2026 Summer Course Packages
The Summer Camp in Fukuoka and Summer Course in Kyoto are special programs offered only during summer at Genki Japanese and Culture School and focused on teenagers. These packages combine the best, most fun activities from our Culture courses with special services only available to minors. Younger students are sure to love their summer in Japan! These packages are available in Kyoto and Fukuoka.
FUKUOKA
Summer Camp Special Curriculum Focuses on introducing students to the Japanese language in a less-intensive way.
- Accepted level of Japanese: A0 to A1
Various activities few days per week + day and overnight trips on weekends
Activities and trips include: High school visits, festival outings, Osaka trip, Universal Studios Japan trip and more!
View example activitiesStart date: 6th July 2026
Study Length - 3 weeks only
Accommodation
In Fukuoka we only allow students under 18 to stay in a homestay with a Japanese family, or in one of our designated dormitories for minors. Students are required to be home by the curfew time each evening. Homestays include half-board (breakfast and dinner) and lunch is available at convenience stores, restaurants and cafes near the school.
KYOTO
Standard Intensive Curriculum Enables students to benefit from a fully immersive Japanese learning experience.
- Accepted level of Japanese: A0 only
Various activities few days per week + day trips on weekends
Activities and trips include: Manga drawing workshop, Martial arts, Taiko Drumming and more!
View example activitiesStart dates: 6th and 20th Jul and 3rd and 17th Aug
Study Length - 2 or 4 weeks
Accommodation
In Kyoto we only allow students under 18 to stay in a homestay with a Japanese family. Students are required to be home by the curfew time each evening. Homestays include half-board (breakfast and dinner), and lunch is available at conenience stores, restaurants and cafes close to school. If students are 18 or 19, they are allowed to stay in a Private Residence where they will have a private room and share all other facilities. Alternatively Private Apartments are also available in for students in this age group.
Included services
- Airport transfer
- Counseling
- 24-hour emergency phone
Spend your best summer in Japan
Book this course that includes everything, and worry only about enjoying Japan!EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
Here are just some of the activities that are available with these packages.
Bear in mind that these are just examples, so the actual activities during your course may be different.
Kimono wearing
Have you ever wanted to wear traditional Japanese attire and stroll around the city? Try on the elegant and traditional formal attire of ancient Japan! You’ll start the day like any other: in your jeans and sneakers, or whatever casual attire you usually go for. But by the end of the day, you’ll have felt what it’s like to literally wear history and tradition. The way you carry yourself will change; you will learn how to walk in zori or geta. Perhaps by the end of the class, you’ll even want to get your own kimono!
Taiko drumming
This isn't your usual drumming. Taiko is actually a mixture of martial arts and music, and it is practiced at a dojo and with the same energy and dedication as any other Japanese martial art! Pick up the drumsticks, assume the drumming kamae (stance) and join the heartbeat of Japan!
Zazen meditation
Meditation takes many forms, but it doesn't get more pure than going to a zen temple and having a go at it the traditional way. Learn the correct way to sit, and empty your mind during this tranquil moment within your busy day. Zazen helps you quiet your mind, forget your worries, and even forget yourself for a little while. Learn the tranquility of listening to the sound of your breathing and the steps of the ever-vigilant Buddhist monk who is there to make sure that all is done according to tradition. At the end of the class, you will get a cup of tea and a snack!
Manga drawing
When you think of Japan, what do you think about? The samurai or geisha, or perhaps manga and anime? What’s your favorite anime? This class will teach you how to draw manga characters, the basics of manga-style storytelling, and tons of other useful tips that will help you create your own tiny manga! You do not have to be good at drawing at all, and who knows, this class may show you a new path you want to follow! Pick up a pencil and show us your creativity!
Traditional Japanese cooking
One highlight of Japan for most all tourists and locals alike is the food! Tempura, soba, katsu, donburi... you name it, it’s delicious! Of course, it’s super fun to go out and try different restaurants during your time in Japan, but why not have a go at making your own Japanese cuisine and learning how Japanese people actually make all of these staple foods? Elevate your cooking chops in this class and amaze your friends and family back at home with your new kitchen skills!
Japanese paper making
Japanese paper or washi is world-famous and there is a very good reason for that! The same creation method has been used for generations. Technology has made some of the process a little faster, but the basics are still the same as they've always been. In this class, you will actually get the hands-on experience of making Japanese paper. It is an incredibly rare opportunity. And to top it off, you will get to take the sheet of paper you made home with you!
Package FAQs
- Fukuoka: 6th July until 24th July, 2026
- Kyoto: 7th July to 28th August, 2026 (4 starting dates)
For Fukuoka, the daily schedule varies: some days combine Japanese lessons with activities, while other days are dedicated entirely to cultural experiences or exchange events with locals students. On days when Japanese classes are held, there are 4 lessons in the morning. In addition to weekend day trips, the program also includes a three-day trip to the Kansai region!
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Fukuoka School
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Tokyo School
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Okinawa School
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Kyoto School
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