- PCs with broadband Internet access, and office applications
- Free wireless Internet access
- Study space
- A game console with a good selection of games
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GenkiJACS Kyoto
Welcome to Genki Japanese and Culture school Kyoto, the newest addition to our family!
- Why Genki Kyoto?
- Heart of the city
- Cradle of culture
Location
Our school is only minutes away from the wonderful Gion district. Take a subway ride and it will take only twenty minutes to get to Kyoto Station. A 25-minute stroll and you will reach the world-famous Kiyomizu-dera. Read more about Kyoto city here.
School Facilities
We have 9 classrooms and a large communal lounge for our students to relax. It has a large window overlooking the street and the classrooms are designed to facilitate learning in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
- Multimedia projectors in every class
- Manga/book library
- Coffee and tea facilities
Video intro
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Virtual campus tour
Take a peek inside our school nad visit our classrooms to ge a feel for what being in school will be like. Technology is magic and its like being Kyoto!
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Get to know us!
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Access
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KYOTO SCHOOL COURSES
Core Japanese course
Speaking Japanese will transform your time in Kyoto. Using techniques developed by our experienced teachers, you'll pick it up faster than you think. Our Standard Course combines original, modern materials with real-world activities, so you won't just be studying Japanese, you'll be living it in one of the most culturally rich cities on earth.
Core courseLesson system:
Two grammar lessons and two lessons focused on speaking, listening, writing or reading, every weekday. Practice what you’ve learnt at home by homework and assignments, then put that new knowledge to use the next day in our language skills practical classes.
Customize your experience:
Add any of the exciting modules below for an even more intense and intensive learning experience!
Module
Plus Conversation
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.
Cultural activitiesUNIQUE POINTS
Kyoto is unlike anywhere else in Japan, and unlike anywhere else in the world. While the rest of Japan races forward, Kyoto moves at its own pace, protecting the traditions, culture and beauty that made Japan famous. Our school sits right in the heart of it all, giving you the perfect base to experience the real Japan while mastering the language.
The Heart of Traditional Japan
Kyoto is Japan's cultural soul, and our school sits right in the middle of it. Ancient temples, geisha districts and centuries-old traditions are literally on your doorstep.
A City That Hasn't Forgotten Its Past
While the world races forward, Kyoto moves at its own pace. Studying here means immersing yourself in the Japan that inspired the world, and using your Japanese in one of the most culturally rich cities on earth.
Learn Japanese Where It Was Shaped
Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years. The language, culture and traditions you're studying in class are alive and all around you every single day.
The City That Inspired the World
From Studio Ghibli landscapes to the streets that shaped samurai culture — Kyoto is the Japan that the rest of the world fell in love with. Study here and you'll understand why.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
HOMESTAY
You will become a member of a Japanese family. Practise the Japanese you learned in school at your Kansai home. Learn what a real Japanese home is like. Breakfast and dinner included.
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Private bedroom, shared facilities. Shared with other GenkiJACS students, Japanese residents or students of other schools.
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Private Apartment
Small studio apartment suited for 1 person. Comes fully furnished with all the standard amenities.
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Begin the journey of a lifetime. Speak Japanese, live Japan.
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
Phone: +81 (0)92 472 0123
Email: [email protected]
Tokyo School
Phone: +81 (0)3 6457 3554
Email: [email protected]
Okinawa School
Phone: +81 (0)98-987-7818
Email: [email protected]
Kyoto School
Phone: +81 (0)75-353-0003
Email: [email protected]
Nagoya School
Phone: +81 (0)52-452-3655
Email: [email protected]