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Genki Japanese and Culture School
Nagoya, Japan

Meieki Mori Building 1F, 1-2-2 (4th floor) Noritake, Nakamura-ku - 453-0014 Nagoya - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Award-winning Japanese school.
  • Small class sizes
  • Nagoya is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

Location: Genki Japanese and Culture School Nagoya is located in the unique metropolis of Nagoya, in the Achi Prefecture, Japan. Housed central to the city, the school has many amenities and necessities nearby and is a short walk from Nagoya train station. Attractions of the area include Nagoya station, the Nana Doll and several shopping malls, including the JR Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall and the KITTE shopping mall. There are also various eateries, restaurants, and services within walking distance of the school's front doors.

Getting around: The city is abundant with public transport services and is home to one of the world's largest stations, in Nagoya Station. Conveniently situated between Tokyo and Osaka, students can reach many destinations around Japan for weekend excursions. The school is housed in the Nakamura Ward, which is within a moment's walk of Nagoya station, has several links to public transport, and is within walking distance of many of the city's attractions such as Nagoya Castle, the Nagoya City Art Museum and much more.

Course selection: Genki Japanese and Culture School Nagoya offers students Japanese language tuition at all levels, over various schedules and intensities. Long-stay programmes, of durations of 6/12/18 months, are popular. The school also offers several modules that will be of interest to many students, including modules in Conversation and Cultural Activities.

Japanese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4 5 6
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 80,000 76,000 120,000 114,000 160,000 152,000 200,000 190,000 240,000 228,000
Price in US$ 482 723 964 1,204 1,445
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
5.00 % discount: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 25, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 28, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

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.

Only available for complete beginners and maximum 4 weeks, 6 weeks if start date is 02 Feb.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 144,000 136,800
Price in US$ 867
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
5.00 % discount: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 25, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 28, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 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: 9:30 - 15:50
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Beginner (Upper A1)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 112,000 106,400 168,000 159,600 224,000 212,800
Price in US$ 675 1,012 1,349
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
5.00 % discount: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 25, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 28, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Cultural activities on Saturdays.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 2 4
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 126,000 119,700 234,000 222,300
Price in US$ 759 1,409
Starting dates
2026: 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 10 20 40 60
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 390,000 370,500 740,000 703,000 1,380,000 1,311,000 1,980,000 1,881,000
Price in US$ 2,348 4,455 8,308 11,920
Starting dates
2026: 05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
Special Offers:
5.00 % discount: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 25, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 28, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

The school offers support for student visas for this campus. The 24-week course runs without breaks, while the 40-week and 60-week courses include 7 to 20 weeks of holidays in the middle, depending on the start date and terms. Beginners should already know the hiragana alphabet. For the 1-year course, students need a pre-intermediate or lower-intermediate language level.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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: 9:30 - 13:10
Afternoon: 14:05 - 17:45
Possible course durations
10, 20, 40, 60 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 2 3 4
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 104,000 98,800 156,000 148,200 208,000 197,600
Price in US$ 627 940 1,253
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
5.00 % discount: 5.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Sep 25, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Sep 28, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min

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
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

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Genki Japanese and Culture School

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Japanese teacher qualifications
40% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% 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 Genki Japanese and Culture School.
Year of school foundation
2021

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 25%
Germany 15%
Switzerland 15%
France 10%
Other nationalities 35%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 5%
Average number of students
In summer: 21
Throughout the year: 21
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 20 years

Information for all courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
¥18,000
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Visa Information for Long-Term Courses:

10 weeks: Can be taken on a visa waiver or tourist visa. Student visa sponsorship is not available for this length.

20 weeks: May be possible on a visa waiver (depending on nationality). Student visa sponsorship is not available.

1 year requires a student visa (available only at Fukuoka and Nagoya for selected countries). Other long-term visas, such as spouse or permanent resident, are also accepted.

18 months: Requires a student visa. Working holiday visas are not accepted for this duration. Other long-term visas, such as spouse or permanent resident, are accepted.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 8000 ¥. 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, 12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 03 May 2026, 04 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 06 May 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 22 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 11 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 29 Apr 2027, 03 May 2027, 04 May 2027, 05 May 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 03 Nov 2027, 23 Nov 2027.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
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.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Movie night (once per week, Japanese movie screening in the student lounge, with free popcorn)
- City tour (once per week, our staff show students around the city)
- Game nights (learn hanafuda, goh, shogi and more, held around once a month)
- Festivals (join traditional seasonal Japanese festivals when available, usually accompanied by staff, sometimes over weekends)
- Public holiday field trips (a free field trip on every public holiday means you'll never be bored!)

Adults - Paid activities

- Friday party (JPY 2000-2500 per student)
- Bowling/karaoke/etc parties (usually arranged by students, sometimes accompanied by school staff) (around JPY 2500-3000 per student)
activity possibledistance from school
Baseball2 km
Basketball2 km
Cooking2 km
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Horse riding5 km
Music2 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball2 km
Yoga2 km

Accommodation

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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 ¥ 32000 64000 96000 128000 160000 192000 224000 256000 320000 384000 32000 20000
Price in US$ 203 406 609 812 1,014 1,217 1,420 1,623 2,028 2,434 203 127
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥
Price in US$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum stay: 9 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

At all locations, Christmas Extra charge
of JPY 2,200 per night from the 23rd of
December 2026 to the 3rd of January 2027).

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Check-out
Sunday 4:00-23:55
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 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥4,580 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 23 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 2200 ¥ - High season supplement per week: 15400 ¥
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 199000 225000 270000 315000 360000 400000 480000 40000 20000
Price in US$ 1,262 1,426 1,711 1,997 2,282 2,535 3,042 254 127
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥
Price in US$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Internet is available, but please bring your own LAN cable or wifi router.

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Check-out
Sunday 4:00-21:00
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 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥6,430 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 87000 105000 126000 147000 168000 180000 216000 18000 20000
Price in US$ 552 666 799 932 1,065 1,141 1,369 115 127
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥
Price in US$ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
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 20000¥.
Price extra night
¥3,000 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18

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Questions and answers about Genki Japanese and Culture School

Which visa do I need to study at Genki Nagoya?
“At Genki Nagoya, you have three options:
- Visa waiver (2-24 week course)
- Working Holiday Visa (2-40 week course)
- Student Visa (40 or 60 week course)”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 26, 2024

FAQ about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Nagoya

Are the private residences in Nagoya mixed gender?
“Yes, the private residences in Nagoya are mixed gender. However each student will have their own private bedroom.
Mori, Admissions Officer from Genki Japanese and Culture School - Jan 23, 2025
Can I start the long-term course at Genki Japanese and Culture School on any date?
“No, the school usually has 4 specific start dates for this course each year. Please check the course description for information about the dates. ”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2023
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 Switzerland (15%).”
Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses for which ages?
“Genki Japanese and Culture School offers courses from 14 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 20 the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Genki Japanese and Culture School

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:20
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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)
6500 ¥
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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