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If you wish to study Japanese in Japan to make progress fast and come home fluent, our individual classes are the best option for you.
HOMESTAY IN TOKYO
The best way to learn Japanese is to live in Homestay.
Yes, living with a Japanese family in Tokyo is possible with LTL.
LTL Homestay programs are the most popular accommodation choice with our students.
We’ve been running homestay programs at LTL School since 2007.
We’ve seen students make remarkable improvement with their language ability in next to no time.
Coupled with a group class language learning program there is no better way to boost your Japanese abilities.
We also provide individual classes with private tutors as well as group classes too!
LTL Homestays
Immersive – Speak and engage in Japanese. Practice at home what you learned in school, join family activities and weekend trips, and immerse yourself in the language fully.
Only The Best – We’ve been working with homestay families since 2007. You can rest assured that they all have been carefully selected and inspected.
Half Board – Every homestay in Tokyo will include breakfast and dinner. This will make your life in Tokyo a lot easier. You’ll get to sample the very best food this amazing cuisine has to offer.
Experienced
Top Team – Our team is extensive, international and always growing. We are all experts. Please ask us anything you need and we will help get you an answer as fast as possible.
No Additional Fees – There are never any hidden fees or added extras with LTL. Things like WiFi, bills and heating etc are all included in the final price of your homestay.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RATED – With experience comes quality. We’ve got a whole host of amazing rating all over the internet. Whether it be on the likes of Google, Trustpilot or Facebook. You can trust us.
HOMESTAY IN TOKYO // WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
All our homestays in Tokyo are half board meaning breakfast and dinner are included in the price.
Throughout all of our LTL locations roughly 80% of our students choose to stay with a host family.
The reason is exactly what we mentioned above. The progress you can make is unrivalled.
| Tokyo Homestay | The House | Tokyo Homestay | The Room |
|---|---|
| Immersive Japanese experience | Bed (sheets/blankets/pillows provided) |
| Authentic home cooked Japanese food | Desk, chair, closet, air conditioning |
| Spend your time with your family as you wish | Bathroom shared with the family |
| Close to Tokyo station | Internet |
| Washing machine available |
PLEASE NOTE | Homestays in Tokyo are only offered to full time students of LTL Language School. You cannot partake in a homestay without taking a Japanese course of at least 20 hours a week.
LIVING WITH A HOMESTAY FAMILY IN TOKYO
The possibilities of what you can do with your family are endless. Our students get up to a whole host of activities with our homestays in Tokyo which include:
- Enjoy home cooked dinner with your family everyday
- Discover parts of Tokyo a tourist wouldn’t
- Embrace Japanese TV as a family
- Meet other friends and family members
- Immerse yourself into Japanese culture like you never thought possible
- Get involved in any Japanese National Holidays just as the locals would
- Learn how to make killer Japanese dishes in the kitchen
- Partake in local clubs of your choosing through family contacts
All of these activities are possible and much more.
Your families will of course help you with any homework and any potential questions you have about the language too.
Our homestay option is by far the most popular with our students, and it’s easy to see why! Over 80% of LTL students opt to stay with a homestay family.
A homestay in Tokyo allows you to bond with your homestay family, enjoy genuine, authentic home cooked food, and partake in weekend activities together.
- Complete Immersion
- Cultural Exchange
- Two Meals a Day
STARTS FROM
JPY 45,000 / WEEK
HOMESTAY
No Accommodation Finders Fee
No Registration Fees
Other Important Information
If you have specific requirements please speak to us, we can cater for anyone.
- Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten free
- Other special dietary requirements
- Allergies: pets or peanuts, we can help
Included in your Tokyo Homestay is:
- Your own bedroom
- Desk, bed & sheets
- WiFi, heating, air-con and all bills
- Meals
More English? Want a family with a basic grasp of English as a back-up? We can arrange this.
Typically we encourage you to use as much Japanese as possible in order to full extract as much as you can from your family but there are times when students prefer a little more English which is of course fine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If I don’t want to stay in a homestay, what are my options?
Typically students who don’t stay in a homestay would select their own accommodation.
Do I get a house key?
Yes you do.
Is it a problem if I arrive home late?
As long as you show respect, be quiet, and don’t make loud noises then this is fine.
How do you decide who to pair me with?
The key is getting to know you before placing you.
We speak to you to get an idea of what makes you tick.
Your likes, your hobbies, your passions etc.
As we have a wide range of families all with different traits and hobbies, this allows us to make the perfect match.
Can I change my homestay if I am not happy?
You can yes, but speak to us and we’ll try and find a way to resolve it.
This rarely happens but if the situation is one that is best changed, we will be able to assist you.
Can someone come and stay over in my room?
No this is not possible.
Your host family would find this rude and disrespectful.
Will I receive information about my host family before?
Yes indeed.
We will send you an information pack to your email after the booking is complete.
Can I stay in a homestay and not book a Japanese course?
No unfortunately not.
Homestays are hugely popular and therefore specifically kept aside for our students.
Can I wash my clothes?
Yes of course.
All homestays have washing machines and everything you need to freshen up your wardrobe.
If you’re lucky, your homestay family may even do your washing for you!
Can I lock my bedroom door?
Yes you can.