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How much does a language course in Kyoto cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Kyoto costs from 186,000.00 JPY (≈ 1,058 EUR) at GenkiJACS Kyoto: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Kyoto: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Kyoto depends on the school and the length of stay. The table prices a standard stay at GenkiJACS Kyoto, a Japanese language school in Kyoto for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksfrom80,000.00 JPYfrom98,000.00 JPYfrom88,000.00 JPYfrom186,000.00 JPY≈ 1,058 EURfrom93,000.00 JPYBuild my quote
4 weeksfrom160,000.00 JPYfrom178,000.00 JPYfrom156,000.00 JPYfrom334,000.00 JPY≈ 1,899 EURfrom83,500.00 JPYBuild my quote
8 weeksfrom320,000.00 JPYfrom338,000.00 JPYfrom292,000.00 JPYfrom630,000.00 JPY≈ 3,582 EURfrom78,750.00 JPYBuild my quote
12 weeksfrom468,000.00 JPYfrom486,000.00 JPYfrom428,000.00 JPYfrom914,000.00 JPY≈ 5,197 EURfrom76,166.67 JPYBuild my quote
  • GenkiJACS Kyoto — course: Standard Japanese Course; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official GenkiJACS Kyoto 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Kyoto?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
GenkiJACS Kyotofrom186,000.00 JPYfrom50,000.00 JPYfrom35,880.00 JPYfrom271,880.00 JPY≈ 1,546 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Kyoto vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

  • Standard Japanese Course (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from40,000.00 JPY per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 9 weeks: from40,000.00 JPY per week
  • 10 to 19 weeks: from39,000.00 JPY per week
  • 20 to 39 weeks: from37,000.00 JPY per week
  • 40 to 59 weeks: from34,500.00 JPY per week
  • 60 weeks or more: from33,000.00 JPY per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

  • Homestay - Kyoto (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from34,000.00 JPY per week; Accommodation placement fee: 20,000.00 JPY (one-off)

Peak season

From 23 December to 3 January 2028

Accommodation: + 15,400.00 JPY per week

Kyoto 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom33,000.00 JPY per week
  • Homestayfrom34,000.00 JPY per week
  • 2-week stayfrom186,000.00 JPY≈ 1,058 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom334,000.00 JPY≈ 1,899 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom630,000.00 JPY≈ 3,582 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Kyoto

How much does a language course in Kyoto cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Kyoto costs from 186,000.00 JPY (≈ 1,058 EUR) at GenkiJACS Kyoto: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Kyoto?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Kyoto?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Kyoto?
  • Stay longer. At GenkiJACS Kyoto, the course costs from 40,000.00 JPY per week, then from 39,000.00 JPY per week from 10 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

Going further

Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.