Move and Study - Learning Japanese in Japan

Destinations

Choose your destination for learning Japanese

Compare the countries where you can learn Japanese and identify the destinations best suited to your project.

1 city

Japan

Explore Kobe and compare the schools available for learning Japanese.

Price comparison for 4 weeks

4-week stay, standard course and homestay, starting price: cheapest city: Fukuoka (310,000.00 JPY); most expensive: Tokyo (354,000.00 JPY); a gap of 14%.

Gross prices for a 4-week stay at the 2027 rate: standard course (or, failing that, the school’s basic general course) and homestay accommodation, fees included, excluding flights and transfers. “Starting price”: the cheapest school in the row; “Median price”: the central value of the schools priced; “N of M schools”: schools whose 2027 rate allows this calculation. Euro amounts are indicative, at the rate of October 5, 2026. Last check of this page's rates: October 5, 2026.
City	Schools	Starting price	Median price
Fukuoka	1 school	310,000.00 JPY≈ 1,769 EUR	310,000.00 JPY≈ 1,769 EUR
Kyoto	1 school	334,000.00 JPY≈ 1,906 EUR	334,000.00 JPY≈ 1,906 EUR
Tokyo	1 school	354,000.00 JPY≈ 2,020 EUR	354,000.00 JPY≈ 2,020 EUR

Programmes

Choose your Japanese programme

Compare the main options available, then refine your choice according to your level, the length of stay you have in mind and the destination you settle on.

Steady progress

General course

To make all-round progress, gain fluency and consolidate your foundations in the language you have chosen.

Sustained pace

Intensive course

To progress faster with a larger number of lessons each week.

Tailor-made

One-to-one courses

To benefit from more personalised support, on its own or alongside a standard programme.

Specific goal

Exam preparation

Where the language and the school allow it, to aim for a certification or a clearly defined academic goal.

Career project

Professional language

To work on the language in a professional context, with greater fluency in both speaking and writing.

Study project

Academic programme

To prepare a study project, strengthen your level and become familiar with the expectations of a course of study abroad.

Move and Study advice

We help you choose the right Japanese stay

Destination, school, lesson pace, accommodation and overall budget: we help you compare the options that matter before you start your search or your quote.

Choosing the school

Compare the atmospheres, the school sizes and the student profiles.

Overall budget

Take into account lessons, accommodation, destination and the actual length of the project.

Accommodation

Choose between immersion, a residence or a more independent option depending on your profile.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions before going to learn Japanese

A quick read to frame your project before comparing the destinations and schools available.

Which country should you choose to learn Japanese?

The right country depends above all on your budget, the atmosphere you are looking for, the length of the stay and the type of city you want. We help you compare the destinations actually available for this language.

How long should you go for to make progress?

A few weeks are already enough to gain fluency with genuine immersion. For a more ambitious goal, a longer or more intensive programme may be more suitable.

Which programme should you choose?

A general course is suitable for all-round progress, an intensive course for faster progress, and more targeted formats can be chosen for a professional, academic or certification project.

Can you get help comparing the schools?

Yes. Move and Study helps you compare the schools, the cities, the accommodation and the overall budget so that you can settle on an option consistent with your level and your expectations.

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