Genki Japanese and Culture SchoolTokyo, Japan
- Free coffee and tea for students.
- Best rated school in Tokyo
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation4.7
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
- The Tokyo campus is a little bit more expensive than the other Genki schools in Japan.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 1% |
18-24 years | 36% |
25-34 years | 34% |
35-50 years | 16% |
>50 years | 13% |
Location: The school is in the heart of Shinjuku, which is to the west of Tokyo. It is known as an entertainment district within the city. The neighborhood has neon-lights on shop fronts and an array of restaurants, bars, karaoke venues and more all within walking distance of the school. Genki Japanese and Culture School itself is situated within the grounds of the famous Hanazono Shrine.
Getting around the city: The Shinjuku Station is a large transportation hub in Tokyo, which is a 7 minutes walk from the school. It is a central point for many train lines, and there is an important bus station attached to it. It takes 45 minutes by public transport from the school to the centre of the city.
Attractions in Tokyo: It is easy to visit the local attractions of Tokyo from Genki Japanese and Culture School as it has an excellent travel station nearby. It takes 35 minutes by train to visit the Imperial Palace, Sens?-ji and the Sky tower are both around 45 minutes from the school and the attractions to the south of the city such as the Meiji Jingu and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are 30 minutes by foot.
Course structure: There are Japanese courses for short-term and long-term students, Japanese lessons that focus on understanding the culture as well as the language and a specific conversational course.
School facilities: The school is equipped for students to continue their learning outside class with a number of PCs that students can use with office applications, a study space, a book and manga library, free rental of DVDs as well as portable dvd and cd players to listen to Japanese for studying. There is free coffee and tea that students can have during their break, and a wii game console to interact with other students once lessons have finished.
School chain: GenkiJACS, as a group, currently has four schools in Japan, in Fukuoka, Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto. Since 2005, GenkiJACS has supplied quality Japanese language tuition and cultural programmes to students of all levels and many nationalities. Their initial success has seen the group expand steadily, regularly recognised by awards throughout the education sector, including being voted the Star World Language School of the year at the industry Star Awards in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Japanese Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 7200068400 | 108000102600 | 144000136800 | 180000171000 | 216000205200 | 252000239400 | 288000273600 | 360000342000 | 432000410400 | 3600034200 |
Price in US$ | 436 | 654 | 871 | 1089 | 1307 | 1524 | 1742 | 2177 | 2613 | 218 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 7200068400 | 108000102600 | 144000136800 | 180000171000 | 216000205200 | 252000239400 | 288000273600 | 324000307800 | 360000342000 | 432000410400 |
Price in US$ | 436 | 654 | 871 | 1089 | 1307 | 1524 | 1742 | 1960 | 2177 | 2613 |
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.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 134000127300 | 268000254600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 811 | 1621 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 134000127300 | 268000254600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 811 | 1621 |
Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
Morning: 9:30 - 15:50
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 9600091200 | 144000136800 | 192000182400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 581 | 871 | 1161 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 9600091200 | 144000136800 | 192000182400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 581 | 871 | 1161 |
Learn Japanese while discovering the new modern Japanese culture as well as traditional culture through various activities.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Extra activities will take place on Saturdays.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 355000337250 | 660000627000 |
Price in US$ | 2147 | 3991 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 355000337250 | 660000627000 | 11200001064000 |
Price in US$ | 2147 | 3991 | 6773 |
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.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 9600091200 | 144000136800 | 192000182400 | 240000228000 | 288000273600 | 336000319200 | 384000364800 | 480000456000 | 576000547200 | 4800045600 |
Price in US$ | 581 | 871 | 1161 | 1452 | 1742 | 2032 | 2322 | 2903 | 3483 | 291 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 9600091200 | 144000136800 | 192000182400 | 240000228000 | 288000273600 | 336000319200 | 384000364800 | 432000410400 | 480000456000 | 576000547200 |
Price in US$ | 581 | 871 | 1161 | 1452 | 1742 | 2032 | 2322 | 2613 | 2903 | 3483 |
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.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 13:05 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 272000265200 | 355000346125 | 438000427050 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1688 | 2204 | 2719 |
Our prices for Genki Japanese and Culture School include
- 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
Student opinions about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
Ratings of Genki Japanese and Culture School compared to ratings of all schools in Japan
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Genki Japanese and Culture School (Genkijacs)
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Microwave for student use
Library
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 25% |
Germany | 15% |
England | 15% |
France | 10% |
Italy | 8% |
Switzerland | 8% |
Spain | 8% |
Netherlands | 5% |
Sweden | 5% |
Brazil | 4% |
Information for all courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School
Individual lessons not available in June, July and August.
01 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 19 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 30 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 03 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025.
Airport transfer
free airport transfer without additional costs drop off
80000 ¥ return (both ways)
50000 ¥ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Baseball | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Yoga | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Quiz nights.
Game nights.
Lectures by experts.
Board game workshops and nights.
Adults - Paid activities
Festival trips.
Fireworks festival outings.
Restaurant and Izakaya parties.
Museum outings.
Shrine and temple visits.
Junior - Free activities
Quiz nights
Game nights
Lectures by experts
Board game workshops and nights
Junior - Paid activities
Festival trips.
Fireworks festival outings.
Restaurant and Izakaya parties.
