Course Outline

Kyoto Minsai’s Short Term Courses are open to everyone regardless of age or purpose, such as those wanting to learn Japanese for daily life in Japan, those wanting to improve their language skills for acquiring certifications, those looking to learn Japanese alongside tourism, etc. Courses from two to ten weeks are available, with half-day morning or afternoon classes from Monday to Friday including a weekly field trip.

  • Eligible Applicants

    Foreign nationals residing in Japan or those visiting Japan on a tourist visa.

  • Levels

    From beginner to pre-advanced

  • Study Period

    Spring Courses – – – April – June
    Summer Courses – – – July – September
    Autumn Courses – – – October – December
    Winter Courses – – – January – March

    ※Please contact us if you wish to start in the middle of a semester.

  • Class Schedule

    Monday to Friday
    Morning Classes: 8:50 – 12:00
    Afternoon Classes: 13:30 – 16:40
    (45 minutes x 4 classes)

    4 days a week Japanese language classes and one-day weekly extracurricular activity

  • Application Deadline

    Applications close approximately one month prior to the start of each course.

Course Details

10-week Course

The longest in Kyoto Minsai’s short term courses, students can learn Japanese at their own pace alongside various extracurricular activities.
Total Number
of Class Hours
150 hours
Enrollment Fee
¥11,000
Tuition Fee
¥192,500
Course Start Period
January, April, July, and October

※ All fees include tax. The cost of teaching materials is included in the tuition fee.

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8-week Course

Our 8-week course is a fulfilling balance of living in Kyoto while studying Japanese and learning the local culture through various events and extracurricular activities.
Total Number
of Class Hours
120 hours
Enrollment Fee
¥11,000
Tuition Fee
¥171,600
Course Start Period
January, April, July, and October

※ All fees include tax. The cost of teaching materials is included in the tuition fee.

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4-week Course

Our 4-week course is aimed for those who want to improve their basic Japanese reading, writing, and conversation skills.
Total Number
of Class Hours
60 hours
Enrollment Fee
¥11,000
Tuition Fee
¥110,000
Course Start Period
January, April, July, and October

※ All fees include tax. The cost of teaching materials is included in the tuition fee.

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2-week Course

Our 2-week course is aimed for those wanting to learn Japanese briefly yet still be able to do sightseeing at the same time.
Total Number
of Class Hours
30 hours
Enrollment Fee
¥11,000
Tuition Fee
¥66,000
Course Start Period
Every year in January, April, July and October (4 times a year).

※ All fees include tax. The cost of teaching materials is included in the tuition fee.

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※The above prices are subject to change without notice.

Other Courses

Private lessons are also available upon request. For more information or If you would like a study period other than those listed above, please contact us.

Admission Process at a Glance

  1. Contact Kyoto Minsai to receive
    an application from by email.

  2. Submit the completed application
    form and a photocopy of your passport by email.

  3. Pay the school and accommodation fees.

  4. Inform Kyoto Minsai of your
    planned arrival in Japan.

  5. You’re enrolled!

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