Kyoto Summer Course
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Sobre o Programa
Visão Geral do Programa
Spend summer in Japan’s cultural capital and turn every temple street, traditional craft and local encounter into part of the learning experience. The Kyoto Summer Course at GenkiJACS combines practical beginner Japanese with cultural activities, host-family life and organised day trips for teenagers aged 14–19.
Students can choose a two-week or four-week programme during July and August 2027. With small classes, a personalised beginner curriculum and structured support for younger students, Kyoto offers an unforgettable introduction to Japanese language and everyday life.
A summer in the heart of traditional Japan
Age range: 14–19 years old.
Japanese level: A0. The course is designed specifically for complete beginners.
Programme length: Choose a two-week or four-week summer programme.
2027 season: Programmes are available during July and August. Exact start dates will be confirmed before enrolment.
Japanese lessons: 20 lessons each week.
Class size: A maximum of eight students per class, allowing more participation and individual attention.
Location: GenkiJACS Kyoto, minutes from Shijo Station and around ten minutes from Kyoto Station by subway.
Contact Asia Pathway with your preferred month and study length. We will help your family identify the most suitable 2027 intake as soon as the detailed schedule is released.
Build a confident Japanese foundation
The Kyoto Summer Course uses a personalised curriculum created for teenage beginners. Lessons develop essential vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and everyday communication while encouraging students to use Japanese naturally from the beginning.
Four lessons each weekday. Students complete four 50-minute classes from Monday to Friday, creating a consistent learning rhythm while leaving time for cultural discovery.
Practical communication. Speaking and listening are developed alongside reading and writing through interactive activities and real-life situations.
A shared beginner experience. Students learn with classmates at a similar starting level, making it easier to participate, ask questions and progress together.
Asia Pathway can help students prepare for the classroom before departure and explain what to expect during their first days at GenkiJACS.
Discover Kyoto through culture
Kyoto is one of Japan’s richest destinations for traditional arts, food, religion and craftsmanship. Cultural activities give students hands-on ways to understand the city while connecting new Japanese vocabulary with memorable experiences.
Create something uniquely Japanese
Programme activities can include furoshiki wrapping, goshuin book making, bamboo chopstick making, Japanese fan painting, Kyoto yuzen dyeing, maki-e decoration and Nishijin textile hand-weaving.
Experience Japanese food and creativity
Students may take part in Japanese sweets and matcha preparation, manga-artist workshops and other creative sessions designed to make culture approachable and enjoyable.
Explore temples, museums and historic neighbourhoods
Possible experiences include shrine and temple visits, the Japan Kanji Museum and Library, and local cultural districts. The Kyoto campus is also within convenient reach of landmarks such as Kiyomizu-dera and the Gion area.
See more of the Kansai region
Saturday day trips give students opportunities to explore beyond central Kyoto. Activities and destinations may include Nara, Uji, Fushimi, Kibune, Himeji Castle, Amanohashidate or Ine. The final schedule depends on programme dates and local availability.
Choose two weeks or four weeks
Two-week programme — a focused cultural introduction
The two-week option is ideal for students who want a compact first experience in Japan. It combines 40 Japanese lessons with cultural activities, homestay life and an organised Saturday day trip.
Four-week programme — deeper language and immersion
The four-week option gives students more time to build confidence, settle into their host-family routine and experience a wider range of lessons and activities. Students complete 80 Japanese lessons across the programme, together with cultural sessions and Saturday day trips.
Not sure which length is right? Asia Pathway can help your family compare learning goals, maturity, travel experience, schedule and budget before selecting the programme.
What the summer programme includes
Japanese tuition and learning materials. The package includes 20 scheduled Japanese lessons per week and the materials needed for the course.
Cultural activities. Students join organised cultural experiences that connect classroom learning with Kyoto’s traditions and everyday life.
Saturday day trips. Structured excursions are included during the programme, with the final destination schedule confirmed before arrival.
Homestay with half-board. Students receive a private room with a Japanese host family, including breakfast and dinner.
Airport transfers. Arrival and departure transfers are provided through Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport as selected in the package.
Student support. Counselling and a 24-hour emergency telephone service are included.
Personal spending, daily lunches and optional airline services are not included. Contact Asia Pathway for a full personalised quotation and pre-departure checklist.
Accommodation and age requirements
Under 18 — homestay and curfew
Students under 18 stay with a Japanese host family and must return home by the required evening curfew. Homestay includes breakfast and dinner, while lunches can be purchased near the school.
Ages 18–19 — additional accommodation choices
Students aged 18 or 19 may also request a private residence with their own bedroom and shared facilities, or a private apartment for greater independence, subject to availability and package arrangements.
Asia Pathway can help families compare the available options and confirm the accommodation permitted for the student’s age.
Support that gives families confidence
Airport support. Included transfers help students travel between their selected arrival airport and accommodation.
24-hour emergency contact. Students can reach the support team whenever urgent assistance is required.
Counselling and guidance. School staff help teenagers adjust to their programme, host family and daily life in Kyoto.