Museum outings.
Shrine and temple visits.
Kimono experience.
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | 35000 | 70000 | 105000 | 140000 | 175000 | 210000 | 245000 | 280000 | 350000 | 420000 | 35000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 223 | 446 | 669 | 892 | 1114 | 1337 | 1560 | 1783 | 2228 | 2674 | 223 | 128 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | 37000 | 74000 | 111000 | 148000 | 185000 | 222000 | 259000 | 296000 | 370000 | 444000 | 37000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 236 | 471 | 707 | 942 | 1178 | 1413 | 1649 | 1884 | 2355 | 2826 | 236 | 128 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 180000 | 200000 | 240000 | 280000 | 320000 | 380000 | 456000 | 38000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 1146 | 1273 | 1528 | 1783 | 2037 | 2419 | 2903 | 242 | 128 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 180000 | 200000 | 240000 | 280000 | 320000 | 380000 | 456000 | 38000 | 2000 |
Price in US$ | 1146 | 1273 | 1528 | 1783 | 2037 | 2419 | 2903 | 242 | 13 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 84000 | 105000 | 126000 | 147000 | 168000 | 200000 | 240000 | 20000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 535 | 669 | 802 | 936 | 1070 | 1273 | 1528 | 128 | 128 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 84000 | 105000 | 126000 | 147000 | 168000 | 200000 | 240000 | 20000 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 535 | 669 | 802 | 936 | 1070 | 1273 | 1528 | 128 | 128 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Genki Japanese and Culture School
- Can I also take part in the course when I am 19? I read somewhere that it is only possible from the age of 21.“You can take part in the standard course at the school from the age of 16. So with your age, you will be gladly accepted. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 10, 2023
- I am a vegan. Is it possible to have vegan breakfast with the family?“It is no problem to get vegan breakfast from the family. This option is free of charge. Just fill in the questionnaire about your preferences for the host family, which we will send you after booking. ”Mori, Homestay Coordinator from Japan - Jul 14, 2023
- I would like to do an internship and a language course in Tokyo. Is that possible at the Genki School?“Unfortunately, the Genki School itself does not offer internships, but they work with an organisation that helps with planning. The organisation would need to know in which area the internship should be and then goes in search of something suitable. The internship can then be accompanied by a course at the Genki School. ”Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 27, 2023
- When is the best time to land in Tokyo if I use transfer and accommodation from Genki?“Make sure your flight schedule fits the booking and that you don't land before 6 a.m. or after 6 p.m.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023
- When is Genki School in Tokyo open?“The school is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023
- How long does a lesson at GenkiJACS last? How do I find out my timetable?“Classes are at 50 minutes each. The earliest class starts from 9:30am and the last class ends at 6:00pm.
Your timetable will be available on your student portal on the first day of your studies. For the following weeks, your schedule for the following week will be uploaded on Friday. Please note that your schedule may change every week, so check the portal page daily as changes may occur.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2023 - When do I have to transfer the fee to the GenkiJACS school?“Payment is requested 60 days before the start of the course.”Oscar, Sales & Marketing Manager from GenkiJACS - Jan 16, 2024
- Which visa do I need to study at Genki Tokyo?“At Genki Tokyo, you have two options:
- Visa waiver (2-24 week course)
- Working Holiday Visa (2-40 week course)
The school cannot assist you with applying for a student visa.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 26, 2024 - Can I come to class with my baby if I can't find a babysitter for 1 or 2 days?“Unfortunately it would not be possible to take the baby to school. We don't have the facilities to look after them and the school can be quite noisy and crowded at times, so the environment really isn't ideal for a baby. Additionally, as this is a smaller school with many classes taking place at the same time, this could potentially cause disruption for our other students. I sincerely apologize, but if you can find daycare or a babysitter for the times you come to class, we would be more than happy to have you with us.”Jessica, Sales Representative from Genki Tokyo - Apr 18, 2024
- What does the Japanese Plus Culture course at Genki Japanese and Culture School include?“The course consists of 20 hours of Standard Course (from Monday to Friday) + Culture Classes (roughly 6 hours) on Saturdays.”Vittorio Villeri, Sales Representative from Genki Japanese and Culture School - Jul 01, 2024
FAQ about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Tokyo
- Which is better to land Narita or Haneda airport in order to get to Tokyo?
“Haneda Airport (HND), Hanedakuko, Ōta, Tokio, Japón is much closer than Narita.
”MAST, Area Manager from - Feb 22, 2023 - When will I receive my timetable from Genki Tokyo and can I choose whether I have lessons in the morning or afternoon?“Our students need to know that we operate much like a university in terms of teaching hours. Depending on the class in which he is placed, there may be morning classes on some days and afternoon classes on other days. It is not possible to select the time and the schedule for each week is only published the week before.
Morning classes take place from 9:30 to 13:10.
Afternoon classes take place from 11:25 to 15:50 or 14:05 to 17:45. ”Jessica, Sales Representative from GenkiJACS - Apr 17, 2024 - Can I take private lesson in the evening time?“Private lessons are an option, but the school is closed at 6 pm, so we can't offer lessons after that time.”Jessica Carlson, Sales Representative from Genki,Tokyo - Jun 03, 2024
- 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 14 years (Summer Programme , 26 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.