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Seasons of Japan: Autumn in Kyoto module

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Seasons of Japan: Autumn in Kyoto module

Autumn is one of the most spectacular times to visit Kyoto. As the summer heat fades, the city transforms into a landscape of brilliant reds, oranges, and golds, with centuries-old temples, peaceful gardens, and historic streets framed by vibrant autumn foliage. Seasonal festivals, traditional events, and local customs offer countless opportunities to experience Japanese culture beyond the classroom.

The Seasons of Japan: Autumn in Kyoto module combines Japanese language study with carefully selected cultural experiences, giving you the chance to discover Kyoto during one of its most celebrated seasons. Through seasonal activities and a guided day trip, you'll deepen your understanding of Japanese culture while creating unforgettable memories alongside students from around the world.

  • Why this Course?
  • Learn Through Real Experiences
  • Discover Kyoto's most Beautiful Season
  • Deepen understanding of Japan culture

Location

Few places in Japan celebrate autumn quite like Kyoto. As the former imperial capital, the city becomes even more breathtaking beneath vibrant maple leaves. Crisp air, colourful landscapes, and seasonal traditions make autumn one of the best times to experience Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. Our new Kyoto campus, located in the heart of the city, provides the perfect base for exploring famous landmarks, seasonal events, and authentic local culture beyond the classroom. With comfortable temperatures and stunning autumn scenery, there's no better time to improve your Japanese while experiencing one of Japan's most iconic seasons.

School Facilities

Our campus provides a modern, welcoming environment where students can learn, socialise, and immerse themselves in Japanese language and culture. Featuring nine bright, modern classrooms designed for interactive, communicative lessons, the campus creates the ideal setting for effective language learning. A spacious communal lounge offers a comfortable place to relax, study, or connect with classmates from around the world, while large windows fill the school with natural light, creating an open and inspiring atmosphere throughout the day.

  • PCs with broadband Internet access, and office applications
  • Free wireless Internet access
  • Study space
  • A game console with a good selection of games

  • Multimedia teaching facilities in every class
  • Free coffee/tea

KYOTO SCHOOL COURSES

About the Seasons of Japan: Autumn in Kyoto Module

Seasonal Cultural Experiences
Enjoy two seasonal cultural activities each week, carefully selected to showcase Kyoto's autumn traditions and local culture.

Exclusive Autumn Day Trip
See some of Kyoto's iconic autumn destinations on a guided day trip and experience Japan's most famous seasonal scenery.

Flexible Add-on Option
Available 2nd – 13th November, this module is open to all Japanese levels, exclusive to the Kyoto campus, and can be added to your existing or longer GenkiJACS course.

course Details

 Nov 2nd - Nov 13th
 Available to all levels
 Only available in Kyoto Campus
 2 Cultural Seasonal Activities per week
 1 day trip
 Available as an add-on to your course
  Can be added to longer courses
  • per week
Module

Add four extra classes each week of conversational Japanese. These extra classes focus on some of the interesting aspects of conversational Japanese such as slang, dialects, specialized vocabulary, and more.

Conversation
Module

Plus Cultural Activities

Learn about the wonderful culture of Japan while learning the language. You will have 2-3 "cultural experience" lessons every Saturday, including Okinawa's traditional culture learning!

Cultural activities

UNIQUE POINTS

Every corner of Kyoto offers something unique during autumn. Whether you're exploring historic temples, enjoying seasonal cuisine, or taking part in local traditions, there's always something new to experience.

Learn Japanese Through the Seasons

Immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture while exploring Kyoto's stunning autumn scenery. Autumn in Kyoto is the perfect backdrop for experiencing the language and culture firsthand.

Seasonal Festivals & Traditions

Kyoto is notorious for their Autumn celebrations. Experience cultural events and temple illuminations that have been enjoyed for generations, offering a unique insight into Japanese traditions.

Seasonal Food & Local Specialities

From roasted sweet potatoes and chestnut sweets to matcha treats and seasonal kaiseki cuisine, autumn is one of the best times to discover Kyoto's culinary culture.

Comfortable Weather for Exploring

Cool, pleasant temperatures make autumn ideal for walking and exploration. Visiting Kyoto's historic districts and famous gardens are breathtaking at their seasonal peak.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Host Family

HOMESTAY

You will become a member of a Japanese family. Practise the Japanese you learned in school at your Okinawa home. Learn what a real Japanese home is like. Breakfast and dinner included.

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Private residence

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Private bedroom, shared facilities. Shared with other GenkiJACS students, Japanese residents or students of other schools. Closer to school.

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Private Apartment

Private Apartment

Small studio apartment suited for 1 person. Comes fully furnished with all the standard amenities and is usually located very close to school!

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About Us

Accredited and award-winning Japanese school in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. Learn real-world, communicative Japanese in small, intimate classes. Kickstart the journey of a lifetime in Japan, or bring your existing skills to new levels.

Useful Pages

Fukuoka School

Hakataekihigashi 1-16-23, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi 812-0013, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)92 472 0123
Email: [email protected]

Tokyo School

Hanazono Bldg 1BF, Shinjuku 5-17-6, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3 6457 3554
Email: [email protected]

Okinawa School

Oroku 824-17, Naha 901-0152, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)98-987-7818
Email: [email protected]

Kyoto School

Kinwa Building, 569 Sanno-cho, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto-shi 600-8424, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)75-353-0003
Email: [email protected]

Nagoya School

Noritake 1-2-2 (4th floor), Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 453-0014, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)52-452-3655
Email: [email protected]