Kyoto Study Program
Kyoto Study Program
Discover Kyoto's Cultural Depth
Long-term Study in the City of a Thousand Shrines
Kyoto, known as the cultural epicenter of Japan, offers you the opportunity to study Japanese at one of our partner schools for up to two years, surrounded by historic temples, shrines, and traditional gardens. This program allows you to immerse yourself more deeply in Japanese culture, as you can live in Kyoto for an extended period. During your stay, you will live in your own accommodation, with the option of self-catering or being introduced to the secrets of Japanese cuisine by a host family.
Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s fascinating atmosphere and experience firsthand the traditions and lifestyle of the locals. Our comprehensive support accompanies you not only on your journey to Japan but also offers you extensive on-site support in Kyoto.
Our partner schools are centrally located in Kyoto and are the perfect starting point to explore the city in all its facets. From walks through the historic streets to visits to the famous temples and shrines to immersing yourself in the vibrant nightlife – Kyoto will enchant you with its blend of tradition and modernity.
こんにちは (Konnichi wa)! Glad you're here.
My team and I are happy to help you with any questions you may have about your stay in Japan.
- Learn Japanese at a real language school
- Live in your own accommodation or with a host family
- Experience real everyday life – with native Japanese speakers and new friends
- Design your trip flexibly – you determine the start date and duration
- Pre-arrival guidance and structured preparation – so you arrive confident and well organized.
Services
Your path to Japan
Nipponcademy provides pre-arrival study preparation and relocation consulting. We help you compare schools, prepare your application documents, and plan your start in Japan. Tuition and accommodation are provided by independent partner providers in Japan; contracts for lessons and housing are concluded directly with the respective provider.
We support the coordination and preparation; the services themselves are delivered by the respective providers.
– Intensive advice and preparation by the Nipponcademy team
– Assistance in choosing your language school and accommodation in Japan
– Visa preparation advisory
– Detailed info guide for your travel preparation
– Access to the Nipponcademy community for exchanging ideas with other participants
– Optional: Accommodation coordination. We help you shortlist options, prepare the application, and coordinate communication with the housing provider. The housing contract is concluded directly with the provider.
– Optional: Airport transfer coordination (separate service; provided by local transport partners).
– Daily language course conducted by our partner schools (Have you already decided on a school? You can specify your preferred school during your registration)
– Certificate of participation
✈️ Round trip flight
🍜 Food and personal expenses
🚃 Costs for public transport and leisure activities
💉 Vaccinations and other medical precautions
Fees and start dates
Accommodation options and accommodation budget
Available language schools
Available visas
Your application process
Gathering information & application
Your path to Japan is easier than you think! First, find out about all the possibilities on our page, discuss your travel plans with us, or register directly for a Japan program via the application button.
Preparing for your trip
Together, we will prepare your trip in a personal consultation. We support your preparation and discuss your visa plan. If you book accommodation coordination, we help you shortlist options and coordinate communication with the housing provider.
Payment of fees
Your preparation is complete — next, we confirm the remaining details. Only then will any applicable fees become due. Tuition fees are paid onward to the language school, and accommodation costs are paid to the housing provider (often on a monthly basis, depending on the provider).
Finally, it begins!
Your trip to Japan begins! You can choose your arrival day yourself - for example, even 2 weeks before school starts.
School start
Once you’ve arrived and settled in, your course at the language school begins according to the school’s timetable. Beginners typically start with the basics and progress step by step.
Ongoing support
We stay in touch and remain available for questions. Optional on-site support services can be booked separately where needed.
Frequently asked questions
You surely still have questions despite all the information – and that’s completely normal. We would be happy to discuss all your questions, uncertainties, and concerns in a personal conversation.
We have summarized frequently asked questions from our prospective students here.
As soon as you have registered with us, we will check availability for your preferred stay. If you book accommodation coordination, we will support the housing process in personal consultation with you. Your registration becomes binding only after payment at least 45 days before departure.
Your fee overview shows (1) our consulting fee and (2) pass-through costs (e.g., tuition) depending on your selection. Optional on-site and accommodation coordination services are displayed separately where applicable.
Unfortunately not. All language schools in Japan divide their classes according to level and number of students, so unfortunately we do not know which group you will be placed in until shortly before school starts. After three months, however, the classes are always reshuffled.
