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Most Popular Cities for Japanese Courses in Japan

4.8

Rating: 4.8

(196 reviews)
Top Destinations: Tokyo (city thumbnail)
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(49 reviews)
Top Destinations: Fukuoka (city thumbnail)
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(44 reviews)
Top Destinations: Kyoto (city thumbnail)
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(14 reviews)
Top Destinations: Kobe (city thumbnail)
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Best Japanese schools in Japan by category - student age group, leisure/fun

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Students < 18 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(6)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(11)
See all 9 Japanese courses for teenagers and children in Japan
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 18-30 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(10)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Hokkaido JaLS
Students 31-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(7)
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Hokkaido JaLS
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(8)
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students all ages
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(26)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Nagoya JaLS
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(24)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(7)
TOP Rated by
leisure/fun
Nagoya JaLS
leisure/fun
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
leisure/fun
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(24)
leisure/fun
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(27)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Value for money
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(23)
Value for money
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(36)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Nagoya JaLS
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(27)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(24)

31 language schools in Japan from 29078¥ for a 1 week Japanese course

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Tokyo
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Tokyo
ISI Language School, Kyoto
ISI Language School, Kyoto
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Kyoto
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Kyoto
Nagoya JaLS, Nagoya
Nagoya JaLS, Nagoya
Hokkaido JaLS, Sapporo
Hokkaido JaLS, Sapporo
ISI Career and Language Academy - Takadanobaba Campus, Tokyo
ISI Career and Language Academy - Takadanobaba Campus, Tokyo
Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo
JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo
Lexis Japan, Kobe
Lexis Japan, Kobe
Meiji Academy, Fukuoka
Meiji Academy, Fukuoka
Influent, Tokyo
Influent, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Harajuku Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Harajuku Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Shinjuku Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Shinjuku Campus, Tokyo
ISI Career and Language Academy - Shibuya Campus, Tokyo
ISI Career and Language Academy - Shibuya Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Ikebukuro Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School - Ikebukuro Campus, Tokyo
ISI Language School, Osaka
ISI Language School, Osaka
Yokohama International Education Academy, Yokohama
Yokohama International Education Academy, Yokohama
NILS, Ogori
NILS, Ogori
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Nagoya
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Nagoya
ISI Language School, Nagano
ISI Language School, Nagano
Sakitama International Academy, Gyoda
Sakitama International Academy, Gyoda
Interculture Language Academy, Kobe
Interculture Language Academy, Kobe
Fukuoka JaLS, Fukuoka
Fukuoka JaLS, Fukuoka
Meiji Academy, Sapporo
Meiji Academy, Sapporo
Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin, Shinjuku
Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin, Shinjuku
EF International Language Center, Tokyo
EF International Language Center, Tokyo

Best rated schools in Japan by student age group

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Students < 18 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(6)
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(11)
See all 9 Japanese courses for teenagers and children in Japan
TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 18-30 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(10)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Hokkaido JaLS
Students 31-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(7)
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Hokkaido JaLS
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(8)
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 50+ years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students all ages
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students all ages
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(26)

Best rated schools by category

TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Nagoya JaLS
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(24)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(7)
TOP Rated by
leisure/fun
Nagoya JaLS
Leisure/fun
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Leisure/fun
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(24)
Leisure/fun
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(27)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Value for money
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(23)
Value for money
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(36)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Nagoya JaLS
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(27)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(24)
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How our students rated their experience in Japan

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Japan
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Information about Japan

The island nation of Japan in East Asia is comprised of over 3000 islands. Contrary to what you would expect, Japan is one of the easiest countries to travel around. If you like traditional culture visit Kyoto and Nara and get your fill of temples, shrines, tea ceremonies and museums. If you prefer modern culture and technology visit Tokyo, Osaka or Niseko and enjoy the trend-setting cafés and fabulous sushi restaurants. You will love the hospitality of the Japanese people.
Population: 126,530,000
Capital: Tokyo
Time zone: GMT +9
Currency: JPY (1 JPY = 0.0067 USD)
Telephone country code: +81
Name of country in Japanese: 日本
Largest cities in Japan:
  • 1. Tokyo: 8,300,000
  • 2. Yokohoma: 3,600,000
  • 3. Osaka: 2,600,000
  • 4. Nagoya: 2,200,000
  • 5. Sapporo: 1,900,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term Japanese courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Japan in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Japan on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Largest international airport in Japan:
Narita International Airport (NRT): 63 km. from Tokyo city center
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (Japan average): 422.34 ¥
    (45% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type A
  • Plug Type B
  • Residential voltage: 100 V
  • Frequency: 60 Hz / 50 Hz

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