Optional Unaccompanied Minor coordination. Families using an airline’s Unaccompanied Minor service can request additional coordination before travel.
Clear expectations for younger students. Participants must follow programme schedules, accommodation rules and curfews while staying contactable throughout the programme.
Asia Pathway will guide both the student and parent through arrival planning, accommodation expectations and the level of independence required.
Estimated 2027 programme prices
The estimated two-week package price is approximately USD 1,956 with transfers through Itami Airport, or USD 2,144 with transfers through Kansai International Airport.
The estimated four-week package price is approximately USD 3,361 with transfers through Itami Airport, or USD 3,549 with transfers through Kansai International Airport.
USD amounts are planning estimates based on the latest complete package structure and may change with exchange rates or final 2027 arrangements. Contact Asia Pathway for the confirmed price, inclusions, payment schedule and cancellation conditions before booking flights.
Who will enjoy the Kyoto Summer Course
Complete beginners. Start Japanese in a programme created specifically for teenage learners with no previous experience.
Culture-focused students. Learn through crafts, food, temples, museums and traditions in Japan’s historic capital.
Creative young people. Explore activities such as manga, textile crafts, fan painting and Japanese sweets making.
Teenagers ready for homestay. Experience Japanese family life while practising independence and respectful communication.
Students seeking a longer immersion. Choose four weeks for more lessons, greater confidence and a deeper connection with Kyoto.
Plan your Kyoto summer with Asia Pathway
Asia Pathway can help your family compare programme lengths, select the correct intake, confirm airport arrangements, organise accommodation, prepare the application and understand the support available for students under 18.
Tell us the student’s age, nationality, preferred month, programme length and arrival airport. We will provide the latest availability and a complete quotation before you apply.
Contact Asia Pathway today to begin planning a summer of Japanese language, culture and discovery in Kyoto.
O Que Esperar
Study beginner Japanese through traditional culture, homestay and day trips in Japan’s historic capital.
Sobre a Instituição
Genki Japanese and Culture School
Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is an award-winning Japanese language school built for students who want to use Japanese confidently in real life. Asia Pathway works with all campuses of Genki Japanese and Culture School, including Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Okinawa.
The school combines communicative teaching, very small classes and practical cultural experiences. Most courses can be adapted to different study lengths, while the five-campus network allows students to match their program with the Japan experience they want—from the energy of Tokyo to traditional Kyoto, immersive Fukuoka, central Nagoya or subtropical Okinawa.
A pioneering school with a strong history
GenkiJACS began with the vision that international students needed Japanese lessons designed for communication, enjoyment and cultural understanding. The idea took shape in 2004, and the first school opened in Fukuoka in early 2005. The name “Genki” reflects the energetic, lively approach that remains central to the classroom experience.
The school grew quickly from its original three-classroom premises. In 2009, GenkiJACS joined the International Association of Language Centres (IALC), placing it among a small group of independently inspected language schools and making it one of only two Japanese schools currently maintaining IALC membership. The Tokyo branch followed as the second campus in 2013, giving students a central base in Japan’s capital.
Fukuoka gained Japanese government accreditation for student-visa study in 2015. GenkiJACS then won the StudyTravel Star World Language School award in 2016 and repeated the achievement in 2018, 2019 and 2020/2021, becoming the first Japanese language school to win the category and the only one to win it multiple times. The school joined the WithUs education group in 2017, opened Kyoto in 2019, combined operations with I.C.NAGOYA in 2021 to establish its Nagoya pathway, and opened its fifth location in Okinawa on 16 June 2025.
Tokyo campus: study in the heart of Shinjuku
The Tokyo campus is located at Hanazono Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022. It is approximately three minutes on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome Station and seven minutes from Shinjuku Station, with Hanazono Shrine beside the school. This location gives students exceptional access to Tokyo’s rail network, shopping, dining, entertainment, parks and cultural districts.
Tokyo is an excellent choice for students who want maximum variety outside class. One afternoon can be spent exploring Shinjuku, the next in historic Asakusa, creative Harajuku or Akihabara’s pop-culture district. The campus provides Wi-Fi, study areas, a student lounge, multimedia classroom technology and learning resources designed for international students.
Practical Japanese in small classes
The Core Japanese program normally includes 20 lessons per week, with each lesson lasting 50 minutes. Study is balanced between grammar and the four practical skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Classes usually average around six students and are capped at eight, with a temporary exception of nine students possible during peak periods.
Courses are designed around real situations so students can practise Japanese in shops, restaurants, transport, social settings and everyday life. Qualified teachers, regular level checks and multiple ability groups help students study at an appropriate pace. Most short-term courses begin on Mondays throughout the year, while complete beginners use designated start dates.
Students can build on the Core Japanese course with conversation, cultural activities, private lessons and location-specific options. Longer pathways include 10-week and 20-week study, while eligible students seeking a student visa can use the Fukuoka school or the GenkiJACS-produced course at I.C.NAGOYA.
