 September 2024
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 24 years

JaLS was the best Japanese language school I have attended so far. Teachers are excellent, teaching is well structured, and class sizes small. The private lessons helped a lot to address my weaknesses. All students in my class were at my level. All was in Japanese, which greatly helped me to improve my communication skills. There were many interesting and enjoyable activities/excursions, so I made many new contacts. JaLS staff was very friendly and supportive.

28 April 2024
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 64 years

Great teachers and staff. Great activities. So easy to make friends fast.
Really excellent

18 December 2023
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 44 years