A language school in Kobe, Japan, to improve your Japanese
Lexis in Kobe: learning Japanese in a stimulating setting
Lexis is a solid base for learning Japanese in Kobe. For a student looking for a well-located language course abroad, the school offers a clear and reassuring starting point.
Easy immersion in local life
Studying in Kobe means lessons carry on into journeys, outings and neighbourhood life. This concrete immersion makes practising Japanese more regular and more natural as the stay goes on.
Courses
Flexible start dates
Intensive Japanese 15h
15 lessons · 60 min
1 to 48 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Lexis Kobe
The part-time, morning-only version of Lexis Japan's Intensive Japanese course, for students who want to learn the language while keeping their afternoons free. It builds conversation, writing, reading, listening and grammar, with a strong focus on practical, communicative use of the language.
Classes follow a standard textbook heavily supplemented with real-world materials, so what is learnt in class can be used straight away in everyday life, at work or in further study. Students can start on any Monday, from beginner to advanced level.
Flexible start dates
Intensive Japanese 20h
20 lessons · 60 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Upper Advanced
Class
10 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at Lexis Kobe
The full-time version of Lexis Japan's Intensive Japanese course, offering high-quality tuition for every level. It develops conversation, writing, reading, listening and grammar, with a strong focus on functional, communicative use of the language.
Lessons are built on a standard textbook and supplemented with real-world materials, and the courses are designed with students from European language backgrounds in mind. All classes are linked to online extension resources, and students can begin on any Monday, from beginner to advanced level.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Host family
From46.000,00 JPY/ week
Two options are available depending on age and the level of supervision wanted.
This accommodation at Lexis Kobe
The school considers living with a local family the best way to reach your Japanese goals, because you can use at home what you learned during the day. Breakfast and dinner are provided each day.
Each student has a private, fully furnished room. Host families are carefully selected, regularly inspected and keen to share Japanese culture; they live within an easy commute of the school.
Standard option46.000,00 JPY / week Single room · Shared bathroom · Half board
A student house between Osaka and Kobe run by a partner provider, where the school's support team arranges reservations. Rooms come with a single bed, study desk, fridge and air conditioning, while the bathroom and kitchen are shared, and fast Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Student houses like this offer a basic level of accommodation with communal facilities, and suit students travelling alone who want to build a social circle.
Accommodation
Dormy Residence
From32.500,00 JPY/ week
Room
Single room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
Internet access
Wifi
Minimum duration
4 weeks
Minimum age
18 years
This accommodation at Lexis Kobe
A fully furnished student residence with meals included, a resident manager and a dormitory mother. It offers a clean living room, a large public bath and a dining room, and one monthly package covers everything needed for the stay.
Every room has internet, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The school works with two Dormy residences in Kobe, one at Kobe and one at Sannomiya, both within walking distance of the campus.
Accommodation
One Bedroom Student Apartment
From39.900,00 JPY/ week
Room
Single room
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Meals
Meals not specified
Internet access
Wifi
Minimum duration
1 week
Minimum age
20 years
This accommodation at Lexis Kobe
A fully self-contained apartment for independent travellers who want more privacy, popular with more mature students. It offers a break from the bustle of student life and the chance to live like a local.
The school's Nakamichi apartments are an easy door-to-door commute from the campus. Rooms are well appointed but small by Western standards, and supply is limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Transfers offered
Transfers
Airport transfer (arrivée 9h-18h - départ 11h-21h))
Type : All types
Google reviews
What students say
★★★★★ 3.8 / 5 · 51 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5
I did a basic Japanese course (A0) after learning with Duolingo until level 12. The course highly increased my speaking, listening and writing skills.
The learning atmosphere can be quite good but is depending on the other students. In general it is way more motivating to learn with others than alone.
You mask them about the course cycles (3 weeks / 6 weeks) and choose your stay based on this if you prefer a smooth start! Elsewhiles it can be quite steep.
It is highly recommended to know hiragana already before starting a beginners course. Makes it easier to understand and follow. The A0 course teaches you hiragana in first week and second week katakana. Alongside you learn basic grammar and vocabulary.
After a successful three week A0 course you can talk about place, time and direction. Furthermore you can have basic conversations about familiy, living situation, food/drinks and hobbies.
I studied for 2 weeks at Lexis Kobe at the Foundation- and A1-Level.
The city: Kobe gives you some big city vibes. There is a lot to see and do in a relatively small area. Being one of the first cities to open up to foreign traders you can find a lot of european influences without losing the japanese flair. Unlike Tokyo, Kobe feels more relaxed and the general English level is low. So if you are coming to learn Japanese, you will get a lot of exposure.
The school: From my experience at Lexis Kobe, I think that it can be the right choice to learn Japanese IF you want to learn the language for daily conversation and travel. In our classes we learned a lot of sentence structures in order to enable basic phrase-building. As described in other comments you will speak a lot during the lessons. I found this method to be helpful in getting accostumed to the language and breaking the barrier of talking to natives. The teachers structure their curriculum using one of the Marugoto textbooks and know enough English to help you with difficulties. I like that this school diversifies itself with this approach.
IF you are looking for a more traditional or academic oriented language course, then I suggest registering for another school. Just be clear on what your goals are.
That said, I left with the feeling of having improved my conversation skills and wanting to continue my studies. That is why I think, the staff did a good job.
I recently studied at Lexis Japan in Kobe and greatly enjoyed my time there. My Japanese improved noticeably to a level that allowed me to communicate effectively with my teacher and with cashiers in shops. The teachers were friendly and approachable, which made the entire learning environment both effective and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Lexis to anyone looking to learn Japanese.
Ive done short study stays at three Japanese schools noz and Lexis qas by far the best. Teachers are very professional, theres great (English language) support at front desk, and I learnes lots. Kobe is a much better place to study than Tokyo, at least for short stays.
Nothing but good things to say. All of the teaching staff were so amazing and friendly. I was only here for 3 weeks but I learned so much. The teacher:student ratio was always high. I hope to come back someday.
The study environment looks well structured, with clear reference points for working effectively, with an interesting international atmosphere that broadens day-to-day exchanges.
Why choose this school?
For learning Japanese in Kobe, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is an address worth considering in order to build a smoother, clearer and more reassuring project.
Practical information
Minimum age
16 years
Number of classes
10
Average number of students per class
10
Levels
beginner to upper advanced
Public holidays
12 Oct 2026, 3 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026
Holidays
From 21/09/26 to 23/09/26 From 28/12/26 to 1/01/27