Five campuses, five ways to experience Japan
Fukuoka — the original campus and immersion hub
Fukuoka is where GenkiJACS began in 2005. The school is located at Genki Building, Hakataekihigashi 1-16-23, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0013, only minutes from Hakata Station. Fukuoka offers the convenience of a major city with a more relaxed pace, lower living costs and fewer international tourists than Tokyo, creating frequent opportunities to use Japanese in daily life. The city combines excellent food, beaches, shopping and easy travel around Kyushu. It is also GenkiJACS’ principal long-term campus, with eligible one-year and 18-month student-visa pathways and a supervised summer residence option for younger students.
Kyoto — language learning surrounded by tradition
The Kyoto campus opened in 2019 and is located at Kinwa Building, 569 Sanno-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8424. It is minutes from Shijo Station, around ten minutes from Kyoto Station by subway and within walking distance of historic districts and major cultural sites. Kyoto suits students who want Japanese language study closely connected with temples, festivals, traditional crafts, food culture and the rhythms of Japan’s former capital. The school’s bright classrooms, communal lounges and cultural activities make the city itself an extension of the classroom.
Nagoya — central Japan and a long-term study pathway
The Nagoya location opened through the 2021 integration with sister school I.C.NAGOYA. It is based at Noritake 1-2-2, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 453-0014, close to Nagoya Station. Nagoya offers a major-city lifestyle with less intensity than Tokyo, strong manufacturing and design industries, samurai history, a lively music and subculture scene, and convenient rail access to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and other regions. Students can add the Nagoya Tourism module, while eligible long-term students can access student-visa study through I.C.NAGOYA.
Okinawa — island culture, nature and sustainability
GenkiJACS Okinawa opened in Naha on 16 June 2025 at Oroku 824-17, Naha 901-0152. The newest and smallest campus offers a more personal island setting shaped by Okinawa’s distinct history, culture, warm climate and marine environment. Location-specific study can include marine activities, field learning and the Chura Green Course, which connects Japanese practice with sustainability, local communities and environmental issues. Okinawa is ideal for students seeking a slower pace and an experience very different from mainland Japan.
Accommodation and student support
GenkiJACS can arrange accommodation according to campus, age and availability. Options across the network include homestay with a Japanese family, private rooms in shared residences, supervised residence for eligible younger students, private apartments and selected long-term apartments. Homestay is especially valuable for students who want daily conversation practice and first-hand experience of Japanese home life, while residences and apartments offer more independence.
Students receive pre-arrival guidance, orientation and support during their stay. The international student community is especially strong among learners from the United States, Europe and Australia, and course content is designed with the needs of these learners in mind. Contact Asia Pathway for more details about the accommodation provided.
Why choose GenkiJACS with Asia Pathway
Small, communicative classes: Students receive more speaking time, personal feedback and opportunities to build confidence.
A choice of five destinations: Begin with Tokyo or shape a multi-city Japan experience around Fukuoka, Kyoto, Nagoya and Okinawa.
Flexible study options: Choose short-term Japanese, focused modules, seasonal study or an eligible long-term pathway.
Language and culture together: Lessons connect directly with daily life, local activities and meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
Recognised quality: IALC membership, government-accredited long-term study in Fukuoka and multiple Star World Language School awards demonstrate an established commitment to quality.
Asia Pathway can help students compare the five locations, select the right course and accommodation, and prepare a study plan that matches their Japanese level, goals, age and preferred experience in Japan.
- Fundada
- 2005
- Campuses across Japan
- 5
- Students per class
- Maximum 8 (occasionally 9 at peak times)
- Core lessons per week
- 20
- Internacionais
- 90% from the US, Europe and Australia
- Star World Language School
- 4-time winner
Perto do Campus
- Hanazono Shrine0.1 km
- Shinjuku-sanchome StationTransporte0.3 km
- Shinjuku StationTransporte0.7 km
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden1.0 km
- Tokyo Haneda Airport23.0 km
- Narita International Airport74.0 km
Bairros
Shinjuku
Tokyo’s energetic transport, shopping and entertainment hub, with outstanding access across the city.
Shinjuku-sanchome
Walkable streets around major department stores, cafés, restaurants and several subway lines.
Shinjuku Gyoen
A greener and calmer pocket of central Tokyo centred on one of the city’s best-known gardens.
Informações de Visto
Requisitos de Visto
Visa Details
Visa Type
Visa-free entry (Temporary Visitor) for eligible nationalities
Processing Time
On arrival
Key Requirements
- Passport copy
- Financial proof
- Academic records
- Proof of language
Planeje Seu Orçamento
Custo do Programa e Despesas de Moradia
Custos únicos
Despesas de moradia · ~1 meses
$755 – $1,725/mês
Valor do programa $1,956 (pagamento único) + ~1 meses de despesas de moradia ($755 – $1,725/mês)
*Estimativas baseadas em gastos típicos de estudantes. Os custos reais variam conforme o estilo de vida, a cidade e as taxas de câmbio.
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